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Correspondence of the Pittsburgh Gazette,
BY Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25,-7P.

w WASHINGTON JAM 2o,-I I. NJ.
SENArE.-This morning, as soon as the Jour.
nal was read, and some informal business trans
acted, Mr.. Benton took the floor on the Army
Bill, and proceeded to make long speech, which
was rather of an explanatory character. He en-.
tered into defence of the Administration, and
gave Mr.. Polk's reasons for asking the appoint
ment of Lieutenant General atlenglh. When
he had concluded, the Treasury Note Bill was ia
ken up and debated, Mr.. Evans leading off in the
discussion. Several members participated in the
debate, but the Senate took no further action on
the Bill. Hon. James M. Mason, member elect
from Virginia, in place Of Senator Penny ybacker,
was introduced to the Senate by his colleague,
produced his credentials, was duly sworn, and
took his seat Nothing else of interest done,
and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIvEs.-TheJ Journal ha-
wing been rcad Mr. Rathbun arose and stated that
the Secretary Of the Treasury, Mr. Walker, re-
fused to answer his resolution of December 9th,
requiring him to report with all convenient des-
patch TO the House, whether any person or per-
sons had been employed between March 4, l845,
and December l, 1916, as secret inspectors Of
customs, or agent, or in any other capacity than
ordinary officers; their names; districts in which
Employed; by whom appointed; pay; and how,
and by whom appointed and paid. Mr.. Davis
moved that select Committee be appointed to in
quire whether he refused, and why. The speak
er ruled this motion 10 be out of order. At this
stage Of the proceedings, very intense feeling
pervaded the House, and great excitement was
manifested. Mr.. Bayly arose amid the coniu.
sion, and stated that Mr.. Walker in conversa-
ton with him on the subject, had told him it was
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quiries of the House. The ubect was then laid
aside for the present. Mr.. Maclay presented a
Memorial from the Councils of New York City,
representing the grlevous imposition upon the
country, and tax upon its cilizens, and especially
upon New York, from the great emigration of
Foreign pauPers. They present strong case to
the consideration of Congress. Mr.. Schenck Of
iered resolution 10 the purport that the United
States Withdraw all their troops now in Mexico to
the cast bank of the Rio Grande, but that the
blockade Of Mexican ports be vigorously prose.
cuted, and her custom houses held for the pur.
pose Of collecting revenue as indemnity for debts
due by her to the United States, and for the ex-
penses incurred in prosecuting the war. Under
the rules, the resolution was referred TO the ap.
propriate committee. Lynn Boyd's Bill for Civ
ing the volunteers extra pay, being the order of
the day, was then taken up and discussed, pend
ing which the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26,-7 P. NJ.
SENATE.-The usual preliminary business be.
ing over n letter was presented by the Vice Pres.
ident from the Secretary of the Navy, Hon. ].
Y. Mason, giving reasons in detail for the return
of the steamship Mississippi and frigate Cumbef.
land from the blockade of Mexico, TO the United
Slates Both needed repairs, particularly the ma.
chinery and boilers ofthe Mississippi. The Trea.
; sury Note bill was then taken up and debated
! Mr.. Westcou moved modification Of the prov
sions of the bill, but his motion was not adopted
Mr.. Niles then offered several amendments, ,provi
ding for the sale of the Notes, at par, which were
] adopted. Mr. Bagby then took the floor, andmadC
debate of the Treasury Note Bill, the amend
: ments were ordered TO be engrossed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, soon as the
t journal was read the House went into COMMITTEE
J, of the Whole on thestate of tine Union, and tool
: up Lynn Boyd's bill granting extra pay to tn,
volunteers. A spirited debate ensued, in whicl
number Of members participated; Mr.. Mellow
ell leading Off He was iolIowedby Messrs. Gra
ham, Pollock, HARRISON, Wick and others. The
S bill having been debated by members, the discus
: sion was closed, and various amendments wer,
e offered. 1t was so amended as to give to eacl
:, volunteer 50 instead of 50 additional pay. |
!. was also amended to make their wages payable il
gold and silver, Instead Of scrip por,reasury notes
# An amendment was adopted giving TO each volun
s teera certificate of stock bearing interest at s
+ per cent, instead of bounty Of l60acres of land
+ During the morning session, Mr.. King askedleav
# to offer resolution ordering medals TO be sruc
r for presentation TO the French officers who so gal
lantly rsked their lives to save the crew of the
# S. Brig Somers when she capsized off Green Is
land. suspension Of the rules to receive it wa
+ refused. The House adjourned at the conclu