Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-28
CONGR EssIONAL.
xxxvI coNeREss-FInsr srssIOs.

Mr.. Thayer introduced a bill withdraw
ng the protection Of Congress Of non-res-
lent land holders in the several States and
Territories.
Mr.. Spaulding introduced bill, making
M appropriation If SIS 900 dollars for the
repair and Improvement OF the Buffalo
harbor; also. authorizing the improvement
Of ST. Clair Flats.
Mr.. Florence introduced a bill to fix and
regulate the duty on imports.
Mr.. Montgomery introduced bill TO es-
tablish an assay Office at Atchison, Kan
sas Territory.
The above bills were all appropriately |
referred.
Mr.. Blake introduced bill 10 repeal the
Fugitive Slave Law of ls50-referred to
the judiciary committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Whitley, the commit
tee on commerce, was instructed 10 inquire
into the expedieney of introducing bill
making the appropriation for o steam reve-
nue. cutter for the Delaware river.
Mr. Curtis introduced the Pacific rail.
road bill-referred TO select committee.
Mr.. Garrett introduced bill enabling
citizens of the United States TO carry their
property freely and without molestatiOn
into the Territory Of Kansas-referred TO
the Judiciary Committee.
The Senate passed the Pacific Telegraph
bill, % to Is.
Mr.. Curtis introduced Pacific Railroad
Bill. Referred TO a select committee.
Mr.. Garnett introduced a bill enabling
citizens Of the U. S. to carry their property
freely and without molestation into the
territory of Kansas--referrsd to the Judic-
iary committee.
Mr.. Morse introduced a resolution decla-
ring that more efficient measures should
be taken for the suppression of the AiricaR
slave trade, which is rapidly on the in
crease, and as it is crime against human
nature and opposed TO the moral sentiments
Of mankind. the President be requested 10
open negotiations with the leading power;
of Europe with view of declaring it pira.
cy, by international law-referred to com
mittee Of the whole.
Mr.. Bsc0ck offered a resolution censur
ing Messrs. Kilgore aud Washburne of Ne
for not voting. which after considerabl,
debate he withdrew.
Mr.. Colfax by request of the p o. De
partment introduced joint resolution fo
the convenience of that Department appro
pIiaiing ir part the accruing revenues fo
the payment of contractors. for carrying
the mails duiing the quarter ending Marcel
3lst--not passed.
Among the resolutions adopted was on,
calling for information in relation to tn,
Reciprocity treaty, and whether Canals
has violated its spirit.
One requesting the Secretary of ;h,
Treasury to furnish all the information il
his possession in regard to contracts TO
keeping public stores, and whether any
member of Congress directly or remotely
has pecuniary interest therein.
One providing for select committee t.
inquire into the Tobacco trade, with
view of removal of the restrictions o
foreign nations.
One inquiripg into the money paid 70
the transportation of the army of Utah.
Mr.. Mcqueen offered a resolution which
was adopted. instructing the committee o
Ways and Means to inquire aud report
they see fit, a measure relieving the shoe
makers of Mass. from the tyranny of tn
capital of that State by repeating the dut
on leather and other imported article
which entered into the shoemaking bust
ness.
Mr.. Blake offered the following preambl
and resolution
WHEREAS, The chattels of mankind an
the holding of persons as property is con
trary to natural justice and the fundamer
tai principles of our political system, an
is VIGOROUSLY a reproach to our countr
, throughout the civilized world, and 81
8 rious hindrance to the progress of libert
throughout the nations of the earth, Their,
fore
Resolred, That the Committee on Judd
ciary be, and the same are, hereby instroc
ted to inquire into the expediency of RI
porting bill giving freedom to every hu
, man being, and intsrdicting slavery where
ever Congress has the Constitutional pow
er to legislate upon the subject.
A scene Of confusion ensued, amids
which the roll was called, and the propc
sition rejected-60 against LOG.
Mr.. Hoskins from the committee on pub
lie expenditures made a report on the sub
ject of the public printing, concludin
; with resolutions requiring practicle on
only to be elected by either House He i
also to execute the binding and give bond
in sum of $4,000, and 40 per cent to b
deducted from the prices now allowed b.
law. The consultation of the subject wa
postponed till Thursday next.
Mr.. Sherman from the committee of way.
and means, reported a bill supplying tn.
deficiency for the year ending with July
next; and bill for the payment of sun.
dry civil expenses Of the next fiscal year
The House went into committee, and the
army appropriation bill was taken up
Mr.. Sedgewick made Republican
speech. Adjourned.
SENATE.-Mr. Gwin moved To take ut
the bill to facilitate communication be
tween the Atlantic and Pacific States
Agreed to.
Mr.. Latham moved an additional section
that materials to build the line be convey
ed by the Government, when il can be
done without additional expense or incon
venience. Not agreed to.
Mr.. Grimes moved an amendment, that
the telegraph or its agents will not inter
fere with the right to locate Railroad
hereafter, by the pre-emption of all the
lands on that route. Agreed to.
The bill was read third time and pass
ed. Yeas, %; nays Is.
The Consularand Diplomatic bill was
taken up. The committees reports were
considered, with the following result: The
| oppropvi az ion for Msnfstor A. r.