Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-18


In THE SENATE, YESTERDAY, after our reno,t
closed, Mr.. Davis continued his remarks in repIv
to MIR. Douglas. He entertained hope that the
Democratic party would vet be reunited ON |.
sound constitutional basis, which all could
stand, the South and the North together When
the Cincinnati platform was made, ID was satis-
factory under the circumstances then existing: but
within the last four years a question has arisen
dividing the Democratic party upon the construc
ton of one Of the articles of its creed and IL now
behooves them to prescribe what the construction
is; for if the Democratic party was not union Of
men upon principle, the sooner it was dissolved
the better. He proceeded to alIuds to souatfer
sovereignty, and to the position of MIR. Douglas ON
that question. =
Mr.. Douglas said he was opposed to what he
called squatter sovereignty-that il, the EXERCISE
Of sovereignty where there was no authority to
exercise it, as In the early settlement of California
at Pike Peak, &c. In Utah, too, there was re.
beion against authority that sort Of squatter soy
ereignty he was opposed to:
Mr.. Davis thought he and the Senator from Ill.,
nois were not likely to get any nearer together In
their views; for the very case that Senator de-
nounces was the only case where he could admit
the necessity and consequent propriety of the en-.
ercise of sovereignty. IL men were cast upon
desert island, the sovereignty over which was
unknown, they would find themselves necessitated
to establish rules among themselves for their own
government; and so with the people Of Califor-
eminent, and refused to enact territorial laws.
they were obliged to act for themselves When
MI. u. cOncluQeQ DIS remarks
Mr.. Douglas replied, defending his own posit,on
and reiterating his former arguments He Claimed
that he was no more out Of the democratic Marty
than any other Senator for not one of them agreed
with the President on every point. Some opposed
the Pacific railroad, and others opposed SPECIFIC
duties.
The discussion was continued between Messrs.
Davis and Douglas until after six o'clock when
Mr.. Mason obtained the floor; and after the con-
sideration of executive business, the Senate ad-
journed
In THE HOUSE, Mr.. Dawes from the Committee
on Elections, reported resolution authorizing the
judges of the Supreme Court of the State Of New
York, residing in the city of New York, to appoint
a commissioner to take testimony in the New
York contested election cass-W illiamson against
Slckles-and presenting the names and time Of
taking such testimony.
Mr.. Sickles offered slight amendment to the
resolution; which having been accepted, the res
olution was adopted without dissent
Mr.. Curtis. from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reported bill to regulate the contracts In
the military service of the United Slater also,
bill for retiring superannuated and other disabled
officers from the United States Army both referred
TO Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. WinslOw, from the select committee of in
vestigation (of which Mr.. Covode is chairman, }
a resolution that F. w. Walker CORRESPONDENT Of
the New York EXpress) be expelled from the re-
porters' gallery Of the House.
The report, comprising the testimony of Corne-
'
mittee, was read, from which il appeared that Mr.
Walker had been interested in the passage of GER
tain claims, and had received sums of money from
Mr.. wendell and other parties for unexplained
purposes.
Mr.. Boteler presented letter from James
Brooks, one of the proprietors of the Express ex-
planning the connection of Mr.. Walker with that
paper, and denying that the proprie;ors of the
Express had received any money on account of
any measure before Congress
Mr.. Winslow said he had received similar
communication, but nothing in the testimony at
all implicated that paper. He desired % saw also
inasmuch as this was but partial report that moi
word Of testimony thus far taken by the COM
mittee impeached the character of any mem Der of
the House, or showed that dollar had been re-
celved by any member for corrupt purposes He
believed the impression generally prevailing, that
money is required to secure the rassape of
measures or claims, just or unjust, WAS entirely
erroneous, and had grown out of the Ill conduct
OF some correspondents and employees who abused
their privileges.
Mr.. Sherman advocated the resolution because
he was In favor of expelling any reporter who is
employed as lobby agent In favor of any claim.
just or unjust 10y
The resolution was agreed to
The House resumed consideration of the hin
making further appropriations for the service of
the Post Office Department during the fiscal wear
ending June 80, 1860
The amendment reported from the Committee
OF the w hole TO strike out the proviso directing
the Postmaster General to restore the service on
the discontinued mail routes was rejected-yeas
go, nays ll3.
An amendment was agreed to restoring the
mail service by steamer Isabel from Charleston to
Havana, via Savannah and Key West
The other amendments reported from the COM
mittee were adopted, and the bill was passed by
vote Of yeas 100, NAYS 80
The House then took up the Senate amendments
to the deficiency bill.
The amendment to pay the claim of DR.. Linn,
OF Mo, was rejected, and the remaining amend.
ments were cOncurred in
went nf
Whole, (Nlr. J. COchrane in the chair and took
up the Senate amendments TO the consular and
diplomatic appropriation bill.
The Senate amendments were discussed under
Inc hve-inlnutes' rule, and some of them being
provided for in the deficiency bill were rejected
and others agreed to.
The House
Inc Committee then proceeded to the consider
auon OF the bill making appropriations for the
legislative, executive and judicial expenses of the
Government for the year ending 30th June 1861
The OIL was read by sections and discussed
upon various amendments; but without action on
the Dill, the Committee rose.
Az ten minutes before six O'Clock the House adj
Journed.