Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-03-07

shall be paid out of any money in the Treasu-
ry, but an appropriation must be made. He
thought it unwise for Congress to give up It's
power to any court
After discussion the amendment was lost.
Mr.. Toombs moved to amend so that the
provisions of the bill shall not extend to obli-
cations passing under the laws granting
pensions other than their original contracts
for service aud gratuities. Carried.
Mr.. Hale moved to amend that the claims
be specifically estimated by the Secretary OF
the Treasury. This was discussed by BeDJa-
min, Collamer, Simmons, Harlan, and others
and lost.
Before taking any definite action on the
bill the Senate adjourned.
In the House, after some discussion, re-
solution was adopted providing for the cleo
ton of Chaplain.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Sherman to
refer the Pacific Railroad Bill to a Commit
tee of fifteen was adopted.
Mr.. Covode asked leave to offer reso-
luton for the appointment OF select COM
mittee of five for the purpose of investigat-
ing whether the President or any other Off
Ger of the government has, with money, pat
ronage. or any other improper means, sought
to influence Congress, or any committee
thereof, or any act referring to the rights of
the States or Territories; whether any Off
sought TO defeat the execution of any laws,
and whether the President has refused to
compel the execution of the same.
Said Committee to enquire into the abuses
of the Chicago and other post offices, in the
Philadelphia aud other navy yards, and pub
lie work; and taking the Presidents letter
of Nov. 1858 on the occasion of the centeuni-
al celebration al Pittsburg into consideration.
what amount of money was used in Penn
fnr oil hat
districts the same was expended, and from
what source it was derived.
Said committee to have power to send for
persons and papers, and to report at any time.
Mr.. Florence objected 10 the Introduction
OF the resolution. The charges should be
specified.
Mr.. Underwood-Let the gentlemen state
what dishonesties have been practiced.
Mr.. Bingham objected to it as being out of
order.
Mr.. Underwood said il was not in order to
make vague, loose, and indefinite charges for
investigation. The gentleman should state
the grounds for his inquiry. If the gentle
man would, on his own responsibility, state
that he knows or has been informed that
brides had been resorted to he would not OBJ
jcct to an investigation, but he objected to
charges by insinuatiOn.
Mr.. Grow objected TO the debate.
The Chair (Mr. Colfax temporarily presid-
ing,) overruled Mr.. Florence's points. The
argument would be appropriate if the rules
wern suspended.
Mr.. Florence repeated charges are too
vague and indefinite. He therefore objected
to the resolution (Cries of order from the
Republican side.) He would not sit in his
place quietly when such innuendoes were di-
rected against honest men. [Laughter.l
Mr. Covode said something about the Phil
adelphia Navy Yard, to which Mr.. Florence
replied that he was as much in favor of fer
reting out corruptions as his colleague was,
but be wanted reason for the investigation
Mr.. Morris, of Pa, said he did not mean
to debate the resolution, that these charges
were made-IThe remainder of the sentence
was lost in cries of order from the Democratic
side.]
Mr.. Covode moved a suspension of the rules
Mr.. Burnett wished to say that if the
charges were made specific, he would vote foi
them.
The Republicans called him to order.
MIR. Florence said IL would be just as easy
to make the charges specific. as general.
Mr.. Ashmore commenced speaking, but
was called TO order by Mr.. Grow.
Mr.. Ashmore said he thought Mr.. Grow
had better hold his tongue.
(Cries of order from the Republican side. J
He, Ashmore, would not vote for any in
vestigations on insnuations, lying and IN
truthful, when the gentlemen will not per-
sonally take the responsibility of what he
asserts.
The above is believed to be the substance
of Mr. Ashmore's remarks. but the continued
cries of order from the Republican side pre-
vented him IRON being hear6 distinctly.
He, Mr. Ashmore. would vote for the res
olution, if the charges were made specific.
Mr.. Cobb said il my party is guilty ofc cor
ruption, let it be ferreted out.
Messrs Winslow and Craig, of North Car
DINA. Smith, of Virginia, and others. amid
cries of order, stated why they would vote
against such suspension of the rules.
The rules were suspended-117 against As
and the resolution was adopted, under the
operation OF the previous question.
Louisiana Democratic Convention.
Baron RouGE, March g. In the Democrat.
ic Convention the boiling resolutions were
rejected, and a series of resolutions adopted,
expressing admiration of the patriotic and
conservative men of the North, and the un-
diminished confidence in Buchauan's admin
istration. and embodying the principles oil
Davis Territorial resolutions recomme ending
the two thirds rule. They declare the vote
OF Louisiana will be cast as a unit, andSn
case of the election of Black Republican
President, Louisiana should meet her sister
sl.yeholding States in council TO take future
measures for protection. The Delegates 90
the Charleston Convention are untrammeiled
by instructions. but Sidell is recommended
for the Presidency, and pledge the Democra-
cy - support the nominee Of the Charleston
Convention. K. Lassre aud Richard Taylo
are delegates nj large.
From washington.
WAsHrNGroN, March s. HoUsE-Reagan Of
fsred joiat resolution that i've million dol
lars be placed at the disposal OF the President
to deiray the expenses of volunteer forces for
the suppression of the Rio Grande hostilities.
Retired to Committee on Military Affairs.
The official report says the old Capitol ID
sufficiently strong 10 sustain the new iron
dome. which weighs 500 tons, and will COS;
1904 900.
OF the National Constitutional Union party,
will meet in Baltimore on the 9th Of May
WASHINGTON, March 6-Hoase-Tne Rev
Mr.. Stockton. of Philadelphia, was elected
by Is majority.
Sherman's bill reducing the mileage al
members 10 twenty cents per mile in = straight
geographical line. PASSED By vote Of l5z
against Il.
Hoasd's resolution passed for a Select
Committee To enquire into the statements
made by Adrian. Haskin and Hickman that
the President Lad eadeayored to bribs them
from their coarse OF duty.
Fire.
NEw YoRK. March a. The building No iEs
Maiden Laas. occupied b. J. e Lock wood 4
Co. naval stores. and Lewis Fenehf4ags. al
eohol dealer, are burned. Loss s30.U6o &c
$4,000.
The HunEartan.
HALIFAX. March 5-The cutter Daring has
arrived with the Hungarian mails: nolLiag
further In regard 10 the disaster.
sailed.
Bosros. March 5-Ths yacht Wanderer IA,
sailed for Havana
Prom Havana.