The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-15


WASHINGTON, Jan Is, 1874.
The CLERK read the journal OF yesterday; after
which,
Mr. BIpLAcK presented resolution in relation to
the fine of General Jackson from the Legislature OF
the State of Pennsylvania; which WAS agreed TO.
Mr. DEAN offered resolution making the cleo
ton of members of Congress uniform, by holding
elections throughout the country all on the same
Mr. HUGHES offered resolution calling upon the
Secretary of the Navyfor information In relation to
the growth of hemp, &c:
Mr.. CAVE JOHNSON offered an amendment 80 as
to embrace the lot in this city, where an expert
ment now going on in relation to the growth OF
hemp. ~
Mr.. HuaHEs accepted it modification, and
the resolution was agreed to.
Mr.. WILKINS reported bill IN relation to fugi-
tive slaves &c, in the District of Columbia, amen
datory of the act now in force.
Mr.. WINTHROP rose to question OF ORDER and
inquired # that bill did not come within the rules
The CHAIR said it did not.
The question then required on the printing of the
bill; which was agreed to.
MIR. SAUNDERS then moved the report OF the
minority upon the same subject; which was agreed
Mr. Holmes introduced resolution calling upon the
ecretary of the Treasury for information in relation 10
indemnity under the treaty with Mexico
Mr.. BRfrxrRSorr offered resolution, calling on me
Secretary of the Navy for information IN reisoh 10 MID
shipmen and various other subjects.
Mr.. PARMENTER objected. -. Al,
Mr. SAMPLE introduced a resolution calling on tho
War Department for information, which was agreed TO-
MIR. r. d. OWEN rose to correct the Journal ne salo
stated that he reported House bill No TO- without amend
ment which is not the fact twas reported with amend
ment. -. 49,,
next or on some other early day. ask leave to introduce
bill to amend act entitled IAN act to provide for the
better security Of the lives Of passengers board Of yes
sells propelled in whole in part by steam, approved
July I, 1888.
Mr. SAMPLE asked and obtained leave to give notice OF
his intention to introduce a bill
The then announced the order oil the day. De-
ing the report on the rules.
Mr. BrsER took the floor and concluded his argument
hich he commenced yesterday.
Mr. CoBp made able and eloquent speech upon the
bject and passed handsome enloginm upon the nor
favor of southern rights and hoped they would not now
desert them. The morning hour expired
The SPEAKER then presented several Executive COM
munications, which were appropriately disposed Of
Mr.. ADAMS moved to suspend the rules
The motion not entertained at the time
After the reading of the Executive communications,
The SPEAKER asked Mr.. Adams if he should put his
motion to suspend the rules as to allow Mr.. Cobb to
finish his speech7 But Mr. A. withdrew at the request
Of several members.
Mr.. CHAPMAN introduced private bill which was re-
ferrsd to the Committee on Public Lands a..
Mr. CAVE JOHNSON moved that the House resolve itseI
into Committee Of the Whole
Mr. WINTHROP took the Chair.
Mr. JAMESON took the floor and spoke at length IN favor
OF the Of the western waters and III favor
western interests
Mr. A. STUART moved that the committee rise.
The SPEAKER took the Chair. ,o..
Mr. WINTHROP reported to the House that the Commit
tee Of the Whole the state Of the Union nad haa tnc
Union generally under consideration, and Par,ieuiAry
the Presidents Message and instructed TO report
that they had come TO no conclusion thereon
Mr.. BuRxs asked the leave OF the Mouse 70 ""aarS"