Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-30
"WEDNESDAY, January 80.


SENArE-A communication was received from
the Commisso ner Of Patents, enclosing the report
of the Agricultural Bureau.
MIR Trumbull moved to print 10 600 extra copies;
which was referred to the Committee on Printing.
Mr.. Bigier, Of Pa, presented several Union
compromise memorials; among them the Phila-
delphia workingmen's memorial.
He said that this latter memorial had been
given to him by committee Of thirty-three work
ingmen, who represented 10000 workingmen Of
Philadeiphia The memorial recognized the
South as equal In the Union, and favored such
concession as would satisfy the South.
Mr.. Cameron, of Pa, said that while he APP
proved Of the tone Of his colleagues speech the
other day, he was very far from agreeing to all
the sentiments. He believed that a number Of the
States Of the South were in open rebellion. But as
the republican party was the large and triumphant
party, and could afford to make concessions, he
was ready, In order to preserve the peace, to make
reasonable or unreasonable concessions.
Mr.. Mason, Of Va said that the word "conces-
sion" had been frequently used The South asked
no concession They asked their rights alone.
Mr.. Hale said he was glad to hear the Senator
disown the demand for concession. He would
address the Senate at an early day.
The debate was continued by Messrs. Bigler and
Mr.. Trumbull presented several memorials, and
In a short speech favored the enforcement Of the
laws.
HousE-The Speaker presented to the House
communication from the State Department rela-
tive to the fees Of consular officers. Laid on the
table, and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Reynolds, from the select Committee Of
Five, reported bill providing for a more prompt
summoning Of the militia Of the United States in
certain cases
Mr.. Burnett said that committee had no right
to report at any time. He objected to its recep-
ton.
Mr.. Cobb presented to the House the ordinance
Of secession passed by the Convention Of Alabama,
and in a few remarks resigned his seat
Mr.. Auldrich asked leave to present to the
House memorial from the Legislature Of Mime
sota; referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.: Stevens, Of Washington Territory, intro
duced bill making appropriations for the ex-
Washington in supprsssing Indian hostilities
during the years 1855 and 1856, and moved that
1t be made the special order for Thursday, Feb
ruary z. Not received.
tee Of five, reported bill entitled an act pro-
viding for the further collection Of duties on i'm
ports Laid on the table.
Mr.. Boteler introduced a bill granting leave to
the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Rail-
road Company to extend a branch Of their road
into the city Of Georgetown. Objected to, and not
received
Mr.. Sherman, from the Committee Of Ways and
Means, reported the Deficiency bill, making ap-
propriations for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1861. Consideration deferred, and laid on the
table.
The regular order Of business (Mr. Colfax's post
route bilD was then taken up.
After some debate, the previous question bein z
demanded on the adoption Of the Senate amend
ment establishing weekly mail service between
st. Paul, Mimi. and Puget's Sound, the yeas
were %, nays lO2. So the amendment was dis
agreed to.
Mr. verree presented to the House a memorial
from the citizens Of Philadelphia, relative to the
report Of the Committee OF Thirty. three Re.
ferred to the Committee Of Five
Mr. Gilmer asked to have reports Of certain ju-
dielai cases printed; which leave was granted.
The morning hour having expired MIR Conk-
lin, OF ". v, proceeded TO address the House
upon the report Of the Committee Of Thirty-three