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


Mr. DAVIS, from the committee, moved an ameudrnsut
to appropriate s25o,ooo to complete the Washington
On motion Of Mr. BRIGHT the bill was amended To pro-
vide that Sensors shall he allowed mileage for the extra
session. but not constructive in any
After potracted discusson on various trivial items
or iurn,ue &C. the Senate, at one o'clock, action
having been taken,
Adjourned.
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, March 2, 1859.
PROMOTION OF COMMODORE STEWART.
On motion Of Mr.. PmIIns, (adm) Of Pa, the House
suspended the rules and passed the Senate resolution
tborizng tho President by and with the advice and con-
sent Of the Senate to confer Commodore the
commission Of Senior Flag Officer Of the Navy on tho
active list in recognition OF his distinguished and merito
| Iious services.
| THK APPROPRIATION BpL.
The House acted the Senate's amendments to the
Army bill, which were previously considered in Commit
tee Of the Whole and among Others 300
for military road from Fort Benton to Wall, Wala
$4,000 for repairs and machinery Spring asid, aud
500 600 for smilar purposes Harpers Ferry Armory
The amendment pay Massachusetts 1927 900 for ba-
lance due on account OF the war OF 1872 In
| by yeas l76, nays 3D.
| LAWS FOR OREGON.
The House passed the Senate bill extending the laws
and judicial system OF the United States Oregon
| TIE ST CLAIR FLATS IMPROVE MENr.
The appropriation Of fifty five thousand dollars for
deepening the channel of the ST. Clair Oats passed by
| 90 majority.
|
The House ordered two hundred and ten thousand
copies Of the Agricultural, and twenty thousand
Mechanical part Of the Patent Office report to be printed
| KANSAS RESTRICTION.
Mr. DAVIS, (adm) Of Ind, asked to introduce
bill repeating the clause in the English bill. which pro-
hibts the people OF Kansas from forming State const-
tuition until appears by that they have sum
cen population for one representative in Congress-
Mr. ENGLISH (adm.) Of Ind remarking that it was too
late in the session consider the subject objected.
Mr. DAVIS moved a suspension OF the rules Not car
| tWO hirda Ofa hap
THE OCRAN STEAMER
The House re'considered tue vote by which the mail
steamer bill was yesterday defeated, and now again
| jected 1t by So against "a.
TIE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL
The House c0ucurred In the report OF Committee Of
on the disageeng amendments 70 the execu
tive, judicial and legislative appropriation bill BY this
| by the House, is restored.
Recess till seven O'Clock.
EVENING SESSION.
TIKI RIVER AND HARBoR IMPROVEMENT
Mr.. ANDREWS, (opp) OF N Y, moved a suspension ef
the rules in order 70 take the River and Haroor ol
but withdrew it subsequently at the request of Mr. Wash
burue (opp) Of Ill.,, inssnuch from the shortuess Of
the session. final action coula be had upon the bill
THE JEWS IN SWITZERLAND
On motion of Mr.. VALANDGHAM, (adm) of Ohio rcso-
luton was adopted requesting The President to commune
cate any correspondence between Switzerland and the
tween the two countries which dscrminates against the
privileges Of citizens Of the United Of Israetish
faith and worship, visiting soOurnDg in Switzerland.
GENERAL ROUND.
Many gentlemen in struggle for the floor.
MT. DAVIS (adm.) Of Miss, was recognized by tho
MIR. JONES, (adm) Of Tenn suggested that for the pur-
pose OF facilitating business IN order, that the Clerk
prepare the names OF MEMBERS and put them in box
and draw them out one at a time.
General EXPLANATIONS Of ''agreed," "agreed."
Mr.. BAKKsIAIE, (adm) Of MISS, objected.
Mr. CLAY, (adm OF KY thought that In justice TO the
claimants the Senate bills the Speakers table should
be taken up and disposed of in some way.
Mr. JONES' am willing that you should leave my
out of the box
Mr. HoysroS, (adm.) of Ala-Put my name in, as I
The SPEAKER arrested this conversation, and said Mr.
Davis had been recognized.
The latter then made Intellectual motion TO suspend
the rules :
The confusion broke out afresh.
Mr.. BARKsDALE obtained the floor, and, with view 70
procure the passage Of private bill moved exceed
ingiy loud voice, suspension Of the rules
The noise continuing. Mr. STANTON, (opp.) of Ohio, said
he could not hear what going on.
The STEAMER replied that he was not surprised at it, and
succeeded IN restoring comparative Order.
Mr. BARKpAIz got his bill passed, and sat down CON
scious triumph.
The NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL
The Senate's amendments to the Naval bill wcrc CON.
Mr.. Booox, (adm) Of Va, moved 10 amend the amend
mend appropriang $l73 100 the charter Of vessels
for the Paraguay expedition BY giving the Secretary Of
the Navy authority 70 purchase them The charerng OF
these vessels for nine months amounts to This sum- and
in making the contract the Secretary inserted clause by
which the government could purchase them $3.50 OOO
only 100000 more than the price Of the charter and
$500 less than their charter for fifteen months.
Mr. SEWARD, (adm) Of Ga, did think the constitu
ton conferred power charter for the exped
House TO day. suggesting this legislation to get out Of the
difficulty he has brought about He would always put
down his foot and Lift his voice against Interference with
legislation.
Mr. PETIT (opp) Of Ind. protested against making any
appropriation at all Heasked whether the Secretary made
tho contract under any other authority than the JOINT
resolution empowering the President 70 take stems TO oh
tain satisfaction from Paraguay
Mr. B0COCK replied that was all and sufficient.
Mr. PETIT said the act OF the Secretary was usurua
ton Of power not granted. From the beginning of the
controversy this had not taken Tie right
gcttemnnt q no nm onc in
Mr.. CLARK (opp) DIN. Y, not without apprehen-
sion that the American people are in the wrong II the
had the right to add further regiments to the army II
the navy efficient Congress- should have been ad-
worthless steamers private speculation carried ON
under the authority OF this government
Mr. BooocK said Mr. Clark must pardon him II he could
not sympathse with him In his personal dislike of tho
Secretary If these vessels purchased they could be
sold and every dollar saved to the government He de-
tended the conduct Of the Executive, showing that the
joint resolution authorized the President TO employ such
force AS be Thought proper.
Mr.. DAVIS, (opp) OF Mo- said tho resolution virtually
conferred the President the war making power and We
are now beginning 70 the fruits OF most mprovldent
funds moi given him feet which Congress did not su
thorize him 70 create, and has urging without
Mr. Pnmps, (adm) Of No. said Congress had vested in
the President authority 70 force Paraguay
as he should deem expedeot and read from last years
speech of Mr. Richie, wherein said the Presi
dent would act the authority Congress- and that he
believed the exhibition a . few small vessels would
procure sememeDt Of the diihculty, and that
no necessity would occur for the force.
Mr.. GROW, (opp OF Pa, said, instead Of trying tho
Secretary Of the Navy, Mr. Phelps arraigning the
gentleman from New York. and that the Secretary had
clearly exceeded his authority in charterng vessels
MIR. LErcrER, adm Of Va, read from mis- speech
former occasion 10 show that he then thought tho
joint resolution practically transferred tho war making
power TO the President Twenty of the opposition
voted for that resolution, out OF hundred fifteen
and eighteen democratic against 10.
Mr. GARNETT adm OF Va, recollected that he was one
Of those who voted against IT, being willing to confer
the war making power on the President he was will
ing to carry out the contracts, while he was against
increasing the navy.
Mr. HowARD, (adm.) Of Mich, said the resolution did
rectary to charter vessels.
Mr. LovEJoy Opp OF Ill, proposed suspend all pro-
ceedpgs and recall the vessels He voted for resolu
luton and his excuse was confidence In the demo-
cratic party
Rejecsed-ayes 49, nays not counted.
Mr. RIrtms, opp OF Pa, as his name had been mon
toned said be thought there for the passage or
the resolution them and he thought 80 now the Com