The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26
House or Representative.


WASHINGTON, July rs, 1864.
TIE MINNESOTA Bill INVESTIGATION.
Mr.. wAsHBuRSS, (whis) Of Ill., moved that the Select
Committee appointed to inquire into the facts relating
TO the alteration Of the Minnesota Land BILL be author.
lied to employ clerk for few days.
THE HOMESTEAD snI
message was received from the Senate, announ: ing
the passage by that body Of the Homestead BILL with
amendments
Mr.. DAWSON, (dem) Of Pa, gave notice that he would
ask tomorrow to take it up and endesvoy press 1t
final action.
FoRru1oAnoSs BILL.
Mr.. coRwN, (whig) Of Mo-, moved the vote by which
the fertilization bill passed be considered.
Mr.. HousroS (dem.) of Ala moved to lay the motion
the table. Agreed to-77 against 10.
ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATIONS chill.
Mr.lsrASToS, (dem) Of KY, from the Committee
Printing reported resolution authorizing to be printed
snd bound ak thousand extra copies Of the report of
Lieutenant Glis who sent to Chill to make astrono
mcsl observations together with two thousand copies Of
the observations
SERVICE CALIFORNIA.
The House took up, motion of Mr. Nc DorGAII, the
bill making provision for the postal service in the State
Of California, and Oregon and Washington Territories,
and concured in the Senate amendment authorizing spe
ca letter carriers charge 25 instead Of 20 for the
conveyance Of single packages.
PAUPE1 MIGRANTS.
On motion of Mr.. WENTWORTH, (whig) Of Mass, the
Committee Commerce directed to inquire what leg
aticn is necessary regulate prohibit the ntroduc
ton into any United States port BY any foreign govern
ment individuals persons blind insane or otherwise
disabled, and report by bill otherwise.
SITUATION REGARD TO SPAIN
Mr.. srGrEToS, (dem) OF Miss, asked leave 10 intro
duee resolution calling the President Of the United
states not incompatible with the public interests to
inform the House whether affairs with Spain, In
dicated in March last his message remain unsettled
and whether the necessity s exists 10 grant additional
powers enable the executive TO and protect the
national honor, rights and interests.
Mr.. fARiEY. (whigl Of Me-, objected.
REroRrs
The reports 10 which objections wery made from
standing committees we're referred.
TIE APPROPRIATION
The House then went into Committee OF the Whole
the OF the unon and considered the Navy Appro
,ristion bill
Mr.. BococK, (dem.) Of Va, in speaking OF naval
foim, said 1t was necessary to have efficient
in oar service This has long been desired. Some
years ago resolution adopted, law passed,
quiring all enlisted in navy to be Americans,
and native born; but worthy and respectable men
not be procured they get better pay In the
commercial marine. The Secretary Of the Navy recon-
menus tnoN increased pay snaH oe gwen 10 emcieut
seainen and he hoped the HoSse would 80 de-
eide. Eighteen dollars a month, considering the
rermancncy Of the employment, would be a.
good as twenty-five dsiars in the merchant
service. he should submit amendment authorizing
increase OF the number OF sailors from 500 TO TO-
COO. The secretary Of the Navy thinks tat possibly
seme exgency may occur to require them In looking at
the navy with view 10 reform man IL met al once
with The cry that large number Of officers have for 20
years been idlns about the country, drawing full pay
from the trevsury. He admitted this but there is q
different class OF naval officers, who modest quiet
and engaged in their duty and who do not undertake
10 control the action Of Congress when reforms are
projected Some ofacers live in and for the service
while others live on the service and the treasurythe
latter putting forth the most complaints a. to the
,ion OF this body lie spoke Of cutting OF useless
branches Of the navy by retiring inrm officers II in
competent from old age orexposure in service, tho
duty Of enlightened patriotism TO take care OF them but
IL il not rieth that they should draw full pay Aretred
system IL an eieme nj Of economy and reform.
Mr. Psv1r~ (dem Of Mo-, replied granting tha, soms
acsrsse disgraes 10 the osvy. xhs othsrs acs hopos