Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-17
G. CiPRIrcHARD, N. ID.
charleston, January 80 1860"
THIRTY-sIxTH CONGREss.-First Session.
WAsHIsoros, April 10.



The VicePresident laid before the Senate a message
from the President of the United States in compliance
with resolution of the Senate of the I'd of February
1882 calling for copies of any correspondence between
this government and that OF Prussia the subject of the
compulsory enlistment Of American citizens in tht Prus-
sian army which was read and laid on the table.
Also message from the President Of the United States
in resolution Of the Senate of the 23d OF Feb
ruary last calling for any information in his possession
respecting the occupation by American citizens of the Is
land of Navarro in the West Indies and the correspon-
dence in reference thereto which read and laid
the table.
Also a communication from the Secretary of War
transmitting, in compliance with resolution of the SEN
ate of March q 1882 reports of the Second and Third
Auditors giving information of the expenses of the In
dian in Oregon and Washington, far the
in the possession of that Department. which read
| Mr.. Latham asked and obtained leave TO introduce
bill TO confirm certain lands to the State of California;
which read twice and referred with some accompa-
nyng papers, to the Commissioner of Public Lands.
On motion by Mr.. L., the resolutions of Mr.. Brown on
the subject of territorial rights taken up and made
the special order for Monday next at one o'clock.
The House bill for the admission of Kansas into the
Union read twice and referred to the committee
! territories.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, the resolution submitted by
him the 18th of March last relative the treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Britain for the sup
preston OF the African slave trade, taken up and
referred to the committee on foreign relations.
On motion by Mr. Bgler, the Senate proceeded to the
consideration of the ~ in di'ion to the act 10 ORC
mote the progress of the usefu ar Several verbal
amendments we're de, when the furthe consideration
OF the bill was arrest. ~ lvsl # the hour for
! taking up the special order.
Mr. Bgler moved postponemeut Of the special order
for half an hour; but the motion not agreed to.
The remainder of the day was devoted TO the private
calendar.
After executive session. the Senate adjourned until
! Monday next.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
This being private bill day, large number of report
Of private character made from the various stand.
| ing committees.
Mr. Carter, from the committee for the District Of
umba reported resolution to allow the committee 10
employ clerk. This disagreed to.
Mr. Carter asked to be excused from service as chair
man Of said committee.
Mr. Burnett hoped not The gentleman was A little
excited Just
Mr. Stanton hoped the consideration of the gentle
mans request would be postponed until next Saturday
Mr. John Cochrane entreated his respected colleague
Mr. Carter to remain in his position considering the
anti-polygamy bill has passed the House.
Mr. Carter did not hear the words of his colleague
but thought he felt the effect Of his eoquence which
loated by feather on the wave, leaving no ripple
| behind
The House took up the senates amendments to the
msrket-house bill.
Mr. Hughes spoke against the provision 10 submit the
question of loan of 100000 to the people for their
judgment, and urged the importance of new market.
house, saying the present structure was miserable
place, and so filthy that it might originate disease all
| round
Mr. Kigore did not believe two hundred citizens would
vote against such loan.
Mr. Theaker replied to Mr. Hughes saving the stencil
the gentleman referred to might have been around the
fish market, which might pertain to new structure as
well.
Mr. Hughes took back all he said, making an apology
to the old market house. Laughter
The Senae's amendment, striking out the clause TO
submit 10 the people the question Of the proposed oan
non-concurred in.
Mr. Carey asked leave to offer resolution insiructiDg
the committee on agriculture to report bill with view
of reorganzing the agricultural bureau, but
Mr. Branch objected to its Introduction.
Mr. Potter offered resolution that the committee on
revolutionary pensions be authorized to employ clerk
and this agreed to-
Mr. Curtis from the Pacific railroad committee, re-
ported BILL which ordered to be printed ami then
referred back TO that committee.
Several private bills were passed. and the House ad-
ouraed till Monday.