Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-03-21
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congressional.

Mr.. Lane introduced resolution provi-
ding that the Committee on Public Lands
enquire into the expediesey of making the
46tb parallel as the boundary between Ore
gon and Washington Adopted.
The House bill authorizing the publishers
to print on their papers the date when sub
seEiption expires, Was taken np.
Mr.. Yulee reported an additional section,
to the effect that the drop letters delivered in
large cities by carriers, be charged one cent
postage instead OF two as heretofore, which
was adopted, and the bill then passed.
On motion of Mr.. johnson resolution
asking the President for Information as 10 the
Mountain Meadow massacre was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Mason resolution was
adopted asking the Secretary of State for in
formation as to the proposed diplomatic mis-
sion from Japan.
Mr.. Harlan introduced bill to extend the
rights of presumption over the unsubmerged
lands in Iowa.
Mr.. Chandler moved to make the st. Clair
flats bill the special order for Tuesday next
at l o'clock. Lost-yeas %, nays 20.
The Homestead bill was taken up and Mr..
Nicholson spoke 10 favor of the passage of
the Senate bill, after which the bill was post
poned till Wednesday.
The bill declarAtory of the acts of carrying
into effect the 9th article of The treaty of 1919
with spain, was taken up and a lengthy re
port made. The bill provides for the pay
ment of the interests awarded by the u. b
Judges in East Florida part of The "a iSfac-
lion stipulated in the acts OF 1888 and 1884.
Mr.. Toombs said the principal had been
paid, but the Secretary of the Treasury re-
fused the interest. The question was should
the interest be paid. He contrDded that it
should be. Ii WAS the practice of all nations
in such Cases 10 make payment under treaties.
He cit, numerous cases and opinions
Mr.. Mallory spoke in favor of the claim.
and gave a history of its origin. He urged
The payment of the interest as just aud equi-
table. Adjourned.
HoUsE.--Mr. Merrill, from the Committee
of Ways and Meals, reported a bill 10 pro-
vide for the payment of outstanding treasury
notes or 10 authorize loan regulating and
increasing the duties on imports and for other
purpc SEES.
Mr.. Sherman, from the same committee, re-
ported IA bill making appropriation for the
necessary executive aud judicial expenses of
the government for the next fi-cal year.
The Committee on Commerce reported a
bill making appropriations for the lighthouse
establishments
Mr. Haskin, from the Committee on Public
Expenditures reported bill repeating The
act for Notifications at Willets Point
Mr.. Etheridge. from the Committee on
Indian Affairs. reported bill providing for
the payment o! dcpredations committed by
the whites on the Shawnees of Kansas.
Mr.. Scott, from the same committee, re-
ported bill providing for the examination
of the claims Occasioned by the Iadian depre-
daIionS in New Mexico.
The above named bills were referred to the
Committee of the Whole on the State of the
Union.
Mr. Reagan moved to refer the Military
Academy bill a returned from The Senate
with an amendment authorizing the calling
out of regiment OF volunteers, TO the Mill
tary Committee, aud spoke in favor OF the
amendment.
Mr. Cox made a speech in favor of afford
ing material support to the Juarez Govern
meut of Mexico. saying there is an interna-
tioual law which would justify Us in suppress
ing such a government as there is under Mira
mon at khe capital.
Mr.. Reagan said he wanted the people of
Texas protected. Let those OF Mexico pro-
tect themselves.
Pending the question to refer the subject
to the Military Committee the House adj
journed.
Arrival of the Fulton.
New York. March 20.-The steamer Full
ton from Havre via Sou hampton has arrived
here with Liverpool dates of the seventh Of
March.
Cotton-sales of 3 DAYS 1900 bales, of
which spectators took 5000 bales; market
very dull and all qualities slightly declined;
lower qualities declined l-l6as.
Manchester adv ces favorable-the market
being quiet but steady, though yarns in rx-
ceptiontl cases have declined. Consols S44 Ia
94s, Flour dull, prices easier but quotations
are unchanged; Wheat quiet; Corn has de-
clined to 6 pence, yellow 32s Sda32s cd;
Beef quiet hold RS offer freely, but show no
disposition TO press sales; Pork and bacon
steady; Lard finn 60I6ls for choise; Sugar
quiet; Coffee dull.
The publication of Honvenals dispatch
caused d cline in consnls.
The definite result both of the central Italy
question and annexation to Piedmont will
be known on the 2Oih.
The New American Minister presented his
presented his credentials at Paris on the
fourth.
The Austrian Reform programme is out.
General Rehagne has commenced for
ward movement of the Spanish troops from
Sevallo.
Victor Emmanuel has agreed to the solu.
ton proposed by France IN reference to Ro-
magma.
Buncompagne has resigned the Governor
Genrralship.
The Bohe milan arrived at Liverpool on the
7lh
In the House OF Common on Monday,
Fitzgerald said that he hoped Parliament
would enter a solemn protest against the an
nexation of Savoy to France.
Roebuck accused Napoleon of breaking
treaties.
The Irish papers deuy the marriage of Pic
colomini at Dublin.
The French Emperors speech was not very
Iavorably received in Italy.
The Constitutional says Thouvenals mes
sage contains not a Sandman but an Italian
solution.
He says that Sardinia in Tuscany will pos
sess an ally who will aid her To overcome the
opposition of Naples and Rome.
The London Times Paris correspondent
notices u rumor that all military men and
soldiers on leave are required TO join their
regiments as soon as possible.
There was complete commercial stagna-
ton during the week.
The Austrian reforms are about being pub
lshrd.
The council will be augmented by the NOM
inalion of two extraordinary eounsellors
elected from persons of known ability. and
ihirty-seveu ordinary counsellors irom the
Provisional Diet.
The council will examine the budget and
control the laws.
The situation If Nice is very critical. It is
towards Napoleon.
B0NBAY.--Two regiments of troops have
been ordered to embark Immediately for
China.
The amount of Australian gold known 10
be at sea for England is $500
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, March 20 Hcuse-The House
amended The Military Academy bill by an
for mounded regiment of
volunteers in Texas, aud referred Il 20 the
Committee on Military Affairs by vote of
Ill against u.
0iero introduced n bill which was referred
to the Committee on Military Affairs. for n
regiment Of volunteers TO suppress hostihiies
In New Mexico.
Senate -Sehastian's resolution passed. au- |
thoi ixing treaty To be made with the In |
dams aiIoat Pixies Peak. with the view Of ex |
their title tn land.
Milan inirL.d.lc.-d Il hill FIR che esiahiish-