New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-15

sud therefore Mr.. Philips, representing bat
fragment Of his party. woulc ride behind.
IF the Pennsylvania Democracy really desfrs ~
modification of the tariff they could obtNa itsy
supporting bill such as the Opposition have drswa
I'D, which secures much Of the strength OF the Re-
publicsns in consequence Of its moderate specific,
rather than suy eItravagaut protective features,
and which undertakes to deal fairly with IL TIE
great interests of the Union instead Of making
pet Of any.
A very animated and interesting discussios tsok
place in Senste to-day, 90 that greatest Of Leg
islstiye outrage., the Indiana Senatorial Ee,tos.
The Republican Senators who participated in ths
debate were Messrs Collamer, Seward. Trumbul
Hale, Fessenden aud Harlsn. II was protrscssd 10
very late hour, a1d held the large audience to tho
last. The Indiana usurpers were most misersbS
upheld BY Messrs. Green, Push, Bayard ssl
Benjamin. They could not be brought to defend
the election by which Messrs. Bright and Fitch
were foisted into the Senate. but coutented thsu-
selves BY declaring it to be case already de-
c;ded The eIormity of the outrage was depicted
BY the Republican Senator'S with great thorough
ness and signal effect.
Mr.. Seward declared his purpose to advocate
the expunging process upon the resolution By
which Brish. and Fitch were declared elected,
now and forever. His energy Of discourse and
animation of manner were unusual tie brought
in the original journal OF the Senate, with ne
famous eIpunsed resolution, which almost every
Senator took his turn in examining. sppsrsssy
Hall tN.NI tha &,s
cu,sion after Mr. Seward, and was unusually
forcible and eloquent Mr.. Trumbull followed.
arguing the case at length and with much ability.
Mr.. Hsrsn spoke with great pertinence The ia
terest Of the discussion, however rose to Its great
est hight over the bold, clear, demonstration
oflMr. Pitt Fessenden. who exhibited frcsA
specimen of bis remarkable qualities As debster.
For keen cosent, incisiye, cut and thrust gentle
manly debate he has no superior in the Senate nor
anywhere else. Mr.. Benjamin retorted in avigorous
onslaught upon the Republicans. Mr. tessendea
came back upon him in admirable reply, which wa
listened to with great delight especially By tho GAL
Ieres Mr.. Benjamin sat on Goals while twas
being delivered. This debate cannot be printed
Immediately, owing to the pressure upon the
columns of The Globe. Ii was much demanded.
ard IFS renewal to-day WAS owing to the energetic
determination of Mr. Collamer, who openedit with
a speech of characteristic pith aud power.
BY an error in my dispatch in Saturdays TRIB-
UNE. great Injustice is done to the IVth Congress
sionsl District in Massachusetts. Thsword "coa-
sttuency" should read consistency" Tho pso-
pie ofthat District would never commit 50 suicidal
an act 40 the error indicated
70 the Associated Pros
WAsHISeror. Monday. Feb. H. 1859.
The Committee of Ways and Means had meeting
this morning. but contrary to general expectation, ths
subject of the Tariff not called up by the Chair.
mar,
First Assistant Engineers Lawtou and Gideon have
bee ordered TO superiptend the construction of the
machinery OF the naval vessels building at Charles
town. Mass, vice Chief Engineer Gay relieved OF tho
duty.
Chief Engineer Stewart has been ordered 10 Sapsr-
intend the the construction of the machinery at Bal
more for the vessel building at Norfolk.
Fret Assistant Sloan is to superntepd the construc-
ten Of the machinery of the sloopowsr Lancaster At
The Ocean Mail Steamer bill, reported to-day from
the Committee on Ways and Means, proposes 10 ap-
proprste ST., 500 for carrying the mails from New
Orleans 10 San Francisco byw OF Tehuantepec.
This 10 the only route specially provided fol- The
Postmaster General has discretion to procure their
conveyance to European ports The larger amour. Of
obligation incurred on account Of the ocean mail ssrv
ice is to be betrayed from the postage receipts
Tie affirmative vote in the House to-day on Mr..
Phepss Intellectual motion TO suspend the rules 10
enable him to introduce the Treasury Note Extension
BILL was made up entirely of Democrats. The Penn
sylva1ia Democrats, with several Of the party from
other sections, voted with both wings Of the Oppoa
ton, in the negative.
The House Judiciary Committee stIl have under
consideration that part Of the Presidents Message
reference 10 bankrupt law, and may report On
the subject Owing to the pressure Of other business
in the Senate Mr. Toombs has had no opportunity for
calling mp and advocating the bill for that purpose
he designs.
1t is the general opinion that the debate today -
the Indiana Election case was Of the most inter