Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-05-18
TrEsoAT, MAY Is, 1850.

ar. HUNTER from the committee finance, to whom
referred the bill from the House Of Representatives making
appropriations for the support Of the army for the year
ending the Goth OF June, lScl reported it with amend
| nIents.
the Secretary Of the Territory Nebraska, communicating
copy Of the laws and the resolutions passed at the sixth
session of the Legislative Assembly Of that Territory which
roud and referred 10 the committee on Territories.
Mr. Latham presented petition OF merchants and busi-
Of the city New York. praying the establishment
| Of daily overland mail to California.
MIR. Mallory introduced bill granting TO the corporation
of the city Of Tampa, State Of Florida certain lands adj
joining said city and bill 10 change the time OF holding
the In the northern district Of Flordu which were
| seyeraly read and referred.
Mr. PuSh moved that the Senate proceed TO the consilc
ration Of the bin amendatoy OF the act entitled IN nc 10
establish territorial for Utah. approved Sep
tehcr 9 is1 and urged the necessity OF prompt action
on the measure.
sr Green hoped It would be postponed for few days.
he wished have Monday next sci apart for the conr
ton Of the Territorial business.
Mr. pugh then moved that the bill be made the special or
der for Monday next, which was agreed 10.
On motion OF Mr.. Gwin, the overland mail bill was made
the special order for one o'clock Tomorrow.
On motion Of Ar DooIiitle the bill for the relief OF nson
Dart taken up and Mr. Lane occupied the remainder
Of the morning hour in speaking in opposition TO the
claim.
Mt Douglas took the floor rcnarking that he had de-
sire elevate his position By attempting to pull down
ANYBODY else and he had assault 10 mike upon any Se
nator AS the Senator from Mississippi (Mr DaVs) In his
remarks hnd made pointed illusions to himself he would be
compelled aude that Senator's position In replying to
him. by way of Illustration but he should do 50 kindly and
c0urtcousy. lie would not lnuulSc To-Day IN TIE usCusso
Of auy abstract theory of the Government much less In the
discussion Of legal issues which have lately been attempted
10 be forced upon the Democratic party On former day
h. Ind amused himself with discussion with the Attorney
icnrra for that gentleman seemed to have nothing to do
n occupy his time, and he r w. ai leisure 10 reply 10
lin.
and PROCEEDED to reply them The facts stated In those
extracts isaid he conclusycy show that this doctrine OF
sruat;cr sovereignty, or popular soSersniy or
vcntion as the has uGcd H. did not originate WIN
mr liz application 10 the territories of the United state:
It was distinctly proclaimed by Gen. Cass In what Is
known n. the Nicholson letter, when the Issue was distinct
y presented the country in the contest In ISIS rn
Cas- became the nominee o! the Democratic party with
full knowledge or his opinions upon this question, AMI he
WA. suprortet y party that issue The same doc
irine intervention was Incorporated Into the coro.
mise measures Of - In opposition to views and efforts Of
the Senator from Mississippi, and In harmony with the
views and efforts Of myself twas rcairinedby me ptn'
cratic party In the baltimore Convention In lss when
Gen. Pierce was elected President Of the rted states
uuon the same doctrine OF nonnterv enon II was again
affirmed By Congress IN the Nebraska bill ot 80
and had is first trial AMI yielded Its first fruits upon the
plains OF Kansas In 1855 and 1876 These facts concu'
syclv disprore and reuc The charges often made within
In III. Senate Chamber during the last yenr that he hau
changed his opinions with regard this question since lsJO
Mr. then went into elaborate historical detail OF The
action of The Democratic party and It's distinguished mem
ber in reference 10 this question. 10 prove that originally
the doctrine srenuousy commended Tor hat Conge:
hnd no constitutional power to egsate upon the subject
slavery in The Territories and furthermore that the sonii
dId ask any such ntervenon lie quoted the tlorda
and C.orcin resolutions Of lS and referred TO Mr. fnn
cey's report In 1sIs which rejected by States 80
SIC Thus was the Democratic party who had changed
and not he lie proceeded to discuss the history OF ht
cnmromse measures, and Of the passage OF the Kansas
bill and after having spoken for three hours, Without con
cung his remarks. gave way to motion for adjournment
whercupon the Senate adjourned
House of Representatives.
The House met At II o'clock
Mr. Iiotecr, from the committee on military aas, e.
prted bill TO remove the United States arsenal from 81
Louis and establish the and the aniory ~ Jeu''s""
Mr. Sherman offered II resolution that the Japanese Em
bassy be Invited visit the House of representatives. ana
that committee OF five members be appoincu 70 convey
them hi, Invitation and make suitable arrangements
Mr. Houston said the gallery was the proper place i0i
| them. =,
Mr. sherman replied that the Speaker would no doubt ap
mint sensible committee who would invite the Japaies'
10 seats in the gallery to witness the proceedings.
Mr. Smith, Of Virginia, said they could 90 there any
| how
down by large MINORITY aud the resolution OF ar sher
| man passed ,.
The House then resumed the consideration Of the 5lichi
! gan contested election case.
Mr. Gartren argued against and Mr. Stratton in favor
Mr Howard, the contestant. Mr. Gmer concluded t'
| argument against Mr. Cooper. -
The House passed the first rcsou!!onyeas 70, nays -
DECLARING thut George Cooper not entitled to seat
Representative from the First Congressional District
Michigan And also passed the second "
nays 7l-tha, William a. Howard Repub!ican) Is entitle
| TO the seat.
On moon of Mr.. Dawes Mr.. Howard was sworn in, an'
| took his seat
THE IIousc In Commit ee OF the Whole the state OF t
Cnon proceeded tho consideration Of the Post ohc
Deficiency bill It appropriaes s3 800 0o9-S 10
the Inland Service including the restoration Of the lnIan
Service as II was on the ith OF Ma!cn, lso'. ,,i
900 for the compensation OF potnasters ana lnel
clerks There other items OF expenditure so.o'
are appropriated TO supply deficiencies ,,o.
The fist section amply discussed tnVoiY'ns te
ton as to The right of the Postmaster General to curn t
service. - ,o,,.,,
sion The subject, and the House adjourned