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ConeresaionaI Proceedinga.

the amendment ofered by Mir. Trumbull to the re-
solutions of Mr. Davis. saying that there is no con-
stitutonaI right to take hold slaves in the Ter
ritories, was called up and rejected by the follow
ing vote: Yeas 81, nays II.
The fifth resolution was then adopted by 35 yeas
against nays.
The sixth resolution was also adopted by vote
of 80 yeas against IL nays
In the House of Representatives yesterday, the
bill which has reference to the capture of the me-
groes on board the bark Wildfre by the steamer
of war Mohawk, being under consideration, Mr..
Underwood, Of Georgia, obtained permission to
take the floor, and after making few brief re-
marks, moved to amend the bill by selling the said
negroes in Florida; or, if this should be rejected
to send them to the State of Massachusetts, to en-
Joy their freedom.
The amendment was received amid great laugh
ter, after which Mr.. Dawes, of Mass, rose and
strongly opposed its adoption.
MFR. Underwood, on hearing the remarks of Mr.
Dawes spoke in a loud and commanding tone, de-
| nouncing the views of the Senator from Massachu-
sets. He was interrupted by cried of order and
calls for the police by Mr.. Cobb of Ala.
The Speaker succeeded in restoring good order.
| The Covode Committee, after various inyestiga-
tons, say that from several statements it appears
that Attorney General Black was deputed to tender
the Post-office blank printing to Mr.. Forney, of
of Philadelphia, if he would change his course
| This proposition was formally declined by Mr.
| Forney.
| The profits derived from the Post-ofiee blank
printing will be estimated at $50 900 at the expra-
| tion of President Buchanan's term.
The bill providing for the regulation of the pay
ment of mileage to the members of both Houses
was called up. It was discussed at some length, ,
| but nothing conclusive having been agreed upon
the bill was laid over to be debated at some future
/ day.
In the Senate, to-day, o communication was re-
| ceiyed from Postmaster General Holt in which e
stated that the facts of Mr.. Fowler's defalcation
were not known to the Department till the 10th of
the present month.
/ The bill providing for the transfer of patents
| from the Commissioner of Patents to the President
| and the appointment Of new Board Of Examiners
id chief, was passed. 5
The Indian appropriation bill was further amend
ed and passed.
At late hour, the Indian appropriation bill be-
ing under consideration, several members spoke in
favor ofts passage at the earliest possible moment.
The bill was laid over
\ In the Senate, the amendment offered by MI.
Latham, which provides for division of the State
of California into two Indian districts, with super
intendents agencies, was unanimously carried.
Long Island Races.
/ New YORK, May 25.-There was trotting match
/ over the Union Course, L. J., yesterday; mile
heats, best three in five. Patchen beat Ethan All
\ len three straight heats. Time in second heat
/ 2:26
United States Treasury
i WASHINGTON, May 2G,-The amount of money re
ceived in the United States Treasury during the
past week is 81, 900.
i The increase on the week is $536,000. The
amount now in the treasury department subject K
draft is S72s, GOO.
Steamer Red Wing Sunk
MEMPHIS, May a5.--The steamer Red Wing, on,
of the Memphis and Little Rock packets, while OIL
her trip up the Arkansas river, struck a snag a
Smiths Cutoff, and sunk almost Immediately.
The Red Wing had on board several passengers
all Of whom, with her officers and crew, manages
to get on the banks without the least injury.
The boat and portion Of her cargo, it is thought
will probably be saved.
Steam Frigate Niagara Disabled.
New YORK, May 26.-The United States stean
frigate Niagara came into this port yesterday
leaking badly and working all her pumps.
Minister to Russia.
/ WASHINGTON, May 2s.-The President has nomi
mated Mr.. Appleton, Assistant Secretary of State
; Minister to Russia.
, The Senate has not yet confirmed the nomina
J tion of Mr.. Appleton
Line of Packets to Japan.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-Mr. Robert FL. Gallagher
of Kansaghawa, Japan, is at present in this cit
} with the intention of completing arrangements t
run a line of clipper ships from the port of Ne,
York to Jeddo.
1t is generally believed that Mr.. Gallagher
proposition will be accepted, and that line {
vessels will soon ply between the two above name
ports.
. LOUISVILLE, May 26.-The last and greatest rae
of the season took place to-day at the Woodlaw
h Course, and the following is the result:
j. In the four mile race Colossus won the first hea
9 Time, 7:464.
+ Joe Stoner won the second and third heat:
Time, 7:559, s:22a.
!. Enforcement Of a New Law.
e LOUISVILLE, May 26.-Judge Johnson, of tt
City Court, has decided law passed during the la
session of the Kentucky Legislature for imposir
j. fines and penalties on persons selling goods
samples in Louisville and Jefferson county.
:, The enforcement of this law has quashed sever
y indictments, some against New York houses.
River Intelligence.
d LOUISVILLE, May 26.--The Ohio river at tn
Y point is at stand, with feet inches Of water
g the canal. .
: Sailing of the Steamship Kangaroo
:. New YORK, May 26-The steamship kangaro
:, of the New York, Philadelphia and Liverpool lin
:. : left her wharf at noon to day, with good list
: passengers and large and valuable cargo Il
= Liverpool The kangaroo took out s34l,0Oo
:, specie on freight.
. New Orleans Mails for Europe,
, , New YoRK, May 26,-The United States steal
) ship Fulton sailed from this port at Il O'Clock
!. for Southampton and Hayre.
: :. She took out the New Orleans mails for Eurol
of Tuesday, May Goth, and telegraphie dispatch
p of the same point of yesterday, (25th inst.)
= Arrival of the Steamship John Bell.
QUEBEC, May 2s.-The steamship John Bell, fro
! Glasgow, bound for this port passed river Du Lol
: this evening.
IS Stock Market
70 New York, May 26.-The Pacific Mail steamsh
~ =, Company's Stocks are selling at so.
u The Panama Railroad Companys Stocks a
re Domestic Markets. 49,.