The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-02-24
District Attorney. objection was made to
its passing:

District Attorney. objection was made to
its passiDg.]
The resolution was referred.
Mr.. Morris introduced resolution calling
on the Postmaster General for copies of let
tiers, petitions, recommendations, &C., con-
nected with removals and appointments in
Illinois. Also, as to the accounts of Mr..
Cook, Postmaster at Chicago, and informa-
tiOn as to the removal of number of post
masters in Illinois. He said be intended to
press such inquiries.
The resolution was referred to the post
Office committee.
Mr.. Morris submitted a resolution pro-
posing an inquiry into the expediency of
abollshing the armOries and navy yards.
Mr.. Farnsworth offered resolution in
structing the committee on foreign affairs to
inquire into the expediency of acquiring by
negotiation the British North American
provinces.
Mr.. McClernand introduced a resolution
that the House deprecates the example of
the ofhcers OF the appointing ex-members of
Congress to inferior places in their gift as
derogatory both to the dignity of the House
and calculated to impair their influence in
the country.
Referred to committee of the whole on the
state of the Union.
MIR. Curtis introduced a bill to retire
superanuated officers of the army.
The House cOncurred in the Senate's
resolution for the appointment of a joint
committee to take action in relation to the
Inauguration of the equestrian statute of
Washington on the 22d of February.
MIR. Burch introduced Pacific Railroad
DILL winch was referred to the post office
committee.
Mr.. Morris, abiding to the dialogue be-
tween him and Mr.. Houston, said he had
been reminded by his colleague that. in
answering Mr.. Houstonis objection to the
introduction of his resolution, his language
reflected on Mr.. Houston's motives and
personal dignity. He did not intend any
such application.
Mr. Houston understood Mr.. Morris
remarks as did the latter's colleague, but as
MIR. Morris had satisfactorily explained, he
withdrew his remarks.
Mr. PARROT introduced bill repeating
the act for the admission of Kansas into the
Union.
Ill. LdSIoUIOOh lulIOulCcu Il Oil 10 CUd-
BILE Nebraska to hold convention, prelim-
mary to admission into the Union.
A large number of other bills and resolu-
lions were introduced and appropriately
referred.
Mr.. Anderson, of Mo-, made speech,
taking strong southern grounds.
MIR. FentOn replied to what he considered
unjust and unfounded assaults on the Re-
publicans The committee rose and the
House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l7-3 P. NJ.
SENATE.--Not in session to-day.
HoUsE.-Mr. Fouke introduced bill to
incorporate the United States Agricultural
Society. Referred to committee on District
of Columbia.
Mr.. Keitt from the Joint Committee to
make arrangement for inauguratng Mills
equestrian statue of Washington, reported
joint resolution appropriatiDg $4,000 to
defray the expenses. Passed.
Mr. Sherman moved the election of Prin-
ter be further postponed, till Monday.
Agreed to.
House Lassed the Senate's resolution
giving the consent of Congress to Captain
Shubrick to accept the sword rendered him
from President Urquiza, of the Argentine
Confederation, as mark of his appreciation
of the distinguished character of that officer.
The Senates bill to abolish the ranking
privilege was read, and Mr.. Vallandingham
moved to refer it to special committee that
the House may have all the facts.
Mr.. Reynolds moved to lay it on the
table. This motion was negatived by y
against SO.
A parliamentary struggle ensued as to
what disposition should be made of the bill.
The House refused by 81 majority to refer
it to the Post Office Committee.
1t was finally referred to a select commit
tee of five, and the House adjourned till
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