Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-03
TY,pry.s,xTH coNGREss.--Fir.t Session.

WASHINGTON. MARCH !, 1860.
The Senate met at ~ o'ci Ok There slim aten
Mr. johnson moved up the bin to extend the benefits Of
the swamp Land act to oregon and Mnnesoia
The nm vas read a third time and passed
Mr. Day oaereI modification Of the resolution Ia place OF
those heretofore offered by him
II was ordered TO he printed - 80
ting the collection duties imports It alters the time In
which tn Collector othe Port to take possession Of vessel to
from FIVE days to one The bill was passed - -,
Of Mr. dwn the Military appropriation bill was tax
M wig amendment APpropriatIug o. 900 TO
the support regiment Of mounted volunteers 10 defend the
frontiers Of Texas to be raised In pursuance OF the act OF '
Mr. Douglas thought It was out oforder.
Mr. wgfa was In order under the rules, II carried
out the provisions Of existing laws.
Mr. Doote he would Ike to have the matter referred TO
the Committee on Military Affairs they could report uponit
Mr. Mason said unless the Government acted speedily Tex
would herself and bring state Of war between this
country and Mexico urged the adoption the
A. H. 20 ,s1uce and not 10 Increase the army There
were plenty OF troops protect the onr lie thought Il
necessary regiment to be raised until the existing
force was shown to be insufficient.
Mr. wsfal said Texas has line frontier Of one thou.and
miles the defence which there three companies
alry numbering i9 and 1872 other They need
troops there because northern frontier was state Of
MS measure he with the appreciation
lis Women have been outraged stripped and LEFT
II the orage had occurred on any other frontier public inds
~oud down on those who opposed the
G hour having arrived the consideration special
der Mr. having the door his bill to punish all offences
he did wish speak to-day the
bill wa. postponed until Tuesday next
The military academy bill resumed Mr. Trumb II moved
refer bill and amendment to the committee military Affairs
which agreed tO-yeas g. nay.sl.
Mr. DoDe the further consideration Of the
subject until Wednes week which agreed
subsequently motion Of Mr. salisbury, the bill and amend
ment were referred the committee military affairs.
motion to adjourn until Monday next was defeated
and Territories was resumed by Mess Hale Davis
simmons Mason PGgh and others until late hour
next. Adjourned. -
Mr. Adran rose question privilege lie desired reply
Of the committee appointed to make arrangements
for inauguration Of the statue OF Washington.
Messr Earnsworh Loyoy, Crawford and others objected
Adran thought most unjust to the character Of the
committee and Of this House that explanation was not per
be made when has been cast by Mr. Carter
Nr Garter the reflections upon him in
connection with the resolution.
Mr.. Barksdale called HIM 10 order.
Of the House objections having heretofore been made to is
Mr. phillips from the Committee ofways and Means reported
back with amendment the bill establishing Navy Office at
On motion ofMr wasburn Of Maine resolution adopted
nsrucn e Committee Public Lands to inquire into the
the expenses with that branch OF the public business
Mr. wasburn Of Illinois, from the Committee Commerce,
reported bill amendalry providing for the safety OF
passengers in boats propelled in whole in part by steam
brief running debate took place 10 which the propy OF
placng the bill In position TO be reached YIN We" 20 US pas
generally admitted 1t was hnay postponed for thee
The House adopted resolution authorizing eleven Of the stand
Ing committees OF the House each to emoly clerk at ~ day
Cochrlne, the committee commerce, reported
bill TO proec, female emgnts on board OF passenger ships
making their vile abuse by captains and others ndeeanor 10
|
~ emigration nl.o signed by the mayors OF New
Brooklyn shows d"porable condition OF morals, and
loudly remedy similar to that which is proposed
Definite action prevented by the expiration OF the mo- ming
| hour.
into committee the bill 10 ins effect
the with the Indians OF Washington and Oregon ratified
| in March ls.. The Till being read through
Cobb remarks with reference 20 the policy OF the
republican party and said he would another dollar for
carrying yulaons into effect until he satisfied
the South to have equal rights in the Territories
without action the BILL and proceeded 10
the execution the special order nameyhe election Of
printer Subsequently, there postponement III moro"
Mr. Amoe Of South Carolina in committee OF the whole oil.
the Onion said hs the South had dman led
than their constitutional rights The North worse than
agitate the question. and douby mad when
they coerns the people Of the South, the latter
sny action which their policy ntrestnay de
Of battle should be offered the South would be
ready foot horse. The four millions
would enable the South 70 keep In the Held i've hundred
thousand men, while Wou surplus Of product for
| ket
As South Carolina being favor Of reOpenng the slave trade
he thousand In that state who
we're so Inclined but two In his dtct
who were But desire hostile struggle II the
Union Dissolved would be without the clash OF
VS. other Democrats, willing to make one more
place Presidential chair fair exponent OF the con
uon he himself In favor NJ the principles announced
Governor Of South Carolina, and the action
! Of the Leg aure a to thu Southern Conference.
! The Committee rose AMI the House adjourned.