Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-16
Congressional.
WASHINGTON. Anril s.

WASHINGTON, April s.
SrNarE. 4 discursiye debate on the ex-
penss Of printing picture books, in conuec-
tion with exploring expeditions, took place.
Mr.. Emery's work, especially, was under
discussion.
Mr.. johnson Of Ark, and Mr. Brown Of
Miss. repudia,ed the practice Of Congress
paying immense sums Tor zoology, botany,
etc.
Mr.. Fessendsn Of Ne. urged that Con-
rrcss should not order the publication OF
any works until the manuscript OF the same
was in Tho works certainly are valuable
bat malicious rather than inludicious Cx-
reniiturc. j. what Is required. lie asked
senators Individually not 10 encourage Prin-
ting for their personal friends.
The discussion was terminated by mo-
ton from Mr.. johnson o amend the
Public Printing bill, approved August
lS53, aud that It Do discussed ON THURSDAY
next.
Mr.. Gwin Of Cal. reported a bill Tor the
eoyryanca Of the mails, troops anu stores
from the Missouri river % california by rail-
road. he explained the provisions OF each
section oi The bill and urged immediate ac-
ton.
The bin for the restoration Of officers
dropped by the Naval Retiring Board, was
also passed.
Mr.. Douglas Of H., from the COMMITTEES
on Territories, reported a bill Cor the or
ganintion Of the Territory Of Arizona, with
al amendment
The ball awarding a medal % Com. Paul
ding. Cor catching fillibustcr Walker, was
discussed. Mr.. Sliicll made lengthy
speech against the matter aud in favor OF
suspcnding the neutrality law during the
rccJss OF Congress.
Horsr. The deficiency bin was put up
on IT, passage and rcjectcl. yeas 100. nays
10. A motion 10 reconsider was laid on
the table.
Mr.. Branch OF y. G. offered resolution
instructinc the committee on Ways and
Means o. report SIX bills, thus SEPARATING
she items IN the deficiency bill rcjeStcd to
DAY.
Mr. Campbell Of Ohio opposed the recon.
mitment al the biil O. the committee OF
wavs and Means, and - Gar A. be was con-
ccrncd. was concerned, was willing that u
b. passed. provided the friends Of The al
mi0istratiln will take the responsibility.
Pending motion % reconsider the vote
rejectius the bill the House ADJOURNED.
April o.
SKATE No, in session, having ADJOURN
ed yesterday till Monday.
llorsE. Mr. Lo,cioy oi Illinois made an
Intellectual effort % introduce a resolution
calling on the Secretary OF War % inform
the House how many army officers were alb
cent from their duties. and az the sat Of
government. and how many hold civil Of
fcc by election or otherwise.
Mr.. Branch Of North Carolina spoke
with reference % the reconsideration oi The
vote by which the Deficiency ball was rcjce-
tel
Mr.. J. Clancy Jones. in reply said the
Quariermaster-Gcncral dl not send the
not send the estimates on bis own response
biliiy. bat they were received with The en-
dorsemeut Of the Secretary Of War.
Mr. Branch was satisfied with the expla-
nation. and was glad % find that no Outrage
on property bad BEEN PcrPetrated by any
Bureau Oihcer.
The vote by which the bin was rejectcd
was recon.id,rcl, and the ball Passcd, yeas
Ill, nays q.
Adjourned 20 Monday
Arril l..
SENArI. A message was received from
the House, announcing is adherence TO Is
vote on the Kansas bill. Also that 10 bad
rasscd the deficiency appropriation bill.
Mr. Green Of No. gave notice, that be
would move q take up the kansa. bill to-
MORROW. az one o'clock.
Mr.. Hale OF y. II. presented the petition
Of the inmates Of the military asylum, ask
Ing Tor a subsidy instead OF continuing with
in the asylum. in which they complain Of
abuses. Referred O. a special Committee
with power 10 rcp1r; by biil and 10 send
for persons and papers.
TheSeuAie then adjourned 10 attend Col.
Benton funeral.
HlrsE On motion OF Mr. Clark Of Nd,
the House Immediately after the reading Of
the purnal, Adjourned % attend the funeral
ceremonies u Col. Benton this afternoon.