The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-19


Let be dsbsnded but keep the constitution for the
lection Of the people.
The motion 10 insist agreed 10 by so against IL
nrr. BARTLFr's CASE.
Mr. BKII, or (Tenn.) with reference to the report o
the Committee on Naval Affairs in the Of Lieut. Bart
lett which has been understood to reflect upon that gen.
temAns character stated that not the intention Of
the Committee TO express any opinion pro or CON- bu
merely TO spread before the country the evidence In hi
(Baruets case impartial manner, without drawing
conclusions
s RzsoLuros EXTEND THE sEszoy
The Senate then agreed to extend the session till two
o'clock--seven only voting in the negative
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Aug Is, 1855. 4
Mr. Acker, elected to supply the vacancy occasioned
by the death Of Nr. Miller Of Missouri, sworn in.
RESIGNATION RICHARDSON, or ILLINOIS.
The sEAKSR laid before the House letter from Mr..
Richardson Of Illinois, saying he had resigned his seat
4t.as THR MISSOURI comPRoEss
Mr. EVANS (dem) Of Texas, asked and obtained leave
to present the resolutions OF the State OF Texas upon the
subject or the repeal OF the Missouri Compromise and
also TO print speech In Connection there WITH In rea
ton 10 the hangers which threaten the social and political
system Of the United States from the evil In the antago
nism OF the native stocks, he coored and the In
dans,) and the immense and increasing political
influence OF Europesn emigants, which tends to change
the primary character Of insutu ons, and to
subvcrt the foundations OF civil liberty and regulated
government His argument involves the philosophy Of
the American party and the rational of its objects and
means. .H
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE
Mr SIMMONS, rising to question Of privilege, offered
resolution that committee Of five be appointed TO inves
tgate the assssk Mr. Granger, by Mr. McMalen this
morning. and ~ their action to the House on the
oond Monday eN1nar.
Mr.. CoBB Of Ga. 49, confusion raised point to
tie question Of priv Hvolved, saying that the few
naming minutes Of ths session should be In
making an inquiry into assault and battery case.
The srFAKEg decided Mr. Simmons question Of privilege
IN order
Mr. AcsUrrKs hopsd that unanimous consent wouldbe
given for the inquiry.
The resolution then adopted .s
THO srksKEs appo.uted Mr. simmons, Mr. Smith OF
Virginia Mr Petit, and Nr. Fuller Of Mane, the
nlstee to investigate the assault.
During the proceedings, messages ostween the two
houses and the President informed each from time to
time, Of his approval Of certain bills.
The confusion occasionally 80 great that II was
next 70 impossible 10 understand precisely 60.
ing On IN the House ..E
The galleries and lobbes were wded and were all
excitement.
Dir. cas0sNI digger worshippcr) Of Ohio, from the
Committee Of Conference the Army bill, reported they
were unable TO agree the amendment restricting mill
,ary operations r Kan and disarming the militia there
He moved that the House further Insist and ask the Sc
nate for fourth Committee OF Conference.
Mr.. srErEnos (nst;opsD Of Georgia, snqHired IL this
motion be voted down whether II wouid be In ordor to
move that the House recede.
Mr. oosB, Of Ga said the only way to save the bill h