Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22
VOL. XIX. NO. IL


solution for the appointment ofs joint CON-
mittee TO take action in relation TO the in-
auguratOn OF the equestrian statue Of
Washington, on the 22d Of Feb.
AFR. Morris of H.. alluding to the dis-
logue between himself aud Mr.. Houston.
said he had been reminded by his col
league that in answering Mr. Housten's
objection to the Introduction of his resola-
tion his language reflected on Mr.. Houston
personally. He did not intend any such
application.
Mr.. Houston understood Mr.. Norris sc-
marks as did the latter's colleague, but "a
Mr. Morris has satisfactorily explained be
withdrew his remark.
Mr.. Otero introduced bill to organise
the Territorial Government Of Nevada.
A large number of other bills and reso.
buttons were introduced, and appropriately
referred.
A memorial contesting the seat of Mr.
EastbrOok, Of Nebraska, was presented
by Mr.. Campbell.
The House went into committee on the
Presidents Annual Message. -.-.
Mr. Anderson, Of Mo. made a speech,
taking strong SoutherR Grounds.
Mr. Featon replied to what he considered
unjust and unfounded assaults on The Re.
publican party.
The committee rose, and the House ad.
iOurued.
WASHINGTON. Feb. IT..
/ SENATE-Not in session.
HoUSE-Mr. Fouke introduced bill
to incorporate the U. s. Agricultural So
ciety. Referred.
4 Mr.. Miles rose to question of privilege.
saying that the House, Mt the last session,
had positively ordered the chairs and
desks then in use to be removed from the
hall, but notwithstanding this he noticed
to-day that in contemptuous disregard of
the order, the floor has been docked up
with the re-introduction of the same chairs
and desks. The poorkeeper had no right
/ TO bring them in. Hc called on the Speak
er to enforce the rule. This blending OF
both systems had the advantages Of Meth.
er and the disadvantages of both.
Mr.. Maynard asked whether Mr.. Miles
was willing the sense Of the msjority
should be expressed without obiectionss
Mr.. Miles was perfectly willing.
Mr.. Washburne Of H.. as Que Of the
squatter sovereignty, said he:was response
bic for bringing in the seat and desk lie
now occupied
Messrs. Rusk, Conklin and kcClernsnd
made similar remark as to their seats
and desks; they explained that no blame
should rest on the Doorkeeper. and assign
ed as their reasons for reintroducing their
desks and chairs that there were not ae-
: commOdations for one-tenth of the House
: at the large table outside the bar.
Mr.. Miles was happy to exOaerate The
: DOOrkeeper from blame. He was sorry
that any gentlensn had undertaken to put
aside standing rule Of the House
Mr.. Keitt, from the joint committee to
make arrangements for the Inauguration
, of Mills equestrian statue of Washington,
! reported Joint resolution appropristing
$4,000 TO defray the expenses. Passed
Mr. Sherman moved the election of
Printer be further postponed till Monday.
? Agreed to.
The House passed the Senate resolution
giving the consent of Congress for Captain
Shubriek to accept the sword rendered him
from President Urquiza OF the Argentine
Confederation, as a mark Of his approba.
ton Of the distinguished character OF that
=" officer.
The Senate bill to abolish the franking
y privilege was read.
i Mr.. Vallaudigham moved to refer il to
d special committee that the House may
have all the facts. He preferred that the
y bill be put on its passage now but be
would have 90 objection 10 its taking the
usual course. and being referred to the p.
, o. committee
Mr.. Houston said the bill involved no
:, new principle; he desired to keep it 10 5
position where vote could be had on L..
He moved that its consideration be post
poned for three weekf from Tuesday.
Mr. Washbnrne moved TO refer II TO the
Judiciary committee.
4 Mr.. Reynolds moved to lay it on the Ia.
BILE.
.r This molten was negatived by 70 against
90
- The House refused to refer the bill to
:, the Judiciary committee.
= A parliamentary struggle ensued So to
what disposition should be made Of the
bill
The House refused by 81 maj. to refer II
- to the p. o. committee.
1t was referred to a select COMMITTEES OF
l. FIVE.
Adinnrrri til Monday