New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-07
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SENATE March 6.-The Vice President presented a
certified copy of the Kansas Constitution. Mr.. Mason
DEN, Val stated that the Sergeaut-at.Arms had
Thaddeus Hyatt in custody, and moved that lie be
brought before the bar of the Senate and asked what
excuse he had for dsobeyng the summons of the SEN
ate Committee whether be was now ready to answer,
and that he be required to answer the questions pro-
pounded by the Committee. Mr.. Hale Rep, n. H.
moved 20 substitute the word reason for excuse in the
first inteIroeatoIy. lie believed the Senate had no
right to send for Mr. H., and that he had valid
for not coming. Mr.. HIS motion was negatved by
AZ against u. Mr.. Mason's resolution was then
adopted, and On Mr.. Ms further motion, Mr. Hyatt
given Till p. Friday next to decide upon an
sweling the Committees questions. Mr.. Wilson
Rep, Mass. moved an inquiry into the expediency Of
transferring the control Of the Indians from the Interior
to the War Department. Mr.. Browns Dem, Miss. re-
solution relative to the Territories taken up, and
Mr. B. addressed the Senate length. In the course Of
his speech be showed wherein he differed from the
joIity Of his party. Mr.. Fitch Dem, Ind replied,
when the subject was postponed. The Senate agreed
TO visit Mount Vernon tomorrow. The Military
Academy Appropriation bill was taken up, and Mr.
Wigfa Dem, Texas explained the position occupied
by the people the frontier of Texas and urged the
adoption of the amendment appropriating 81 100000
to equip a regiment of Mounted Texan Volunteers
Mr.. Fessenden Rep, Me- opposed immediate action
the ground Of tie silence Of the President and Secre
tary of War on the subject. Mr.. Toombs Dem, Ga
thought the President and Governor of Texas had
ample COVER already. After further discussion mes
sage was received from the President nelosng Gov.
Houston's communication on the subject. Also a
munication from the Secretary OF War. The Senate
then adjourned without any action On the BILL
HOUSE, March 6.--AIT Schwartz IA. L. Dem. Pa
endeavored to introduce resolution, duecfog an in
quiIy into the eXpedency of Iesoring tbb eompenfa
ton Of Members of Congress, and reducing the allow
anoe for mileage, bat tlere were objections. The bill
for the protection Of female passengers emigant
ships was taken up, and after being amended that
process may be Issued in the English French. or Ger
man language, aud that suit be brought within one
year ION the time of the ARRIVAL Of the vessel tie blu
was passed. Mr.. John Cochrane Dem n. Y re-
ported bill FOR the simplifcation and coddcaton Of
the revenue laws. Mr.. Washburne rep, H. re.
ported joint resolution which was adopted directing
the uDexpended balance of the appropriation for
lighthouse at Chicago to be devoted to The improve
ment Of the hsrbor Of that city. Mr. Florence Dem,
Pa presented memorial, asking that steamers of
light draft be substituted for sailing schooneTs in the
revenue service. The House then proceeded to ihe
election Of a Chaplain, after an animated canvass.
The first vote was as follows:
wholenumber Of vots..l99 Mr. Proctor Southern do II
Necessary choice..... SO Thomas n Stockton... 81
hI Ball, Method 81 br Nadal. IA
Tie remainder were gathering. The House again
voted, and Mr.. Stockton Of Philadelphia was elected
by l6 msjority. On motion Of MIR. Sherman rep,
Ohio the Congressional Mileage bill taken up and
passed, l5i against 81. The House then agreed to
visit Mount Vernon tomorrow. Mr.. Hoard offered
resolution calling for Select Committee to inquire
into certain statements made by Messrs Adrain Has
kin, aud Hickman, lat December, to the effect that
he President lad endeavored TO bIibe them from their
course of duty. An exciting debate ensued after
which the resolution was adopted when the Houte adj
ouIned.