New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-06
CONGRESS.

SENATE. March 5.--Mr Haun Dem, Cali pre-
sented the credentials of Milton S. Latham Dem,
Call, who appeared and was sworn In. Mr.. Sumner
Rep Mass introduced resolution calling upon the
President for copies of all correspondence relating to
the propositions on maritime law and neutral rights by
the Congress of Paris of the 10th April, 1856. The
bill creating new land district in Washington Terri
tory was passed. The bill relative to the treaty with
Spain was made the special order for the 10Th inst
The bill authorizing the sale of to the States was
taken up when Mr. Fessenden Rep, Me- moved an
amendment prohibiting any State or Territory from
purchasing greater number than It's population would
Justify The hour for the special order, being the bill
to amend the act establishing the Court Of Claims,
having arrived, no action was taken on he. F.s
amendment, and the bill was laid aside. The Claims
Court bill being taken up, Mr. Bayard Dem, Dell
explained its provisions and advocated its passage.
Mr.. Hale Rep., n. H. moved amendment requir-
ing that an appropriation be made by Congress before
any money is paid out Of the Treasury. Some discus
sion was had when the motion to amend WAS lost
Some other amendments were proposed and made
when. after discussion the Senate adjourned withou
disposing Of the bill.
HOUSE,, March 5.-Mr Millson Dem, Va.) moved
that the House proceed to the election of Chaplain to
ocate alternately with the one already chosen by the
Senate A discussion ensued, in which much confusion
and excitement prevailed, several gentlemen proposing
TO extend an invitation TO ministers of all denOmina
tions to ofciate alternately But Mr.. Wilson's reso
luton was finally adopted. Mr. Sherman rep, Ohio
made an Intellectual effort to have the bill regulating
the mileage of members of Congress reduced to twenty
cents per mile straight line travelling, taken up. He
gave notice that be would renew his motion TO morrow
He also asked consent TO move that the subject Of a
Pacific Railroad be referred TO Select Committee Of
ffteen--he declining to serve on the Committee Mr.
Cu1ly Dem, Ala objected. Mr.. S. then moved a
suspension Of the rules which agreed TO; and the
motion adopted. Mr.. Burroughs rep, N. " asked
consent TO move the appointment of Committee OF
nine to inquire into the expediency Of aiding New
York in the construction of ship canal around the
Falls Of Niagara. Objection was made. Mr.. Banks
dale Dem, Miss asked leave TO offer resolution fix
ing upon the 18th Of June the day for the adjournment
of Congress. Mr.. Grow rep, Pa suggested as an
amendment that Congress adjourn when all its busi-
ness is transacted The House refused TO entertain the
proposition. Mr.. Covode Rep, Pa asked leave to
offer resolution for the appointment Of COMMITTEES of
five for tie purpose of investigating whether the
President or any other officer of the Government has,
with money, patronage, or any other improper MEANS
sought TO influence Congress or any Committee thereof
with regard to the rights Of the States Territories
and also TO make investigation into number Of mat
tiers connected with Government. Mr. Florence Dem,
Pa objected 10 the introduction Of the resolution,
aso did number of other Democrats. The suspension
Of the rules was moved amid much excitement, when
the House agreed to the motion, and the resolution
adopted Mr.. Reagan Dem, Texas offered joint
resolution that the sum of s. 600 be placed at the
disposa of the ient to deay the expenses the
volunteer forces to be called into military service
the Rio Grande frontier. The resolution referred
10 the Committee on Military Affairs when the House