The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-29

vicksourg and the question was decided In the Mega
Several efforts were made to accomplish the object In
another form, but they were unsuccessful
variety Of amendments acted on, but It was
next to impossible their exact purpor there
being so much confusion In the hall
The Chairman repeatedly called to order but even he
(Mr. Hopkns) could not produce quetude. More than
once, gentleman called out, " can't hear Mr. Chair
The CBArRMAS,-Gentlemen can't hear what is going
on. Trap, rap,l The conversation Trap, rap,l Is too
At this stage Of the proceedings James Knox Walker
the private Secretary of the Executive appeared at the
door and after the Speaker had temporarily resumed
the Chair, the door-keeper announced
FROM THE PRESIDENT u.
The message in writing and was conveyed to the
Clerks table.
The srEAxnR left the seat and the Chairman of Com.
mittee resumed his place.
An honorable gentleman enquired what is the
sage about :" and another, read, read"
However the committee proceeded to act the amend
ments 10 the bill
| 1.-THE Hon John sdel and the Hon. Postmaster Cave
Johnson, were comfortably entrenched in what may be
called the Point Isabel of the Hall during the dull and
dry proceedings. The Speaker for few moments, came
down to pay his respects
SIS 600 for the salary and outfit Of Minister to Mexico
whenever the President of the United States shall have
reason to believe he will be received.
The question taken and decided in the negative
RAY AND MILEAGE OF MEMBERS
Mr.. MARTIN of Kentucky, offered amendment regu
latng mileage forevery 30 miles between the residence
of each member and the Capitol the of eight dol
lars-the distance to be computed by the nearest mall
route by land and each member SHALL before he receive
his pay deposite written certificate with the proper
travelled, at least, said distance
Mr.. Mcdowell, Of Ohio moved to amend the amend.
ment by saying that the pay of members shall be ro
The question was raised by several gentlemen Is the
amendment in order z
The CHAIRMAN decided II was, the bill contained
an appropriation for the pay and mileage of members
Without dsposing Of this subject the committee
OFFICIAL BATTLE.
The SPrAKER resumed the chair, and raped loudly
saying there too much noise and asking gentlemen
to be so good as to take their seats
Mr.. ScHENcK moved that the House journ. (voices
Yeas and Nays" and read the message y
THE SPEAKER.--The gentleman from Ohio moves that
p. ssng and appealing to Mr. schenck9
Ma C. IsenRsoLL:-I hope the gentleman will not in
sist on his motion Voices: withdraw your motion,
Mn. scHEscx-As gentlemen seem SO DESTROYS to have
the message read will withdraw my motion {" That's
Ma McKAv-Mr Speaker, move to discharge the
Committee of the Whole from tho further consideration
Of {" Order read the message"l
The SrEAKER-Thcre is a message from the President
Mn. MCKAY, Gas he took his seat) All! [Cries read
read and merely stated that copies Of the Official
dispatches from Gen Taylor in relation to the battle on
the Rio Grande the sh and 9th inst transmitted
to the House. in compliance with the resolution which
was passed in the morning.
Nj. HARRISON by direction of the Committee on Mi
tary Affairs moved that the message and accomp ,nyng
documents be referred to that committee and that they
be printed. (Cries of "agreei," "agreed'1
The motion was agreed to.
Mr.. scHEScK renewed his motion to adjourn [Calls,
yeas and nays" lets have them."1
They were TAKEN and the House refused to adjourn.
Yeas 81, nays 81
Mr. HARRISON, from the Committee on Military Affairs,
reported bill providing for the purchase OF certain mi
tary works. to be used by the volunteers to be called
into service by the war bill
Mr.. Mckay moved that the House again 60 into Com
mee and act on the amendments to the Civil and Dipo
matte appropriation bill
hale
It did not prevail-ayes &C. nays 20
The House again went into Committee of the Whole,
and resumed the consideration of the amendments pend
ing relatingto
The amendment to reduce the pay to six dollars day
was voted down by almost unanimous
Mr. BowLIN proposed an amendment to that of Mr. Mar
TIN to the effect that member shall be allowed pay for
any day that he does not attend the sitting the
House unless absent business excused for sick
ness on the certificate Of 2 physician
Mr. ScHEScx said that there were number of doctors
or physicians in the House, and he wanted to know
whether they would be permitted to certify for them
selves. Ia voice they don't prescribe for them
The question was taken and Mr. Bowlins amendment
was agreed to-ayes 60, noes IS.
A further amendment adopted, almost unanimous.
ly, amid much laughter that after the first four tbs
of the long session of Congress the pay shall be four
instead of eight dollars day.
Mr.. DocKEsy moved subs,itute-that after the pre-
sent session Of Congress, the mileage Of members and
delegates shall be forty cents mile the first two hun
dred miles, thirty five for three hundred thirty for four
hundred and twenty five for any distance four hum
coed $50 - ''-' ''' '1''e' = '''''' ''''' -
Telers appointed, and gentlemen in the atir.
native passing between them for the purpose Of
being counted. there were voices: " Go it, you $3.50
men," and II don't like that, live good way off,"
The negative was about being counted when gentle
which side gives It Up apr "A count COUNT Oh
The negative was ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Chairman decided that the question was carried
Mr. BowLIS inquired whether the amendment of MIR.
Dockery struck out his amendment.
The CHAIRMAN.-fes, 1t strikes out the whole
THE CAPITAL
Mr. YELL proposed an amendment that from and after
the year 1880 the seat Of the general government shall
be located near the city of St Louis Missouri.
This, however was ruled to be out of order.
Mr. THoMrsoS, of Mississippi moved that the commit
tee rise and report the bill to the House.
Mr. DocxERY.We did not understand the report of the
Chair.
was agreed to-
REDUCTION SALARIES.
Mr. BELL proposed an amendment that the payment
and emouments Of the officers of the civil departments
including members of Congress, and all except those
whose salaries cannot be reduced during
their term OF service be reduced twenty FIVE cent
after June next the reduction to continue long the
war with Mexico shall exist; and from the commence
ment to the conclusion of the the volunteers be al
lowed ten dollars month, instead of the pay allow
ed by law.
Mr.. ADAMS of Mississippi moved an amendment to the
amendment, that members of Congress shall not receive
compensation for their services after the Goth of July
next
MIR McDowELL of Ohio. raised point of order.
Mr. HOLMES, of s. G., moved that the committee rise.
Mr.. BowLrN renewed his amendment-that member
shall receive pay for the time he may absent himself from
the House, etc, and it disagreed to.
division Of the question was called on the amend
ment Of Mr.. Bell but quorum voting, the Committee
rose and reported the fact to the House.
The srrAKER raped, and requested gentlemen to take
their seats NEARLY all standng) and to order
NEARLY all were taking)
Mr. vIsros moved that the House adjourn.
Nh. HARALsoS moved to take up and refer bill which
had been sent in from the Senate supplementary to the
war bill Cries of"Question on adjournment"
The SrEAKER--Those in favor of adjournment, say
aye"
And the request needed
Mr. HARALsoS, Quickly )-Mr. Speaker, the motion is
withdrawn
The srEAxER.-Those opposed to adjournment
Mr. HARALsoS.--Mr Speaker.