The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30
xXxVIth Congress--First Session.

WASHINGTON, Marcn IL.
SENATE.-Two messages were received
from the President.
Mr.. Lane introduced resolution provid~
ing that the committee on public lands in.
quire into the expediency of making the
10th parallel as the boundary between Ore
gon and Washington. Adopted.
The House bill authorizing the publish
ers of newspapers to print on their papers
the date when subscription expires. Vas
taken up.
Nj. 1ulee reported an additional section,
to the effect that the drop letters delivered
in large cities by carriers be charged one
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 to
the Mountain Meadow massacre, was
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Mason, a resolution
was adopted, asking the Secretary of State
for information as to the proposed plo-
matte mission from Japan.
Mr.. Harlan introduced bill to extend
the rights of pre- emption over unsubmerged
lands in Iowa.
MIR. Chandler moved to make the St.
Clair flats bill the special order for Thurs
day next at one o'clock. Lost-yeas % !;
nays 20.
The homestead bill was taken up, and
Mr.. Nicholson spoke in favor of the bill,
after which the bill was postponed till We'd
nesday.
The bill declaratory Of the acts for carry
ing into effect the 9th article of the treaty
of 1919 with Spain was taken up, and a
lengthy report read. The bill provides for
the payment of the interests awarded by the
United States judges in East Florida, as
part of the satisfaction stipulated in the
acts of '33 and "a.
Mr.. Toombs said the principal had been
paid, but the Secretary of the Treasury re-
fused the inquest. The question was,
should the interest be paid He contended
that it should be. 1t was the practice of
all nations in such cases to make the pay
ment under treaties. He cited numerous
cases and opinions.
Mr.. Mallory spoke in favor of the claim,
and gave the history of its origin. He
urged the payment of the interest as just
and equitable. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Morrill,, from TIE committee
on ways and means, reported bill to pro.
vide for payment of outstanding treasury
notes, to authorize loan, regulating and
increasing the duties on imports, and for
other purposes.
Mr.. Sherman, from the same committee,
reported bill making preparations for the
necessary executive and judicial expenses of
the necessary executive and judicial ex-
penses of the government for the next fiscal
year.
The committee on commerce reported a
bill making appropriations for the lighthouse
establishments.
MIR. Haskin, from the committee on public
expenditures reported bill repeating the
act providing for the payment of depreda-
tions committed by the whites on the Shaw
nees of Kansas.
ported bill providing for the examination
of the claims occasioned by the Indian de-
predations in New Mexico.
The above named bills were referred to the
committee of the whole on the state of the
Union. -..........
The House acted on the several amend
ments to the rules heretofore reserved for
separate votes, and one was passed empower
ing the clerk to preserve order and decorum
pending the election of speaker. ..
Mr.. Reagan moved to refer the military
academy bill, as returned from the Senate,
with an amendment authorizing the calling
out of regiment of mounted volunteers, to
the military committee, and spoke in favor
of the amendment.
Mr.. Cox made speech in favor of afford.
ing material support to the Juarez govern
ment of Mexico, saying there is an inter-
national law which would justify US in
suppressing such a government as there is
under Miramon at the capital. -
Mr.. Reagon said he wanted the people of
Texas protected. Let those of Mexico take
care of themselves.
+ Pending the question to refer the question
to the military committee, the House ad.
journed.
..5t WASHINGTON, March 20.
SENATE-Mr. Sumner presented the mes
mortal of Samuel May, distinguished
merchant of Boston, and four hundred other
citizens of Boston, praying for the repeal of
the fugitive slave law of 1850, the abolition
of slavery in the District of Columbia, the
prohibition of the interstate slave trade,
and the passage of a resolution pledging
Congress against the admission of any new
slave State into the Union or the acquisition
of any territory, or the employment of any
slaves by any agent, contractor, officer, or
department of the federal government He
moved its reference to the judiciary commit.
tee. 1s =
Mr.. Davis moved that it lie on the table.
Oarried--yeas 30, nays II. 8
/ Mr.. Wilson introduced bill for the con-
struction of five steamships, adapted to the