The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-04
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.


wAsHlNaroN, March 8, 1859.
Some time was consumed In an Intellectual motion to
suspend the rules.
After opposition, the Committee on Accounts was d.
rected to allow reasonable compensation to certain
House employees
THE CHARGES AGAINST sEARING
Mr. NICHOLS pp) Of Ohio called up the report of the
special committee on the charge against Mr. Soaring, Of
having accepted offer Of $500 for engineering claim
through the Committee OF Accounts that no money was
ever paid him.
Mr.. KELSEY (opp) Of N Y, said the committee should
have either reported there grounds that the
charge ia rue and that Mr. Soaring should be placed on
trial.
The SPEAKER overruled the point.
Mr. STANTON, (opp) Of Ohio, not prepared to vote
and moved Intellectually to table the subject.
The House adopted the committees resolution that the
to an expulsion.
The House concurred the report Of the Committee Of
Conference on the Army bill.
THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION Bill.
On mnnn of Mr.. PHELPS the Senate's amendments to
the Post Oice Appropriation Din -r.
Mr. GROW, opp Of Pa, rose to privileged quee..
and offered resolution that the BILL with it's amendments
be returned to the Senate the thirteenth section thereof
proposed to increase the rate Of postage which is in the
nature of revenue BILL and according to the constu.
ton, can only originate in the House.
Mr.. PHELPS, (adm) Of NO., briefly argued that the con-
stituton is not applicable to case of this kind.
The SPEAKER decided that Mr. Crows question was pro-
perly submitted.
Mr. JONES, (adm.) Of Tenn, moved an amendment TO
Mr. Crows proposition to assert that the senae's
postage amendment not violation Of the constitution
Mr. PHELPS moved to table the pending question.
Negatived, 80 against 100.
The the thirteenth section above alluded TO- proposes
five and letter rates, and abolishes the Thanking
privilege.
Mr.. JONES withdrew his amendment
Mr. GROWS resolution was adopted, lit against 70.
Mr. ENGLISH, (adm.) Of Ind, said, some time ago the
House passed Post Route bill exclusively, which
sent the Senate but returned with amendments for
creasng the rates Of postage and the abolition Of the
frankng privilege, and relating to the compensation Of
postmasters. AS the House had just scted adversely
similar amendments to the Post Office Appropriation bill,
he thought it best to introduce new Post Route bill.
On motion Of Mr. ENGLISH the rule which requires the
reading Of bills was dispensed with.
Mr. MnIsoS, (adm.) Of Va, claimed that he had a
right TO hear II read before voting.
The SPEAKER remarked that he had decided according
precedents, that the rule could be suspended.
Mr. Wilson's appeal was tabled.
Mr. ENGLISH proposed several post route amendments,
which were adopted, and the bill was passed.
Mr. CLAY, (adm.) of KY, was excused from voting, on
the ground that he did not know what in the BILL
Mr. CHAFxE, (opp) Of Mass, asked suspension Of the
rules, in order 10 have Senate private bill passed.
Mr. PHELPS Of No., inquired Of Mr.. Davidson, OF In.
whether he did not this morning that the President
would not sign any private bills mot already passed. for
want Of time.
Mr. DAVIS, (opp) of Nd, regarded IL . violation of
privilege for any 10 dare to tell the House that the
President says what bills he will or will nor sign.
Mr.. PHELPS wished it understood that he pheps) had
made no such declaration
Mr.. Chanee triunphed
THE
The House concurred the report OF the Committee Of
Conference on the Navy BILL by which s2s9,ooo ap
propted to enable the purchase of the chartered vessels
of the Paraguay expedition.
TREATY WITH CHINA
The House passed the Senate bill, carrying into effect
the treaty with China in November last by authorizing
the President 70 appoint committee TO examine claims
Recess till half past seven O'Clock
EVENING SESSION.
On motion Of Mr. MILES, (adm) OF s. G., the rules we're
suspended 10 consider the report Of the Special Commit
tee on Hall Arrangements, concluding with resolution
that the Superintendent Of the Capitol Extension be d.
rected after the adjournment Of the present Congress- TO
remove the desks from the ball and make re Arrange
ment TO bring the seats together into the smallest conve
nient space.
Mr. Clay, Of KY, asked what would become Of the
desks, which cost $50 to 500 pIeces
Mr. hoRAE, (adm.) Of MISS repled--Coosgned 70 the
tomb Of the Capulets.
During the proceedings there the greatest possible
confusion The Speaker repeatedly reminded gentlemen
that was impossible transact business unless order
WAS preserved.
After Intellectual notion 10 table the resolution, IL
was adopted
Mr. NICHOLS (pp) Of Ohio offered resolution that the
thanks Of the House due and hereby rendered 70
Hon. James L. Orr for the manner in which he has dis
charged the duties Of Speaker Of the present Congress-
The resolution passed by 100 os2.
long time was occupied in consideration Of the joint
resolution regulating tie compensation in cases Of de-
ceased members.
le SPEAKER laid before the House message from the
Presiont similar 70 that sent TO the Senate urging ON
N make NJ