The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-04
THlRTY-kIET'A CONGA0SSs
YIRsS SESSION.


WASHINGTON, May 8, 1858.
THR ST. CLAIR v1Ars IMPROVEMENTS.
Tho morning hour was occupied in discussion mo
oa BY Mr. CHANDLER, Of Mich 10 appropriate $50 900
finish channel Of st. Clair fats The debate assumed
somewhat Of party COLOR, the republicans wishing to
mako il teet vote on the question Of internal improve
nents Finally, substitute that the Committee Com
be instructed report to tho expedieucy Of
making appropriations sufficient TO preserve IRON decay
the river ana hsrbor works already commenced, was
agreed % against r. Mr. Chandler giving notice that
would 70 morrow introduce bill asking special aOpro
prasoo Of to complete the works st. Clair Flats
THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION hill
Was then taEen up.
Mr., TxUxsU1L (opp.) Of H., objected to Of the
% 70 The d,ssenteos were aessrs Brodercs Durfee
Foot. Foster. King, Harlan, Pugh, rrumbull and Wade
1s bill appropraaes over million and quarter Of dollars
Adjourned.
Hs.ss OF Representatives.
wAsMsoroS, May 8, 1858.
On motion OF Mr.. GARrREL, (adm or Ca, resolution
adopted that he daily hour Of meeting of the House
instead Of twelve.
TERRITORIAL AFFAIRS
Mr. STEPHENS (adm) Of Ga gave notice that 70 morrow
ii O'Clock he will 70 take Up tho Senate bill for
the admission Of Minnesota
On motion Of Mr.. STEPHENS, Wednesday and Thursday
Of week apart for the consideration Of Ter
rtoriA business
SAILS or PUBLIC LANDS
Mr.. Grow, (opp.l OF Pa, asked leave 70 introduce
Sont resolution Prohibiting the public Ian Is from exposure
AZ public salo under q proclamation OF the President
until the bave been surveyed, and the returns aed
IN the Land 0dice for ten years.
Mr.. CLEMENS, (adm) OF Va, objected.
Mr. Gscw moved suspension Of the rules. Refused,
"a against Is.
RESTRICTING
Mr. IxrcHlR (Adm) OF Va, asked leave TO offer reeo
lutl~n ina. during daytime tho debate in mmt,ee
f the Whole the state OF the Cnicn shall DO confined
tho ball under oonsaerasn and that evening sessions
may be held when the majority OF the committee desire
them for general debate only.
Objection Was made and the House refused suspend
Che ALLOW Of the Introduction OF the resolution VI
against bT-not two thirds voting In the Affirmative
oKsNsAI APPROPRIATION BILL.
On motion OF Mr. CLANCY JONES, (adm.) OF "a, tho
House went into Committee tho Whole tho State OF
the Uniou and the consideration OF the bill
making appropriations for the legislative executive and
judicial expenses Of the government
KxHCUnvE MasAGs ON INDIAN AyfAifs IN WASHINGTON AND
message from the President OF the United States was
rcoc,ved accompanied by immense bundles OF manu-
SCRIPT, which were piled up 10 The centre aisle
from their bulk they must involve the safety and pef
rctuty OF the country. ftAughtnrl Much anxiety Was
Expressed know their contents, and The committee rose
me message read, by which bappcared thai tho
ocurent contained copy OF the correspondence rela
two Indian affairs In Washington, oregon and Cal-
foSnia
= Mr. HosGAs (opp Of ~ u said that I've clerks were
empoyeo slne months In copying IT,
Mr. JOSH OF Tenn, remarked that the War Depart
v,eut he'd yet reply resolution which called forth
this mouste~ from the Interior Department
meets 90 the table refused large vote, 10 print
The consideration OF the Legislative, Executive and Ju
die al Appropriation bill Gas resumed but the proceed
tDss were very dull with out tim attendance OF mem
Derp
WITHOUT action, tho House adjourned.