Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-24
Last Nights Report.
CONGREss-FIRsr SESSION.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90.

XXXVITH CONGRESS--FIRST SESSION.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29
HOUSE.
The Sp eaker laid before the House TO-DAY a
message from the President enclosing four
memorials from residents Of Kansas sud Ne.
braska at or near the eastern slope of the
Rocky Mountains. They invoke the interposi-
tiOn of Congress for the extinguishment of the
Indian Titles to the lands, and ask for in estab-
lishment of an assay Office in that quarter, and
| the creation of Territorial Government COM
posed Of parts Of New Mexico, Utah, Kansas
and Nebraska, and that an enabling act be pas
sed for that purpose, and that a census be taken
They represent their increasing population
and the importance of such action.
! The Pres't in accordance with the request of
the memorialists enclosed these memorials with
special message recommending that such
provision be made for their protection as the
exigency may require. The memorials were
referred to the Com. on Territories.
There was call of the House preliminary to
the election of Printer.
Mr.. Killgore moved q further pestponement
till Monday, Mr.. Braueh hoped not. 1t was
disgraceful to the Republican party should
squabble any longer about the Printing
spoils.
and there was a notice of one interesting TO
his State, North Carolina, he had first seen in
a New York paper.
| Mr.. BurneJ demanded the yeas and nays
on Mr.. Killgsres motion.
The roll call was proceeded with till Mr..
KillgOres name was reached, when he with
drew his motion, having effected pair for
an absent political friend. The House pro-
ceeded to a vote which resulted as follows
| Whole number 179; necessary to a choice 80.
Defrees SO, Glossbrenner Sc, scattering 10
The House again voted whole number $50;
necessary to a choice 81; Defrees II, Gloss
| brenner 81, Edward Ball 8, scattering Z. Mr..
KillgOre, for the purpose of harmonizing the
public ranks, withdrew the name of Mr.. De-
frees. Mr.. Dawes nominated Samuel BoWles,
of Massachusetts The House again voted;
whole number 1885, necessary to choice SO;
! Glossbrenner "a, Defrees 2, BoWles 81, Gales
and SeatOn 2, Mitchell 8. The remainder Of
| the votaa cast fop twelve nthar persons the
highest four, the lowest one. Mr.. Sherman
moved postponement until Monday, with
the understanding that they then vote no
further postponement.
Mr. Florence presumed that the high con-
tracing parties had not yet made their ar
rangement. He saw no necessity for an un-
derstanding.
Mr.. Houston was for finishing the election.
The yeas and nays were ordered on agree
| ing to Mr.. Sherman's motion, when he with
drew it.
The House again voted after the roll was
called, many scattering Republican votes were
recalled. This OccasiOned much delay.
Much interest was excited iu the proceed
ings.
The vote resulted as follows: whole number
III; necessary to a choice SO; Ball 8S, Gloss
brenner "a, scattering 5.
A motion was made from the Democratic
side to adjourn, negatived by majority.
Mr.. Burch moved to adjourn till Monday,
negatived.
Mr. Underwood moved that the House now
adjourn.
The question was decided by the yeas and
nays in the affirmative by majority.
SENATE.
The Chair laid before the Senate petition
from the citizens of Jefferson, asking for q
Territorial organization. Referred.
Mr.. Harlan presented a petition in favor Of
the Homestead bill.
Mr.. Sumner introduced a resolution that
the President communicate any information
in his possession in regard to the occupation
of certain island in the West Indies by
American citizens. Adopted.
Mr.. Pugh reported bill in relation ia
bounty land warrants, which prevents as
signees locating land. The bill passed.
Mr.. Hale's resolution of inquiry, offered
Tuesday, in relation to the conduct of Peru
in carrying cut Treaty stipulations was
adopted
Mr. Brown introduced a bill to punish
offences against slave property in Kansas
Referred to the Committee on Territories.
Mr.. Mallory reported joint resolution au
thorizing Captains Hudson and Sands to &C
cept certain testimonials from the Govern
ment of Great Britain. Passed.
Mr.. Chandler moved to take up the bill tC
improve the St. Clair Flats. Lost.
On motion of Mr. DoOlittle, it was ordered
that when the Senate adjourn tomorrow, il
adjourn till Monday next.
Mr.. Doolittle gave notice that on tomorrow
he would speak on the action Of Wisconsin il
-egard to fugitives from labor.
The bill authorizing the sale of public arm
to the several States, and to regulate the ap
pointment of the Superintendents of Publi
Armories, was taken up. The bill provides
/ that upon application Of the authorities o
State, arms may be sold to them and tina
the Superintendents Of the Armories hereaf
ter be selected from the officers Of the Ord
names Department After some debate, i
was postponed.
The bill to prohibit the circulation Of Banl
notes in the District Of Columbia was takeI
up.
, Mr.. Bayard moved to amend so as to pro
; hibit the circulation of Bank notes from
abroad of less denomination than fifty dollars
: Carried.
Mr.. Davis moved to strike out fifty dollars
so as go prohibit altogether the circulation o
? all Bank notes in the District Carried
Yeas SO, nays IL.
Mr.. Chandler moved to strike out the who'll
I section in relation to the circulation OF BanE
notes from abroad. Mr.. Chandlers motion
was rejected
Adjourned.