Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-22
Last Nights Report.
xxxVIth CONGREss-FIRsT SESSION
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.

XXXVIth CONGREss--FI RST SESSION.
WAsHINeToN, Feb. 20.
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Grow, the Select Com on
Printing, Engraving and Binding, was author,
lEed to employ clerk.
Mr. Smith Of n. c., corrected certain errone-
Gus and unjust impressions existing in the
public mind, growing out Of the recent contest
for the Speakership He had never been a
member Of the American organization, but was
still a Wing, and had been elected on broad
national grounds; but be did not say that he
denounced the American party and repudiated
its principles, some Of which commanded his
appreciation, but they had nothing prOsenPtive
in them. Among that organization there are
good an true men, and to them he owed the
honor of his seat here In conclusion, he spoke
in favor Of the Compromise resolutions Of 1880,
agreed to by both the Wing and Democratic
parties, as a means Of quietiDg the slavery agi-
tation.
Mr. PendletOu remarked that he understood
Mr. Smith to say that be (Pendleton) bad. dur
ing the contest incorrectly stated his political
principles. He wanted Mr.. Smith to say dis
tinctly whether that was 90.
Mr. Smilh-While you did not state the
details Of our conversation, Jour statement OF
the result was correct
Mr. Allen wished to make an explanation in
regard to the subject. but was prevented by
calls to order.
Mr.. Morris of III from the Com. on Roads
and Cansls, reported joint resolution, giving
the assent of Congress to the action Of the
States of Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas, rel
alive to the removal OF the Red river raft by
imposing tonnage duties, and moved the ques
ton on its passage.
This resolution occasiOned much confusion
Mr. Farnsworth said that it was read mere
for information
Mr.. Rust remarked that it was utterly untrue
that there was any attempt to deceive.
The resolution was then recommitted.
Mr.. Washburne Of ILL.,, from the select com
mittee on the subject reported in favor Of re-
moving the present seats and restoring th'
chairs and desks, and in order to give time fo
The purpose, proposed an adjournment, th,
Senate concurring, from Friday next till th'
fth Of March.
Mr.. Miles made minority report
| Mr. Washburne for the purpose Of testing
the sense Of the House moved the previous
question.
Mr.. Famssorth moved to lay the report OF
the table. The report was negaiived BY Il
majority.
The resolution for restoring the chairs anC
desks was passed. by majority.
The resolution to adjourn from Friday 70 inS
| eth of March to make such change was taoieo
/ by 81 majority
Mr.. Hsskin offered resolution which vas
adopted that the select committee on Prlnllne
hand over to the Committee on Public E1Pena-
itures all their books and papers, ana such sVl,
dence as they have taken, ana oS .ul.enAiseo
| from further consideration Of The subject.
M. Hoard offered resolution that COM
n;ttee Of Eve be appointed to impure and inves-
tigsts whether any improper attempts have
been or are about TO be made by persons con-
nected with the Executive Departments, OF
actiup under their advice TO influence the action
Of this House, OF members thereof, on any
question OF measure which the House has acted
upon, or which is under confederation, By
directly or indirectly promising favOrs under the
, bGJVGhment, in consideration Of any vote