Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-11
rHrRrY-sIxTH ooNeRHss.-Flrn Session.
SENATE.


instructed TO consider by what title right the Saratoga
ship OF war; belonging to the United States, has I'M
deraken in time OF peace and without the sanction oil
Congress- to force against two other vessels OF war;
that time in Mexican waters and, after bloody con-
test capture the and bring them pretended
prize of war into port of the United States hoiding
their officers and crews prisoners and also to consi-
der any action of Congress be required TO prevent the
of such collision and such assumption 10
make prizes of and prisoners in time of peace.
Mr.. Bragg, from the committee on claims reported a
Joint resolution authorizing the settlement OF the ac-
counts of John r. Bartlett late Commissioners OF the
United States, to run and mark the boundary line be-
the United States and Mexico and Tor other pur-
poses-wbich considered and passed.
Mr.. johnson, of Arkansas, from the commttse on
public lands reported bill for the relief of certain actu-
al settlers lands granted to the State OF Arkansas
for railroad purp0ses-whch considered ana passed.
On motion of Mr. Harlan. the bill for the relief OF GER,
tain settlers in the State of Iowa-was considered and
passed.
Mr.. Clay remarked that on Saturday mornings when
he not in his seat joint resolution In reference 10
the harbor of Chicago Illinois, taken up and passed
Probably it not observed by the Senate that the
committee on commerce had reported adversely on that
subject.
Mr.. Douglas moved to reconsider the vote by which
that joint resolution passed. in order that the Sena-
tor from Alabama might have opportunity 10 state
his objections TO it; which was agreed to-
Mr.. Clay said he would do so tomorrow morning
Mr.. Kennedy asked and obtained leave to intaoduce
bill explanatory CT an act entitled ian act supplementary
act to authorize nOtares public to take and certify
oaths airmations and acknowledgements in certain ca
ses;" which was read twice and referred.
Mr. Lane. from the committee public lands, to whom
referred the bill making appropriations to supply
deficiency in the appropriations for the completion oil the
geographical survey of Oregon and Washington terrific
lies. reported it back without amendment and recon-
me1ded its passage.
On motion by Mr.. Sde the bill to reinQuish the title
of the United States certain lands occupied by the city
of Baton Rouge in louisiana taken up, considered
and passed
Mr. Hale called the attention of the chairman OF the
committee the District of Columbia to the condition
Of the Jail in this city He visited yesterday aud such
prison would be a disgrace any savage people. 1t
filthy and filled with blacks from turret TO oun-
datOn; and among them he found white boy about a
10 years OF age, resident OF this cny Who by the
order Of some justice had been taken from the protection
of his mother without the suspicion or allegation OF crime
but simply because in some trial of it would be
convenient to have that boy testify Thus this pnocen
boy has been taken from the protection OF his mother
house and locked up amidst crime and fifth in one OF the
6ltheSt as on the face of the earth These things ought
10 be known.
Mr. Brown replied that the committee on the District
OF Columbia had had this sub act before them for
al years and had repeatedly reported IN favor Of appro
piaOns build suitable Jail here but every time they
had got the question up they had been met by outside
influences and objections had been made to building
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could be selected If had been tor these outside
influences the difficulty would long since have been rem
eied If the Senate will agree to stand by the commit
tee they will Immediately report proposition to build
su h prison ought to be built.
SIR Hamin said it ethat there had been grea'
deal Of patriotic Indignation in regard to the condition OF
this jail but he would like 10 have some gentleman tell
him what obligation imposed upon the general 60
vernment to build jail here at ALL
Nr Brown replied that the courts which sentence these
criminals the OF the government; the mar
sials who take them into custody were u. $ marsh is
and they the prisoners Of the United States it
incumbent the United States to furnish suitable
prison for their confinement.
On motion by Sir Brown, the unfinished business OF
Saturday last in relation the construction OF railroad
along Pennsylvania avenue, postponed until Ihurs-
day next
The resolutions Of Mr. Davis were considered and Mr.
Chestnut made remarks in reference TO the system
of slave labor contrasted with tree labor He adduced
several authorities prove that the emancipation of the
slaves in the British West India Islands had proved most
disastrous to that government The system Of labor in
the Southern States cause of the predOminance OF
the United States commercially; and in view Of this fact
the Exeter Hall politicians OF England endeavorng
TO break it down and the time fostering the
cool'e system a substitute OF their Own. Strange as IL
might seem, the Republican party were going hand in
hand with them aud were in fact British party, labor
ing deprecate the greatness of this country IL was
impossible that such party could triumph and if they
Of this country.
Mr. Clingman obtained the floor, and the subject was
postponed.
The Homestead bill then taken up, whereupon the
Senate adjourned,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. Thayer introduced a bill constituting DacOa Terri
tory land district and providing for the admission 10
the House of delegate tbereigom.
Mr. Scott introduced bill to authorize the President
in conjunction with the State authorities of California to
lasty u,l
the United States and California.
Mr.. Morse offered resolution which was adopted
calling upon the President of the United States con-
muucatc the House copies OF all orders 10 naval
and consular officers the western coast of Africa in
relation to the slave trade and also that the President
submit his opinion as to whether further legislation re-
qured suppress the same, etc. Several amendments
were previously proposed which Mr.. Morse accepted
inquire how many slayers had been captured aud con
demued IN our courts where the vessels were built the
and places of residence OF the captains and crews
and the amout expended in maintaining the African
squadron, etc.
On motion of Mr. Grow, the % and Sd of Nay were
set apart for the consideration OF territorial business
Mr. Winslow called up the subject treated of in a re-
port of the ma Ority of the COyOde investigating
mittee which concludes with resolution that the Speak
issue his warrant to the Sergeantat-Arms of the
House for the arrest of Augustus Sche collector Of the
port of New York, be be brought before the House
to answer as for a contempt Of the authority OF the
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committee deem necessary TO their investigation.
Mr.. Winslow submitted a minority report in the main
cOucurred in by Mr. Robinson of illinois, controvertng
the positions of the majority sustaining the ground
sumed by Mr. Sche and saying the House has no au-
hority to inquire into private contributions OF any per-
son whatever unless shall be first determined that such
purposes corrupt. Mr. Schel required TO pro-
du the list of contributors to the New York Hotel cleo
ton fund, aud was right in refusing compllnce with
the demand. There was no evidence to show that the
money-S3s 600 or S400O0-was used Tor corrupt pur-
poses in yyania and the election OF person had
been disputed. To require compliance with the demand
would infringe the rights of citizens and be productive
much evil
Mr. Coyode raised point that he the of the
question, had right to the floor.
This Mr.. WigsIow denied The fOur had been assigned
to him, and to deprive him OF it would be unprece
dened instance OF arbitrary power.
The Speaker assigned the floor TO Mr.. COvode.
Mr. WinslOw appealed from the decision of the chair
Mr. Adrain moved that the appeal be laid on the table
which motion prevaled-yeas 1926, nays 80.
Mr. Coyode said he wanted Mr.. Hickman TO make his
report on the Presidents protest and besides he did
want Mr. Sches list because of the names of private
individuals thereon, but because of the Of govern
ment officers He moved to postpone the further consid
Grafton of the subject til Thursday next, and demanded
the previous question
Mr. Leake moved that there be a call of the House.
The question determined in the negative-yeas a.
navs los.
During the rollcal Mr.. Miles inquired whether copies
of Mr. Hckmans report in reply the Presidents pre-
test had not been sent to the New York papers.
Mr. Hickman replied in the affirmative, saying there
precedent for it, but that the editors could not pub
lsh the report until it made in the use, without
breach OF confidence.
Mr. Covode withdrew his motion wlen
Mr. Stevens moved TO recommt the report, and this
determined he airmatlye-aVe5