The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-09

WASHINGTON, March 8, 1854.
THE TARIFF
The SPEAKER laid before the House communication
from the Secretary Of the Treasury transmitting copy
Of the circular addressed by him persons engaged in
manufacturing and commercial pursuits soliciting nfor
nation to the best mode Of bringing the tariff within
the revenue standard, together with replies
thereto
Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means
IMPROVEMENT NAVIGATION.
Mr. SrRATToN, (dem.) of N. j. presented the resolu-
tions of the New Jersey legislature asking appropr
alton Of Of 600 for the improvement Of navigation
ferred to the Committee on Commerce.
CLERKS FOR COMMITTEES.
Mr. STANTON, (dem.) OF Tenn from the Judiciary Com
mee, introduced resolution authorizing them to
poy clerk one being necessary in their investigation
MIR. STANTON, (dem) of KY from the Committee to in
quire into the proprety OF military superintendency
civil works offered amendment authorizing them like
Mr. FAULKNER, (dem) of Va said the last named com.
mtee empowered to send for persons and papers, and
it was utterly impossible to proceed at all unless clerk
The resolution thus amended was passed. The House
then went into Committee on the bill granting
LANDS TO MINNESOTA FOR RAILROAD PURPOSES.
Mr. BAYIY (dem) Of Va, replied to the remarks made
yesterday by Mr. Campbell discussing the constitution
they lie, and likewise the right of government to give
bounty lands to soldiers who have the various
wars He expressed his views in opposition to granting
lands for internal improvements.
Mr.. KERR, (whig) of N. c., did not agree with the
views of the gentleman, but believed government has
other improvements to deveope the resources Of the
country for literary institutions He believed how
opposed land benefits to States aOd Claimed
that all Of them should equally participate in the dvi-
sion Of the lands In conclusion he gave notice of an
amendment that the money received out Of reserved
tons shall be paid to the States which have received
lands for internal improvements, according to their rep
Mr. SIMMONS, (whig) Of N. Y, briefly advocated the
BILL both on the ground of constutonality and expe-
diency.
Mr. LANE, (dem,) of Ia, rose to personal explana-
ton Yesterday the gentleman from Illinois (Mr BisselD
said he expected the time he r Lane) desired to give
certain information, would be after the passage this
bill Now, his friendship for the gentleman from Illinois
was of ordinary character 1t cemented by en-
counterng the hardshps meeting the same dan
gers therefore he could not be induced say anything
offensive othe gentleman; but he must be permitted
say, without intending unkindness, he enved not the
suspicion Of gentleman, and particularly of friend.
His object in refusing to give the of his informant
Of e haa ia
formant before giving his namc. He had written note
to the following effect several days since You inform
six thousand of land at Lake Superior terminus Of
the proposed road from Lake Superior to St. Paus had
disposed of onefourth of the claim in this city Please
state what authority you made the communication TO
me-" TO this Captain Ton replied as follows sc dis
cover was mistaken in regard to the location Of the
terminus Of the proposed road also regard to the sale
Of onefourth Of the claim other purchase made by
tive and contingent future events the lands the
vicinity of the proposed terminus Lake Superior held
by miners titles floats, which will be either
frmed or annuled when the land surveys extend over
that region.o
Mr. LANE then gave the why he opposed to
the pending bill.
Mr. BIsElI, (dem) of ILL.,, said, to whatever extent he
wrong toward the gentleman from Indiana to that
extent he willing to make honorable amends,
not only account Of pleasant recolectons of the past
but because he would do right He thought the remark
of the gentleman produced impression on the House
adverse to the BILL and therefore the inquiry for the
name Of the gentleman's informant jusfable Was
very unreasonable for him to he suspected the gem
teman would prefer to give the information after the bill
had been deeated2 He repeated II did not appear to
him he out of the way in his remarks. Neverthe
less If they had offended the gentleman he was sorry
for It, He would not Intentionally wound the feelings of
any one but in the excitement of debate everybody
knew how 1t was In the House. However, might not he
claim some credit to himself his remark had brought
out a complete refutaton Of the charger
MI LANE replied-He intended to ask his informant
whether he might not give his name the author.
Hence he did not respond at once when he asked for
Mr. BIssnL resumed-That a mere difference Of opin-
ion as to the mode Of doing business He had thought
as the had made so free with the communica
ton OF his friend, and published It as a fact to inure
this important bill he ought have had no objection 70
giving the name Of his informant did not doubt the
genslemans intentions were honorabe and had dis
Mr.. LANE, delegate from Oregon referred to the his
tory Of Indiana the subject Of internal
and expressed the hope that his would vote for
this bin.
Mr. RICHARDSON, (dem.) Of ILL.,, thought time enough
had been wasted on the BILL and appealed To the House to
vote.
Mr CUTTING (dem) Of N. Y, gave notice Of an amend
ment proposing that government shall retain the title to
the lands proposed TO be granted and issue patents there
for as twenty miles o the road from time 70 time shall
be vested In the Territory. He explained the propos
ton.
After further proceedings two amendments were made
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