The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-02-17

petitions, recommendation, &c, oonnected
with rsmovals and appointments II Iflinoin
also, as to the actions Of Mr.. Cook, Postmaster
At Chicago, and information as to the reno.
lval Of .Postmasters in Illinois. He said hs
Intended to press such inquiries. ls& ~
Mr. Houston said he wanted nothing to d,
with II. It was filthy businesR E n.
Mr.. Mofris-Thsn you are the spproprist.
man. W I'LL M
Mr.. Houston--The flthier II i, the bette,
for you.
Cries Of "order."
The resolution was referred to the Postofac,
Committee.
Mr.. Morris submitted resolution proposing
an inquiry into the expediency Of abollshlna
the armories and navy yards. sisis'
Mr.. Farnsvorth offered resolution instruct,
ing tho Committee on Foreign Affairs to In
quire into the expediency Of acquiring BY
negotiation tho British North American Prov
inces. II gs,fsW u -.
Mr.. Washburne, OF ILL.,, introduced q Rive,
and Harbor Bill and bill to amend the
Steamboat Law.
Mr.. McClernand introduced o resolution,
having In view the better protection Of the
rights Of naturalized citizens Of our country
when abroad; also, resolution, which was
referred to the COMMITTEES on Foreign Affairs,
declaring that Cuba ought to be acquired, and
inquire on what terms this can be effected;
also, resolution that the House deprecates
the example Of the officers Of the House in ap-
pointing ex-members Of Congress- 10 inferior
places within their gift, as derogatory both to
the dignity Of tho House and calculated to
impair their influence to the country. a,
Referred to tho Committee Of the Whole.
Mr.. Craig, Of Missouri, introduced bill
reviewing the tariff Of 1s46. Referred to the
Committee on Wsys and Means. E.
Messrs. Curtis, Scott and Phelps sevsrally
introduced Pacific Railroad and Telegraph
Bills, which were referred to the Postoffioe
Committee.
Mr.. Hamilton offered resolution looking
to the repeal Of the Revenue Laws and sub
stituting direct taxation.
Mr.. Curtis introduced bill TO retire super
annuated officers Of the army. "a
The House conourred in the Senate's resO.
luton for the appointment Of joint commit
tee to take action in relation to the inaugura-
tion Of the equestrisn statue of Washington
on the 22d of February. aioa st
Mr.. Burch introduced Pacific Railroad
bill, which was referred to the PostoHics Com
mittee. naH iat s.s -
nAoEIioy VI oiAuuAbk W buo uL-
slogue between himself and Mr.. Houston, said
he had been reminded by his colleague that,
in answering Mr.. Houston's objections to the
introduction of his resolution, his language
reflected on Mr.. Houston's motives and psr-
sonal integrity. He did not intend any such
application. q sele
Mr.. Houston understood Mr.. Morris's r,-
marks as did the latter's colleague, but as Mr..
Morris had satisfactorily explained, ho with
drew bis remarks. /.
Mr.. 0tero introduced bill to organize the
Territorial Government Of Nevada. q
Mr.. Parrot introduced bill repeating the
act for the admission Of Kansas intothe Union.
Mr.. Eastbrook introduced bill TO enable
Nebraska to hold Convention preliminary to
admission into the Union. a'
A large number Of other bills and resolu.
tions were introduced and appropriately re-
ferred. ~ sAH''f
Mr.. Campbell presented the memorial of s.
g. DAILY, contesting the seat of Mr.. Esstbrook,
of Nebraska. .e8I. nef
The House then went into Committee on the
Presidents Message. ,ntt5lI
Mr.. Anderson, Of Mo-, made a speech,
taking strong Southern grounds. a la q
Mr.. Fenton replied to what he considered
unjust and unfounded assaults on the Re-
publicans. .s,m .7.u1 ti5 sir
The committee rose aud the House adjourned.