New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-18
XIrH CONGRESS-IID SESSION.
SENATE. .wAsnNaroS. Juno II. 1855.

SENATE. WASHINGTON. juno II, 1855
The CHAIR laid before the Senate resolutions
tom the Constitutional Convention Of Texas requesting
oohange at the earliest moment in the law authorizing
the Commander of that District TO appoint Registers OF
plectons also, communication from the Secretary Oi
war transmitting draft Of the proposed law relating to
IudgeAdvOcates OF the Army: also, communication
tom Major Gen Sheridan, Commander Of the District on
MISSOURI urging that the Central Pacific Railroad DC
compelled to extend their line from Achlson 10 for'
Mr. SUMNER Rep., Mass) presented memorial Of
merchants and shiIOwners OF Boston representing tha
hosislties between Spain, Chilli Ecuador, ana Other
south American Republics having ceased since lo,5
though recognized by SPAIN they had TO deal win
elher OF these powers as though treaty OF peace hau
heen ratified between them and spain ana asking pro
teCton from the Committee on Foreign Relations W.,
Mr DAWES Dem. XVI presented peutl0h IRON VIM
shepey representing that his son ~ confined by the
itaTy authorities without the privilege OF consulting
ssnd or counsel and denied every right conferred by
inc Constitution aud laws upon the citizen, on charge
who was killed in house OF iame, and asking the in
teryention Of Congress in his behalf.
Mr. WILSON (Rrp.. Massl introduced joint resolution
remit the duties certain religious books which have
been given TO the people of the United States also
ssryiceable arms ordnance, and ordnance stores.
Sic TRUMBuLL Gll( recommended the indefinite
m5nt of a uniform system Of bankruptcy. Agreed 10.
AN APPEAL FROM TEXAS.
The CHAIR laid before tho Senate teegraphic dis
patch from the Constitutional Convention Of Texas dated
Austin, Texas, June 16, forwarding resolutions Just
adopted which they ask the immediate action OF Con-
gross Tho resolutions after rccimg the awessness which
prevails In certain sections Oi inc state uge upon CGh
Convention of military force IN the several counties 10
set in connection with the Military Commander in whom
they express their confidence for the purpose of protect
ing tho lives prOpty Of their citizens now pfeyed
upon by assasslns ana roDeeIsi o'SFWSe tIo
On motion Of Mr. SHERMAN Qiep, Ohio) the Senate
Sock up the bill IN relation to
NATIONAL CURRENCY.
Mr.. CAMERON Rcp., PENN took the moor ana de-
abng the city banks 10 use the funds OF the country
tSo sSheSt shoid be deferred until next session; but
since be considered ho moved to strike out the
Mr. CHANDLER Rep., Nllchl also opposed the first
Mr. SPRAGUE rep, r. - took the floor, but was in
corrupted at O'Clock by the announcement Of
THE CHINESE EMBASSY,
and Mr. Burlngame entered arm In arm with MY sum
nor The two chief Mandarns escorted by Messrs
shsrmau aud Hendricks The Embassy having eAIeIeu
WIN" Mr. SUMNER tT said Mr. President present Mr. Bur
lngamo and his associates OF the Chinese Embassy 10 ne
THE THE PRESIDENT PRO TENT welcome Mr. Burln-
game and his associates of the Chinese Embassy TO the
senate OF the United States, and the Committee Will
conduct them TO the seats prepared 1or lhehl. -,
senator's Mr.. Burlingane in the center ,,,
Mir ANTHONY-Nlr. President, move that the ous
mass be suspended for 20 minutes in order that the Senate
may have an opportunity Of paying their respects " the
The motion was agreed TO- and the Senator'S surrounded
the OneOtas. shaking hands and engagng through me
lug the days Of Impeachment. "a, al, "a
st lI5 the President pro tenn resumed the char and
again called the Senate 10 order the Embassy retiring III
the order In which they had entered.
NATIONAL CURRENCY AGAIN
Mr. SPRAGUE resumed the floor He pronounced the
action Of the Senate yesterday in agreeing TO take rom
tina excess banking capital in the Eastern states the
proposed S2OOOOOOO increase breach OF solemn CON
tract which made for the benefit OF the nation IN ls
time OF trial The opinion Of bankers had too lSrge a
snare in the administration Of the Government lie was
opposed to all propositions for Initiation He knew no
road ont dilemma until the National securities shal
have brought up 10 the value expressed on tht
face He would vote for the motion 10 strike out ana
hoped at the whole subject might be lad on the tabe
Mr. HENDRICKS Dem. iRdJ would also vote 10 STRIKE
oft the tIst sCctOn in his opinion tue matter shOuu
be left w the banking interest 10 regulate Tor themselves
Mr WILLIAMS Rep., oregon opposed the motion 10
strke ont the first section Of the pending bill he IN
sisted that the flow of banking capital to the east is
largely caused by this principle OF paying interest on
balances sought by the banks, not by the peO-
MIA Ie was opposed also TO the proposition 10 arbtIa
ry withdraw twenty millions Of circulation from one
section OF the country and give II 10 another. -
Mr. MORRILL, rep, VT cOnended that the Dill gives
60 the ciy banks advantage over the country Ddnh
As former VIII thereby receive large amount OF
deposits upon which they will pay no interest, While the
latter will lose their profits. 81,
Mr HOWE Rcp, Wis., argued that the finances should
Do left curse of business. without interference by
legislation
Tbe rn,fi,,, 70 etrye agreed by Dc TO H.