The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-17

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tory Of the act regulating zoe comeenscp Of members of
Congress, and repeaG 70 far as SHOWS mileage Re
ferred 70 the IAiseec on ways and Means
MAvE1Y N NEW MEXICO.
Also BIZ declaring null and voii all the Territorial acts
Of the Legislature Of Now Mexico establishing protect
Er. IsaEs iden Il Va, objected to the second read
ing Of the bin saying that this would bring up the ques
Tho SPnAmR replied that, under the special order Mr.
Bingham bad the right 70 introduce the bill.
The bill was referred TO the Judiciary Committee.
AnsrAp NEGRO cAEs-MAvERY THE nRRrroRm
Mr.. BINGHAM offered resolution, which was adopted,
referring much Of the Presidents Message related to
the payment OF the Amsad claimants to the Judcia
ry Committee, with instructions 70 report the proprety
Of the Presidents recommendation and also 10 the
legality Of slavery in the Territories
THE INJECTION OF PRISTZR
The election Of Printer postponed till to morrow
nouIrrNa IN. MILITIA
which REFERRED smcndatory Of the act 10 and
equip the whole body Of the militia, TO increase the
appropriation for arms om two hundred thousand 70 SIX
PENSIONS no OLD SOLDIERS.
Mr. HowA.D, Sdem Of Ohio, introduced biil, which
Of the Union, granting pensions TO soldiers Of the war
rHE POSTAL SERVICE.
Mr. SHERMAN offered resolution, which was adopted,
hstrucng the Post Office Committee 70 inquire into the
expedency Of reporting bill for the division Of the Ter
ritorial jurisdiction OF the United States into postal dis
ics Of not less than State each secondly, the let
ting sf entire postal service including the delivery q mail
present post routes thirdly the reorganization Of
the Post Once Department and foreign mall service TO
sSoon the 6. sSns psgss
CHARGES AGANsr T1n PnzsDnr AND @cRxrAAY OF TIE
Mr. szaxAs offered the resolutions reported by the &c.
Navy with the Of the President had abused
tracts and that the Secretary and President tor bestow-
ing patSoe for electoneerng purposes, deserved the
Referred 70 the Committee Of the whole on the State Of
the Union.
THE RENDITION or HAvD-nnoouRm WIN cuRA.
which was referred @ g he Judiciary oommee with
view to the more eectua rendition Of fugves from JUS
Also resolution which was adopted, setting forth
that the geographical position Of Cuba TO the United
States renders emineny desirable that there should be
between them, directing the Committee on
Foreign AArs to inquire into the expedenoy and prac
cabty Of convention between the United States and
SPAIN 90 as to facilitate commerce by the reciprocal i'm
poration and exporaton Of the agricultural and manu-
featuring products Of the two COUNTRIES free Of either I'M
port or export dues and the free passage OF persons
nom one country 70 the other.
RANK NOTE CIRCULATION.
which e Ee 70
ish and regulate paper circulation Of uniform value
ARMED FORCES TERRITORIES.
Mr. PETIT rep Of Ind offered resolution nsructing
the Committee the Judiciary TO inquire into and report
ss 70 the power Of employing an armed force a. posse
A BATCH OF BILLS.
amend @ MSss sSs SsH Of Ill., introduced bill to
Also bill providing for the people Of the Territories
electing all their officers.
Alsoa bin providing for the election Of deputy Post
Also resolution calling on the Secretary Of tho Interior
late MARSHAL Of The Northen district str Of Illinois Also :;
TO the moneys paid the District Attorney Objection
made % its passage
suppress information relative to public defauter.
Mr. HOUSTON, (den) Of Ala, said committee would
endorse and dignity the object Of the resolution he would
be disposed to consider the subject
Mr. AoRRs replied that be would prefer to 90 to any
committee than that Of the Judiciary, Of which Mr.. Hous
Mr.. HousroN-I don't want my fingers dirtied with IT,
Mr. MoRRIs-I don't want you to have the resolution.
Mr.. HousToN-I would not soil my hands with it.
The resolution was referred.
THE ILLINOIS PoerMAGnRs
Mr.. MoRRD introduced resolution calling ON the Post
master General for copies Of letters petitions
dations &C. connected with removals and appointments
Of 6icaso and nfOrmstou as to removals q numSs'
Of Postmasters in Illinois he said he intended to press
Mr.. HousroN said he wanted nothing to do with It. II
M. MoRns-Then you are the appropriate man.
M Hcus5ox-Ine hthier rs the bessef for you.
The resolution was referred 10 the Post Office Committee
ABOLITION OF THE ARMoRIrs NAVY YARDS
into the expediency Of aboshng the armores and navy
ANxrxAr1os or THE BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN PROVINCES
Mr.. FARxswoRTH (rep.) Of ILL.,, offered resolution in
sructing the Committee Foreign Affairs to inquire into
the expediency Of acquiring by negotiation the British
North American provinces.
RIVER AND HARBoR IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr. wAsHIuns: n .nS sp Of H. introduced River and
PROTECTION OF yATuRAIIZED CITIZENS ABROAD.
Mr.. McCIxRNAxD (dem) Of ILL.,, introduced resolution
having In view the better protection Of the rights Of natu
raliZed citizens OF our country when abroad
THE ACQUISITION OF CUBA.
on Foreign Affairs declaring that Cuba ought 70 be &C.
quired and inquirng what terms this can be effected
CONGRESSIONAL DIGNITY.
Of the officers OF the House appointing members Of Con-
gress 70 inferior places within their g derogaory
influence with the country Referred TO the COMMITTEES Of
the Whole on the State Of the Union.
REVISION OF THE TARIFF.
Mr. CRAIG, (dem Of No.. introduced bill revising the
tariff act of ls46 Referred to the Committee Of Ways and
Means.
PACIFIC RAILROAD BILLS
Messrs CURTIS, Soor and PmnPs severally introduced
Pacific Railroad and Telegraph bills which were referred
to the Post Office Committee.
DIRECT TAXATION.
Mr.. HAMILTON, (dem.) Of Texas, offered . resolution
looking to the repeal Of the revenue laws and substituting
suPERASsUAGD ARMY oFrcxRa
Mr. CuR1s, lrep) Of Iowa. introduced bill To retire
superannuated officers Of the army.
WASHINGTON STATUE.
The House concurred In the Senates resolution for the
appointment Of joint committed 70 take action IN rela
ton 10 the Inauguration Of the equestrian statue Of Wash
hgton on the 22d Of February.
Mr. BURcH, (dem) Of CAL, introduced Pacific Rail-
road bill, which was referred TO the Post Once Commit
tee.
APOLOGY.
Mr. MoRRls, Of H., alluding TO the dialogue between
him and Mr. Houso said he had been reminded by his
colleagues that in answering Mr.. Houstons objection TO
the introduction Of his resolution his language reflected
Mr.. Houston's motives and personal integrity He
did not intend any such application.
Mr. HOUSTON understood Mr.. Morris remarks as did
the laers colleagues but Mr. Morris had satisfactorily
explained, he withdrew his remarks.
NEVADA TxRRTroKY.
Mr. OTERo introduced bill organise the Territorial
government Of Nevada.
Mr. PARRo1r introduced bill repeating the act for the
admission Of Kansas into the Union
NmRAsKA TERRITORY.
Mr.. EAsTAHR0OK introduced bill 10 allow Nebraska 10
hold Convention preliminary TO admission into the
Union.
large number Of other bills and resolutions were in
trOduced and appropriately referred
Mr.. CAMPBELL presented the memorial Of s. G. DAILY,
cootestpg the seat Of Mr.. Eastabrook, Of Nebraska