Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

bill by Mr.. Morrill, granting lands. for the
promotion of the arts and sciences to the
various States /; aud bill for the preven-
tion of polygamy in the Territories.
Mr.. Walton offered resolution, which
was referred to the committee on Commerce,
to enquire into the expediency Of action to
prevent the importation Of sdulterated tea
Mr.. Fenlon introduced bill for the set
tlemenL of the claims Of officers and sol
diers of the Revolutionary war, and the
widows and children of those who died in
the service.
Mr.. Briggs introduced a bill for the as
tablishment Of branch mint in n. York.
Referred to the committee on Commerce.
Mr. Reynolds introduced a bill for the
improvement of the Hudson river, near
Albany and bill for the erection in that
city Of . Post Office. Custom House and
Court House.
Mr.. Duell introduced resolution re-
questing the Post Master General to CON-
munieate copies of all resolutions and in
structions to Post Masters, as to opening
and destroying newspapers supposed to
contain incendia,y matter referred to Post
Office committee.
John Cochrane introduced bill to a.
mend the passenger laws, for the better
protection and security Of female passen-
gers.
A bill to establish the collection districts
OF the United States, and to designate ports
Of entry and delivery for the same, and
regulating the appointment and compensa-
tion of the officers of customs.
Also bill for the simplificstion and
codiication OF the revenue laws. and for
other purposes.
Mr.. Grow introduced bill TO prevent
the sale of public lands, except TO actual
settlers, until 10 years after their survey;
also, bill for the admission of Kansas
into the Union, and homestead bill
Mr.. Florence introduced French Spolia-
ton bill, and bill granting pensions to
the soldiers of the war of 1912. Mr.. Flor
ence also introduced a bill equslizing the
army, navy and marine pensions; and a
bill fixing and regulating the duties on
imports.
Mr.. Campbell presented the resolution of
the legislature of Pennsylvania in favor Of
a protective tariff.
Mr.. Moorehead introduced bill for the
improvement of the navigation of the Ohio
river
Mr.. Morris. of Pa, introduced an inter
! national copyright bill.
Mr. Pryor offered resolution calling on
, the President for the correspondence be-
. tween the American and British Govern
mept, touching the occupation of the is
land of San Juan. Also, resolution in
structing the committee on Commerce to
t inquire what measures should be adopted
, with view of procuring the reduction OF
duties by foreign governments on tobacco
: The above were appropriately referred
: Mr. John Cochrane presented the petition
e of VIM. J. Paskett, aud 16 others, of the
f Seventh Ward OF New York, asking tn,
e freedom of public lands.
4 WASHINGTON, Feb. is.
SENATE.-hr. Doolittle called for The
reading of his resolution instructing the
committee on Territories to report bill OF
the admission Of Kansas under the Wysn
dotte Constitution.
: The subject wa postponed.
: Mr.. Bigler introduced a resolution calling
for information as to what has been dOn'
under the act for the construction OF publii
: buildings in the city OF Philadelphia. snC
what additional Legislation is necessary
Adopted.
Mr. Gwin reported from the commltte
= on Pest Offices and Post Roads, bill 70
the construction " line Of Telegraph 4
1t the Pacific.
b Mr.. Mason made SEINE remarks upon tn
Ie introduction of the Wyandotte Constitu
l. ton: he said it was an unauthenticated pa
e per-
The resolution providing for the ap
IS pointmept of a committee of three to &C
with a similar committee on the part OF tn
't House, for making arrangements for tn
: inauguration of the equestrian statute o
Washington on the 22d, was taken up.
The resolution was adopte,l-it apprc
r PIRATES $4,000.
The Senate agreed that when it adjourn
ID it be till Monday.
g Nj Slidell called up his bill to prohib'
the issue of Bank notes in the District {
Columbia.
The lst section OF the bill prohibits th
t. issuing of bank notes in the District sftt
r. the 1st Of April, under penalty of fine ap
al imprisonment.
at The I'd section prohibits the circulatio
o of bank notes in the District Of under SO
to under penalty Of S25.
u, Mr.. Slidell explained at some length u
u. object of the bill.
Mr.. Mason opposed the bill.
a. Mr.. Bayard advocated it he said q
banks of Washington are now issuing not
Il. without authority of Law.
After further debate tn. bill vas pos
., ponsd till Monday.
Adjourned till Monday.
st HOUSE.-A message was received fro
the President announcing that he hS
ar signed the Post Office bill.
,r. Mr.. jackson offered resolution direc
ing the Clerk to remove the present sea
ID from the Hall. and return the former chai
and desks, and with a view Of affordir
ice time to do so, that the House with the co
currence of the Senate adjourn for tv
for weeks.
The resolution was referred to the COZ
me mittee Of the whole on the state Of the U,
ast on.
ad Mr.. Curry introduced bill repeating t
I'VE fishing bounty referred TO the commit
il on Commerce
- Mr.. Keitt offered resolution providi
ne for the adjournment Of Congress on the
of June; he wanted to put it upon its p'
ses sage. 4f
me An obieetion being made he wilhdr