Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

it so far as it allows mileage. Referred TO
the committee on Ways and Means. Also
bill declaring null and void territorial
acts of the Legislature OF New Mexico, es-
tablishing or protecting involuntary sla-
very.
Mr.. Leske objected to the second reading
Of the bill. saying this would bring up ihs
question OF rejection.
The Speaker replied that under the spe
cial order Mr., Bingham hsd right to in
troduce the bill
The bill was referred to the Judiciary
committee.
Mr.. Bingham offered resolution, which
was adopted, referring so much of the Pre-,
sident's Message as related to the payment
Of the Armistedd case claimants 10 the Ju-
dietary committee. with instructions to
report on the prOpriety of the recOmmenda-
ton; also as to the legality of Slavery in
the territories. I
The election Of Printer was postponed
until to- morrow.
Mr.. Vallandigham introduced bill,
which was referred. amendatory to the act
TO arm the whole body of the militia. so as
to increase the appropriation from 300 600
to $500 000
Mr.. Howard introduced a bill, which
was referred to the COMMITTEES of the Whole
granting pensions to the soldiers Of 1912.
Mr.. Sherman introduced a bill, which
was adopted. instructing the Post Office
committee to inquire into the expediency
of reporting a bill for the division OF the
territorial jurisdiction of the U. s. into
postal districts of not less than one State
each ID: The letting OF the entire Postal
service. including the carrying of the mail
matter, and selling such districts to the
lowest responsible bidder. Sd: The re-
organization of the Post Office Department
and mail service, to conform to the former
proposition. 4th: The abolition of the
franking privilege.
Mr.. Sherman offered the resolution re-
ported by the Select Committee last year,
charging that the Secretary of the Navy,
with the concurrence of the President, had
abused his discretionary power. in making
coal and live oak contracts and that the
Secretary aud President, for bestowing
patronage for electioneering purposes, de.
served the censuring of the House. Refer
red TO the Committee Of the Whole on the
/ State of the Union.
Mr. Maynard introduced a resolution
which was referred to the Judiciary com
mittee, with view TO the more effeetusl
rendition OF fugitives from justice.
Also a resolution which Was adopted.
settiag forth that the geographical position
of Cuba to the United States, renders it
eminently desirable that there should be
free and unrestrained personal and com.
mercisl intercourse between them. and de-
string the comm ittee on Foreign Affairs to
inquire into the expediency and practica-
bilty of Convention between the United
7 States and Spain, so as to facilitate com.
merce by the reciprocal importation and
expectation of the agricultural and manu-
featuring products ef the TIVE countries
, tree of either import or export duties. and
. the free passage of persons from one country
to the otbsr.
Mr.. Etheridge introduced bill, which
, vas referred to the Judiciary committee, to
establish and regulate paper circulation Of
uniform value throoghout the United
States.
Mr. Petit offered resolution instruct
ing the committee on Judiciary to inquir,
into asd report. as to the power Of employ
ing an armed force as posse comiratus il
the Territories
Mr.. Morris of Ill. introduced bill Z
amend the naturalization laws.
Also bill providing for the people 0
e the Territories electing all their officers.
r Also bill providing for the election Q
o deputy Post Masters by the people.
Also resolution calling on the Secreta
ry Of the Interior to report all the facts rel
: ative to the acts Of Mr.. Pine late Marsha
: of northern district of III.
Also as to the money paid the Disiric
: Attorney.
It Objection was made to its passing.
e Mr.. Morris expressed surprise that an.
e one wanted to suppress Information rela
It tive to a public defaulter
Mr.. Houston said. if committee woul,
y indorse and dignity The object Of the resO
luton he would be disposed to conside
. the subject.
Mr.. Morris replied, that he would prefe
it it to go to any other Committee than tina
IT of the Judiciary. Of which Mr.. Housto
was member.
e Mr.. Heuston-I don't want my finger
n dirtied with IL.
d Mr.. Morris-I don't want you u hsv
the resolution.
u Mr.. Houston-I would no, soil my hand
u with it.
The resolution was referred.
ie Mr. Morris introduced resolution cal
ing on the Post Master General tor copi
of letters, petitions. recommendations, &t
'e connected with removals. and sppointmen
in Illinois; also, a to the actions Of NJ
i. Cook, Post Master at Chicago, and info
nation as to the removal of number
Post Masters iu Illinois He said be j
tended to press such Inquiries.
10 Mr. Houston said he wanted nolhing
I'd do with it; it was a filthy business.
Mr.. Morris-Then you are the aPpFoPr
Il ate man, Mr.. Houston; the flthier il !
is the better for you. [Cries Of order.l
RS The resolution was referred TO the Pc
lg Office committee.
u Mr.. Morris submitted a resolution c
'o quiring into the expedency of abolishir
the armories and navy yards.
N Mr.. Farnsworth offered resolution /
ii. structing the committee on Foreign Affai
to enquire into the expediency Of scqui
be ing. by negotiation, the British Nor
zee American Provinces.
Nr va asbburne Of III infroducq1 riy