Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-03-16
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CONGRESSIONAL.
MAsHINGroN. MArch l.


WASHINGTON, March IA.
HorsS.-Mr. Millsou introduced u Joint
resolution declaring the construction that
priation Tor the satisfaction OF the land
warrants, approved August, 1852. Re
ferred.
Mr.. Harris, Of Md, introduced bill for
continuing and completing the improve
ment of the navigation Of the Patapsco
river and rendering the port Of Baltimore
accessible. Referred to fhe Committee on
Commerce.
The House passed the Consular AID
Diplomatic Appropriation Bill.
On motion of ar. Maynard a resolution
was adopted rendering the thanks of the
House to the Clergyu1en of the District of
of Columbia who previous to the election
of Chaplain, attended and opened the
daily sessions with prayer.
Mr.. Campbell, from the Committee on
Elections. reported a resolution declaring
it ineXpeaieut TO allow further time to take
testimony in the case of Mr.. Howard, Cou-
testant of the scat of Mr.. Cooper, from the
First Congressional District of Michigan.
| Consideration was postponed till Tuesday
next.
Mr.. Campbell reported a resolution,
which was adopted, giving Mr.. Howard
leave to occupya seat on the floor pending
the discussion in this case and permission
to speak to the merits of the question.
The House went into Committee on the
report to amend the rules.
Mr.. Washburne, of Me-, explained that
the object of the amendment was more to
| correct the practice under the rules, than
the rules themselves, and facilitate the
despatch of business and remove well
founded complaints.
Several hours were consumed without
coming to "A conclusion on the subject,
when the committee rose, and the Indian
Appropriation bill was passed.
Mr.. Hamilton moved that the military
roadway bill, as returned by the Senate
with amendments, be referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs, saying one of
them was of great interest to Texas, and
had already been considered by that Com
mittee, namely: calling out mounted
regiment.
Mr. Sherman desired the bill referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means
Mr.. Stanton showed why it should be re-
ferred to the Military Committee.
Mr. Reagan said the subject required ur-
gent action, in view of the existence of
hostilities on the Texas frontier, and sup
ported the view of his colleague, Mr.. Ham
ilton.
the House adjourned.
SEEATE.-The Senate met ut IL o'clock,
n. Ten Senators present. No prayer WAS
offered; the galleries contained ID Gentle
mcn and no Ladies.
On motion of Mr. Mason, question was
adopted instructing the Committee on for
eigu relations, to enquire whether any, and
what legislation is necessary TO carry more
fully into effect certain treaty stipulations
between the United States and China.
Mr.. Brown introduced bill to incorpOr-
ate the National Gallery and School of Art
in the District of Columbia.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner resolution was
adopted instructing the Committee on fl
nance, to consider whether the numerous
Custom House Oaths now administered
under acts of Congress- may not, with pro-
priety, demolished and simple declarations
substituted therefor.
On motion of Mr.. Benjamin, the Senate
considered the bill amending the existing
laws relative to the compensation of tue
District Attorneys, Marshals and Clerks of
the United States Circuit and District
Courts.
The bills were discussed and passed.
The special order was taken up, being
joint resolution authorizing the ENLARGE
ment and construction Of q branch to the
Louisville and Portland Canal
MIR Wade presented resolutions from the
Ohio Legislature in favor Of the same Oh
ject, which were read.
On motion of Mr.. Bright an amendment
was adopted providing that when the
canal shall be enlarged, and the branch
constructed, and the cost of this improve
meut is paid for, no more tolls shall be
collected than amount sufficient to keep
the canal in repair and pay for the neces-
sory suDerinteuderce.
Mr. Toomhs opposed the hill, saying that
the government owned all excepting FIVE
shares, which were held by directors, who
controlled the work, doing just what they
pleased. If they made money, very WE'LL
out if they got in debt they would call on
the government 10 foot the bill.
Mr.. Wade said the polls collected would
be sufficient to make theproposed improve
meuts and repairs. Not one dollar was
asked from the government.
Mr.. Crittenden remarked that these di-
rectors had held the. Stock merely for the
preservation of the work, and had managed
it the best they could.
Mr.. Davis thought for the government
to bold stock in Canal, was an invasion
of the jurisdiction of a Sovereign State.
He admitted an enlargement was needed,
but Kentucky ought 10 control the whole
matter. The bill was passed. Yeas 80,
On motion of Mr.. Mason, the Senate went
into executive session. Adjourned.