Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-03-24
Congressional.
WAsHINGToN. March 81.


SENATE-Mr. Seward introduced resolu-
ton calling on the President for information
respecting the impulsion of naturalized cit
izen of the United States from Prussia in 1855
which was adopted.
The bill to establish mail routes in Kansas
was passed.
Mr.. Yulee. from the Post Office Committee.
reported bill in relation to undelivered let
tiers. 1t provides that persons by endorsing
the names on letters can have them returned
free of additional charge when undelivered.
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Toombs presented a petition 10 favor
of the homestead bill.
Mr.. Bright introduced bill for the prose-
cution OF the work on the Capitol; referred.
Mr.. Johnston. from the Committee on Pub
lie Lands reported back the House Home
stead bill amended by substituting the Sem
ate BILL
On motion of Mr.. Gwin the Pacific Tele-
graph bill was taken mp in order that certain
amendments might be introduced and print
ed. which was ordered.
The homestead bill was taken mp, when Mr.
Wade moved to substitute the House bill.
Mr.. Clingman explained the amendment Of
fered by him. which proposes to give at once
to every man in the United States who comes
within the provision of the bill a warrant for
l60 acres. with power tn retain the land or
sell it out il unsuitable. The present bill re-
quires man to wor! five years continuously
on the land in order to get title.
Mr.. Pugh spoke 10 favor of the passage of
a homestead bill.
Mr.. Hale spoke at length on the same side.
In the course of his remarks he expressed SYM
pathy with the strikers in New England, hop
ing that their combination would continue
until they obtain he highest wages compati-
bic with the general good.
Mr.. Wade advocated his motion to take up
the House bill, which be showed to be more
liberal than the Senate bill.
Mr.. johnson, of Arkansas. opposed Mr..
Wade's motion, and referred to Mr. Hale's re-
marks being insincere and demagoguish.
He wanted TO hold on to the c1ndiHe OF New
England by the cry of free homes for free
men," fearful that under the pressure of
starvation they would desert him and his par
iy.
Mr. johnson, of Tenn, knew that the House
bill cou d not pass this body, and the true
friends of the Homestead principle should
vote for that which they coGld get. lie OPP
posed making this party question.
Mr.. Wade Withdrew his motion.
Mr.. WigiaIl spoke slt lenatI in opposition
To the homestead bill
The subject was then postponed till Mon
day.
Adjourned.
1lOuSc--hI. NOEL Ifldue u lew Ms on
The bill heretofore introduced BY him. pro-
posing to withdraw from The people of Utah
the power to make their local laws through
au elective assembly. II the House should
attempt by direct legislative to suppress po-
lygamy. they would fail, for they would not
strike at the root of this fostering sore on the
body polite. He held that organized Ter
ritOries derived power to legislate from Con-
gress, but Utah should be an exception. and
Instead of legislative assembly, the power
should be invested in some other tribunal,
which would protect not only the inhabitants
of Utah but the rights OF the entire nation.
Mr. Davis, oil Ind. called up the bill grant
ing alternate sections of land in Nebraska,
TOR the construction of five railroads therein,
TO be free tolls TO troops OF the United States,
and to carry the mails at such prices as Con-
gress may decide.
On motion of Mr.. Etheridge. this was Ia
bled by l3l against 81.
The House proceeded to the consideration
OF the resolution declaring it inexpedent to
grant further time to Mr.. Cooper, of Michigan.
whose sest is contested by Mr. Howard, to
take testimony.
Mr.. Campbell spoke in favor of Mr. Cooper
and against the resolution.
Mr.. Howard spoke in support of bis claim.
After further debate, the resolution was
agreed to by 10 majority.
The House concurred in the amendment of
the Senate to the bill forithe protection OF fc-
male passengers on board emigrant vessels.
Adjourned. a