The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-09
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SENATE
A discursive debate took place the expensive
printing of picture books, in connection with ex-
ploring expeditions Lieut. Emory's expedition
was especially under discussion.
Mr.. johnson, of Arkansas, and Mr.. Brown repu-
dated the practice of Congress paying immense
sums for zoology, botany, etc
Mr.. Bright defended Lieut.. Emory as having
brought back 100000 from the appropriation for
his survey. He also contradicted the opinion that
these scientific works are useless On the contrary
they are regarded as authority, and several have
been reprinted in England and elsewhere
Mr.. Fessenden urged that Congress should not
order the publication of any work until all the
uscript was in. The works certainly are valuable,
but udicious, rather than injudicious expenditure
is what is required. He asked Senators, individu-
ally not to encourage the printing of books to gra-
tify personal friends.
Mr.. johnson, of Arkansas gave notice that he
would on Thursday take up the act to amend the
act, approved August 1852, to provide for execu-
ting the public printing and establishing the prices
therefor. If that be passed, it would put stop to
those abuses, respecting which so much has been
said.
Mr.. Green moved that the Senate take up the
bill for conveying the mails by railroad from the
Missouri river to San Francisco He briefly ex-
planned the several sections of the act, and urged
the necessity of immediate action.
Mr.. Broderick also reported the necessity for
early action.
The President informed the Senate that he had
signed bills to acquire lands for the Aqueduct,
and to permit It. Jeffrey to accept sword of honor
from the Queen of Spain.
Mr.. Slidell taking up by consent pro forma, the
resolution to present medal to Com. Paulding, J
read lengthy review of the course of Gen. Walker
in Nicaragua disappearing of his course and also of
the of action of Com. Paulding. He said that
Cuba could only now be obtained by negotiation,
but if Spain attempts to impose despotism on Mex
leo under Santa Anna the United States should
take part in it.
The subject was then deferred till tomorrow and
the Senate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, moved to lay on the
table the deficiency bill, which was negatived-yeas
43, NAYS l43.
The question was then taken on recommitting the
bill to the Committee on Ways and Means with in
structions to report the various appropriations in
separate bills. Decided in the negative-yeas 10l,
NAYS 119.
The bill was then put upon its passage and reject
ed-yeas LOG, nays ia.
On motion of Mr.. Montgomery, the House pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the Kansas BILL
Mr.. Montgomery moved that the House adhere to
its amenment; which motion agreed to-yeas
ll9, nays Ill; (the vote the same as on the
question week ago, on the adoption of Mr.. Mont
gomery's amendment, with the exception of Messrs.
Humphrey Marshal and Bowie, who paired off,
reducing both sides one vote.)
Mr.. Branch submtteda resolution instructing the
Committee of Ways and Means to report six bills,
embracing the separate items in the Deficiency Bill
which was rejected this morning. He earnestly
urged its passage, showing the condition of the ar
my required immediate assistance.
Mr.. Campbell opposed the resolution. He was
willing, if the other (the Democratic side) would
take the responsibility the vote by which the bill
was rejected might be re-considered.
The House then adjourned, pending motion to
reconsider the vote by which the Deficiency bill
was rejected.