Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-15

elected some debate
An amendment making the latter applicabls
70 the rendition Of fugitive slaves, and not TO
apply a. all to education Of Africans reclaimed
from the brig Echo, was rejected.
The oil was then laid aside and the Indian
appropriation bill taken up.
Mr. Carey made a speech on The slavery qufs-
ton. contending that slavery was great social,
political humanitarian fact.
Mr. Yanee made speech justilying sla-
very.
sEEATE.
Mr. Ten Eyeck presented a petition Of l03
citizens of New York and New Jersey, pray
fer the passage Of lhe Homestead bill
Mr. Foster presented a petition very numer,
ously signed BY ImanufactureIs and others, Of
Hartford, Windsor. New Haven, Norwich.
Winsted, New London, and other places in Con-
necticut, praying for an alteration Of the Tariff
Law, so as TO afford them profession.
The petition was read, and Mr.. Foster spoke
in faver OF granting their prayer as a matter OF
justice aud necessity, citing statistics 10 enforce
his arguments.
Mr. Clay. from the Committee on Commerce
/ reported bill constituting Tampa Bay, in Flor
ida, port Of delivery. Passed.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Committee on Military
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Lander.
Mr.. BsyaTd reported bill to amend the aci
regulating the carriage Of passengers in steam.
ships and other vessels, aHd asked its immedi-
ate consideration, saying it was designed to
protect an unprotsetsd Glass Of persons, and
concerned the deeency and morality of the
country. E
On noti5n Of Mr.. FessendsH, the bill to in
crease the pay Of the navy, and to modify the
sea service pay Of persous N the navy, was re
committed to the Committee on Naval Affairs
with instructions to inquire into the expedien'
cy Of reporting bill establishing the pay y
each grade Of officer per annum, in dollars anC
cents, with an increase at stated periods up Il
20 years Of service.
On motion Of Mr. Haskin a resolution wal
adopted requiring the Secretary Of War to fur
nish the Senate with all plans, estimates snC
reports relating 10 the construction Of new
barracks for troops at the presidis Of san Fran
cisco.
On motion Of Mr. Hamlin the daily hour 0
meeting was changed frOmuI O'Clock to -
The military aadsmy bill was taken up
The pending amendment Of Mr.. Ball 70 redue'
the regular army BY one regiment Of mountet
troops when the proposed volunteers for TeKal
defence shall have been raised, was defeated.
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pristOn for q regiment Of mounted volunteer
for the defense 0f the frontier Of Texas, wa
adopted
Mr.. Fessenden mOved an amendment hxini
the term Of students at West Point at fOu
years, but subsequently withdrew it.
Mr.. Hall moved to amend BY adding neV
section that the regiment Of mounted VOlan
tees provided for BY the act of April 7th, 1856
shsll not be received into the service of the I'm
ted States if in ths opinion Of Lieut.. Generi
Scott one Of the mounted regiments now in th
array, OF so much thereof as nay be necessary
can be safely ordered for the defence OF Te1ai
The amendment was rejected-yeas IL, nay
33.
! Mr.. Lane renewed Mr.. Fessendens amend
/ ment fixing the term of students at four year
: and argued in its favor.
Mr.. Davis thought the change from five
four wears cOuld not be made without great Il
3 convenience and confusion in the course
e study.
The amendnent was rejected.
' 0n motion Of Mr.. Fessenden Mr.. Wigtall
/ amendment was reconsidered for the Purpo'
5 Of taking the yeas snd nays upon it. It WI
then adopted by yeas 81, Bays 10. The b.
. was then passed-yeas Al, Rays IL.
I On motion Of Mr.. BaYaTd the protection
0 female sInigrant passengers, referred to by HI
! this morning, was taken uD and passed.
] Adjourned. -e