New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-07
Of Mexico, and tie cOnfsca,On of their property By

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Or. STEVENS DEM, the Delegate from Wash
ngtoD, reported resolution which was adopted call
ing on the Secretary OF State for Mr.. Crosby &C
count Of the facts and Circumstances connected with
tbs occupation of the Js anc OF San Jnan. =,
MIR. BARR Den, n Y Introduced bill, weloh
wae fefeTIedto the Committee on Commerce, sutnor-
zipR the formation of company for the improvement
Of East River at Hell Gate, Ne s-York.
Mr.. HAWKINS Dem, Fla introduced blu grant
ing bounty apos to soldiers in the lnhsn wars
Of Florida since The Sd Of March 1885, Referred TO The
Committee on Public Lar DIS.
Mr.. MILLWARD REP Pa offered resolution
which was adopted, that the Con miitee on Expehdi
tures in the War Department inquire Into tue acton OIL
the officers il change in regard the contracts for the
marble columns for the Capitol extension, and whether
the late action of the War Department Is legal ana
right or il violation Of the rights OF the contractors
Bic ssIs. Rire Baird, and Heebner.
Mr.. COVODE Rep, Pa from the Select Commh-
tee of which he is Chair map made report, quoting
from the testimony Of the progress made as to the ex
smination OF Augus1s Schell, who, it appears, was
connected with what ia known IS the New York Hotei
Fund, amounting to $50, OOO or OOO, part OF which,
il is supposed cent to PenDsy lvana, and portion
expended in NewYork, during the Presidential con.
test. The Committee required him TO produce lust OF
tie subscribers which be declined on the groaod tna
he could not co co. even were he certain he had the
paper, without the authority OF the persons @hose
Ian es would appear; that it would involve breach
of IMPLIED confidence; and, besides, no power was
given to the Committee to ask for the production OF
paper entirely private in its character. The Commit
tee differed from Mr.. Schel and insisted on the pro-
ducton Of the paper material to the investigation,
aid accordingly propose resolution that the SPEAKER
issue warrant directed to the Sergeant Arms 10
take Mr. Scbe into custody and bring him before the
bar 10 answer for contempt In refusing TO produce
certain paper WHEEL required to do so by tins Com
Mr.. WINSLOW Dem, N. c. will submit minor
ity report, and the subject will he considered Oh
MCn6ay.
Mr.. COLFAX rep, Ind.) asked unanimous consent
10 report bill from the Post Office Committee making
appropriation for supplying the Piaes Peak region
in mediaely with mails, and stated if the appropriation
was delay ed until the GeLeul PostOiee Appropris-
ton bill psssed at the close OF the session. they would
not probably have any mail service there till Autumn
Mr. CRAWFORD Dem Ga objected, when
Mr.. COLFAX said If he could obtain the floor on
Monday, he would move 10 suspend the rale so as to
put II Gu its passage.
The House passed seventeen private bills.
An inetfe ctual effort to adjourn till Monday was
mir. SHERMAN Rep., Ohio) moved TO 20 into
Committee Of the Whole for genera debate.
Mr. BRANCH hoped not after the exhibition Of yes
tsrdsy.
Mr.. BURNETT Dem, Ky, was oppOsedto making
the Committee a debating society.
The House went into Committee. +
Mr. WELLS tRep., NJ ", holding proof slips in his
hand befan TO speak.
MIR. BURNETT raised question of order. For the
gentleman to read speech was not in accordance with
the miles.
The CHAIRMAN (Nr. Petit, Rep. Ind overruled
the point, being governed by uniform precedent.
Mr. WELLS bowed, and prayed for the wisdom and
energy which would enable him 10 adv ocate the cause
Of man before this august tribunal Of the people, and
while arguing against Slavery said the cornerstone OF
our Government is the equality OF all The revival
of the African slave trade Is necessary to the continu
ance Of Slavery as the Southern Abolitionsts are
working out the extinction of the latter by practical
amslgamation. Three powers are engaged in the
effort TO extend Saverythe President, the Democratic
party and the Supreme Court. The impending crisis
is upon us bot the people aroused 10 take stand
with the lovers of Frt edou against tho advance of des
potism and 10 prevent consc ence right and humanity
from being trodden under foot
Mr.. CONKLlNG rep, n. " was assigned the
floor.
Mr.. vALLANDIGHAM Dem, o. rose TO point
of order, and designating by name the only seventeen
members present said it not compefeni 20 trans
act business In the absence OF quorum. lie mean
no disrespecf siscouresy, bat IL seemed to him the
diguily OF the House war very much impaired by dis
cussion under these circumstances.
The Committee having voted on question raised
by Mr.. Branch II was formally ascertaned that no
quorum was present, when, in accordance with the
rules the roll Of the members called.
Mr.. HOLMAN Dem, Ind thought nothing more
ridiculous than these proceedings.
Mr.. STOUT Dem Oregon wished 10 show by the
record that those who at earlier period voted ans
au a. iou,pment had retired. /,
Mr. SCOTT Dem, Cal moved n call Of the House
pending which, adjourned.