Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-07
After discussion the amendment was lost

Mr.. Toombs moved 10 amend so that thl
provisions of the bill shall not extend t.
obligations arising usder the laws grant
g ing pensions. other than their origina
r contracts for services and sra,uities. Car
(, ried
|. Mr.. Hale moved TO amend; that tbs
J. claims be specifically estimated by the
!, Secretary Of the Treasury.
b This was discussed by Benjamin, Col
J. lsmer and others, and lost.
Adjourned.
It WASHINGTON, March 8.
J. HOUSE.--Mr. Schwartz asked but failed
n to obtain leave to introduce a resolution to
iustructing the committee on Mileage to
e inquire into the expediency of restoring
Q the compensation of Congressman to what
it was formerly and into the expedieucy
+ ofreducing the mileage.
The House resumed the consideration of
Q the bill reported last week, OF which a
synopsis has been given. for the protection
ships.
Mr.. John Cochrsne offered two amend
) ments, which were agreed TO, providing
: that process be ISSUED against offenders
in the English. French or German lang
unge. aud that suit can be brought within
one year Of the time of the arrival of the
vessel in port.
The bill was passed
Mr.. John Cochrane. from The Committee
on Commerce, reported a bill tot the sim
Plifcstion and codiicstion Of the revenue
lava. He said plain and radical changes
had been made from the bill for a similar
purpose reported at the last Congress; all
Innovations were abandoned. 1t was deem. /
/ ed best 10 confine The provisions of the !
bill 70 the existing laws on the subject, |
with such amendments only as are neces- !
cordance with tina regulations of the trea.
sury department for the last FIVE years.
! This bill simply collates the laws now
spread over very large number of volumes.
The consideration of the bill " az posipoo-
ed until the first Tuesday in April.
Mr.. WasLburne, Of H., from the CON-
mittee on Commerce, reported joint reso-
luton directing the unexpended balance
Of the appropriation of March, 1859, for
repairing the works asd piers in order to
secure the lighthouse at Chicago, to be de-
voted to the repair and Improvement of the
harbor OF that CITY. The resolution was
passed.
Mr. Florence presented memorial of the
insurance companies, merchants and 9th
ers, citizens of Philadelphia, praying that
Congress substitute steamers of light
draught for the revenue service in phase of
the present sailing schooners. Referred to
committee on Commerce.
The House prepared for the election OF
Chaplain. There were upwards Of 90
persons nominated, including Mr.. Briggs,
the Jewish Rabbi, DR.. Rafael. In addi.
ton, Mr.. Branch nominated the whole
clergy of the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Potter nominated Mr.. Lee, recently
expelled from Il. 7.
Mr.. Kilgore moved to postpone the cleo
ton until the first of July. Negatived by
81 majority.
After the roll was called many changed
their names.
Nr. Briggs withdrew the name of DR..
Rafael.
Mr.. Branch thought that all would agree
that this scene should continue as short
time as possible. They now had an op.
portunity of knowing who was the strong
est candidate. He now suggested that he
should offer resolution declaring par
ticular gentleman Chaplain: but the other
sds offer an amendment, proposing anoth'
er candidate. Then the previous question
was called and the contest would be set
tied in two votes.
Objections were made.
Whole number of votes 100, necessary to
a choice SO.
Mr. Ball, Methodist, ii Mr.. Proctor. Z
Methodist 46 Tho. H. Stockton "A Nr.
Nadal IA.
The remainder were scattering.
The House again voted and Mr. Stock.
ton of Philadelphia was elected by Is ma
jotity.
Mr.. Stalworth presented a memorial from
Mobile similar to the above mentioned one
by Mr.. Florence.
An invitation was received from the la
dies Of the Mt. Vernon Association, invi-
ting the members to accompany them on a
visit to Mt. Vernon tomorrow Laid on
the table. |,
On motion OF Dir. Sherman the resolution
to reduce mileage from 10 TO 20 cents per
mile. to be computed by straight geograph
ical line was taken Up.
Mr.. Washbarne of Ill. Intellectually re
quested Mr.. Sherman TO give way to an
amendment repeating al Law. allowing
my mileage.
The bill passed by l54 against 81.
The invitation of the ladies Of the Mt.
Vernon Association was accepted for to-
morrow p. NJ.
Mr.. Hoard offered resolution asking for
select committee TO inquire into certain
statements made by Messrs. Adrian. Has
kin and Hickman in last Dec. TO the effect
that the President had endeavoFed 10 bride
them from their course of duty.
Mr.. Branch hoped no objection would
be made from the Democratic side. Ii the
President were TO blame, it should be
known II not, the cslumnie. should be
exposed.
Mr.. Houston, aud others, participated in
an exciting debate. after which the resolu-
ton was adopted.
SENATE.-The President laid before
the Senate certified copy of the Kansas
Constitution
Mr.. Mason stated that the Sergeant at
Arms had arrested Thaddeus Hyatt, and 4
now moved that he be brought tefere the /
Dor Of the Senate aud asked
First-What excuse he bss to offer for !
refusing to obey the summons OF the Sen.