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THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The Pacific Railroad Committee will NEE. To-
morrow morning to determine in what manner tho
road shall be built, whether by grants Of land ana
money to individuals acting as commissioners, or
by incorporating q company. "A large majority
favor the former mode, as it avoids the old Const-
tutional question. While it is probable bill can
be carried through the House upon the basis
adopted by the Committee, the prospect in the Ssn
ate is far less encouraging.
THE VERA CRUZ INTERVENTION.
case occurred about month ago which in
yolyed almost an identical question between En-
gland and the United States, that which recently
occurred near Vera Cruz, except that there was no
capture. An American vessel near the Isle Of
Wight was brought to by shot from British
man-of.war, for not exhibiting her colors. At least
UGH is the allegation of the British side though
contradicted on ours The British officers subse-
quently apologized for the accident, but the fact
stands, and has led to correspondence between tho
two Governments.
THE CASE OF MR.. sCHELL.
Mr.. ScheJl appeared again before Mr.. Covode's
Committee, but only formally to sign his testimony
He admitted, however, having conculted Member
of Congress in regard to the protest which be sub
mitted on his second examination as a substitute
for bis testimony on the frst thus proving that the
Administration and its partssns have interfered to
thwart the investigation
FURTHER TESTIMONY.
Mr.. Butterworth was also examined, without
.n% Mr.
merly an employee in the public stores at New
York, proved that be and other active politicians
were sent for three days before the election IN 1885,
and continued in employment till the day after,
each receiving so, without having performed any
but nominal services in the stores The Committee
agreed upon resolutions, which will be offered in
the House tomorrow, recting the facts Of DIR.
Schells testimony, and asking that he be required
to answer its interrogatory, which cannot be re-
fused.
THE HOMESTEAD BILL.
Mr. Pugh consumed most Of the sitting OF the
Senate with an elaborate argument in favor Of the
Homestead bill, but requiring some amendments Of
his own to perfect it. In replying to Mr.. WigfaPs
allegation that it was not Democratic measure, hs
stated that it had passed the House which adopted
the Kansas. Nebraska BILL if that ought to sane
tify any measure. The Democratic benches were
almost empty, but the Republicans furnished an
audience. Mr.. Wigfall answered, in one of his Pc
culiar speeches, denouncing the homestead policy
as anti Democratic, and a Republican continuance
to get posse ssion of the Territories.
THE TEXAS REGIMENT.
The Military Committee reported against the
movement of the Senate for calling out regiment
of mounted Texas volunteers, at an expense Of
over 81, 100000 annually No evidence submitted
by the War Department JUSTIFIED recommendation
of this amendment, though an effort will be made
to carry it in the House.
THE BOLTON CLAIM.
Robert J. Walker concluded his argument in
favor of Mr.. Bottoms claim, and was followed by
Attorney General Black, who opened by denounc-
ing the grant as deliberate fraud. He will close
tomorrow. Judge fancy did not sit in the case
to-day, but having heard counsel on each side,
may resume his seat tomorrow unless he should
oncude it was proper to withdraw, in which event
there would be but six Judges, and four of them
generally adverse to these California claims.
POLYGAMY.
The vote on the Polygamy bill was deferred to-
day because motion to adjourn was allowed to be
interposed after an hour had been specially assigned
yesterday for that division. Upward of twenty
Democrats were paired, who were unwilling to face
the music.
THE PACIFIC TELEGRAPH.
The POst-Offce Committee finally decided this
morning to reduce the rates on the Pacific Tele-
graph from "a to 50, and Government aid from
$4,000 to $4,000. These notifications viii be
gladly accepted by the Company, notwithstanding
reports to the contrary. Theprincpal parties have
signifed their acquiesence already.
THE MICHIGAN CONTESTED SEAT.
Mr.. Howard has appeared twice before the Com
mittee on Elections, in yindication of his right to
the seat held by Mr.. Cooper, which he will obtain
without much difficulty, the case being perfectly
clear.
To the Associated Press
WAsHINGToN Wednesday, April 4, 1860.
The House Select Committee have agreed to report
a Pacific Railroad BILL on the following plan Of looa-
ton as proposed by COL Curtis namely Starting from
two points, the western border of Missouri, and
the other on the western border of Iowa. with two
converting lines bearing westward and uniting with
in 200 miles of tho Missouri River; thence proceeding
by single trunk line, by the nearest and best route
to the Bay Of San Francisco, TO the naygable
waters OF Sacramento.