The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-21


map before 1t, with the line Of British steamers
marked upon It, Tho islands OF Great Britain
lie intermediate between Europe and the Uaitsd
States The result is that Great Britain by establish
ing line of steamers from Edinburgh Hull London
Southampton. and all the principal ports, takes aithc
passengers and mail matter, puts them into the Liver
pool steamers and brings them to the United States
By the establishment of the line the committee pro-
pores will take passengers freight and nails at the
have steam navy in time of peace to
try in time Of The last resolution proposes to
employ temporrrily the ship constructed by Charles
This ship has successfully competed with this Cuuard
line, and is every way suited to the purposes of the
Government. When the u nted States y sent
to Liverpool a trial trip. the Cunard company
duced freight from Ct to Ca to prevent it from ping
over in an American ship The price of passage was
going in the American ship II Is said that the
prce reduced to $50. He had this from such
nation Of the British Government to sustain the
Cupsrd line. and to break down the American liue
and hence the necessity on the part Of our Govern
ment, to establish additional lines of steamers.
1t is question Of life and DEATH Ho would
make one further statement and that Of the
most startling character. As soon the g United
States left Liverpool the Cunard Compa ny raised the
price OF passage aud freight twice high They only
cut it down while the United States" remained in
their port. This shows the determination of the Bril-
th people aud Government to control all the steam
service not only the Atlantic but in all the nations
of the earth
Mr. FIcKLrN inquired whether the gentleman had
digcsed any plan for getting rid of old fashioned
vessels, while he had been making arrangements for
Alr KING replied that he could not answer until we
have the lines permanently established. We have but
made CONNIE cement.
Some conversation passed between Messr5. Sta nton
and King as to tn. expense of the vessels
Mr. VInToN remarked, that tn was a very important
resolution ana IL was clear that it could not BE- dis
posed of without debate file would therefore suggest
that 1T be inf rmay laid over, committed to the
Committee of the Whole the State of the nion for
the purpose of receiving reports from Committees.
He had bill making appropriations for the army,
which it was important to have printed and it
of moment that the Civil and Diplomatic Appropra-
ton Bill be passed
BILLING PROCESS
Mr. McCLELLANp moved that the joint re solutio, OF
Mr. King be referred to the Committee of the WAoe
the State Of the Union.
Mr. KING bcseeched the House not to send It there;
he SPt AKER said that if the resolutions we're pass
ed informally, they will BIZ the first thing in
to morrow.
Mr.. KING remarked that he wanted them put upon
their IA sage: the subject very well understood
Mir VInToN expressed wish TO say flew words upon
the resolutions at another time.
Mr. MCCLELLAND said that on the last day of the
last Congress the gentleman from Georgia Introduced
his proposition, as an amendment to bill tor line
of steamers, and 1t fastened through He desired
to have an opportunity to lay the facts before the
House.
Mr. KING did not appear to be pleased with the re-
mark. The gentleman said that he had introduceda
measure similar to this the very heel of the last
session. and that it passed without elaboration
MIR. MCCLLAND--l said that you introduced it as
anne ndmcnt.
Mir KiNo-It was introduced during the long ses-
sion, in May, 1916 and was brought forward by the
Committee on Naval Affairs, and remained in the
House until it was passed.
Mr.. McCLELLANp-Did you not introduce it as an
amendment?
Mir. KING-No it passed the 4th of March,
lS47.
Mir. McCLELnASD--Does not the gentleman from
Georgia know that not one out of ten members read
the report
Mr. kINc-That is not my fault. That measure
brought forward by one of the standing committees
ct A n a n wa
OF, the calendar from May to the tenth Of August
when Congress adjourned; and at the next session,
towards the close, it psssed.
MIR McCLELLANp-It was offered and passed here at
the heel of the session / voted against It.
MIR. VINroN-I would suggest whether 1t would not
be better put the bill aside informally and pass the
civil and diplomatic appropriation bill! r. No."
"nor1
MIR KING If the bill goes upon the calendar there
Is nothing certain than that it will not be acted
this session 1t is not consgningiit to " the tomb
Of the Capules but the tomb the Committee of the
Whole. II desires to adopt lines of Americ
steamer opposed to British steameas he will stand
up for the resolution. There is nothing in it which
requires nome nt's elaboration
Mr. FIcKLIN-At the last session the Postmaster
General authorized to contract for line of steam
ers between Charleston and Havana. The gentleman
is that at this session question up as to
good faith. May it not occur again!
MIR KrNc-The Secretary of the Navy is to report to
this House at the next session
MIR. FicKLIS-But the cont actor might procure the
material, and all that sort Of thing.
Nr. KISc-we would be under obgstion-no
Mr. CuMMrN-Does not your resolution authorse
the Secretary Of the Navy to make two contracts with
regard to carrying f. ign mails!
Mr.. KING--I stated that there two resolutions.
The first authorses the Secretary of the Navy to
ceive proposals which shall be referred this House,
and the next resolution is to make contract with
Captain Marshal for the temporary employment of
his thp until the House shall act the proposals to
be sent in.
$4,000!
MIR Krso-No appropriation whatever. I have no
objection to the resolutions being passed INFORM
ally II they will come up to- morrow but they to
the Committee of the Whole the State of the Union
we will never hear of them again
Mr. hlcLEAN--If the gen ileman will give way, will
move that the House adjourn.
The SrxaKER remarked that II the House proceeded
to Other business and passed the resolution in
formally, it would come up tomorrow morning
There was a motion to proceed with the business on
the Speakers ia le
formally.
The SPEAKER said that it could be done only by
ge neral conse mt.
There objection.
Mr.. KING moved the previous question.
Mr.. ViNToN moved to lay the resolution on the Ia
BILE
The yeas and nays Called but not ordered
and
The question being taken, the resolution of Mr.
King (Which he had so much at heart was Laid upon
the table.
Mir BowL,N moved to reconsider the vote. This mo-
ton laid the table. IL was the clencher, and
the joint resolution was killed.
Mr. VIrros reported hill making appropriations
for the army.
And the House adjourned
LIGHTNING AND THE TELEaRAPH.-Th operator
at Augusta, GA, says the COnsftnttOndttst OF the
18th inst. while waiting for the transmission of a
message between Savannah and Charleston, had
miraculous escape from serious injury. Sitting
within three feet of his magnet, with his wires all
fixed TO ward off atmospheric lightning. in ln-
slant his batteries were knocked to pieces, his
magnet completely destroyed, and the winding
wires melted IN several places. The explosion
was distinctly heard in the second story of the
same house In which the office Is kept, and in the
tenement adjoining. Had he been in connection
with The instrument at the time there is no doubt
he would have received serious injury. AS it was,
he was stunned for a few moments, and new
magnet will have to be obtained before operations
can be resumed at this office. The explosion, as
heard in the next tenement, resembled that of
firing pistol. All telegraphIc communication be-
tween this city and Charleston is suspended, and
will not be resumed before Monday evening or