Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-21
THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.-First Session.
SENATE
WASHINGTON Nav |

WASHINGTON May Is.
Mr. Gwn presented joint resolution Of the Legisla-
tlre of California in favor of certain weekly mails and
the establishment of certain postoices in Santa BaIbaa
county, ia that Stse which read and referred TO the
committee on posoftces and post roads
Mr. Mason presented communication from the Secre-
tary of State TO the chairman OF the committee on for
egn relations in relation to the modification of the act
of lIth August ls4s, touching certain provisions be-
tween the United States and China and the Ottoman
Porte and he asointroiuced bill to carry into effect
the provisions Of the treaties between the United States
China japan Siam Persia, and other countries giving
certain judicial powers to ministers and consu and other
nconares Of the United States in those countries which
was read twice and referred 10 the committee on foreign
relations.
Mr. Hemphill Introduced bill to provide for an ex.
animation of the cms of citizens of the United States
for indemnity for sjoliaons committed by Indians and
Mexicans within the limits of the State of Texas which
was read twice and referred
Mr. Iverson, fromthc committee on claims to whom
was referred the Hose bill to lquidate the unadjusted
contracts of the Tennessee river Improvement reported
il back without Amendment and recommended is pas
sage.
Mr. Harlan moved .ha, the Senate proceed to the con-
sderaon OF the bill i the reliefoi Solomon Wadsworh;
which was agreed to- sid the bill read third time
and passed.
On motion by Mr. Lane, the Senate proceeded TO the
consideration of the Il to amend act for extending
the laws and judicial ysem OF the United States to the
State of Oregon, and br other purposes
Mr. Hale objected that provision in the bill making
the salary of the judges ooO and moved to reduce it to
81 800
Mr. Lane spoke of ne great expense of living in Ore
gon and hoped the amendment would not prevail.
Without taking any action on the bill it was laid aside
and the bill for the relief OF Arson Dart having been Ia
ken up
Mr.. lane made another speech against it,
Mr. Sebastian desired 10 speak on the bill, and 1t was
postponed until tomorrow
The private calendar was postponed, AMI Mr.. Mason
addressed the Senate onre question of territorial rights
and in support OF the resolutions OF Mr.. Davis He re-
marked that he had not felt himself az liberty to refrain
from expressing his upon this question: because it
was one involving prripe vital to his State aud TO the
entire South Some OF he Senators might regard this
an abstract question; but it was no light trivial mat
ter as might be seen from the disturbing influence which
il exercised upon the federation oil the Charleston Con-
veuon where it caused delegations from several States
to leave the meeting tnvolves the constitutional con-
o of the several States acting through the federal gov
crnment over the Territores-a control affirmed upon
one side and directly dfahrmed upon the other Mr. NJ.
then reviewed the whOs question OF noninterventon IN
an able and elaborate argument going over the history
OF the adoption oil the compromise measures OF 1850,
the passage OF the kansas-Nebraska bill, and the
Dred Scott decision, TO show that it was now
proposed 10 prevent Congress from exercising
ist duty as regards 10 legislation the Terri
tories duty imposed by the constitution, and ex-
ere sed from the founllon of this government. He
proved that Congress had sovereign power over the Ter
rOres and the will of tue sovereign States under the
constitution is the law o. the Territories, Of necessity
The constitution recognss property in sves, and says
nothing about how it created or when it began
When talk about etsOi-hing slavery by Law We use
language not susceptible Of clear aud correct meaning
There no law either in this country or any other Gre
aing this condition The negroes were slaves in Africa,
and when they are brought here they remain here they
in urIh NJ ny md
Southern laws recognize the existence of this condition.
aud regulate it, Moses the only llw-giyer who
tlblshed slavery, aud he did e by Divine command.
Mr. Toombs obtained ihe floor, and the subject
then postponed until Monday next, at one o'clock.
After The consideration OF executive business, the SEN
ate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Reynolds, from the judiciary committee, reported
4 bill TO repeal the act establishing the court OF claims
aud TO provide for the adudcaion Of claims by the Dis
trct CIRCUIT COurts.of the Uuited States.
Mr.. Eegan made an ncfecicll attempt to get up the
"Frxas rcgimeut" amendment 10 the military academy
bill
The steamboat bill came up when Mr.. Tapman moved
pospouement til! Tuesday, to take up private bills.
The motion was lost.
Nj Washburn. of H., gave notice Of substitute fer
the bill.
The bill WAS discussed by Nessrs Wasbburn, John
CoChrane Clark OF New YOrk, and others, motion
to recommit il.
NJ. ltkGr OuCrOd tu,e lOr tne Dl, prOi Oslng
ytatc the insurance on stambolt- where the prOy
sons OF the law better ecurc the lives OF passengers
on vessels propelled in whole or ia part by steam have
not been complied WITH and ,so providing for the trial,
punishment and Disqualification of officers and others 10y
whose caree3sucss reckessue,s accidents have hap
pened The substitute agreed to.
The question then tlkca and the bill passed
yeas S. nays II.
The House proceeded % the consideration of the Ne
braska election case the resolutions reported from the
committee Of elections being as follows
!. That Experience E-;abrook Is not entitled to seat
in this House delegate rom the Territory OF Ne
braska; aad
2 That Samuel G. Daley Is entitled to the seat.
Messrs. Campbell and Dawes advocated the claim Of
Mr.. Daley.
Much confusion prevailed while the latter was speak
ing Republicans standing in groups earnestly
taking sbou; the news from Chicago.
The Speaker requested gentlemen to preserve order.
Mr.. Dawes. TO quiet members, announced that Abram
Lincoln will be the President aud hoped that this
announcement would be satisfactory.
Mr. Branch called for the reading of the Dispatch but
the Speaker said that was not in order.
Mr. Esabrook made few remarks in favor Of his
right TO the seat, when
The House passed resolution that Mr.. E3abrook is
not entitled to the seat but tlat Mr.. Daily is.
Mr.. Estlbrook retired, and Mr. Daily sworn in as
the delegate from Nebraska.
The House then proceeded to the consideration Of pri
vate bills a number were reported and appropriately
referred, when an adjournment took place.
The proceedings were marked by much confusion con-
sequent the received from time time in rela-
ton to the proceedings OF the Republican Convention at
Chicago