The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-03
TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS
SECOND SESSION.
Senate.

SECOND SESSION.
Senate.
WARRINGTON, Feb. !, lel7.
Fine morning yes indeed, it is charming morning.
The sovereign people again in the Capitol Prayer by
the Rev. Mr. sproe. Journal of Saturday
Petitions were presented from . number of Senators:
New sry docs az SS S.y ~
yard The petitioners, backed by . statement from
their advocate in the Senate have made very fair
case but we suppose at this juncturs OF the treasury
the appeal has been very badly timed. By Mr.. Dix,
from Monroe county in reference to Tonawands Indian
| spoliations
oPrrscEs ON THE RIVERS AND LAKE.
MT ASHLEY moved that the Judiciary Committee make
an inquiry into the expediency ofextendng in admiralty
cases the Jurisdiction Of the United States district courts
over all the navgabls waters of the United States
Instructions ordered
POST ROUTES rExA
Mr. NILES reported from Committee the House bill
for the establishment Of certain mail routes in Texas
Mr. Rusx moved that the bill be now considered which
was agreed to. The bill read through and il pro-
vdes among other routes a post.oaics Communication
between Corpus Christi Brazos Santiago, and Fort
Brown, on the Rio Grande, by land
Mr. RUsx urged the passage Of the bill
MIR CnIrrsrDEr suggested that the line by land down
to Fort Brown from Corpus Christi as was dangerous
and expensive route had better BE- abandoned especially
a. there was good water communication by
Mr. SIMMONS raised the question Of territorial jurisdc
ton
Mr. Ru,x showed that the water communication was
very nconvenient and that he regar.ed this pest route
boundary, he would cbeerfully give it up. But II did
not assume any such jurisdiction intmated any
With remarks from Messrs Niles speight and
Morehsed. the bill VAS read third time and passed.
q, uo,;a M. NJ y. AMP ss.v.s OF asr T1r.o,
this subject were ordered to be printed
MILLION BILL.
] Mr. SEWER gave ootice that morrow he should
move the consideration OF the bill Of three millions be
placed at the discretion Of the President in reference to
the war with Mexico.
THE BILL OF TEN REGIMENTS
Was then resumed the unfinished business of saur.
Mr. sam HousroS moved 10 re- commit ss ' biz 0 to III.
Committee Military Affairs. with instructions 20 to
amend the bill that shall make provision for the
raising and organising Of ten regiment: OF vountee IN
lieu OF and for upwards Of an hour argued in the
the regulars for despatch collection Of the troops,
for superiority in the Her:onn Of the regiments and in
my. Mr. Houston dwclt particularly the sonse-
quences to the country ofa large standing army the
close of the war; and the difficulties that must attend all
Mr. HUNTINGTON said that though he preferred volun
teers to regulars he could not vote the Instructions
tied already by tho decision of the Senate Moreover
in points the amendments involved certain objso
nit the bill with other instructions than those proposed
by the Senator from Texas to witt Strike out the pro.
per cent treasury scrip principal PAYABLE in ten
in lieu Of his 100 acres osnd bounty He considered this
new creation o, deosn me shape OF six per cent stock
time you will have ten millions Of this stock instead Of
five millions 1t was altogether unlimited to its
tent and uncertain to its duration The interest at
six per cent payable semi annually, would, in ITSELF
this floating paper create great embarrassment the
treasury.
Mr.. SIMMONS defended his scrip proviso
Mr. JAnsao.s felt compelled TO vote against any in
Mr. HousroN briefly replied in defence Of certain con.
tested constitutional points Of his amendment, in refer
ence to appointments Of officers.
Mr. BENTON said these motions might delay the bill
week two more, he should call for the ayes and
himself
The question recurring on Mr.. Huntingtons instruc-
tons to strike out the proviso allowing treasury scrip in
! ato cd Nf md Uuoa Inst IN ~
The question returning to Mr.. Houstons instruc.
tons, they were rejected.
The bill as amended was read. and pnssed-yea 50,
YrA,.-Messrs. Allen. Archer, Ashley, Atchison,
bright, Bstlsr. Calhoun, Cameron, Cas- Chalmers,
Thomas Clayton, John NJ. Clayton, Dayton Dix, Fair.
s. L Mil
Speight, Sturgeon, Turney, -Westcott, Woodbridge
NArs-Mesrs. Cilley. Corwin, Davis
And after report from Mr.. Walker the tariff and
the finances, the Senate went into Executive Session
Report ordered to be printed
House OF lie preventative.
WAsHIroror, Feb. j, 1917
A PICTURE FOR RoTUrDA-THE CALL ron INroK.
mArIoN-oESExAL TAYLoR-sArrA ANNA RETURN.
The sr.AKEn announced tho pending moton-the de-
mand Tor the previous question.
MIR. McDowELL, of ohio.-T ask leave to introduce
resoluon t. Read for information Let II be read."l
Inc sr.AKER-The resolution will be read. r. Yes.
'i Mr. near e. lrs..,o.Mr Speaker wA.. become. of
the special order' The three million bill, looking to
The srrAxnR-, is laid aside for the previous question
moved by the gentleman from Mississippi on saturday
up. [" Read" Read the resolution "
1t was read-that the joint committee the library
be authorized to employ w. II. Powell to pic
ture representing Columbus the Council Of Salamanca
arguing with the Cardinals as to the rotsndty Of the
earth after that now being exhibited in the Congress Ii
brary, aud painted by that artist.
Objection was made to the introduction Of the resou
ton and the Speaker said that motion to suspend the
Mr.. A. STEWART ask leave to introduce a bill
I'snding il up by apSge to the Clerks'ablel
Mr. FicELiS-I wish to
MIR THonrsor, ofMississirpi, arose.
Mr. srswAnrml ask to-t" Object object"l hope
the objection will he withdrawn
Mr. THomrsos-I insist the demsnj for the previous
question.
Mr. FIcKLs hope my friend will let me give notice
OF a bill II will not take moment
Tue srsAKsn-The gentleman desires to give notice
OF the introduction OF bill
The notice was read" bill to grant to the States Of
Indiana and Illinois the privilege Of improving the navi-
CATION OF the Wabash river"
Mr. KsSs,pr-you have the privilege, without asking
the consent Of Congress.
MIR r.. CH.rn.S.-I ask the gentleman from Mississippi
to withdraw has motion want to offer an amendment
Mr.. THosrsose-I insist my motion.
Mr. CsArmas.-The subject is Of so much importance,
that ths resolution shall ask the privilege ofntro
ducing after wards Lets hear it," Read, read
Tho resolution of Mr. Thompson, offered on Saturday,
Resolved, That the President be requested to commu-
ncae the House of Representatives oil OF the
poudence with Geroral layIor Which mas not yet been
published and the publication Of which may not be deem
ed detrimental to the public service ALSO the
pondence OF the Quartz General in relation
transportation from General Tay ors army; also the
ports Of Brgsder Generals Iamer and Qutman Of the
operations OF their respective brgadcs the 2H Of Sep
TENDER last.
The demand for the previous question was seconded
ayes "a, noes not counted.
The amendment of Mr. Ashmun 10 the resolution was
read, az follows, viz -
Resolved That the President OF the United States bs
requested to inform this House any officer agent Of
the United States sent by him. by his direction
to Havana TO advise procure in any TO promote
tho return Of Santa Anna to MEXICO; or whether any
person visited Washington city, and conferred with tho
President, any officer Of the government, upon the
subject ~ said return Of Santa Anna; and who
the officer agent, what his instructions and
when he sent such missoni or who was the per.
son that visited Washington city, and thus conferred
with the President any other officer OF the govern
ment and what was decided on at such conferences