Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-03-17
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CONGRESSIONAL.

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On motion of Mr.. Mason resolution was
adopted instructing the committee on For
eign Relations to inquire whether any and
what legislation is necessary to carry more
fully into Il ct certain treaty stipulations
between the Unitrd States and China and
Burmah and Siam.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner a resolution was
adopted iHstructing The Committee enFinance
TO consider whether The numerous custom
house oaths now administered under acts IF
! Congress may not with proprietys be abolish
ed, and simple declarations substituted there
for.
On motion of Mr.. Benjamin, the Senate
considered the bill amending existing laws
relative to the compensation of the District
Attorneys, Marshals, and Clerks OF the
United States Circuit and District Courts.
The bills were discussed and passed.
The sp cial or Ter was taken up. being
joint resolution authorizing the enlargement
and construction of branch TO the Louis
willie and Portland canal. F
Mr. Wade presented resolutions of the Ohio
Legislature in favor of the same object which
were read
On motion of Mr.. Bright. an amendment
was adopted providing that when the canal
shall be euiar ged and the branch construct
ed and the cost of this improvement is paid
for. no more tolls shall be collected than
an amount sufficient to keep the canal IN re-
pair and pay for the necessary superinten-
dence.
Mr. Toombs opposed the bill saying that
the government owned all excepting five
shares, which were held by directors who
controlled sthe work, doing just what they
pleased. II they made money, very we'll
bat if they got in debt. they would call on
the government to foot tue bills.
Mr.. Powell stated that the government
had received S24 600 more than il ever put
in the work and had purchased more than
one thousand shares, not with money from
the Federal Treasury. but from tolls collect
ed from vessels passing through the canal
All be asked was that they might be allowed
TO use the revenue and credit of the canal
so as 10 enlarge it sufficiently to accommo-
date the class OF boats now navigating the
Ohio river.
Mr.. Wade said the tolls collected would be
suffi lent to make the proposed improvements
and repairs. Not one dollar was asked from
the Government.
Mr.. Crittrnden remarked that these direc-
tors held The stock merely for The preserva-
ton of the work, and had managed il the
bet they could.
hold stock in "A canal was an invasion of the
jurisdiction of sovereign State. He admit
ted an enlargement needed, but Ken
lucky ought to control the whole matter.
The bill was passed-yeas 80. nays a.
HoUsE.-Mr. MiIlson introduced a joint
resolution declaring the construction that
shall be put upon the act making vppropri
alton for the satisfaction of the land war
rants approved August, 1852 Referred
Mr.. Harris, OF Md. introduced bill for
continuing aud completing the improvement
of the navigation of the Patapsco river and
rendering the port of Baltimore accessible
Referred to the Committee on Commerce.
The House passed The consular diplomatic
| appropriation bill.
Mr. Campbell. from the Committee or
| Election. reported resolution declaring il
| inexpr dient to allow further tim. TO take ties
| tim. nv in the case of Mr.. Howard, contest
ant OF the seat of Mr.. Cooper, from the Firs
| Congressional District of MICHIGAN. The
consideration was postponed until Tuesday
| next.
| Mr. Campbell reported a resolution, which
| was adopted, giving Mr.. Howard leave to DC
cupy "a seat on the floor, pending the discus
sion in this case and permission to speak Il
| the merits Of the question.
The House went into committee on the re
| port to amend the rules.
Mr.. Washburne, of Maine, explained tina
| the object nf the amendment, was more t,
correct the practice under the rules than tn
! rules themselves, and TO facilitate the di>
| patch of business and remove well-founde'
! complaints.
Several hours were consumed without com
| ing to conclusion upon the subj CT, whe
| the committee rose, and the Indian appropri
| alton was passed.
Mr. Hamilton moved that the military road
way bill, as returned by the Senate Wi;
amendments, be referred to the COMMITTEE
on Military Affairs, saying that one of then
was of great interest to Tevas, and had a
ready been considered by that c"mmitte,
| viz: the calling out of n mounted regiment.
MIR. sherman desired the bill referred {
| the Committee on Ways and Means.
| Mr.. Stanton showed why it should be re
| ferred TO The Military Committee.
| Mr. Reagan said The subject required nj
| gent action in view OF The existence of hosti
/ tiles on me Texas frontier. and favored th
views OF hIs colleague, Mr.. Hamilton.
Pc. dug the qaestioa Of reference th
House adjourned. zaf
From Washington.
WASHINGTON. March I5.-The Senate d
cpssed the Nicaraguan treaty. Even remOi
encouragement TO fllibusterism Was strongl
CONDEMNED
New YORK, March l5.-The Tribune's co
respondent says the majority of the Hous
favors Mason's bill against polygamy in III
Territories, and afixing severe penalties o
the crime. 1t will Come up in a f,w days.
one of the Utah Judges has resigned. I'll
others will be removed on account of tn
conflict of opinion with the Governor. wh
is a Mormon, the Judges being Gentiles.
HoUsE.-The Pacific Railroad Committe
have adopted resolutions that Corporation
and not the Government should contrac
roads, but The Government should aid VIII
money or land. The majority of the con
mtiee are in favor Of the Central Route
/ WASHINGTON, March l6.-Senate-The Ser
ate was mostly occdpied by private bills.
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