New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-06-20
IN CONGRESS. .FsiDAv, Jure II, isi2.

In SENATE, Mr.. ALLEN submitted resolution
which, being objected to, lies over-calling on the
Secretary for information on a variety Of topics
connected with the Finances of the country.
The Naval Appropriation Bill was taken up
the amendment pending being that of Mr.. EVANS
TO strike out from the clause relating to the pay
ment Of officer, and seamen, 1885 900, aud in,er,
$500 900. After protrac,cd debate it was de-
cided ia the Affirmative % to 10.
Mr. CRIrrESDES offered an amendent that until
otherwise ordered by Congress the officers Of the
Navy shall not be- increased beyond the nsmber
now existD. in their respective grades. Carried
after debate y to II. A further amendment
vas adopted providing that all vacancies OF mid
shi,men shsll be selected from St,,e.. which al
the time have not their due proportion in service
having regard TO federal numbers, provided suta-
bic spplics,ons hayo been made.
The bill then reported to the Senale, or
dersd to Nv ensro.sed and read third time
The Senate then vent into Executive Ses sion ard
soon a1journed.
In III. Housr, Mr.. CHARLIE J. ISoERsorL.
from the Judiciary Committee reported bill in
favor Of rcfunding TO Geseral Jackson the fine i'm
posed upon him b. Judge Hall The bill was
rea! twice.
The bill WAS accompanied by report drawn up
by Mr. IsGfRsoLL. but whish had not receive
the sanction of the majority of the Committee.
After debate the rcpsrt was received and or
dered % be printed.
The Apportonmcnt bill was then taken up, the
vote by which the Hou.e refused to reccde having
been reconsdcrcd. thus again throwing OPEN the
merit, Of the bill for debate.
After some conversation on point. Of order. The
question wa. again put VIII the House reccde
from ii. Disagreement, to the amendment a the
S-sais The vote was yeas 100, nays l04. So
the motion TO 'reccdc was carried.
Tie question ihen REQUIRED on 'concurrng
with III. Senate.
Mr.. BoYD moved to lsy tho amendment. on tie
table. The result was yess 90. nay. rs.
The question then o,ce moro REQUIRED on con
curing with the amendments # the Senate. Tie
vote wa. yeas ll3, nays 1913. So the amendment
Gxin: the rate at 500 was concuned in.
The question was next taken an the remaining
,mcndrsn, OF the Senate. which provides that
such States az have fraction moro than a noie'y
Of the ratio shall be entitled to an additional rep
resenia;ive. The vote was yeas no. nay. 1902.
30 this amendment WINS alsO concurrcd IN.
Mr. W. Cost Johnson moved 10 lay the smosi-
mcnt. OF the Senate Just concurrcd in, on the Ia
bic. The vote was yeas 80, nays IL. The mo-
ton "a Law on the table was ncgstived. SO the
bill was disposod Of.
On moiioa Of Mr. FILLMORE. the House then |
went into Committee Of tho Whole md took up
tho Revenue bill heretofore reported from the
COMMITTEE on Way. and Means. by Mr. Fillmore
The question pending was on tho motion of Mr.
S.lton.tall TO strike ont all after the first section
Of the bill, and TO insert the Tariff bill reported
about six weeks ago from the Committee on Man. |
ufactures.
Mr.. S.LToSsTALL having the floor, spoke for an
hour il defence Of the bill reported from the Gem
rnttce on Manufactures. He reviewed the pre-
,ent depressed state Of trade and commerce, and |
rarnesty dwelt upon tire necessity for Immediate |
action lie argued that there ought to be aproper
in the expenditures of Government;
,ut he was convinced 'het we ought, tor some
year. to come, ~ have an average amount Of reye-
nue. of ~ millions per AMMAN. lie said the Com
nittes on Manufactures had 50 frsmed their bill |
hat il would give to the industry OF the country
rev stimulus, and save our workucn irom bong
-edsced to the grade of paupers in Europe, who in
some ca.es receive but about 10 cents per day.
Mr.. UArERsHAM next obtained the floor, and
m his motion the Copmitteo rose and reported
progress.
The Senate bill, making appropriation Tor the
armed occupation Of Florida, was resumed, read
twice and referred.
The House adjourned.