The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-09

tion that the fisheries of the United States ad
| miited to q full participation in the provincial
effect othe by the requisite Legislation on her
part In the expectation on both sides that the question
OF reciprocity and Of the use Of the st. Lwrence and
with favorable disposition to come to mutually advan
tageous agreement that part of the subject slo Even
which is not apprehended it would relieve the United
states states o. the responsibility Of the cSnseg All Of
DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON, Feb, 1858.
On motion of Mr. Bayy, the message was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and ordered to be
printed
TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT FOR COLUMBIA
Inc House again went into committee and resumed
the consideration of the bill to establish the territorial
government of Columbia to be composed of all that por
tion of Oregon lying south of the 49h degree of North
latitude and north of Columbia River from its mouth to
where the 46th degree Of North latitude said
gree Of latitude to the summit of the Rocky Mountains
Mr. LANE delegate from Oregon, explained that Oregon
Illinois, Missouri Iowa, Wisconsin Arkansas and half of
Mississippi Owing to its geograp phical features it is
proper to divide it, The interests Of the people in both
be made new territory have to travel five hundred
miles to the seat Of lie gave reasons gene.
rally for thedivision Of the territory
Mr STANTON (dem.) of Ky, moved to alter the name
of the proposed territory to that of Washington.
Mr.. SrANLY hoped the amendment would be adopted.
Providence sent but who deserved to have
state named after him therefore let the of Wash
iDgton be substituted.
The proposition was agreed to- and the bill was read
through and perfected and laid aside to be reported to
TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT FOR NEBRASKA
The committee took up the bill to establish the terri
tora government of Nebraska which like the preceding
makes provisions similar to those which pertain to the
other territorial governments The boundaries in
cluded between the summit of the Rocky Mountains
Of north latitude the north; and the territory of New
Mexico and the parallel of SO degrees 80 minutes north
| latitude on the south.
In the of the debate, Mr. JOHN W. HOWE (whg)
Of Pa, said II should like to inquire of the gentleman
from Ohio, Mr Giddings) who is member of the Com
iDcorr Grated in the bill Were the committee Or the
gentleman intmidated by the platforms of 1892 be-
lieee my friend pretends be something of an anti
Mr. GlDDIScs Gree soil of oho-The Southern line of
the territory SO 80 and north of that the Missouri
Compromise prohibits slavery for In consequence
of this do not think the ordinance would receive any
additional validity by being incorporated in this bill
a compromise since that timer Qaughter)
Mr.. GDDNGs-Not affecting this question.
Mr.. CARTIER, (dem.) of Ohio-I rise to question OF
order The conversation between the two gentlemen is
not relevant to the bill
Mr.. HowE-If am not in order will take my seat
Mr.. GnDlNcs-I thought had given the gentleman my
views, and will add, not in the habit of agtatng
questions unless driven to it. Qaughter)
Mr. HowE-I know. (Much merriment)
Mr.. GIDDNcs| never intend to do it. Qsenewed
laughter.)
The other sections of the bill considered and the
| committee rose without concluding the subject.
| WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
The bill to organize the territorial government OF Wash
ineton reported to the House, pending which, the
| House took recess until O'Clock.
| EVENING SESSION.
RECEPTION OF REPOPTS-NO QUORUM-EXCUsEs ABsEN.
TrEs-GREAT EXCITEMENT, AND NOTHING ELSE.
The House having decided evening sessions merely
for the reception of reports the SPEAKER took the chair
at O'Clock and said reports were in order from the
Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr.. vrsApE, ldcm.) of N. c., inquired if there
| 1.-The SPEAKER replied in the negative.
fSIr. MACE de) Of Ia wished the reports made from
the committees 1t only formal matter but ii the
proposition of the gentleman from North Carolina (dr
Venabe) should be insisted he would ask the
Capitol until quorum is present and gentlemen are
| permitted to make reports.
CMFS- Agreed agreed
Mr. HARRIS, (dem) of Tenn. hoped Mr.. venable would
insist the question What harm could result from
making reports merely and having them reerreds
Mr. SAcKET, (whig) Of N Y, desired to make sug-
| geston.
The SPEAKER said the gentleman not in order there
| being proposition before the House.
Mr. vENABIE said they had right to transact busnes,
without quorum 1t was violation OF law and con-
tempt of their own rules He, therefore made this a
Mr.. BROWN, (dem) of Miss, moved cali of the House
Mr. oIDs (dem) OF Ohio. moved that the House
| adjourn.
ihe question decided in the negative, by yeas O.
4 call of the House was refused by 81 against Sc.
Negatiycd.
| Mr. DEAN, (dem.) Y, moved a call of the House.
negecng business there is no other way to get Quorum
| than by carrying through the call.
VocE-Yes, and If 1t not for the scoring of that
| paper, you'd not be here, young man. Qaughter)
An hour thus far wasted. The spectators in the
galleries were ntenty looking on and doubt puzzled
to understand the doings below.
The House having been called lis members answered
| to their names.
The closed to hear excuses from absentees
Mr.. Brown, of Mass moved that all further proceed
| ngs in the cali be dispensed with.
Mr.. ORR, (dem.) of S. c., objected-saying members
who necessarily absent should have the benefit of
excuse and those who are not necessarily absent should
| have their names recorded
Several gentlemen having been excused for attend
Mr. GoopESow, (whg,) of Me- moved to reconsider the
vote by which the House refused to William Ap-
pleton, (whig) of Mass
Mr. sTAs1SS (dem,) Of Tenn, asked If the question
The replied only to the extent Of making the
| excuse.
| being here to night, or even during the session.
The SPEAKER announced the principle of recognizing
any body whom he pleased a entitled to the floor.
(Cries of " Order - and much sensation.)
The SPEAKER said he should like to hear the gentleman
Mr. STANToY-I have something to say, and desire to
3Ciies of Order Y OrderrD
The sIrAKER-The gentleman indicates assault upon
| the Chair and the Chair ought to hear him.
Mr. STANToN-l indicate have something 10 say in
| order.
| Much confusion ensued during which Mr. SwEETzER
| (dom.) Of Ohio, called Mr.. Stanton to order.
| Mr. STASToN-If am in order, desire TO proceed
The srrArER-The Chair will hear something more of
| Mr. STANTON have this to say
Mr. STAYLy (whg) of n. G., inerrunting-I object to
any line Of remark unless all is said.
Mr. MAJORS (dem) of Miss.-It is due to the Speaker
| the gentleman shall proceed.
Mr.. SwnTzEg, with much earne stness-The gentleman
from Tennessee has indicated his line of remark and 1t
assault the speaker 1t is that the Speaker is gull
ty of misapplication of the rules and has committed
| an outrage.
Mr.. STASroN1 don't nieen to say anything disrespect
fn to the House the Speaker say the Speaker has
announced the principle that he has the right to recognise
anybody he peaeesy whether gentleman rises first
not and the Speaker has acted upon that principle Hay
ing important public business, have endeavored to get
the floor every Monday when in my power to
suspension OF the rules and the Speaker has not receg
nzed me.
The SPEAKER, with marked Geeision)-T Chair calls
the gentleman to order and h he had right to respond
he could give why he is something more than
out of order
Mr.. STAyToy-very we'll
The SrEAKKR-The gentleman out Of order, and will