The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-10


wanted time TO discuss i.
that Mr. att be remanded 10 the custody OF the Ser
geant at Arms until the further order Of the Senate
Adjourned TIL Monday.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, March 0, 1860.
TIE srKuAI COMMITTEE ON THE PACIFIC RAILROAD
The following gentlemen announced as the special
committee the subject of Pacific Railroad Messrs.
Curtis Of Iowa. Farpsworth Of Illinois, Phelps of Missouri,
Davis Of Maryland Scott Of California, Rice Of Massachu-
sets, Fenton of New York. Smith Of Virginia, Taylor Of
louisiana Kellogg of Michigan, Blair Of Pennsylvania,
Adrich Of Minnesota Hamilton of Texas French Of Maine,
and Stout Of Oregon.
THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGAINST 1T ADMINS
TRA1ioS.
The following special committee was announced on Mr.
Covodes resolution inquire into alleged abuses in con-
neciion with the Executive Observation-Disclosures. Covode
of Pennsylvania, DIN Of New York. Wnsow Of North
Carolina, Train of Massachusetts, and Robinson Of Illinois
TIE RECEPTION OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT.
Mr. CARTER, (rep) Of N. Y, desired 10 mako an ex-
p.snant in reply to certain statements contained in Mr.
Ass preamble and resolutions in defence Of the Com
mue Ct Arrangements the Inauguration Of the staae
Of Washington.
Mr.. tnAicr, (dem.) of N. c., raised poin. of order
Tho srrAKI decided that newspaper articles are
rivff ed question: for these might keen the House
continually occupied on questions Of this kind.
Mr. CAkTAR earnestly insisted that he ha RICH: To
make hs statement Mr. Abrams proposition reflected
bis character while he was absent, aud besides, the
statements were untrue
He was repeatedly called 10 order.
Mr.. CAR1xE appealed from the Speakers dccsi M, which
was sustained by . lsrRe majority, amid laughter.
PAYMENT or KMrLoyTs HOUSE
An exccedit ely tarneft and animated debate followed
resolution providing for the payment Of some small
to employees ofthe House, but there were
no points Of general interest
The PUBLIC PRINTING.
Mr.. GuRrgY, (rep) Of Ohio, from the Committee on
Printing reported joint resolution repeating part of
The act Of March last The object being he SAID to give the
H0nfe the control Of its printing As the law now
stands the Printer Of the branch Of Congress first order
ing the printing Of long documents does the work for both
Houses The rctu Is that the Senate Printer nov has
nearly all the work do aud the printing has become
tina, tbe House cannot get printing done in tbs proper
This resolution would not add to the expense, but
gives to TIE House Printer one hall the comps asaon
MIR. VAIANpiGHAN, (dtm Of Ohio, said thu resolution
designs to repeal part Of the act Of 1869, wnich forbs
undertaking
tenn Of plumber for the benefit Of the House Printer.
Mr.. PRYOR. (dem Of Va said the object OF the rcso-
luton to compel the Senate Printer TO divide the
spos with the House Printer, who was destitute Of CAPT.
tai, end anxious 10 transfer the job.
Mr.. STANTON, (rep of Ohio would not repeal the pro-
vieo prohibiting the Printer from transferring the Office.
because the principle was sound, and they should not
elect any who Is not here prepared to execute the
printing Az he could see no good object TO be accom-
plshed by the resolution, be opposed to IT. Don't
scramble the petty matter OF party spos
Mr.. GrNsy said the plumber that belongs TO public
printing is rs much an incubus AZ any part He was
willing 10 transfer all such plumber TO the demo
cratic eide Of the House, They might be able to use
ssn so use senS S
Jet Of the resolution TO divide the plumber.
| 10 have the work speedily executed.
Mr. PENDIlToH, (dem Of Ohio, understood the res0lu
ton proposed 10 pay each Printer hxed price, rrepec
| tive Of the work each may do.
| Mr. CURLY replied each was to DO bis own work and
Mr. HlsEn, a. L. dem) of n r., said the design Of the
resolucn Was to give each House he PATRONAGE which be-
to stop the infamous plumber, which corrups as much
the de- mccraic the republican party General George
tive Department m addition TO that Of the Senate, and
enjoys almost entire monopoly The House Printer IL
entitled TO The patronage of this branch Of Congress- and
he INT HasLin) would give IL to him. He was utterly
opposed giving the executive printing In part to help to
support tho Pennsylvania Erenisg Agus and the Citn
ton testified last session, before special
miee by Mr.. Wendell, that few days after Mr.. Stead
man was elected the latter sold out bis contract to Mr.
Wendell for thirty or thirty thousand dollars These
M BNrNAs, (dem.) Of Ark, inquired whether one Of
the republican candidates for Printer did not propose to
contribute the printing spols for party PURPOSES
Mr. HAsKrs-Yes, and that proposition defeated the
individual.
Mr. HIxpMAx-id you not vote for him in the caucus
Mr. HAsKrx-- II wss called a conference.
Mr. BnDNAN-ALd old you nlt vote for the nominee
Mr. BAsKN-1 did. As attended the conference felt
bound 10 abide It's decision. was trealed ally not
q party In thu course OF his remarks he sad
Mr. Bowman receives per centsgc from Mr. Rives, who
Mr. ForRr, (deu.) of Ill.,, indicated resolution be
desired TO Offer proposing select committee OF ave to
examine into any corrupt combustion made or pro-
posed 10 be made 10 the election Of officer Of
tie Horse and Whether any matasence the part Of
Any Of the subordnas had been practsed during any
Mr. Horsrcy, (dcm.) OF Ala understood the public
binding given cut by Mr. Easkin to pet Of HIS and
to gentlemen nom cbio Was this true or fases
Mr. HAsKiN ssd there was not word OF truth In the
report The Committee Printing resuned TO give the
binding the lowest bidder, but after 1t awarded
The editor Of email paper here attempted to levy black
nail
Mr. Horsroy wanted to know who the parties who
M BAsKlX replied- One lives in Ohio and the other in
New York appreciated the extraordinary colloqual
ability and cearIcs with which The gentleman stated NIL
Bis piorostpp surprised that he (Mr Houston)
had rierrolsed In Discussion subject which has been
referred By tho House TO examining com mittec. Ho
would refer the gentleman to the committee who haye
NJ Torsrox expected such answer from the gentle
men b0 was disposed 10 shun the investigation.
HAsRN Denied that he wanted 10 shun any invest-
Mr. HcrsTox understood that the RtpulKc newspaper
here charger clearly that the Committee Printing did
let TIC binding after they had received lower bid
fer Il.
Mr. gAsKx-Have you become the champion Of the
RtfulRc newepapef?
Mr.. EorsToN--1 am your opposise--1 the champion
of truth.
Mr. Cox, DENY Of Ohio, in audne to Mr. Hnskh 70.
the editor Of tho RTpthc honest. rTcproachable
nsr. BE expressed surprise that Mr. coombs republican
stu end allowed his character 10 be mpeached.
NJ. STANTON tntclsed oil that Mr.. Cox bad slid,
btcaufe he thought the bringing Of the bind
hg into thIs discussion was exceedingly in
appropriate and uncaled for He bad mot thought proper
to say anything at this time. He knew all about this
binding and would state on future occasion.
Mr. GrRIEy, the chairman Of The Committee Print
rg said they. In letting out the binding did nothing they
rol willing thould be pretcnted 10 The House in
light The charge made was false, and he could demon
stra.c H.
MI RAnEsnAr moved to lay the resolution the table
-9s seaiDst t5, IS follows
Sess.s Acnn.s CT Kentucky. ADRIAN Apdersnn Of
NO AttTcre, Avets BScess. besb Bcnlsny BrASscn
!sn Cobb John Cochsane Gel! Crsis OF Mo- Cr.ss o. @
.n, hherdse, Terry, glcreDs.,. osrts., Hamilton
IE s,n.n 5ssrs Hox. w. E E.s Ell niadT. n.
,iDs' I :,. Ksi4lcss Of Y: ,KhsTs: kn,ss: e
cay: NAun.. q Chc Martin of Vas. Mayrsr1
HcCleIDard. rcPbeysr. ne9neen. ncRse MIA Wilson