The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-03

they failed to b confirmed BY the UMPIRE Baron Ro-
who was called homo during the Investigation,
and bad NO time to examine them.
Mr. Bvar. OF South Carolina, followed He bslieved
It to be the duty Of Congress to establish the commits
sion and liqudats all just claims But there were only
three and quarter Millions fet apart In tho treaty
for that pay ment but 1T them pass Mr. Ingsrsolps
ndment and his word for It, hftesa millions would
BE- found Insufficient to pay them. He ridioulsd the
accounts which bad been presented BY many Of the
items for bottles Of porter which some Of
them had charged extravseant'y for, &c In oonolu
zion he moved to lay the bill the table and called
Tor the yeas nd lays on the question.
The question was then taken, and decided In the
negative, by ayes 40, rsys 1862
The bill then amended, by the adoption Of Mr.
Smith .ubetitue and In this form after discus
sion, passed.
PAYMENT FOR HORSES LOST.
MIR. HARALses, OF Georgia, moved to suspend the
ruler in to take up the bill providing for pay
nent for borses Loot during the late war.
The question being taken by yeas and nays, WAS de-
oided In the negative, BY yeas 90 nays lol.
CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION BILL
On motion, the House then resolved itself into Com
mittee Of the Whole ON the State Of the Union Mr.
Stephens, Of Georgia, officiating as Chairman and
proceeded to the consideration Of the amendments
made by the Senate to the Civil and Diplomatic Ap.
preparation bill
Mr.. ViNTor, Of Ohio, moved to amend the Ssnstes
respecting the territories Of California and
New Mexoo by attaching to it the substance of tho
Wilmot pIoviso.
The question was taken by tsllers, and decided in
the nesatve-yeas 50. nays &C. 1t being half-past
three O'Clock, the House took . short recess
EVENING SESSION.
The hall Of the House Of Representatives presented
hriil isnta IN dad
deers surpe from the dome being lighted no, and
the galleries being denssly crowded On reassemb ng,
much confusion prevailed and considerable time
occupied in restoring order.
The SrEAxER called to order several times, ripping
loudly with his hammer. Many Of the members still
remaining the foor he repeatedly directed them to
take their seste designating several OF them by their
States Quiet being finally secured several poias Of
order raised by Mssss Root Of Ohio and Hudson
and Ashmun Of Massachusetts,, as to how many amend
meDts upon amendments could BE- made.
The SrEAKER gave his decision, which Was appealed
frem but putting the question, 1t sustained by
the committee. The point Of order being finally
settled,
MIR. VNroN, from the Committee Of Ways and
Means, reported an amendment respecting tho 60
Of tho territories substitute to the
Senate amendment ss loaded down by the House COM
mittee which rejected.
The committee then rejected the Senate's amend
nent respecting the new territories Is amended.
The committee then rose, and tho chairman reported
that the committee had agreed tn Of the amend
ments made by the Senate and disagreed to others.
The House now proceeded to aot upon the amend.
ment.
At6 O'Clock Mr.. STEPHENS resumed the chair, and
called tho committee to order, and the consideration
Of the amendments to the civil and diplomatic sppso-
priaton bill ere resumed.
MIR. WENTWORTH, of Illinois, moved that tho Wilmot
proviso be inserted amendment.
The chair ruled this to be out Of order.
From this dsci,on Mr.. RooT, Of Ohio, appealed.
On putting the question to the House the vote on
sustaining the chair stood, yeas "a, nays 81. The
Chair man gave the casting vote s6lrmativsly
MIR. ScHrNcx, Of Ohio, moved to strike oat Of the
Senates amendment respecting tho California bound
aIy, the words Rio Grsnde."
The question was taken by tslers, and sarrisd-93
to 81.
MIR Roc wELL, Of Connecticut, moved an amend
ment limiting the provisional government Of the
rising Of the next Congress- unless shall have been
70 aled before the expiration Of that period
Tho amendment was adopted, by yeas 90, nays 50.
Mr. Hunt submitted additional proviso, to ths
effect that the law Of Mexico aboshng slavery In the
sad :erritorie shall remain in full force until repealed
by act of Congress.
This amendment after some confederation, was also
adopted, by yeas 95, nsysS
After further Pre- oeedings the civil and diplo
matte bill sent to the Senate. 1--WE presume by
his that the bill passed the House, although our do.
spatches do not say SOY
PLATES FOR PATENT OFFICE REPORT.
Mr.. LEVIN, Of Peansy lvana, offered resolution
thorizing the Committee on Eogrsvugs to procure
e..
missioner of Patents.
Mr.. CeBB, OF Georgia. rose and opposed the measure
In very decided terms It was . vast and useless
pendurs signed only to put Thousands Of dollars in
The contrso ors pockets.
The resolution advocated with much spirit BY
Mr. Murphy, Of New York, and finally adopted.
FoR OFFICIAL rRIrrINo.
joint resolution from the Committee ON Printing,
regulating the payments to the Congressional printers
during tho recess, was taken up and passed.
FORriFicATIor BILL.
The Houss then entered into the consideration Of
The bill making appropriations for fortiEosdon pur
peess whom after debate the amendments passed
BY the Senate we're disagreed to.
-
The Army Bill was thsn taken up and considered.
IMPEACHMENT FoR oERr.
The Senatss amendment to tho bill ssolishing i'm. |
prisonment for debt, certain maritime oasss, was
on motion OF MIR. NicsLL, Of New York. taken up and
passed.
MOBILE AND OHIO RAiLRoAD.
On motion Of MIR. EAGLE, Of Alabsms, the bill grant,
Ing the right Of way to the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Company, was taken up, duly read, and passed.
AMERICAN AacHIvEs.
The resolution from the Senate In favor Of Furnish
ing the members with gao copies Of certain American
for distribution among the various literary
institutions of the country, taken up read third
time and passed.
MINNESOTA TERRfreRIAL BILL.
The House next proceeded to the confederation Of
the amendment Of tho Senate to the bill for the 60
vernnsnt Of the territory Of Min soa striking the
CLAUSE which provides that the bill shall 80 into effect
on the 10th inst
4 COMMITTEES OF ooNFsRENcR GENERAL AP-
POPULATION BILL.
while the Minnesota Bill vas under considsration. .