New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Mr.. PARROT delegate from Kansas presented
the resolutions Of the Kansas Legislature asking ad-
mission into the Union, under the Wyapdot Coneti-
tuition. Referred TO the Committee on Territories
Mr.. CARTER rep, o. asked but failed to receive
consent to introduce resolution calling the Presi-
dent, if not incompatible with the public service, TO
transmit to the House copies of any official correspond
ence which the Department has recently had with
Governor Houston and others concerning the difcul-
ties on the Southwestern frontier and also that he
inform the House what measures, if any, have been
taken 70 protect citizens and preserve the peace OF
the country; that he also inform the House whether
orders have been esued authorizing troops TO enter
any Of the States of Mexico and if 30 that copies of
such orders be transmitted 20 the House, with all the
other important information relating to the matter in
the possession Of the Department.
Mr.. RUFFIN lAd. DEM, N. c. called up his mo-
ton, made yesterday, to amend the journal. His
name the last vote for Printer was not record.
ed. How this happened he was at loss TO
know. During the six years he had been
a member Of the Honse, he had never missed vote
excep; when absent from the city or confined TO his
bed by sickness. He was quite certain that he voted
for Dir. GossbrenDer, and infinitely stated all the cir
cumstances at the time.
MIR. HlNDMAN Adm. Dem, Ark confirmed Mr.
Ruffn's statement; the gentemans peculiar voice and
manner OF answering to his name attracted his attention
Mr.. RUFFIN had inquired whether HE name was
recorded, and the Clerk said it was OF these facts
Mr. Ruffn was perfectly confident.
Mr. FLORENCE'S lad. DEM, Pa memory was
clear aud distinct on the subject. He did not
heard him ask whether his name was recorded,
and for whom. The Clerk seemed TO put his
on the tally, and gave an affirmative nod to the
Speaker, who responded that Mr.. Rdfiins name was
recorded.
Messrs. JOHN COCHRANE Ad. Dem, S. c.,
WINSLOW lSd Dem.l ASHMORE (Ad Dem,
S. C.), and STOUT Ad. Dem, Oregon confirmed the
foregoing statements
Mr.. SHERMAN Rep, Ohio supposed from what
had been said thai everybody satisfied that Mr..
Rufin voted Therefore, his name ought TO appear on
the journal, whatever may be the consequences.
Mr.. STANTON rep, Ohio remarked if Mr.. Ruffin
absolutely said he voted that was enough.
MIR. GROW Rep, Pa. saidi was the duty Of every
member TO vote when his name was called. The OBJ
iect of the Clerks reading the roll for mem
bers 10 learn whether their names had been recorded
He did not make these remarks az applicable 10 this
case. Some members fail to answer to their names
hen they are called in ORDER and afterward ask how
thew are recorded. If they would nswer when they
were called in the first place there would be trouble
Mr. FLORENCE Dem, Pa. You need not thus
address the Democratic side The changes on that oc-
casion were your side.
Mr.. GROW-I was applying my remarks 70 both
rides Of the House. Everybody knows the custom TO
which have allnded has grown up.
Mr.. RUFFIN (Dem N. CT said no man was more
particular than he was in voting.
Mr.. GROW said in the journal was wrong, his
point was that this was time 10 correct It, IL 100
iue 10 20 back. No motion 10 that effect could be
Nj 10 aiter The House has passed to other business
Nj. FLORENCE said Mr.. Grows philosophy was
lot got In Its application at this time. lie might say
he olements which constitute this Assembly not
lue as they were In old tines They were, probably,
not more diverse, more peTgerse. The House had |
letter fette this ques;ion q. once 20 that 10 legal
0ubt might thereafter arise.