, 1860-03-02
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ru1pTY-SIxTa C0NCRESS--FiRsT SESSION.

BIZ 4E11EjUhAE L.
.Tu1nTY-slxTa coSGREss--llRsT SESSION.
wAsmso7o-, Ma.rtl.
SrxA1E.-Tho Senate met ut noon. but the at
tendance was slim.
Mr. johnson moved to tako up the bill to ex
tend the benefits Of the land nc: to Oregon and
Minnesota
The motion was carried and the bill resd q
third time and passed.
Nr. Davis offered modified resolutions in place
/ Of tbose offered by him, which were ordered to
Mr. Hamilton moved to tnkc up the bill to
| amend tie act regulating the. collection Of
duties, dc. It alters the time when the collec-
tor Of the Port takes possession from fire days
one. The motion was carried and the bill pass
| cd.
On motion Of Nr. Gwin Tho Military Academy
bill was taken up.
MIR. Wigfau offered IN amendment appropria-
ting f100,V00 in support of the volunteers to
protect the frontiers Of Te1ns, In pursuance Of
the act OF 1858.
Mr.. Douglas considered it out Of order.
Mr.. Wigfall said it was in order under the
rules. as it carried out the provisions Of the ex-
listing law:
MT. Doolittlc said he wished tho matter re-
ferred to the Committee on Military A0airs, SO
they could report on it.
| Mr.. Mason said that unless the Government
net speedily, Texas would act for herself aud
l uIIuR 0H u htGlc u WIT utLRtcA kA!o CooHlt
and Mexico. Hc urged the adoption Of the
amendment.
MIR. unll wanted to reduce not increase the
army. There were now plenty oftroops to pro-
tcct the frontier.
The subject was further discussed By Messrs.
Fessenden, Davis, Wigfall aud others; the lat
: ter gentleman urging some very strong seasons
} for taking immediate measures for the pro.ec-
ton Of the Texan frontiers. If Congress re-
D fused, he said this would be the inevitable re-
suit
bir. Mason said the teno. Of adyices received
from Texas, we're hatthe people would seize the
n | northern provinces Of Mexico unless Congress
acted, and then We should either make war or
Texas to release Mexico or Mexico to protect
!, | Texas. The motion to refer was lost.
Mr. Wilson advocated the amendment aue
Mr. Hale opposed it. noih condemned the Ad
y ministration for having neglected the State
,, Texas.
ferrcd to the Committee on Military AHairs
5. The Senate refused to adjourn until Monday:
u Mr. Gwin uoyed to reconsider the vote b,
which the Military Appropriation bill was re
ferrcd 10 the Committee on Military Affairs. H
% said it was unusual to refer appropriation blu
y y to any other committee than that Of Fina1ce.
70 Pending tho motion Of sir. Davis, the bi
= authorizing the sale Of arms to the States, an
g g recurring The Superintendents Of Armories t
IS be appointed from the Ordnance corps va
= | taken u9.
% Mr. Hale opposed the taking Of the appoin
ment OF Superintendents from civliians. an
T. | roaI extracts from report, made in the uous
some years ago, in support Of his position
: Mr.. Davis replied, controyerting the fact ST
tedin the report referred to BY the Senator fFol
ol- New Hampshire.
ct Dir. Simmons moved to strike out the sectie
in | entirely, saying arms could be better made
u.s. private establishments.
al 4 long debate ensued, in the course Of whit
et. Mr, Mus0n saidVirginia had found it necessar
in owing to relations the States now bore to eat
me other. to appropriate 900 for the purchase
arms, and will continue it from year to yee
.as oes. had sent to Europe for estimates. and 81
~ as would be very cautious how she bought arl
sS ~ made in the northern section Of t
-" confederacy. He denied that arms made
t1s private factories were equal to those u ma q
'tH under the supervision Of the officers OF
'aso army, whose word as men Of honor, wus bett
ap' than any bond.
'csl- Mr. Pugh opposed the bill. It would bri
'rof the goye1cmcnt in competition with priv;
the individuals. II officers Of the army src
much superior to
ugh }Ilcre The line failed.1
House.
Mr. Adrain rose to c question OF prlyilc
a.. desiring to reply to the censurcs cast upon
~ committee appointed to make arrangements
ssa- the Inauguration Of the statue Of Washington
ess ,.9se Messrs: Farnsworth, Lovejoy, Crawford ;
sver, others objected.
acfal Nr. Adrain thought it most unjust to
a.o character Of the committee Of this House
- X | some explanation was not permitted to be m
ntto when censurc has been hcaped upon the Ct
;;din1S, ;d1sS- | Ly Mr. Carter's resolution.
so"t, :lr. Carter designed to answer the retiectl
tan cast upon him in connection with the Tesolut
';fhs ;;1ih Mr. I.arksdaic called him to order.
4'sA The Speaker said MIR. Carriers resolution
lcto- not in the possession Of the House, objectI
e an having heretofore been made to its reception
'; i1c,a Mr. lhslps, from the Committee OH Ways
vous | Means. reported back with amendments the
81 M q. 10 establish IN Assay Office at st. Louis.
10 On motion Of Mr. Waslburn, Of ale., 4 +
n tn- luton was adopted instructing the Comm
Aase' on Public Lands to inquire into the expedie
i, for Of abolistng portion Of the land offices,
: Pei. 9:s reducing the expenses connected with
ers ~ | branch Of business.
M :cn u u .lr. Washburne, Of ILL.,, from the Commi
on Commerce, reported bill amcndator.
every the act providing for the safety Of passen
refuse on boats prepelledin in whole OF partly steam
. 4 resolution was adopted authorizing el.
ead!ns Of the principal committees to employ one
each at four dollars per day.
sxc Mr. John Cochrane, from the Committee
IT, Commerce, reported a bill TO- the nctfee
L. ate tec.iou Of female cmigrauts on the high
lie lie caused to be read 4 memorial OF tue
.: York Emigrant Society, showing the al
committed BY Captains und others oe such
IS been sengers The bill had the sanction Of tue
Z year. | ute aud two Committees OF tue a0uSe.
collect bill was read. 1t makes the violation Of
o. and male, or connection with her under prou1
a1sct marriage, threats exercise of authority.
:aste.u solicitation gits or otherwise, punishable
fine and imprisonment. Further proceed'n
ass tls regard to the bill were terminated by the
nd our ration ofthe morning hour.
rtoSss. The House went into Committee Of the "
on the state OF the Union.
br.he The bill to carry into elect the treaties
the Indians Of Washington and Oregon, ra
=, ,,a | in March last, was taken up.
rood Mr. Cobb would not vote another do'la
cIloas ratifying these treaty stipntatons, until b
t1ect e satisfied the South to have equal 1let
Re- i ! the Territories. No action was taken on th
It must The Committee rose. with the view Of
lps ceed;ng to the election Of Printer, teln
d t. special order. Several members wished
Is tley subject postponed, not knowing it was the
,seta-s 20 ~ ial order for today.
eIswas blessrs. Branch, Houston, nnd hilgor
therfe caced in a debate which was becoming pers
~ u. sa AZ especally between Messrs, Houston ant
x t:ade gore, when they were called to order.
Mr, Clemens favored postponetnent {
election. rs the vote TO- day can and will b.
i've and vented by dilatory motions.
9Wu,::d,. g N.:t, Mr. Branch was willing to compromise
mstsh S H. the understanding that vote be taken
Price, o'clock tomorrow, after tue call Of the liz
tue lat. Mr.. Florence objected, saying that to-1n
aSviees would be the first private bill day.
y nr1a, 1t was fnally agreed to postpone the Il
u. tnusn Isl | until tomorrow.
as5 sp.ne ~, tbs House went into Committee o
Whole on the Presi :ent's message.
Mr. Ashmore nude q southern rights 81
The House then adf f.urned.