, 1860-02-17
BY TEL lEGRAPH:
C0XGREss-FIgSr SESSION,

HAaMsoToSs Feb ls.
SksArE.-Mr. Doolitt1e called for the reading
Of bis resolution, icstructing the Committee on
Territories to report bill on the admission of
kunsas under the Wynndotte Constitution. Tie
subject IVES postponed.
Mr. Bigler introduced resolution calling for
information as to what has been done under the
act for the construction Of public buildings in
tue e'fy ot Philadelphia, and what additional
legislation is necessary. Adopted.
Nr. Twin reported from the Committee on
Post 0tiice mud Post noads bill for the con-
strnction of q line of telegraph to the PaciEc
Ar. Mason made some remarks upon the in
PRODUCTION Of the Wyandotte Constitution. He
said it was m uuauthenticated paper.
The resolution providing for the appointment
Of u committee Of three 10 act with similar
committee on the part Of the House tor making
arrangements for the Inauguration Of the eques-
trim statue Of Washington on the ood instant.
was taken up. The resolution was adopted II
appropriates $4,000.
The Senate agreed that when it udjourn it be
till Monday.
Mz. :slidell called up his bill to prohibit the
issue Of bank notes in the District Of Columbia.
The first section of the bill prohibits the Issuing
Of bank notes in the District after the LIST Of
April, under penalty Of fine aud Imprisonment.
The second section prohibits the circulation Of
bank notes in the District Of under $50, nnder a
penalty Of s25. Mr.. Sioel explained at some
Mr. Mason opposed the bill.
Mr. 1}ayard advocated 1t. lie said the Banks
Of Washington ure now issuing notes without
authority oflaw.
After further debate the bill was postponed
till Monday.
Mr. Brown ease notice Of an Act to punis1,
e1.nccs against sfave property in Kansas.
Executive session.
Adjourned till Monday.
HoCsE.-A message was received from the
President announcing that he had signed the
Post Office Appropriation bill.
Mr. Jackson offered resolution directing the
Clerk to remove the present seats from the Hall
and restore the former chairs and desks, nnd
with view Of all0rding time TO do that, the
House, with the concurrence Of the Senate, nd
journ two weeks. The resolution was referred
to the Committee of the Whole on the state oi
tile Union.
Mr.. Curry introduced bill repeating the fish.
ing bounty. Referred to the Committee on Com
merce.
alr. keitt offered resolution providing for the
adjournment Of Congress on the 5th Of June,
He wanted to put it on its passage. On objec
ton being nude. be w1thd: ew it.
Mr.. Darksda1e introduced bill repen1iug Ger.
tain sections Of the neutrality law Of 1850, aud
amending others. Referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
Mr. Tyler introduced bill providing for the
acquisition of Cuba By negotiation, aud its in.
corporation into the Union, in the event Of its
being So acquired. Referred to Committee Oh
Foreign Atiairs.
Mr.. Bingham introduced bill amendatory oi
OF Congress, and repeating it SO far as it allows
mileage. Referred 10 the Committee on Ways
and Means. Also. bill declaring null and void
Ill the Territorial acts Of the Legislature Of
New Mexico establishing orprotecting involun.
tary slavery.
Mr: Leake objected to the second reading Of
the bill, saying that this would bring up the
| question Of rejection.
Tie Speaker replied that under the special
| order Mr. Bingham had the right to Introduce
| the bill.
| The bill was referred to the Judiciary Com.
1nittee.
| Mr. Bingham offered resolution, which was
| adopted, referring SO much Of the Presidents
| Message US related to the payment Of the Ami
sted case claimants, to the judiciary Commit.
tee, with instructions to report on the propriety
nfthe Presidents recommendation also, Us tc
the legality of slavery in the Territories.
| The election Of Printer was postponed until
| to morrow.
Mr. valaudigham introduced n bill whicl
was referred, amendatory to the act to arm ant
equip the whole body Of the militia, 80 as 10 in
crease the appropriation from 100000 II
SC00,oo
Mr. Howard introduced bill which was re
| ferred to the COMMITTEES Of the Whole, granting
| pensions to the soldiers Of 1919.
Mr. Sherman introduced bill, which vi.
adopted, instructing the Post Committee to in
quire into the e1pedieucy Of reporting I'LL
for the division Of the territorial jurisdiction o
the United States into Postal Districts Of moi
less than one State EACH, Second-The fettin;
ofthe entire postal service, including tue deliv
cry Of nlal matter in such districts, to the low
est responsible bidder, orer present post routes
| ThirH1p-T1hn Afinn nf fln HnSt t1ffrt
Department and mail service; and conform Il
| the foregoing proposition. FouEth-The aboli
tion OF the franking privilege.
Mr. Sherman offered the resolutions reported
by the select committee last year, charging tim
the Secretary Of the Nary, with the concur
tionaty powers in making coal ana live onl
cont, acts; and that the Secretary and the IRE
sident, for bestowing patronage for electioueer
ing purposes. deserve the condemnation Of thu
House. Referred to the Committee Of ths
| Whole on the state Of the Union.
Mr.. Maynard introduced resolution w1licl
was referred to tie judiciary Committee with
| view to the more effectual rendition Of fugitive
from justice.
Also. resolution which was a3opted, settin,
forth that the geographical position or Cuba t,
the United States renders it emincntly desir
able that there should be free and uurestricte.
| personal and commercial intercourse between
them, and directing the Committee on Foreig,
Affairs to inquire into the expediency Of
convention between the United States ant
Spain, SO as to facilitate commerce BY the re
ciprocal importation and cxportation If th
agricultural and manufacturing products Of th
two countries, free Of either import or expor
duties, and the free passage Of persons from
one country to the other.
Mr.. Ethcridce introduced bill which was re
ierred to the judiciary Committe, TO establis1
aud regulate paper circulation Of uniform ralu
throughout the United States.
Mr.. Petit offered a resolution instruc:ing th
Committee on Judiciary to inquire into md re
port as to tue power Of employing an nrmc
Mr. Morris, Of Ill introduced bill to amen
The y Naturalization laws. Also bill providing
ior the people Of the Territories e'ecting al
their officers. Also bill providing for III
clecting Of Deputy Postmasters By the people
Also resolution calling on the Secretary q
the Interior to report al the facts relative to th
ucts Of Mr, Pine, late Marshnl Of the Norther
District Of Illinois. Also az to the money pa
the District Attorney. Objection was made t.
its passing.
Air. Morris expressed surprise that auJ on
wanted to suppress information relative to
public defnufter.
Mr. Houston said il Committee would in
dorse and dignity the object Of the resolution
he would be disposed to consider the subject
Mr.. Morris replied thai he preferred to 20 t
anr other committee thun that Of the judiciary
Of which 1Ir- Houston Was member.
N. Uouston-*'1 do not waut my fingers dit
tied with it,
Nr. Morr;s-"1 don't want you to have til
III. Mouston-"I would not soil my hand
will, it."
The resolution was referred.
Mr. Morris introduced resolution calling Of
the PostmasterGeneral for copies Of letters
petitions, recommendations, &C., connecte
with removals and appointments in ILLINOIS
Also as to the accounts OF 1saac Cook, postMas
ter at Chicago, and info, nation Us to 10 tue re
moyaf of rostmasters in Illinois. lie SAID b
intended to press such inquiries.
Mr. Houston said he wanted nothing to d
with it. 1t was filthy business.
Mr. Norris" Then you are tho appropriat
mau"
Mt. Houston" The fi,thicr it is the bette
| for vou."
{Cries Of ORDER
The resolution was referred to the Post 0hic&
Committee.
sr. Norris submitted resolution proposing
an inquiry. into the expedie4cy Of abolishinl
tile armories and navy yards.
Mr, Farnswor,h offered resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Foreign Affairs to inquir
into The expediency of acquiring by negotia
ton the British North American Provinces.
3E. Wasburne of ILL.,, introduced HiTc
md Harbor bill and j bill to amend the Steam
boat law.
Mr. McCleruand introduced resolution hay
inS in view the better protection Of the right
Of naturalizcd citizens Of our country whcl
a0rosd. Also, resolution, which was re!erret
to the Committee on Fereis "a Affairs, declaring
that Cuba ought to be acquired, aud inquir'