Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09
Congressional.


,,o,.sp luEshAN' REQ ~
Mr. sherman reported bill proposing, in place II the
present mileage TO members Of Congress, 10 allow twenty
cents per mile, TO be computed by straight geographical
lines, and repeating all acts aud parts Of acts this sub
jcct
81 against t9-and also refused TO refer it the Com
mittec Of the Whole, 10y u 10 l01.
Finally, Mr. Shermans bill was adop,cd-l2j To Has
a substitute for the original
Nj sherman moved the previous question on the final
passage of the bin.
Further proceedings interrupted by Mr. RulHu ris
ing 10 privileged question. His name upon the last
vote for Printer yesterday not upon the journal lie
wished TO enter his motion to correct it.
This movement created much interest in the House
Hy the entering uf c. W Ruiln, name for Mr. tp,br IA
nor, the election would be ,iiatcd Mr. Ford obtained
only sufficient number tn effect choice, according TO
Mr. sherman insisted tina, his own motion should be
put first.
Mr. Ruian said he would hereafter bring w his cues
WEDNESDAY, Feb %.
Mr. Steward presented memorial Of the Legislature of
Kansas praying for admission into the Union, and adj
dressed the Senate.
Mr. Parrot presented the resolutions of the Kansas
Legislature, asking admission into the Union under the
Wyandotic Constitution. Referred to the Committee ON
Territories.
Mr. RuHn called up his motion. made yesterday. to
amend the journal His the last vote Tor Print
~ was not recorded. After much discussions the House
ordered The journal 70 be corrected when the Speaker
declared that the election would hc considered nulity,
and the House would proceed to vote f'r a Printer.
Mr. Barksdalc moved 10 postpone till tomorrow. Neg
atiycd-and tho House voted as follows.
Whole number " votes, 100
Necessary for choice, 81
Glosbrenner, rs
Scaion,
Winioni
Ball
Richie,
On motion Of Mr. sherman, further consideration was
postponed til tomorrow at o'clock. Adjourned
FRIDAY, Feb. =.
HOUSE,.
Tho House passed the bin making appropriation tow
ards carrying into effect the treaty struatious with the
Indians in Washington and Oregon Territories.
The House voted for Printer:
Whole number of votes, iS7
Necessary for choice, 0l
Ford, g6
Gloshrcnncr, -
Seaton,
Mr. Ford was declared elected
Mr Morris Of III asked and was excused from serving
the Committee on Roads and Canals lie critcizcd
was called to order by the Republican side.
Mr. CoflX from the Post Office Committee, reported a
bin authorizing publishers To print their papers the
dates when subscriptions expired. Passed
Adjourned till Monday
- MoNpAY, March 8.
/ NJ Latham was sworn and took his seat.
Mr. sumner introduced resolution calling the Pres
dent Tor a correspondence In relation propositions
maritime law by the Congress If Paris Of 1856
Aso 9ill TO create an additional land district in wash
ins'on Territory Passed ,1o,,sp Adjourned.
On motion Of Mr. sherman the House referred the Pa
ohc Railroad bill to special committee Of fifteen lie
declined To he "A member thereof.
MI Barksdae asked leave TO offer resolution propos-
ing Uhr Senate concurng) 10 adjourn the ih June
The House refused 10 suspend the rulcs97 against Co.
not two-hirds
Mr. Covode Of Pa asked leave to Introduce resolution
for the appointment Of select committee Of five for the
purpose VI investigating whether the President any
other officer II the government has, with money! patron
age, any other improper means, sought influence
Congress any committee thereof any act refer.
ring To the rights Of States Territories whether any
uhccrs by combination otherwise, have sought 10 de.
feat the execution Of any laws, and whether the Prcsi-
dent has refused TO compel the execution II the
said committee TO inquire into abuses In the Chicago and
other post Offices aud the Philadelphia and other navy
yards, aud public works and taking the Presidents let
Ter Of November 1855 the occasion Of the centennial
celebration at htsburg into consideration what amount
Of money was used in Pennsylvania for ccconcering
purposes IN what districts the same was expended and
from what sources it derived said committee ia
have power to send for persons and papers, and report
any time
The rules suspended by vote Of M against 49,
The resolution was adopted under the operation Of the
previous question.
Mr. Reagan offered joint resolution that IS 600 00l
be placed At the disposal " the President defray the
expenses OF volunteer forces be called into military
service for the suppression Of hostlites on the Ro
dnndc. Referred 10 the Committee Mtlitory Affairs
Adjourned.
Lear YEAR BALI.---A grand leap year
ball was given by the ladies of Bratteboro' in
the Town Hall, on Friday evening orlast week,