New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-12
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENoE.
Congressional Proceedings.

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WASHINGTON, May u.-In the House of Repre-
sentatiyes to-day bill having for its object the
peal Of all the New Mexican laws establishing per-
petual or African slavery, was passed.
One of the principal features of this bill is that
which prohibits Courts from taking any cognizance
of the correction Of servants by their masters.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Wilson offered reso-
luton instructing the Committee on the Judiciary
to enquire into the rumors whether the United
States Marshal for the Southern District of New
York, or any of his employees, received money for
permitting vessels being fitted out as slavers to-
leave the harbor Of New York. for the purpose of
engaging in the slave trade.
The Houma Land Claim bill was taken up. It
being impossible to obtain a direct vote on the
question, a further consideration of the bill was
postponed till next Tuesday, when it will be called
up as the special order of the day.
The Homestead bill was called up, received an
amendment and then passed by its title.
The call of the ayes and nays on its passage re-
suited as follows: Ayes "A, nays 8.
At a late hour, in the House of Representatives,
the Presidents protest called up for considers
ton.
On motion, the discussion on the subject was de-
ferred until Wednesday or Thursday next.
The bill for running the boundaries between the
State of California and the adjacent Territories
passed.
Mr.. Crows bill, which provides for organizing q
Territorial form OF government for the Territory to
be known by the name of Idahoe received several
amendments, and was passed by a vote Of 81 ayes
against 80 nays.
During the discussion which took place ON the
amendments offered thereon, Messrs. Kellogg and
Morris had short colloquy. The debate lasted
several hours, and caused much excitement.
The Tariff bill, introduced by Mr.. Morrill,, of ver
mont, was slightly modified.
The vote on its passage stood los ayes against
g. nays.
The bill recently introduced in the Senate and
which provides for carrying out treaty stpulatons
with the Republic Of Paraguay, passed the House
of Representatives by a large majority.
The bill now before the House which provides
for the formation and organization Of the Terri
tories Of Idahoe, Nevada, Arizona Dacotah and
Chippewa were all tabled.
After which a debate ensued between the South
ern and Black Republican members on the right of
the South to carry its slaves into the Territories
The discussion was lengthy but nothing conclu-
sive was arrived at.
Several bills and resolutions of minor Importance
were presented none of which comprise anything
of special notice. ..
Further Evidence Before the Covode Committee.
WASHINGTON, May 11.--t is said by some cor
respondents that the most serious and important
developments were made on the 10th inst, before
the Coyode Investigating Committee.
Mr.. Wendell, in his evidence, showed that a sum
of money, between $4,000 and $4,000, had been
distributed through the House, expressly for the
purpose of carrying the English bill successfully
through that body.
In the lengthy testimony as deposed by Mr.. Wen
dell, he did not deny that $4,000 or $4,000 had
been authorized for single vote. He furthermore
admitted that these payments were made in expec
tation of being remunerated at a future day
| through Government patronage.
In the Senate Committee on Territories, Mr.. La
than voted against altering the boundary lines o.
certain Territories.
By voting in the negative MEs Latham caused 9
tie vote, thereby preventing the amendment being
reported to the Senate
Although Mr. Latham opposed the bill, yet it is
thought his course Of conduct will somewhat affecl
the decision of Senators, and ultimately carry
| Kansas against all combinations.
Interview with Secretary cass 3
| WASHINGTON, May l0.-Lord Lyons, the British
Minister, had protracted interview with Hon
Lewis Cass, Secretary of State, respecting the Sal
Juan affair. According to statements made, i
would appear that the question is more difficult O
| settlement than Lord John Russell had supposed
The proposition for final settlement, as offere,
| by England, has been peremptoriy and most posi-
lively declined by our Government
If such be the case, the final settlement of thi
vexed question is as remote as ever.
/ Capture Of a Shaver.
4 PRoyINcETowN, MASS, May 1.-THE schoone
Riewie, which arrived at this port to-day, brougi
i the Spanish brig Hero, which was supposed to
SLAYER. At the time when she was picked up
sea, all her sails were set, bnt nobody could |
found aboard There are various eoniectures
relation to the circumstances under which she w
found. Many are Of opinion that she had clear.
the port of Havana for the coast of Africa; son
suppose that she had just landed lead of African
and that her officers and crew abandoned her