The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-15

the Washington aqueiuct, and also the bill
permitting Lieut.. JaiIray to accept ofa sword
from the Queen Of spain.
On motion OF Mr.. Slidell Of la, the reso-
luton proposing TO Lest0w medal on Com.
Padding was taken up. Mr.. Slidell made
il pretext for reading a carefully prepared
speech, having disguised yet palpabe bear.
ing on the future Of Central America and
Cuba la general scope was against pri-
vate and in favor OF national fillibusterism.
Mr.. y. made some telling points in hisspeech.
The subject was placed on the calendar for
tomorrow.
Adjourned.
HousE.--Mr Washburn Of Illinois, moved
10 table the deficiency appropriation bill.
Negatived by l3 against LAB.
The question was then taken on recon-
hitting the bill 10 the Committee on Ways
and Means, with instructions.
The bill was then put upon its passage
and rcjectd-yeas LOG, nays ia.
On motion Of Mr.. Montgomery, Of Pa,
the House then proceeded to the considera-
ton Of the Kansas bill
Mr.. Montgomery then moved that the
House adhere ~ its amendment.
Mr.. Bocock, Of Va, asked whether If this
were agreed to all chance for settlement
would b. cut oil.
The Speaker said he would decide the
question when the contingency arose.
Mr.. Grow moved the previous question.
Mr.. Seward moved that the House reccde
from it, amendment.
Mr.. English, Of Ind, appealed to Mr..
Montgomery 10 withdraw his motion.
Mr.. Montgomery said it would afford him
s sss.s pleasure to do ''' but he '01' not
/ Much confusion prevailed, and various
questions were asked concerning the effect
Of the vote.
The House then proceeded 10 vote on the
motion 10 adhere TO the House amendment,
and the question was decided ia the aflirma.
tive--yeas ll9, nays III.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the
table.
Mr.. Branch offered resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Ways and Means TO
report six bills, thus separating the items
In the deficiency bill rejected to-day. lie
said the army was now far beyond the from
tier, and cannot receive supplies, nor advance
nor recesle unless Congress should appropri-
ate the money. He presumed that no gen.
tlcman here desired the army to be cut to
pieces by fierce fanatcsm, or starved for
the want Of provisions.
Mr.. Campbell, OF Ooio, opposed the re-
commitment Of the bill 10 the Committee
on Ways and Means, and so far IA he was
concerned was willing that it be passed, pro-
vidod that the friends of tho Administration
will take the responsibility.
Several Democrats explained that they
voted against tho bill on account of subjects
having been introduced into it not coming
under the head Of Deficiencies.
WASHINGTON, April ,.
| Senate not in session.
HousK.--Mr. Iovejoy of H., made an in
| ctiectual effort u Introduce resolution call
ing on the Secretary of War to inform the
House how many army officers are absent
from their duties ut the seat of govern
mont. and how many hold civil Offices or
otherwise
Mr.. Branch. OF n G., spoke with refer
cnce TO the reconsideration of the vote by
which the deficiency bill was rejected lie
hesitated not to declare that the monstrous
expenditures Of the army had reached point
to induce the entire country TO rise and Dc
mand II reform, and pointed ont way by
which this con, be effected He believed,
M heretofore declared by tho House in the
form OF u resolution, that Utah was in u
state Of rebellion. II is now too late and
unjust 10 undertake. TO contract the dlscro-
tion Of the President ms TO the final disposal
OF the troops.
Mr. j CLANCY Jones. in reply said the
luarternastcr General did not send the csti.
mate on his own responsibility, but they
were received with the Endorsement OF the
Secretary Of War.
Mr. Brunch was satisfied with the reply
and was glad to find that no outrage on
proprlcty had been perpctratel by any bu-
rvau officer.
The House then refused to recommit the
bill 10 the COMMITTEE on Ways and Means.
Mr., Morris. OF Ia said he had Just heard
oi the death of the Honorable Thomas
Hart Benton. and II was tit that the House
should adjourn.
The motion was unanimously adopted.
The announcement however was prcma
turs. he is still alive though in a sinking
condition. Before the members separated a
letter was received. dated yesterday. written
by Col. Benton TO Senator Houston and MIR.
Jones. Of Tenn. saying that in the event OF
his death he expressly desires no notice to
bc taken II il. No rule Of either House
would Justify such proccel'ng AMI besides
It was contrary to his convictions expressed
many years ago.
The deficiency bill passed--ayes lis
nays 81
The House adjourned till Monday.