The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-03-07
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XXXIV CONGREss-FIRsT SESSION. !

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Committee on Mileage, to inquire into the
expediency of restoring the compensation of
Congressman, to what it was formerly,
and into the expediency of regulating and
reducing the mileage. = -.
The House resumed the consideration of
the bill reported last week, of which syn
opsis has been given, for the projection of
female passengers on board emigrant ships.
Mr.. John Cochrane offered two amend
ments, which were agreed TO, providing that
a process be issued against offenders in the
English, French, or German language, and
that suit can be brought within one year of
| the time of the arrival of the vessel in
| port. f a. .
| The bill was passed.
MIR. John Cochrane, from the Committee
on Commerce, reported a bill for the sim
pli6cation and codifcation of the revenue
laws.
The consideration of the bill was post
poned until the first Tuesday in April.
A resolution was passed, directing an un-
expended balance of $64, 900 out of $87,-
000-appropriated in 1859 for the Chicago
light-house--to be used in improving Chi
cago harbor. s.5is.
Mr.. Florence presented a memorial of the
Insurance Companies, merchants, and other
citizens of Philadelphia, praying that Con-
gress substitute steamers of light Arau ght
for tho Revenue service in place of the
present sailing schOoners. Referred TO Com.
mittee on Commerce.
The House prepared for the election of a
Chaplain. There were upwards of 20 per
sons nominated, including, by Mr.. Briggs,
the Jewish Rabbi, DR.. Rafael. In addition,
Mr.. Branch nominated the whole clergy of
the District of Columbia. Mr.. Potter nom
mated Rev. Mr.. Lee, recently expelled from
Kentucky. Mr.. Kilgore moved to postpone
the election until the Ist of July. Mega
tived by 81 majority.
After the roll was called, many changed
their names. Mr.. Briggs Withdrew the
name of DIR. Rafael. Mr.. Branch thought
that all would agree that this scene should
continue as short time as possible. They
now had an opportunity OF knowing who
was the strongest candidate; he now sug-
gested that he should offer resolution de-
claring particular gentleman Chaplain
Let the other side offer an amendment pro-
posing another candidate, then the previous
question to be called, and the contest would
be settled in two votes.
Objections were made. Whole number
100; necessary to choice 90. Mr.. Ball
(MethOdist,) Al; Mr.. Proctor, (Methodist,)
L.
remainder were scattering.
The House again voted, and Mr.. Stock
ton, of Philadelphia, was elected by 10 ma
jority.
Mr.. Stalworth presented memorial from
Mobile, similar to the aforementioned one
by Mr.. Florence.
An invitation was received from the
Ladies Mount Vernon Association, inviting
the members to accompany them on visit
to Mount Vernon tomorrow. Laid on the
table
On motion, the resolution to reduce
mileage from 40 to 30 cents per mile, to be
computed by a straight geographical line,
was taken up. ,- 81 -erf7 r.z
WASHINGTON, March 6, P M-SENATE-
The Vice President laid before the Senate IL
certified copy of the Kansas Constitution
received from the President of the Consti-
! tutional Convention. RS
| Mr.. Mason stated that the Sergeant at
Arms had arrested Thaddeus Hyatt, and he
now moved that he be brought before the
bar of the Senate and asked, first, what ex-
cuse he had tooffer for refusing to obey the
summons of the Senate. Second, whether
| he is now ready to answer, and that he be
required to answer such questions as may
be proposed by the Committee in writing
and under oath.
Mr. Hyatt was brought in.
MFR. Hale moved to amend the first inter-
rogatory by inserting +" reason" for :sex-
cuse." Mr.. Hale said he believed the Senate
had no right to send for this citizen, and be-
lieved he had valid reason for not coming.
. Mr.. Salisbury said the questions were in
the usual form, propounded in the courts of
law.
Mr. Hale said that was the mistake, to
act as though this was a court of plenary
powers. Mr.. Hale's amendment was lost.
| Yeas 13, nays 4.
Mr.. Hale moved in addition that the Ser
! geant-at-arms allow him full opportunity to
consult with counsel.
Mr.. Mason thought they were unnecessary.
The privilege would be allowed him.
Mr. Hale withdrew his amendment.
The resolution was then adopted, yeas
46 nays 6.
The nays we're Messrs. Bingham, Durkee,
Hale, Sumner, Wade, and Wilkinson.
On motion of Mr. Mason, it was ordered
that Mr.. Hyatt be remanded into the Gus
tody of the sergeant-at. arms and be given
till 2 o'clock Friday next, to answer the
questions propounded.
Mr. Wilson introduced a resolution in
structing the committee on Military to con-
slider the expectancy of transferring the
control of the Interior to the War Depart
ment.
Various reports and bills of no general
interest were introduced.
The military academy bill was taken up.
and, on motion, its reference to the COM
mittee on military affairs was reconsidered.
On motion of Mr.. Brown, the unfinished
business of yesterday was postponed.
A resolution relative to the territories
was called up. -sA
Mr.. Brown addressed the Senate.
R.roN Roucr March 9Th u-Tha