The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-01
Washington. Nav

~ HOUSE.-The House is engaged In voting Il
, concur in the recommendation Of the Commit
tee Of the Whole on the State Of the Union
, concerning the Senate amendments to the Ex
ecutive and Legislative Appropriation Bill
The House by Is majority struck out the
enacting clause Of the fertilization bill, thu.
killing it.
Mr.. Hughes Of Ind, from the select commit
tee appointed to examine the accounts Of Mes
srs. Darling Hackney, late door keepers Of lhe
House, reported the testimony in the case, but
make no recommendation, the accused parties
having passed beyond the jurisdiction Of the
House. He, however, reported resolution
providing for certain reforms in distributing Of
documents.
Mr.. J. G. Jones from the Committee on Ways
and Means, repeated a bill making appropria-
tions to defray the expense Of collecting the
revenue from customs, and also bill author.
| izing loan Of l 5 million dollars
The report of the select committee on the Ft.
Smelling case was announsed as the special
order.
Mr. Davis, Of Ind, moved its postponement
till the I'd Tuesday in December next-.hey
were near the close Of the session, he said, and
this subject would occupy two days-there was
much business yet to be transacted and he
thought the consideration of THE subject could
De postponed without injustice to the Secretary
| of War
! Mr. Faulkner, of Va, said that justice to the
Secretary of War required that it should be
acted on now-fOr one he was unwilling to con.
sent to further delay and was ready to meet the
question.
Mr.. Phelps, Of NO., remarked that post
ponement would be unjust-the Secretary had
been arraigned on grave charges and should be
now tried on the allegation. 1t was the duty
OF the House to investigate the matter and
n ind me- 0sft hxva
condemning the accused. He was anxious to
leave the city at the period fxed for the ad-
iournment, but was willing to extend the time,
II necessary, in order to transact the business
The motion Of Mr.. Davis was rejected-le7
against 26.
The subject was postponed until Tuesday.
The House then went into Com. of the Whole
on the Naval Appropriation bill.
Mr.. J. Clancy Jones said this appropriation
was for SIS, 900, being reduction Of more
than half a million on the original estimates,
Mr.. Bocock, Of Va, said that our new stea.
mers draw not less than Is or 81 feet, while yes
sells drawing not more than II feet should be |
constructed in order to operate effectually and |
effectively in the waters south Of Portsmouth, |
Va. He spoke in favor of the Recommendation |
OF the Secretary of the Navy for the construc- |
ton of 10 sloops of war. The outrages in the |
Gulf have been so often repeated as to lead to
the Inference that the visi,ations Of the British |
cruisers spring from their orders. He hoped |
they would be disavowed, but thought the best
means Of making the negation effectual, and Of
giving emphasis to our action is to be prepared
to defend our rights. He spoke of the gun
boats propelled by steam and carrying two Of
Daplegreen's llinch guns. A shell from one
OF these vessels fred into large one would
either sink or disable her for action.
Mr.. Grow, of Pennsylvania, condemned the
seizing on every pretext for permanently in
creasing the Army and Navy. We wasted the
Il 1t is Impossible to get the balance of this ar
ticle-line works SO hard-Operator.
The House took up the bill, making appro-
priations for the support Of the volunteer reg.
ments.
Mr.. Stanton, Of Ohio, inquired whether it
was the expectation to order them out, and in
what condition, in Utah service.
Mr. }. clancy Jones replied that the reg
ment for Texaz will be required in any event,
md that the other two will not be called out
~ the Secretary Of War unless they arc abso-
utely necessary, even if the appropriation
should be made.
Mr.. Stanton said it was for the House to de-
ermne what necessity existed to call out the
roops, and of the Committee on Military Affairs
o inquire whether onI present relations in
Jtah rendered it necessary. The bill was laid
side for the present.
Mr.. Bowie Of Md. having frequently inter-
upted the proceedings by disorderly conduct;
he committee in consequence reported the |
acts to the House for its action
Mr.. Stanton moved that Mr.. Bowie be taken
Ito the custody of the Sergeant-at. Arms to
nswer for contempt, but subsequently with {
rev the motion.
Mr.. Bowie having retired from the hall, the
louise returned to Committee of the Whole on |
be State Of the UniOn.'
SENATE.-After some unimportant business =,
he Senate passed the bill for the improvement !
the Harbor of Chicago by 26 against IL /
he vote being test as to Internal Improve /
,ents, numerous other estimates for the main :
ainance from decay Of Public Works will
blow.
Mr.. Mason, uf Va, presented o memorial c
'om Stephen Shinn, asking payment for ma I
sral furnished and money advanced to COL 4
amuel Colt, in aid Of his experiments with the i
nb marine battery in 1854. i,
The bill for the improvement Of the mouth q
the Milwaukee river was passed. G
The bill for the improvement Of the Sheboy-
an was taken up, but laid aside for the con. r.
deration Of the SIS, ,O0O, 900 loan bill. j
Mr.. Bell, of Tenn, had the floor and spoke il
early all day on the tariff question.
Mr.. Simmons amendment, providing for a ii
ONE valuation OF imports, was lost by 25 q
yainst II. '
On motion of N
Mr.. Hunter of Va. The warrants we're made
lousands OF dollars instead of hundreds The e
Ill was finally passed, 26 against II. Ad- 81