Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-06-17

Thirtb-sixth COnsress---First session.
Fridays Proceedings
WAsHKcT0S. june l5.--Mr wilson from the sDe
eial committee on Che Harper's Ferry matter made
q report at length, but it embodies nothing new.
Mr. Dooittle made a minority report, 1ut it wa
not read. The COMMITTEES was discharged from Tie
further consideration Of the subject
Mr.. Mason, from the same committee. asked to be
discharged from the consideration Of the bill Re.
lating to the invasion Of States and the memorials
praying Tor the release Of Mr. Thaddeus HYATT
agreed to. he also made speech on the petition
from the negroes Of Massachusetts praying for the
release Of Mr.. Hyatt, asked that us thew tampered
with the Senate, il be returned to The memorialists
Laid over.
Mr.. Dooliitle made minority report. saving the
right Of petition could not be denied to any one
Mr. Mason, from the same committee, made re-
port discharging Mr. Hyatt
The resolution for Mr.. Hyatts discharge was
agreed to.
Mr. Green introduced resolution for nrintirg
25,o00 extra copies Of the reports Of the Harpers
Ferry invasion, which was referred to the Commit
tee on Printing.
Mr. Bayard moved to take up the bill to give the
Sergeant-at-Arms Of the Senate and House, power
to appoint deputies in the different States.
Mr. Hale opposed t.
Mr. Bayard called for the yeas and nays on the
motion to take it up, which was disagreed to. Yeas
p. nays 20.
The tariff bill was taken up.
Mr.. Hunter argued that no change in the tariff
was necessary. The present tariff would afford
sufficient revenue for an economical support Of the
Government and for the extinguishment Of the pub
lie debt There would be from six to seven millions
surplus in next July.
He further commended that the iron interest was
depressed by the fluctuations in the credit of the
country and the revulslOn of 1881. The tariff Of
1857 furnished sufficient protection 20 iron. If
change in the tariff was necessary this bill was not
a 10 che
tanned IN 1t would deter importatiOns, and reduce
the revenue. Besides, it was 80 complicated in its
machinery that itwould require an army Of officials
to execute it. and it would open the door TO fraud
more than any system ever devised. For these rea
sons ne desired It's posponement till next December.
Mr.. Cameron also spoke in favor Of an increase Of
the tariff, and Mr. Seward urged action at this ses
sion.
after recess a vote showed no quorum present,
but one was obtained after a while when tho BILL
By vote Of 20 to % was postponed till the next
session.
Mr. Pearce reported from the Committee of Con-
ference on the disagreeng amendments to the Over
land Telegraph bill and the Senate receded from its
amendments which put in the eorpOrors, and agreed
TO the House amendments, which allow the Possmas-
terGeneral to advertise for proposals to build the
line. The bill has now passed both houses.
Mr.. Sldell offered a resolution fOr the appoint
ment Of select committee of three to report sys-
TEN to increase the revenue the basis Of the pre-
eSiit A-ouaS DAl yH7s N1etEvA4eA am az
next session. Laid over.
HOCsE.-The bill was passed authorizing the re-
issue Of land warrants in cases where the originals
have been lost or destroyed the Secretary the Inte
rior to frame such rules VIII guard against fraud.
The House scceded to the request OF the Senate
for another Committee Of Conference in the Home
stead bill.
The Pacific Telegraph bill was taken up.
Mr.. COlfax moved to concur in the Senate amend
ment, restoring the names Of Tenas, Barnum, and
others, and authorizing contract to be made with
them.
Mr.. Irvine, Of New York, from the special com
mitee to investigate store contracts in the city of
New York, reported from the majority Of the com
mittee approving OF change made by the Secretary
of the Treasury
Mr.. Barr presented minority report, rejecting,
in some degree, on the conduct Of the Secretary,
imputing want Of good faith to contractors, and
Recommending the resembling Of contracts
On motion Ct Mr. Irvine the matter was postponed
till Lext session.
WASHINGTON, June l6.-HorsE-The Senate's
amendment to adjourn on the 18th was adopted amid
excessive confusion. The Ccvode Committee re
ported.
SENArE.-The Senate passed the biz raising the
Sandman Mission.
The Public Printing resolutions are under cOnsd-
GRAFTON.