New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House went into Committee on the Texas Cred
itors' bill
jour ed yesterday, namely Toreconsider the vote y
which was passed resolution requiring the Speaker
10 revoke the privilege under which William Ch.ss
holds reporters seat and that he be expelled from
the floor, By a vote of Ell against ~.
The consideration OF the bill remodelling the Dipo
matte az d Consular system, was resumed
Mr.. PERKINS La having heretofore spoken OF
the Diplomatic Reform features, proceeded 10 spesk
Of that regarding the Consular In many instances
foreigners act our Consuls-men who have
knowledge of eur institutions not speaking
language clothed with the power to tax American
commerce aid seemen, which is limited simply by
their own eton regulations Of the country in
which they reside. This has led to abuses which
would, if mentioned TEEN incredible. The bill pro-
yides for embracing all the existing laws n one code,
TO be easy OF access and make plain provisions
now obscure, and prevents any one from being Con.
sui BIO is rot citizen of the United States; no Con-
sul 10 receive remuneration until he arrives at his
rost the pay to cease when he leaves it.
The bill provides for the simplifcseon OF the
Crude ord to have but two classes of Consuls and
Commercial Agents. The present s the English sys-
ten witch s no. suitable 10 DER present necessities.
The fourth contemplated reform Is that the Consul at
large in a commercial port, sha devote his whole
tine TO bis duties, not in engaging in trade aud using
his Office for his personal advantage and to the detri
nent of every other person engaged in the American
trace; and the fifth s that the COnsuls shsl receive
salaries rather than depend on the uctuang fees Of
Office.
Mr. CHANDLER commenced speech in favor of
the bill, but gave way for motion which prevailed
that the House go into Committee Of the Whole
the State Of the Union on the special order, that
being the Senate bill to provide ior the payment Of
such Of the creditors of the late Republic OF Texas
a. are comprehepded in the law Of Sept ., 1850.
Mr.. SMITH Tenn not wishing unnecessarily to
consume the time eff the House, asked and obtained
permission 10 print the speech, III which he would
oppose the extension of the term Of the nsturaza-
lion laws 10 twenty.one years, as contemplated by
the bill Of bis colleague, Mr. Taylor, and at the
time take strong ground for most stringent measures
TO prevent immgIatio hther OF foreign paupers,
convicts, and felons. On the other hand, he shall
treat Know NothiDgism, first under the head Of its
origin and constituent element; secondly, its mode OF
scton; thirdly, lite objects and assumed the prnci-
pies end, fourthly, its fruits and Vtinste conse-
quences. -
debt and advocated the passage of the bill as the
best matter Of compromise which could be adopted
to settle the yexed and perPleIing question.
Messrs. SMITH and BELL, Of Texas, severally
urged satisfaction 10 that State.
Mr.. GIDDlNGS had DO idea Of voting money to
pay the Texas debt when the people Of Ohio have to
pay their own besides that Congress had failed to pro-
VIDE rec eenng the debt due to the children Of
Revolutionary fathers. He.hsd Continental money
desceD dtd TO him from his father for which he could
not get cent. Corruption stalked in this II all
"penoiDg ihe.Texas Annexation regulations. Texas
"Scrip and Bonds were then Hourisked far and WIDE
she would not say in this House. for Members are
above reproacb." Laughter
Mr. CLJNGMAN said he did not see the bonds al
luded TO by the gentleman, and therefore be very
naturally voted against the Texas Annexation reso.
lutions but wthstandng that vote he considered
himself as much liable for the debt those who voted
for them.
Mr. JONES Tenn moved an amendment reduc'
ing the sum proposed to be appropriated from
sc 500, 900 to IS $50 900.
Mr.. SMYTfI said if this were adopted, Texas would
reject the act.
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE opposed the amendment,
ssyirg that the bill is agood financial arrange nent for
the United States.
Without taking question, the Committee rose.
Mr. BRECKENRIDGE reminded the House this
was the only day to be devoted to the bill therefore,
with view of dsposing of it, he moved the House
again go into Committee.
Several ine fecual motions were then made for the
| House TO adjoufn-no quorum voting.
1t was nov o'clock, and the SPEAKER said he
would count to see whether quorum was present or
| not when dozen or more of the opponents Of the
| bill slipped into the lobby to avoid being counted
Mr.. ORR said there was manifest disposition 10
postpone this matter unnecessarily and With the view
of letting gentlemen show their hands, he moved
there be call of the House.
A voice outside the bar" will stay here aslong
"as you will"
As soon as the Clerk began to call the roll those.
who had slipped out returned, and when the call was
completed i53 members had answered to their names.
The House then adjourned.