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

thirteenth section raisng The rates ct piage IN The
nature Of bin, which the euats has no rgh 70
originate.
On motion Of Mr.. CRuzzm@, resolution Wa adopted
notifying the House that Ne esnate and House were
equally capable Of judging Il IL own action and that the
Senate therefore adhsrss 10 IL action and leaves the
House to adopt il, or reosde from IL Il pleasure.
The resolution and b were therefore returned 10 the
House.
taken up.
Mr. KING warmly advocated the rights Of these Indians.
Mr.. SEWARD made an interesting speech in audaoa Of
the Six Nations Who excepting the Azecs and Peruvans
were once the most civilized jewellers this continent
They possessed, before this republic arose. federation
themselves and were efficient allies in securing
He eward) would defend the interests Of the State Of
New York to the last hour Of the last day Of his fe
but God was his judge, he would be fathess first 10
white men citizens rather than to these quiet well dis
MI GREEN opposed the Senator'S from New York with
some heat and they finally consented temporarily with
ton and Sioux Indians TO which Mr. Yulse from the Post
Office Committee, added an amendment, approprating
sS64 GOO 70 pay the existing contracts to carry the mails
across the lsthmus OF Panama and Thuanepec Adopted
Another amendment was also Adopted for semi week.
y mail from Charleston or savannah to Key West and
Havana at the rate Of 5000 900 per annum.
Mr. HUNTER, although favoring the route would vote
against the BILL because IL nfrnga the rule, that the
carriage Of the. foreign mails ought 10 be paid by the
postage.
Mr. HAMMOND opposed TO the acquisition of Cuba
but its commerce was Of immense importance, SO ne
begged Congress to support the line.
The amendment then adopted by 20 to 49, and the
bill passed.
THE LIGHT HOUSE, Bill.
On motion OF Mr.. HAMIIN, The Lghthouse bill was
taken up.
The bill appropriates $3.50 ooo and was passed by 27
to a.
The Senate refused TO take up the Pennsylvania Avenue
Railroad bill, by Is to TO-
MIDNIGHT
The sky has cleared and the stars are out but the
nate audience have dwindled away couple Of hundred
not twenty ladies are present.
Business is progressing quietly and RAPIDLY.
On motion Of Mr. Clay the bill TO remove the Govern
ment Quarantine buildings from New Y0k was taken up
and the bill passed.
OM O'CLOCK A. NJ
The Clerk Of the House brought 10 the Of the Senate
postal bill instead of the Senate bill raising the
rates Of POSTAGE which the House had hid on the table.
to show that the House had acted with scourtesy If
also with rreguarity. He moved the appointment Of
Committee Of Conference TO ascertain what action should
be mad.
The bill was then read first time for ieformatou.
Mr.. TOoMBs, Of Ga, objected TO asecoud reading
Mr.. Stuarts motion adopted, ant the Conference
Cammttee appointed
motion to reconsider this action lost bp 10 to 49,
Two O'CLOCK A. NJ
But very few persons are now present.
Private bills are being passed.
HAIFPAsr THRHR O'CLOCK A. N.
The Senate has gone into Executive session the pay
Of committee clerks
Here owing TO the lateness Of the hour We are obliged
to close our report