The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-06

bewever, upon the intelligence by this arrival rhe
Secretary OF the Navy in the meantime has ordered
commander Of the Brooklyn hold himself in readiness
W sail at any moment
THE SENATE PRINTING INVESTIGATION
The senae Printing investigating Committee were ln
seseon this morning. and are arranging the testimony ana
their report Mr. Wendell has been req aesed to appear
before them again TO morrow. Tue committee desire
further expasaiion regard Of his in
reference to the Of money for election purposes.
Wendell does that the President secretaries
requested him to send money into election dstrcs He
implied this from conversations which he had with them
PUBIC LANDS
The House Committee public ianos, Al their meeting
this morning, authorized their chairman TO report bill
in favor OF preventing the sale puoc ands except to
actual settlers, for years after survey Also to
report against the bill reported last session approprauug
public lands for the endowmep. OF agricultural colleges
for the various States and Territories.
NAVAL COUNT MARTIAL
Captain Armstrong who sent out join the African
squadron last summer, In command OF tho san JAcnso
has been ordered homo for trial for disobedionce OF
orders.
RkPoET OF TIE INVESTIGATING BOARD.
The report Of the Board Of Officers 70 investigate the
affairs OF the several navy yards has been transmitted
the House Of Representatives by the Secretary
Navy in response to resolution Of body They say
mat all the troubles are owing TO the system which the
yards are organized and not to want Of proper admins
uative talents IN the heads OF departments Ia their
opinion, the comnandant should be considered In
same position as il in command Of ship The privilege
or authority granted to the workmen Of selecting
their own mechanics has led them into the of at
tempting to govern them independently Of the executive
authority of the Board, and this has been productive
much disorder. Besides, master mechanics have
been cd in THAR of
to the governmen. by outside influence. The
Investigating Board recommend that the yards
be under strict military rule and the commandaut alone
be held responsible for faithful performance Of duties
OF all those under his command. The master workmen
should be nominated by the commendant, and appointed
by the Secretary Of the Navy after strict and careful
examination into their moral, ply aica and mechanical
qualifications. Tho workmen to be directed to
nominate TO the heads Of their respective departments the
men 10 be employed by The Board make other re-
Communications, clearly defining the duties Of the respec
tive officers
1RE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
There considerable contention among the msmbers or
the House to see who viii compose the fifteen members
OF the special committee the Pacific Railroad to be 40
pointed by the Speaker.
CALIFORNIA MAIL SERVICE
The practical effect Of the proposition teegraphed To
the country few days since calling for advertisements
for daily overland mail TO California no before the
House Committee Post Offices and Post Roads, the con-
tractors to select their route, would be produce
responsible bddpgs as the In the early service
Of the Salt Lake ronie 10 throw the whole thing the
hands Of the Butterfeid Company, who have foundation
Of semi weekly mail and six hundred thousand dollars
per annum towards the daily SERVICE resulting In only
one route which can be applied 70 staging than
to Pacific rarosds All sections of the country should
be treated alike.
THR pElEGATE FROM WARRINGTON.
certificate has been received here, signcd by the
President OF the Council and Speaker Of the House
Of Representatives OF Jefferson Territory, announcing
that G. NJ Willing not tho authorized ceegaie from
Territory, but that D. Williams their authorized DELE
gate or sgent
PIE HARPRRt FERRY INVESTIGATION.
The Sergeant at Arms Of the Senate returned here
day from Boston with Mr. Hyatt, accompanied by Mr..
Army and Mr.. Wates. Hyatt went 10 Boston 10 consult
his counsel, Messrs. John A. Andrew and Samuel E.
Sewal he viii present himself TO the COMMITTEE TO-
morrow and possible get his srragnmcnt before the
Senate postponed until Thursday, TO give him tme to
complete his argument
DOME OF TH CArIroI
An Official report shows that the Old Capitol building
is sufficiently strong to bear, without any damage what
evor the iron dome, which viii weigh thirty seven
hundred tons than half Of which is erected The
Senate had instituted inquiry, fearing that walls
might not bear pressure The of the DOME
ns now estimated amounts 70 $so4 o00 including the
bronze mammoth statue Of the Genius Of Liberty, with
which II ia to be surmounted.
THIRTY-sIxTH CONGRESS-.