Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1858-06-01
IRrY -rIrrH oONeREss-r1Rsr SESSION.

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way to the West than Chicago, the SIS, ,OO0O 90
loan bill passed the Senate, the warrants to b
issued in sums Of 81 900, instead Of, as at FRS
proposed, 500.
The bill was finally passed, &c against IA, a
follows:
Ayes-Messrs. Ali,h, Bigler, Bright, Brown
| Clay, Clingman, Davis, Douglas, Fitch, Fitz
patrick, Hammond, Hsyne, Houston, Hunt
| Iverson, johnson, Of Ark, Jones, Mallory
Mason, Pesrce. Reid, Rice, 6ebastisn, Shields
Thompson, Of Ky, Thompson, of n. J., Wright
Yales.
Eays-Messrs Bell, Broderick, Chandler
Cri'tenden, Fessenden, Foster. Hamlin, Harlan
Johnson, Of Tenn, King, Pugh, Seward, Wsd
and Wilson.
Paired-sIr. Polk with Er, TrumbGn, Mr.
stuart with Mr.. Collamer, Mr.. Slidell with
Mr.. Durkee, Mr. BsrJa min with Mr.. Doolittie
On the same day, Mr.. ]. Clancy Jones in
troiuced a similar bill into the House.
HoHss-The House is engaged Ia voting tc
concur In the rscOmmeadatio OF the Commit.
tee Of the Whole on the state Of the Union
concerning the Senate amendments to the Ex.
eeutive, Judicial, and Legislative ApprepTia-
ton bili,
The House BY thirteen msjority struck out
the enscting clause Of the Fertilization bill,
thus killing it.
Mr.. Hughes, of Indiana, from the select CON-
! mittee appointed to examine the accounts of
/ Messrs. Darling and Hackney, late door-keep-
I ers in the House, repufted ths testimony 10 the
case, but made no Recommendation, the accused
parties having passed beyond the jurisdiction
/ Of the House. He, however, reported a Teso-
| luton providing for certain reforms in the
/ folding room, and in the distribution Of doea-
ments.
Mr.. J. Clancy Jones, from the Committee on
I Ways and Means, reported a bill making ep-
propTlatious to dsfrsy the expenses Of collect
/ ing he re5e enUe from customs, and also bill
authorizing loan OF SIS 900 600.
The Report of the Select Committee in the
/ Fort Smelling case vas announced as the sPe-
eisl order.
Mr.. Davis, of Indiana, moved its postpone
meut till the second tuesday in November next.
| They were near the close Of the session, he
said, and this subject would occupy two days'
time at least. There was much business yet
to be transacted, and he hoped that the con-
sideration Of this subject could be postponed
without Injustice to the Secretary Of war.
Mr.. Faulkner, of Va, said that justice to
the Secretary Of War required that IL should
be acted on now, for one he was unwilling to
consent to further delay, and was ready to meet
the question.
Nj. Phelps, OF Mo, remarked that a post
pouement would be unjust. The Secretary had
been arraigned on grave charges, and shoult
now be tried on the allegations. It was the
duty Of the House 10 inVestigate the matter and
make up their Judgment either ty acauitting OF
cOndemnilg he accused. He was anxious to
leave the city at the period fixed for the ad-
jouFnment, but was willing to extend the time,
if necessary, in order to transact The public
business
The motion Of Mr.. Davis was rejected-157
against p.
The House then went into Committee Of the
Whole, Mr.. Sickles chairman, on the Naval
Appropriation Bill.
Mr. J. Clancy Jones said this appropriation
was for $40, 10000, being a reduction Of more
than half a million on the original estimates
Mr.. Boeock, Of Virginia, said that our new
steamers draw not less than eighteen CT twenty
one feet, while vessels drafting not more than
twelve should be constructed, in order 10 oper-
ate efsctually in the waters South Of Ports
mouth, Va. He spoke in favor Of the recon-
mendstion Of the Secretary OF the Navy for
the construction Of ten sloops-of-war. The
ou5rages in the Gulf have been 90 often re-
peated as to lead 70 the inference that the
visitations Of the British cruisers spring from
their orders. He hoped they would be dissvoWed,
but thought the best means of making the ne
golistiOns effective, and Of giving emphasis to
our action, is to be prepared to defend our
righid. he spoke Of the economy aEd potency
Of gun boats, propelled Sy steam, and carry
ing two Of Dahgreen's eleven inch guns. A
shell from one Of these vessels, fred into
large one, would either sink or disable her for
a contest.
MIR. Grow, Of Pa, condemned the seizing on
every pretext for permanently increasing the
army and navy, We WTested the trident from
tue proud mistress OF the seas in the last war,
and therefore need not tremble before British
power now, as then commercial vessels could
be converted into means Of defense; On shore
we fear not the combined nations OF the world,
for, as was said by the late distinguished Mis-
sourian. sn eBsmy landing on our shores would
be fugitive, prisoner, or q corpse. He be-
heved that the acts Of the British cruisers
would be disavowed aud disOwned. IL they
are not. let Us prepare 20 vildicate the honor
Of our country and the integrity Of our nag.
Mr.. Coyods, 0f Pc; replying to Mr.. Grow,
denied thst our navy compared as favOrably
with that Of Great Britain now as it did in the
last war, and referred to the figures, showing
a great disparity. Toe British have, in fact.
the control Of the seas. We are not able to
cope with her steam vessels with our insignif-
cant force. When we fight the British it must
be on our shores.
Mr.. Winsiow, Of North Carolina, showed
that we have fewef vessels now than In 1872,
Notwithstanding our commerce has increased
FROM $50 900 to 5000 600.
Mr Phelps replied to MIR. Grow, expressing
regret that opposition to the appropriations
should cone from a member representing
State having at stake 50 much to be protected
BY the navy.
On motion Of Mr. Taylor, of New York an
amendment was adopted sppropriating S50, 900
for filling in at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, that
sum having been stricken out by the committee
on Ways and Means.
Mr.. Washburne. Of Maine, referring to the
appropriation Of 81 1875, coo for the eoustruc-
/ tion Of three steam slOOps Of war heretofore
authorized, inquired Of J. Clancy Jones how
! be proposed to man these ships after they were
constructed Two thirds Of those who man
/ the national ships are foreigners. Did be not
| know that a bill had passed The Senate, the
effect, if not the purpose Of which was to de-
stroy the only school for the native seamer
/ we hsve2
1 Mr.. Jones replied that it was the duty of ths
/ Government to buy ships, but be never before
/ knew that il was part OF the duty of the
Government to buy men, or furnish money te
/ buy them.
Mr. Wsshburne said that was what the ad-
miais,ratlon had been doing the whole session,
/ Laughter on the Republican side
Mr.. Florence, Of Pennsylvania, offered az
I amendment appropriating two and half mil
lions FOR the construction Of ten small pTopel-
Ter sloops, armed and equipped
The Chairman decided the question out o.
order, and on an appeal, was sustained by th'
I committee. .
The bill was amended, and laid aside to bG
reported to the House.
The House took up the bill makisg appropri-
ations for the volunteer regiments
Mr.. Stanton, Of Ohio, inquired whether j
was the expectation to order them cut and il
what condition in the Utah service.
Mr.. J. Clancy Jones replied that the reques
for Texas viii be required in any event, ans
that the other two will not be called out By th'
Secretary Of War, unless they are absolutely
necessary, even If the appropriation should b
made.
Mr.. Stanton said that it was for the Hous
to determine what necessity exists to call ou
the troops. and Of the Committee on Military
Affairs to inquire whether our present relations
in Utah rendered it necessary.
The bill was laid aside for the present
Mr.. Bowie, Of Nd, having frequently inter
rupted the proceedings by disOrdeTiy conduct
the committee in consequence rose, and by
decision OF the chairman reported the fact {
! the House. for it's action.
Mr.. stanton moved that Mr.. Bowie be take
, into the custody of the SeTgaa nt-at-Arms {
answer for contempt, but subsequently, with
! drew the motion.
Mr. BoRie having retired from the hall, th
} House returned to the Committee Of the Whol
. on the state Of the Union. A
: On motion Of Mr.. ]. Clancy Jones, the Hous
D took up the bill appropriating S4,0O0,0O0
: pay the expenses of collecting the Tevenu
: from customs, making the system general, an
requiring ali the revenue to be paid into th
5 Treasury without abatement.
E Mr.. COlfsx, OF Ind., advocated q rednctio
to the extent Of 81 900 600, as three only wei
D necessary.
( Mr.. Jones said million and quarter wei
5 required for the Pacific coast alone
e Mr.. Garrett, Of Virginia, moved an amen
nsnt, which was adopted, requiring the Seer
tary OF the Treasury to report at the next Sc
D sion plan and estimates fer reducing the e
s uense OF the collection CT the revenue in a
0 cordanee with his recommendation 10 bis la
b annual report The bill was then laid aside
be reported to the House, and the bill makl
E appropriations for The Post Oflce Departme