New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-06-08
UOITSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr. SAVAGE (Tenp0 said that as the friend of Mr..
Hughes in the difficulty between him and Mr. Harils
illinois, growing CuJ Of language used during the
debate on the Minnesota election case, he had met
William II. Polk, tie friend of Nlr. Harris, ana they
had come TO the opinion that no hostile meeting was
necessary and stated that the matter had oeeh Se''eo
on terms honorable 10 both gentlemen.
TIE House passed the bill providing for keeping ana
disbursng ali public documents through the Secretary
Of the Interior. $500, .o,,e, -, a.,
House went into Committee Of the Whole on the state
of the Union, on the Senates sixty four amendments
10 the Miscellaneous ApPrGPTlsaSSn e. c,o, avian
The appropriation Of 500 QUO for tie CapoI extern en-
sion gave rse to de bate, during which Mr.. TAYLOR
IN. ~ Intellectually sought to amend II by provlso
that no part of the money shall be applied TO the
interior painting or decoration OF the Capltoi. lie
said there are eminent American artists, without EN-
poyirg the LazzarIni OF Italy. NO ecoh0y, "a m e
or proprs.y is shown by superintendent Meigs; anu
the decorations disgrace to the country and the
Mr.. OUITMAN Miss agreed with Mr.. Taylor on
the subject of decoration. but would rather borrow
money than leave the Capitol in an unfinished con-
dition.
money proposed TO be appropriated is required Tor the
building, without regard TO its decoration.
Mr. SICKLES (N. " understood that the money
was to be expended principally on the Senate wlpg
and he thought ii would be unfair for the House to
impose Limitation as to how the rooms there should
be finished.
painting and statuay should not be provided for I'LL
The Cspitoi is completed, and then American skill
should be employee TO illustrate American history and
mi. CRAWFORD (Gs.) objected to the attacks on
Capt Meigs who had taken care OF the funds, ana
had not permitted certain class to be supported ou'
of the public crib. Contracts had been made he sad
which ought TO be met.
MIR. TAYLOR IN W replied that he had no un-
kind feelings for Capt. Meigs. He believed HIM
highly honorable man, and competent Tor al business
excepting the decoration Of the Captol.
n 4 II wOull
illustrate the Halls by patriotic deeds than by painting
MIR. GARRETT Val said that the Hall of Repre-
sentatives was magnificent fslure. Ihe meneefs
were shut from the air of heaven and nclosed III
vault, to DO the public business. 1t was circus,
where Eve thousand persons could corgregate TO see
the perfoImsnces-mere adornments, gingerbread shc
Mr.. j. CLANCY JONES explained the law gov
en- ing the erection Of the public buildings. Toe estl
mates aud contracts based on suppositon thsl
the appropriation would be continual until the Capto
M. MARSHALL (Ky.) offered an amendment pro;
yding that no part OF the money shall be expended
for sculpture or painting unless 1t be recommended Dy
dstppuished artists three in number selected by the
President the designs TO receive the appreciation o.
tie Joint Library Committee. =, -,
The Senate amendment, with Mr.. Msrshalps pro-
v.so, was agreed to. -. .o.;.
ing Sll acc for Maine aud $92l5 for Massachusetts,
for the satisfaction of claims growing out OF the Aroos
took war ard for which provision was made IN the
Ashburton Treaty. ~
The COMMITTEE rosewithout actiug!on all the amend
sneIts.
MI HASKIN IN. " said he was authorized oy
the Committee in tue Wletts Point case TO say tha
they cannot agree ard 10 introduce resolution III
the seyxal repors Of the Committee be printed ahC
made q special order for the 10th inst.
NOlCE-We adjourn on that day.
Mr.. FLORENCE pa thought that Mr.. Hsskir
rad better defer reporting until tomorrow. The
Committee had We, witnesses to examine
MI HOPKINS Va } said there was still collstera
inquiry pending before the Committee. Under the
parliamentary rule. if the reports be presented
the Committee will be dissolved.
Pending the subject, the House adjourned.