Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-03-19
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WAsHIxeroy. March u

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SenGe-The chair presented a message from
the President communicating additiouai
documents in reference to the alleged hos
'ilities on the Rio Grande. They were laid
on the table and ordered to be printed.
a communication was also received from
the Secretary of the Treasury transmit ting
the statistics relative to the trade with the
British North American Provinces
The bill authorizing the sale of the public
arms to the States, and 10 regulate the APP
pointment of the superintendent of the
national armories. was taken up.
Mr.. Hunter said that structures had been
made the other day on the Superintendent at
Harper's Ferry, which did injastice to that
gentleman. He was good officer, who
faithfully performed bis duties.
On motion of Mr.. Davis, an amendment
was adopted that the sales in each year shall
not exceed the increased manufacture which
may result from said sales if the whole
number to be sold is less tsan the requisition
made they shall be divided among the States
pro rata, the arms furnished by the United
States are now distributed.
Mr.. Simmons moved to strike out the first
section of the bill. which provides for the
distribution of the arms. Lost-yeas 19, nays
Yeas-Messrs. Anthony. Benjamin, Cham
der, Clark. Collamer, Dixon, Doolitle, Dur
kee. Fessenden, Foote, Foster. Grimes. Hale,
Hamlin. Harlan, Sumner, Wade, Wilkidson,
and Wilson.
2 Adys-Messrs. Bayard, Benjamin, Bigler,
Bright, Brown, Clay, Clingman, Crittedden,
Davis. Douglas, Fitch, Fitzpatrick, Gwin,
Hemphlll, Hunter, Iyerson, Johnson. of Ten,
Kennedy, Lane, Latham, Mason, Powell.
Rice, Sebastian, Slidell, Thompson, Toonbs,
and Wigftll
Mr.. Douglas moved to strike out the second
section, changing the mode of superinten-
deDce from civil to military
The Chair stated that the motion was not
ia order, as the Senate had already voted up.
on that question. 49, q sE4a
Mr.. Hale moved to strike out the enacting
clause.
Mr.. Anthony moved to postpone the fur
Their cOn>id ration of the bill and take up the
private calender.
On motion of Mr.. Mason, at 8 O'Clock
the Senate went into executive session to
complete the unfinished business of yester-
day. fsl.g -rs
Adjourned.
House.--Mr Pendleton offered preamble
thai whereas. the Chairman on Public Print
ing stated on this floor that the prices for
composition now allowed by law are too large,
and half pay would be abundant and more
than sufficient. and whereas that by the terms
of a resolution heretofore adopted as a pre-
liminary to the election of Printer, the
MOUSE FeSeEFe the rlRuI 10 reduce tile COM
pensatiou at any time, therefore.
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Printing
be Instructed to report bill by which the
prices for composition now fixed by law be
reduced half that amount.
Mr. Washburne of Me- objected, if the res
oluiion would lead to discussion.
Mr.. Houston presumed it would be no OBJ
lection if the resolution were changed into
tie form of an inquiry.
- lat raf. rad fr1 Iat h.. H.,
ton stand as he took for granted that the
VIEWS OF the Chairman were those of the en-
tire Committee
Mr.. Washburne Of Maine, OBJECTED. saying
that unanimous consent was necessary for its
introduction VI --r 1ae
The House then went into committee on
the amendment to the rules. aa1
During the proceedings an Intellectual at
tempt was made by Mr.. Reagan to conine
the discussion in the Committee of the Whole
on the state of the Union TO the subject pend
ing. and spoke of the abuses OF the present
practice and the useless consumption of time
10 the discredit OF the House.
Mr.. Washburne, of Me-, regarded such lati
tude in debate as aa essential safety valve.
Mr.. Pendleton showed how by the working
of the rules members are almost eHlirey pre-
clnded from introducing bills and resolutions
while unlimited time is afforded for essays ON
the negro, and all other irrelevant questions.
Mr.. Branch said that this resulted from the
abuse of the rules, for gentlemen would de-
part from legitimate business to go into
committee of the whole. so great was their
anxiety to make ''buncombe speeches" The
amendments were acted upon and reported
to the House, nearly all of which were con-
CURED in, and several reserved for special
votes. sfH9f
Mr.. Davis gave notice that on Monday he
would call up the contested election case of
Williamson against Sickles.
Adjourned till Monday.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, March TO- The following
appointments of Cadets at large have been
made by the President: Edward W Ander
son, Burdet A. Turitt. Charles E. Moore. Jo-
seph l.. S. Kirby, Alex. S. Clark, Francis
W. Foote. Walter Abbott, William Waller,
jos. w Fetherstep and Jas. w. Cnyler.
WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE Constitution
says that the New Grenada misunderstood
ing is permanently settled.
1t is reported that the Republicans OF the
House will accept Johnson's Homestead bill
if theirs be rejected in the Senate.
Indian Depridasions.
ST. LOUIS. March IA New Mexico pas
senger reports that the Navajo indians have
stnlen nearly all the stock ia the Rio Abaio
district. Col. Fontleruy is preparing an ex-
tensiVe expeuiiion against thNn IN.
Failed.
New YORK. March lie. B. Little i Co.,
stock brokers have failed.
River News.
ST.. Louis, March 17.-The river has fallen
inches in the last "a hours. There are nine
feet water to Cairo. The upper rivers are
failing.
LOUISVILLE. March 1.-THE river is fall
ing slo Ally with s feet water 10 the canal.
Markets.
New ORLEAs, March l7.-Cotton-sale to
day 1900 bales, closing quiet bat steady !;
prices are easier but quotations unchanged.
Sugar buoyant 6aa1s. Molas-es duh Sass.
Freights aud Exchange unchanged.
NEW YoRK, March l7.-Cottou dull; sales
to-day i.500 bales Middling Uplands IL; -four
dull, sale> II 900 bbls. 5.l5a5 rs; mess pork
dull IL 35al7 40 for old; lard, sales $50 bbls.
2lallf; coffee frn; molasses, Orleans As; su-
gar steady. sales ESQ hhds. Orleans at auc-
ton 6a7 at ninety days. t
CINCINNATI, March l7-Flour dull; sales
600 bills. at 5.40a5.5o. Whisky sales 500
bbis. at l9ial93. Mess pork 100 for conn
try, and l7.25al7.374 for city. Molasses 4oa
Al. Coffee firm at ls4al44. Sugar steady