Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-03-17
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WAsHNGroS, March l6.--sEvATE.- special or.
der was taken up being joint resolution authoriz
ing the enla cement and construction Of branch to
the Louisville and Portland canal
Mr.. Wade presented resolutions Of the Ohio Legs
lature in favor Of the same object, which was
read.
On motion of Mr. Bright an amendment was
adopted providing that when the canal shall be en-
arged and the branch constructed, and the cost Of
this improvement is paid for no more tolls shall be
collected than amount sufficient to keep the canal
in repair and pay for the necessary superintend-
ence.
Mr. Toomhs opposed the bill, saying that the Gov
eminent owned all excepting five shares which
were held by directors who controlled the work,
doing just what they pleased. If they made money,
very well, but if they got in debt they would call
on the Government to foot the bills
Mr.. Powell stated that the Government has re-
ceived 1000 more than it ever put in the work,
and had purchased more than one thousand shares,
not with money from the Federal Treasury, but
from tolls collected from vessels passing through the
canal. All he asked was that they might be allow
ed to the revenue and credit of the canal so
to enlarge it sufficiently to accommodate the class
of boats now navigating the Ohio river.
Mr. Wade said the tolls collected would be sufi-
Gent to make the proposed improvements and re-
pairs Not one dollar was asked from the govern
ment
Mr.. Crittenden remarked that these directors had
held the stock merely for the preservation Of the
Al
Mr.. DAVIS thought for the government to hold stock
in canal was an invasion Of the jurisdiction of a
sovereign State. He admitted an enlargement was
needed, but Kentucky ought to control the whole
matter
The bill was passed-30 yeas, II nays.
On motion Of Mr.. Mason. the Senate went into Tx
ecutive session, and subsequently adjourned
HOUsE.-Mr. MillsOn introduced Joint resolution
declaring the construction that shall be put npOn
the act making appropriation for the satisfaction Of
vrnG Auorr D.
felred
The House passed the Consular Diplomatic Ap-
priaton bill.
On motion of Mr.. Maynard, a resolution was
adopted rendering the thanks Of the House to the
clergymen Of the District of Columbia, who previ-
the election of Chaplain, attended and opened
the daily sessions with prayer
Mr. Campbell, from the Committee on Elections
reported resolution declaring it inexpedient to al
low further time to take testimony in the case Of
Mr.. Howard, contestant of the seat of Mr.. Cooper
from the First Congressional district of Michigan
The consideration was postponed until Tuesday |
next.
Mr.. Campbell reported resolution, which was |
adopted, giving Mr.. Howard leave to occupy seat
on the floor, pending the discussion IN this case and
permission totspeak to the merits Of the question
The House went into committee on the report to /
amend the rules.
Several hours were consumed without coming to
a conclusion upon 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 Committee on Military affairs,
saying one Of them Of great interest to Texas,
and had already been considered by that committee,
viz: calling out a mounted regiment.
Mr., Sherman desired the bill referred to the Com
mittee of Ways and Means
Mr.. Stanton showed why it should be referred to
the Military Committee.
Mr.. Reagan said the subject required urgent ac-
ton in view of the existence of hostilites on the
Texas frontier and supported the view Of his col
leage, Mr.. Hamilton.
Pending the question Of reference, the House adj
journed.
WASHINGTON, March l6-The House discussed the
rules and adjourned till Monday.
SENATE-Ihe Nicaragua treaty was rejected, fail
ing to obtain twO-thjrs majority. yeas 81 nays 20
WASHINGTON, March l5-The Senate discussed the
Nicaragua treaty. Even remote encouragement to
strongly condemned
HOUSE.-The Pacific Railroad committee have
adopted resolutions that corporations and not Gov
eminent should construct roads, but the Govern
ment should aid with money OF land The majority
OF the Committee are in favor of the Central route
WASHINGTON, March I6.-SENATE Senate was
mostly occupied by private bills.