The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-08-08

lion AZ 40 much time had been consumed In irrele-
ysnt discussion by the gentleman's colleague
The demand for the previous question was sec
onded, and the main question ordered;
MIR. VINToN asked the yeas and nays on The
adoption Ofthe resolution which were ordered anu
being taken, resulted; yeas w, nays d.
So the resolution was adopted -...--
The House again resolved itself into committee,
(Mr HoPKRs in the chair, and resumed me con
sideration Of the amendments TO the civil and dpo'
Nj THOMPSON, of Pennsy wanna, said that he
would trouble the committee but a very short time
In explaining the object Of the amendment And he
hoped that no prejudice would arise 10 the measure
on account Of the advocacy Of the gentleman from
Ohio Mr. ScHEscE. The measure was good
one md such he greatly IN hopes would be
adopted There is much Of valuable public prop,
erty belonging TO the government on the lakes and
rivers, several dredges and other machinery, thal
must necessarily 90 TO ruin If no means are PROVIDED
for taking care Of them. There is also large amount
of timber, plank, iron, and other materials ior con-
suuctng the works, that ought TO be taken care o.
IT. then il be true hat all these works are to be
abandoned. there would be no propriety in abandon
ing the materials on hand. He could not believe It
possible that that was TO be the result. IL not, i
was important 10 keep all secure and save the WORK
done from destruction. He asked, was II possible
that fourteen or fifteen millions worth OF Work done
and in lis unfinished state is TO be allowed To- go TO
..
ness He hoped the House would not reject this
appropriation. The amendment asked for slOO,OOO
This was as little would put the works IN prop
err state Of preservation. The haroor al buhalo
would without some considerable repair, be entirely
DESTROYED IL allowed to stand in its present situation
So il was with several other works. The gentle
man from Ohio Mr.. SeHEscKl should not make
him say what he did not say. lie had made no
charges against the President. He had only asked
a question: and there the matter stood.
After some conversation by others, the Tune al
otted TO debate having expired, the committee pro
ceeded further TO vote.
The pending amendment Of the Senate was re,
jected.
PESssYLyAsIA AVENUE, &c.
The following amendments were agreed to:
For completing the paving Of Pennsylvania aven
nc between sixth street and the western gate OF the
Capitol, and for other improvements and repairs o
said avenue and the side walks thereof, twenty
thousand dollars;
For repairs TO Congressional Burial Ground, rem
dered necessary by the late freshet, hVe hundred
dollars;
For repairs to the road leading from the Capno
square to the Congressional Burial Ground, rendered
necessary by the late heavy rains, TO be expended
under the direction Of the Commissioner OF Public
Buildings one thousand five hundred dollars
The amendments of S., 900 for st., Of $50 900 TO
Eastern branch bridge, Washington and OF $50 OO'
for continuing the publication Of the works Of thu
exploring expedition, printing charts, pay OF scen
tihc corps and horticulturst, were rejected.
MEXICAN IpESSITY.
The amendment Of 1920, 900 for paying two in
stnlments of the Mexican indemnity, was rejected
ayes 81, noes 10.
MILEAGE.
TIL. amendment Of the Senate to strike out the
section of the bill which fixes rates Of mileage alta
The presen, session Of Congress follows: 40 cents
,,sr mile for the first 300 miles, IS cents 300
aod under 300, 30 cents over 300, and under 400
and IS cents for any distance over 400 miles; pro
y;ded that the aggregate mileage allowed to any
senator representative, or delegate at any SEES
sion, shall not exceed $3.50, was concurred in-aye
63, noes 60.
The remaining amendments having been disposed
of-some afimaively, and others negatively
The committee on motion Of Mr.. Mckay, Tos,
and reported their action TO the House.
And the question pending being on agreeing t
the report Of the committee,
Mr.. COBB demanded the previous question.
IL was now 10 o'clock.
Mr.. DRoMGooLE moved that the House ad
iourn. Negatiged.
The demand for the previous question was sec
onded, and the main question was ordered.
The motion to adjourn was renewed, and agrees
10.
SO the r ,nsc, q, quarter p asst 10 o'clock,
Adjourn &.