The Evansville daily journal., 1860-03-16
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
XXXIV CONGREss--First Session.


clarng the construction that shall be put
upon. the act making an appropriation for
the satisfaction of the land warrants, ap-
proved August 1852 Referred.
Mr.. Harris of Nd, introduced bill for
continuing and completing the improve
ment of the navigation of the Patapsco
river, and rendering the port of Baltimore
accessible Referred 10 the COMMITTEES on
Commerce. rres
The House passed the Consular and Dip
lomatic appropriation bill.
On motion of Mr.. Maynard, resolution
was adopted rendering the thanks of the.
House to the clergymen of the District OF
Columbia, who, previous to the election of
Chaplain, attended and opened the daily
sessions with prayer.
Mr.. Campbell, from the Committee on
Elections, reported resolution, declaring it
inexpedient to allow further time TO take
testimony in the case of Mr.. Howard, con-
testant of the seat of Mr.. Cooper, from the
first Congressional district of Michigan.
Its consideration was postponed till Tuesday
next.
Mr. Campbell reported resolution, which
was adopted, giving Mr.. Howard leave to
occupy seat on the floor, pending the dis
cussion in this case, and permission to speak
to the merits of the question. M i lfe ~
The House went into committee, Onthe
report to amend the rules.
SMnATE.-The Senate met at II o'clock,
l0Benators present. No prayer was offer
ed. The galleries contained 13 gentlemen
and no ladies. .4r-.t.--fa
On a motion of Mr.. Mason, resolution
was adopted instructing the committee on
foreign relations to inquire whether further
and what legislation is necessary to carry
more fully into effect certain treaty stipula-
tions between the United States and China,
Burmah, ard Siam.
Mr.. Brown introduced bill to incorpo-
rate the National Gallery and School of Art
in the District of Columbia.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner, resolution was
adopted instructing the committee on
finance to consider whether the numerous
Custom House oaths now administered un-
der acts of Congress may not with propri-
ety be abolished, and simple declarations
substituted therefor. .-4 a.s
Mr.. Wade said the tolls collected would
be sufficient to make the proposed improve
ments and repairs. Not one dollar was asked
| from the Government.
Mr.. Crittenden remarked that those di-
rectors have held the stock merely for the
preservation of the work, and had managed
it the best they could.
| Mr.. Davis thought for the Government to
hold stock in a canal was an invasion of the
jurisdiction of sovereign State. He ad-
mitted an enlargement was needed, but Ken
lucky ought to control the whole matter
The bill was passed, yeas 80, nays II.
On motion of Mr.. Mason, the Senate went
into executive session and adjourned.
WASHINGTON, March Is, P. M.-HoUsE.-
Mr.. Washburn OF Maine explained that the
| object OF the amendment was more to correct
| the practice under the rules than the rules
themselves, and facilitate the dispatch of
! business, and remove well-founded cora
plants.
Several hours were consumed without
coming to n conclusion on the subject when
the committee rose and the Indian Appro-
priation Bill was passed. t..s.
Mr.. Hamilton moved thatth military road
bill as returned by the Senate with amend
ments, be referred to the committee on mill
itary affairs, saying one of them was OF
| great interest to Texas and had already
been considered by that committee, namely
calling out a mounted regiment
Mr.. Sherman desired the bill to be refer
red to the committee on ways and means.
Mr.. Stanton showed why it should be re-
ferred to the military committee.
Mr.. Reagan said the subject required ur-
gent action, in view of the existence of hos
tiities on the Texan frontier, and supported
the view of his colleague, Mr.. Hamilton.
Pending the question on the reference;
The House adjourned.
SENATE.-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 .. S. Circuit and District
Courts. L-.-.- <ltr-+-
The bills were discussed and passed
The special order was taken up being a
joint resolution authorizing the enlarge
ment of and construction of branch to
the Louisville and Portland canal.
Mr.. Wade presented resolutions of the
Ohio Legislature in favor of this object,
which were read.
On motion of Mr.. Bright, an amendment
was adopted providing that when the canal
shall be enlal ged and branch constructed
! and the cost of this Improvement is paid
for, no more tolls shall be collected than an
amount sufficient to keep the canal in re-
pair and pay the necessary expenses.
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. Ifthey made money, very well, but
if they got IN debt they would call on Gov
ernment to foot the bill. ~
Mr. Powell stated that the Government
had received $4,000 more than she
ever put in the work, and purchased
more than 1000 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
! craflit nf tho canal aS tn an1arua it
GENTLY TO accommodate the class of boats
now navigating that river.
AMERICAN
Wholesale Clothing House.
| IwyEyN. K.E.4BS 400, THE WHOLE