Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-03-04

amendments of the Civil and Diplomatic appro-
praton bill. recess was taken until seven
o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The committee reassembled at seven o'clock,
and resumed the consideration Of the Senate s
amendment TO the civil and diplomatic appropria-
ton bill |; Mr.. HIgBARD in the chair.
That appropratng $250,l0O for the continue
ton OF the Washington aqueduct having been
read, the question was taken, and resulted-ayes
80, noes IA
Directly the result was announced the galleries
expressed their delight by the clapping of hands.
and some of the members of the floor made sim
liar demonstration of their feelings.
The CHAIRMAN endeavored 10 suppress the
disorder.
Mr.. STUART, Of Ohio moved that the gale
ries be cleared.
Mr.. ORR expressed the hope that the gentle.
man would make an exception in favor Of the
ladies'.
Mr. JONES. of Tennessee. / trust the gentle
man will withdraw his motion The galleries are
in better order than the House. [Cries of Good /;
:. that's the talk" "that's right"
The CHAIRMAN reminded all gentlemen that
he should exercise his utmost power 10 enforce
order, whether on the floor or in the galleries.
The report of the committee of conference on
the disagrecing amendments OF the Two Houses
the Army appropriation bill was agreed TO as well
also the Post Office appropriation bill
Al midnight the rule which allows five minutes
debate on amendments was suspended, there be-
ing upward of fifty amendments 10 be acted on.
Al half past one O'clock, a. m, etc question was
taken on concurring in the amendment of the Sen.
ate striking out the tariff feature introduced here
tofore by the House, and decided in the aiirma-
tive-ayes 70, noes So.
The one hundred and forty-four or five amend
meats having all been acted on, the committee
rose.
Mr.. CHANDLER offered the following resolu-
ton:
RESOLVED, That the thanks OF this House are
emneniy due and are hereby presented 10 the
Hon. LINN BOYD for the able, impartial, and dgni-
fed manner in which he has dischargesSthe duties
of Speaker, during the present Congress.
Messrs CHANDLER. VALLEY, CASKlE,
KERR and WALBRIDGE, supported the resou-
ton, and expressed their admiration Of Mr. BOYD
a man and his efficiency as Speaker.
Mr. HUNT did moi approve the resolution and
would be constrained 10 vote against il.
The resolution was adopted, almost unani-
mously.
The House acted on the amendments as re.
ported from the committee TO the civil and dpo-
matte appropriation bill concurring IN the appro-
priation of S250,000 for the continuation Of the
Washington aquaduct by-yeas SO, nays II; and
agreed 10 the striking out OF the tariff amendment
by Aote of-yeas Sc, nays so.
The House concurred in the Senates amend
ments to the bill requiring prepayment OF the post.
ages in all cases after the first of July next, and
prepayment in postage stamps on and after the
first OF January next.
Mr.. WENTWORTH, Of Massachusetts from
the Committee on Commerce, reported bill TO
prevent the importation of foreign criminals, pau
pers idiotic and blind persons.
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE opposed the bill, and
Mr.. WENTWORTH, Of Massachusetts, ex-
planned and advocated its provisions.
Mr.. DAVIS, Of Indiana, moved that the bill be
laid on the table No quorum voted. Half past
seven, Sunday morning
There having been call OF the House, quo
rum appeared.
Mr. MAY from the committee OF conference on
the disagreeing votes Of the two Houses on the
District of Columbia judiciary reform bill, reported
that they were unable 10 come 10 a conclusion on
that part of il referring TO the reorganization Of
the courts but had agreed 10 report the nineteenth
section in the form of bill, 10 improve the laws
of the District OF Columbia and 10 codfy the
same.
The report was adopted.
The House several times found itself without n
quorum, and much time was consumed in hunting
mp members.
the dlsagreeing votes Of the two Houses on the
navy appropriation bill, was adopted. II makes
an appropriation for all the mail steamers, reserv-
ing 10 the government the right 10 terminate the
present arrangements with +. n. Collins a. Co.
Tor the transportation Of Tue maus III ocean
The report Of the committee OF conference on
The dsagreeng votes on the civil and diplomatic
appropriation bill was adopted.
On motion OF Mr. JONES, ofTenncssee, a commit
mee Of two members was appointed TO act with
such committee as may be appointed on the part
of the Senate 10 wait on the President OF the Uni
tied States and inform him that the ihiriy.third
Congress has closed its labors, and are ready TO
adjourn il he has no further communication TO
make TO them.
Mr.. JONES, subsequently,, reported that the
had discharged their duty, and learned
from the President that he had no further com
munication TO make 10 the thrty-thlrd Congress.
Mr.. ORR moved that the House ad ourn, and
The motion was agreed 10.
The Speaker thereupon rose, and spoke ~
follows:
Gentlemen Of the House Of Representatives
Beyond expressing the hope that our labors may
contribute TO the common welfare, Il may be re-
gardcd out Of place for me 10 refer TO our acts oil
legislation. Before announcing the final adjourn
ment of this body, however, desire in especial
manner TO make you my sincere and heartfelt &C.
for the liberal support, marked
respect, and positive kindness, which at all times
and under all circumstances, have received at
your hands. And again, feel that am under
scarcely less obligation TO you for the very cordial
and impressive terms in which you have been
pleased to manifest your appreciation Of my con-
duct as your presiding officer. In all sincerity |
may say have never witnessed and | doubt
whether in the whole history of legislative pro-
ceedings, il can be shown that greater share of
forbearanoe and respectful consideration has ever
been exercised toward any presiding officer than
that which you have generously accorded TO
me.
Being about TO exchange the tolls and cares of
official station for the more quiet and peaceful
pursuits of private life, bearing with me the con-
seriousness, that, in my official conduct, have at
least aimed well, these testimonials in connection
with the off repeated expression Of unfaul,ering
and esteem, on the part OF my fellow.
citizens al home, will be forever cherished by me,
as among the most gratifying recoections Of my
past life. In this connection il is pleasing task