Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
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WASHINGTON. Narch Is.
HOUSE Mr.. Millson introduced a ioir
resolution, declaring the construction thi
shall be put upon the act, making an al
preparation for the satisfaction Of the Ian
warrants approved in August. Is52-refe
red. 7Eh
Mr. Harris, of Md. introduced bill Il
continuing and completing the improve
ment OF the navigation Of the Patspsc
river, and rendering the port of Balin1or
accessable--referred to committee on Com
merces asn f
The House passed the Consular and Di
plomstic appropriation bill
On motion of Mr.. Maynard, resolution
was adopted, rendering the thanks of th
House to the clergymen of the District O
Columbia. who. previous to the election 0
a Chaplain, attended and opened the daily
sessions with prayer
Mr. Campbell, from the committee OIL
elections, reported resolution declaring i
inexpedient to allow further tirue to tax,
testimony iu the case of Mr. Howard, con
testant of the seat of Mr.. Cooper, from th,
first Congressional district of Michigan
consideration was postponed ill Tuesda,
next
Mr.. Campbell reported resolution
which was adopted. giving Mr.. Howard
leave to occupy seat on the floor pending
the discussion in this case. aud permission
TO spesk.
The House went into committee on the
report to amend the rules
Mr.. Washburne, Of Me-, explained The
object of the amendment, it was more tc
correct the practice under the rules, than
the rules themselves, and facilitate the dis
patch of business and remove we'll foun-
ded complaints. Several hours were con
snmed without coming to g conclusion on
the subject, hen the committee arose, and
the Indian appropriation bill was passed
Mr. Hamilton moved that the military
roadway bill. as returned by the Senate
with amendments, be referred to the COM
mirtee on military affairs. Saying one of
them was of great interest to Texas and
had already been considered by that com
mittee, ssmely; calling out mounted reg
ment.
Mr.. Sherman described the bill referred
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr.. Slanton showed why it should be
referred To the military committee.
Mr.. Reagan said the subject required
urgent action in view Of the existence of
hostiIities Oh the Texas frontiers, aud sup
ported the vies Of his colleague. Mr.. Ham,
ilton. rr
Pending the question andzthe reference,
the House adjourned. .t
SENATE.-The Senate met at ~ o.
clock. N. Ten Senator's present.
No prayer was offered.
The galleries contained thirteen gentle.
men and no ladies.
On motion OF Mr. Mason, resolution
was adopted instructing tie committee on
Foreign Relations 70 inquire whether any
and what legislation is necessary to carry
more fully into effect certain treaty stipula-
tions between the United States and China
aud Birmah and Siam.
MIR. Brown introduced bill to incorpo
rate the National Gallery and School of
Art in the District Of Columbia
On motion of Mr. Sumner, a resolution
was adopted instructing the committee on
Finance to consider whether the numerous
custom house oaths now administered uu-
der acts of Congress. may not with pro
priety be abolished. and simple declara-
tions substituted therefor.
On motion of Mr.. Benjamin. the Senate
considered the bill amending existing laws
relative to the compensation OF the District
Attorneys, Marshals, and Clerks of the
U. s. Circuit and District Courts.
fhe bills were discussed and passed.
The special order was taken up, being
a joint resolution authorizing the enlarge
ment and construction of branch to the
Louisville and Portland Canal.
Mr.. Wade presented resolutions of the
Ohio Legislature in favor of the same OBJ
iect, which were read.
On motion of Mr.. Bright an amendment
was adopted, providing that when the ca
nal shall be enlarged and the branch con.
structed, and the cost of this Improvement
is paid for, no more tolls shall be collected
than amount to sufficient to keep the canal
in repair snd pay for the necessary super
intendence.
Mr.. Toombs opposed the bill, saying that
the Government owned all excepting five
shares, which were held by Directors. who
controlled the work, doing just what they
pleased. If they made money, very we'll /;
hut if they got in debt, they would call Oh
the Government to foot the bill
Mr.. Powell stated that the Government
had received s24 900 more than she ever
put in this work, and had purchased more
than one thousand shares. not with money
from the Federal treasury, but from tolls
collected from vessels passing through the
canal. All he asked was that they might
be allowed to go on and use the revenue
and credits of the canal SO as to enlarge it
Sufficiently to accommodate the class Of
boats now navigating that river
Mr.. Wade said the the tolls collected
would be sufficient to make the proposs d
improvements aud repairs; not one dollar
was asked from the government
Mr.. Criitenden remarked that these dI
rectors had held the stock merely for the
preservation of the work. aud had managed
It the best they could.
Mr.. Davis thought for the government TO
hold stsck in Canal was an invasion OF
the Jurisdiction of sovereign State; lie ad-
mitted an enlargement was needed
The bill passed. yeas 80, nays u.
On motion OF Mr.. Mason the Senate went
into executive session.
! Adjourned.
WAsHissros, March l6.
!, HOUSE.-Ar. Pendleton offered a pre-
amble that.
Whereas, The chairman on Public Prin