Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-07


lug pensions. other than their origins
contracts for services sud ss.,oitir-. Car
RED
Mr.. Hale moved . amend, that III
claims be specifically estimated by tn
Secretary Of he Treasury
This was discussed by Bsnismin. Col
lameE ADD others. sud los
Adjourned
v ,snfxsroS. March 3.
HOUSE.-Mr. Schwartz asked but failed
10 obtain leave % introduce resolution d
iossrueting the committee on Mileage to
inquire ioto the erpedieney Of restoring
the compensation Of Congressman 10 what
II vas formerly aud into the expedieoey
ofreducing the mileage
The House resumed the consideration Of
the ball reported last week. OF Which a
synopsis has been given. for The protection
OF female passengers on board emigrsns
ships
Mr.. John Cochrsne offered iwo amend
rnents, which were agreed 10. providing
that process. be issued against offenders
10 the English. French or Gerrnsn lang
asge. and that suit car be- brought thin
one year Of the time Of the arrival Il the
vessel IN port
The bill was passed
Mr.. John Cochrane. froa. ~ Committee
on Commerce. reported bill ior he sin
piifieai and ecdificstion 81 fh- revenue
Avs. he said plsiu and radical changes
lid been made from the bill for . -,niiar
purpose reported a. the lssl Congress; all
Innovations were abandoned IL was deem
ed test 10 confine The provisions Of the
bill 70 the exisiiug Laws on ,hs subject.
with such amendments only a. are neces-
-sfy n enforce them. and which srr m sc
cordAnce with TIA regulations 81 The tres
srry department Tor The lss, i've years
Ihis bill simply eellate- the laws nov
spread oyeravery large number Of volames
The Confederation of tn. bill - a. po.tpop-
ID until the first Tuesday IN Apr,
M TasLburne. II III. horn the CON
rnistee or Commerce, reported joint r-sO-
luton directing The unexpended balance
of the appropriation Of March, 1859. tor
the works ssd piers in order TO
secure the lighthouse Al Chicago. to be de
voted 70 the repair and Improvement Of the
hsrbor Of tbst city The resolution was
passed
M. Florence presented a memorial Of the
Insurance companies. merchants and 9th
srs. citizens Of Philadelphia. praying that
Congress substitute steamers 81 light
draught for the revenue service in place Of
he present sailing scboorsrs Referred TO
on Commerce
The House prepared for the election OF
a Chaplain There were upwards of 10
persons nominated. including Mr.. Briggs,
he Jewish Rabbi. Dr. Rafael. In addi-
lion, Mr. Branch nominated the whole
,lergy Of the District Of Columbia
Mr. Potter nominated Mr. Lee. recently
expelled from h. T.
Mr.. Kilgore moved TO pos,pons the elec
ton until the frs Of July Negstived by
81 saiori,y
After the roll was called many changed
heir names.
Mr.. Briggs Withdrew the name Of DR..
Rafael.
Mr.. Branch thought that all would agree
that this scene should continue ss short
lime a. possible. They now had an op-
Of knowing who was the strong
81 candidate. be now suggested that he
should offer a resolution declaring a par
Iicular gentleman Chaplain: but the other
tide offer an amend nent. proposing anoth
r candidate Then the previous question
vas called and the contrs, would be set
lied in tVo votes
Objections were made.
Whole number Of votes 100. necessary 10
choice sc.
Mr.. Ball. Methodist. Al Mr. Procton.
Methodist 80 Tho. H. Stockton ~ Mr..
Sadal Ia.
The remainder were scattering
The House sgain voted and Mr. Stock
on of Philsdelphia va elected by Is ma
GRITTY
Mr. Stalworth presented memorial from
Mobile similar to the shove mentioned one
" Mr. Florence.
An invitation was received from the la.
lies Of the Nj, Vernon Association. Invi.
Ing the members 10 accompany them on
risit TO MI yernoo 70. morrow Laid on
he table.
On motion OF Mr. sherman the resolution
o reduce mileage frsm 30 to 20 cents per
mile. to be computed by straight g~ogrAph
cal line was taken up
Mr.. washburDe Of Ill. Intellectually ~
luested Mr.. sherman % give Gay 10 an
lmeDdmsnI repealios s'l LAYS allowing
my mileage.
The bill passed BY lSs against ~
The invitation Of he lsdies - the Mt.
Vernon Association va accepted for To-
morrow r. NJ
Mr. Hoard oferel resolution asking for
select committee TO inquire into certain
.tstrmeats made BY Messrs. Aonsn. Has
xir aud Hickman in last Dec. to the effect
hat the President had sndeavorsd shribe
hem from their course 81 duty
Mr.. Bfarsh hoped no objection would
IL made from the Democrats -lde Ifths
President were % elsms. u .hoald b,
known n ~. N. esiun-ie' .houid BE-
exTo,sd
Mr.. Houstsa. aud oth-r.. participated IN
A. exciting debate. sfs' -slth he resola.
ton wss adopted.
sENATE.-The fresidea, lsl1 before
The sea-,s r<rsif-d copy - The ssr-.>
coa siitaiioa
Mr. Ns-oa stated thai the sergr-nt a.
Arms had arrested Thsi6eus Hyatt. sAd
now moved that he be brought tsteFe he
b.f ofthe senate add sssed
fu.t-whst excsse he bs = ofss fci
rrfusinx 10 ohcy he ssmnous II b. Sen
az = and
Second-wh ciher he I. ne~ T-sdy %
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