The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-08
L A T EST EW s
Thirty-sixth Congress-First ).
sion.
WASHINGTON, March \
SENATE

SENATE.
Mr.. Seward presented the petition of o.
tain citizens of Brooklyn, in favor or
Homestead Bill. Also, the petition Of ii
hundred citizees of Berks and Bucks con(
ties, Pennsylvania, asking protection on @,
Mr.: sumner introduced resolution
structlng the Committee on the Judcja
90 enquire into the expediency of appoil
ing COMMISSION to revise and arrange
proper form the statutes of the II Stotes
Adopted.
A bill making an appropriation to car
in effect treaty stipulations with the India
of Oregon and Washington Territories u
reported from the Committee on Finar
and passed.
Mr.. Davis, from the Military Commit
reported a bill making appropriations
equip regiment of Texas Volunteers. a
he moved for its immediate consideration
Objected to.
Mr.. Browns resolutions in regard to,
Territories, were taken up.
MIR. wade spoke on the subject. He -
the resolutions embodied principles the.,X
ferences of opinion regarding which wer,
now agitating the country.
The loudest complaints in regard I'd TN.
administration of the Government came froni
those who have been in power tor mas
years, had moulded the principles of III,
Government, land had their own men ia DO
err. Yet those who have been thus favor
threaten to tear down the structure of col
eminent because of its NAL decentralization
He could deduce no other conclusion tn
that those who have been in Epower con
not properly administer the Government.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Farnsworth offered resolution direc-
ting inquiry into the expediency of establish
ing an assay office and branch m int at Chi
cago. Referred to the Committee on Way
and Means.
consent, to offer resolution directing tn
committee on the rules to inquire into thd
expediency of so amending the rules as nd
prohibit the publication in the official Globe
reports of any remarks of members madel
out of order.
Mr. Thayer, from the COMMITTEE on Publ
lie Lands, reported back Mr.. MorriPs Agril
cultural College bill, with recommendation
thatit do not pass.
Mr. Morrill, moved that its consideration !
postponed till the third Tuesday in April.
Mr. Branch moved that it be referred /,
the Committee of the whole on the state d
the Union.
Mr.. Morrill, said that his object was to a
iolo inii O1oCuosiOu VI INC medSuTe.
Mr.. Branch remarked that this bill was
vast Importance, not only as to the publ
property proposed to be donated, but Il
principles involved. He did not desire to
the bill passed through the House under
whip and spur of the previous question or q
law. He desired to offer amendments, as
provisions Of the bill We're grossly unjust t
old States
Mr.. Morrill, repeated that it was not bis
purpose to move the previous question, bu
to give fair opportunity for discussion.
Mr.. Branch said that recent proceeding |
show that the majority of the House are in
favor Of the Homestead bill. If this becomes
law where would the lands come from ,or
building up the proposed Agricultural Co.
leges in the several States.
Mr.. Crawford moved to table the bill
1t was negatived by vote of ~ agains !
LOG. !
The bill was then postponed till the thirl
Tuesday OF April.