New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-20
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II is doubtful if the House will adjourn for tho
Charleston or the Chicago Conventions Reuben
Davis proposed resolution to-day for rece"
from the goth April to the Doth May, which wss
met with prompt objections from both Sides In
1856, members received their per diem, aud were
willing to extend the duration Of the session. Now
the feeling is to contract the time, pay being the
ssme, whether the session be long or short.
MIR. M'LANE's INSTRUCTIONS.
Mr.. MLsne carries explicit and emphatic In
strucfons to Vera Cruz TO land troops for the Pro-
lection of the American Consulate and citizens and
properly. He refused to return upon discretionary
or general orders, knowing the Administration
would fix the responsibility upon him in case OF
sny serious turn in events. He is also instructed
TO disregard the blockade that Miramon may at
tempt by vessels from Havana, upon the ground
that il is an obstruction to commerce. Orders of
a like character, but lees distinct, were recently
issued to the commander of the Home Squadron,
who is low required to confer with Mr.. M'Lans
before taking any final step.
THE ADMINISTRATION CORRUPTIoNs.
Mr.. Winslow has returned from North Carolina;
lied this morning. They will commence taking tes-
timony to morrow.
THE CHARLESTON CONVENTION.
The Pennsylvania delegation to Charleston have
contracted for the steamer Keystone State to take
one hundred passengers from Philadelphia and
back, between the 18Th of April and the LIST ofMsy
and furnish them on board, during that PERIOD for
$50 each.
THE CINCINNATI CIRCUIT.
Judge Mclean started for Cincinnati this evening"
TO enter upon his laborous circuit duties. During
Judge Taney's absence when he ofiiciated in his
place, the business of the court was dispatched SO
speedily and satisfactorily that weeks recess was
taken for the accommodation ofthe bar who were
uDprepared, owing to the unusual promptitude ex-
hibited
HEALTH OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL.
Attorney. General Black has so far recovered from
his recent indsposition to attend Office, but with
cut undertaking much labor. He has not yet ap-
peared in court.
MIR. HUNTERS PROSPECTS.
While the Georgia delegates go to Charleston un-
committed the fact is well ascertained that they
lar delegation, and Delaware, Arkansas, Alabama,
California, and Oregon are confidently counted on
the same side. The signs are now clear that the
South will unite on Mr.. Hunter, which is nearly
tantamOunt to nomination, and that the real con-
test will be narrowed down between him and Mr..
Douglas. If Mr.. Hunter be selected, the Cincin-
natl platform, pure and simple will be adopted, the
bo,o OF nd harc dat
THE TARIFF.
The Tariff bill was reported to-day under the
new rules, and will be pressed to vote as early as
practicable.
RETRENCHMENT.
The Committee on Ways and Means have re-
duced Mr. Cobbs estimates in the appropriation
bills about 81, OOO OOOin the aggregate, by applying
r,t.encbment wherever experience and investiga-
ton justified it.
THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASES.
Mr.. Barrel replied to Mr.. Blair's argument be-
fore the Committee on Elections to-day without
mpairing the force of the leading facts presented
by the contestant. The House had fixed to-day for
taking up the case of Messrs. Williamson and Sick
les, but it was superseded by the West Point bill,
which is still pending on the question Of reference,
and viii postpone that of Messrs. Howard and
Cooper set down for tomorrow.
THE HOMESTEAD BILL.
Mr. Nicholson made long and weaiisome speech
in favor of the Senate Homestead bill, which ma
terialy differs from that passed by the House. 1t
gives 100 acres to the head of family aud citizens,
only requiring them, by cunning clause to select
from lands subject to private entry, and restricting
them to alternate sections by which spectators who
pun chase intermediary would be most benefited.
The House bill gives 100 acres to all bona ide set
tiers, and allows them to locate on all lands open 10
presumption.
THE NICARAGUA TREATY.
The Senate took no action on the Nicaragua
treaty to-day, as anticipated, but the Republicans
will confer on the subject tomorrow. 1t can be
revived by common consent, but being rejected ono
objection would prevent its resuscitaton.
MIR. M'LANE's INSTRUCTIONS.
The President communicated his Instructions 10
Mr.. McLane confdentially to the Senate to-day, IN
reply to n resolution. On the oath of May ard tho
Both of July last he was authorized to offer Slo,-
coo, coo for Lower California, and the right of way
from the Rio Grande TO Mszatlan, and from Arixo-
ia to Guaymas. Juarez desired separate treaty
for this object and the negotiation finally fel
through.