Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-17

| export dutesJ and the free passage OF person
from one country to the other.
Mr.. Etheridge introduced bill, which was re
ferred to the Judiciary Com, to establish and reg
uate paper circulation Of uniform value thFoughou
the Uni,0d States.
! Mr.. Petit offered a resolution instructinl
the Com on Judiciary TO inquire into and re
port as to the power Of employing an ameS
force as posse eOmitatus in the Territories
Mr.. Norris, Of ILL.,, introduced bill to ament
the naturalization laws; also a bill providing
for the people Of the Territories electinR eli
their otflcersi also bill providing for the else
ton Of Deputy P0stmasters by the people; also
a resolution calling on the Secretary of the
Interior to report all the facts relative TO the
acts of Mr.. Pine, late Marshal Of the Northern
District Of Illinois; also as TO the money paid
the District Attorney. Objection WAS made Ia
its passing.
Mr.. Morris expressed surprise that any one
wanted to suppress information relative 10 q
public defaulter.
Mr.. Houston said if g committee would en-.
dorse and dignity the object Of the resolution
he would be disposed to consider the SUBJ
ject
Mr.. Morris replied that he would prefer it to
go to any other Committee than that of the
Judiciary, Of which Mr. Houston was a mems
Der.
Mr. HOustOn-I don't want my fingers dirted
with it.
Mr.. MOris-I don't want you to have the
resolution.
Mr.. HOuston--I would not soil my hands
with it.
The resolution was referred
Mr. Morris introduced a resolution calling on
the Postmaster General for copies of letters,
recommendations, de-, connected with removals
and appointments in Illinois; also as to the
accounts of Mr.. Cook, Postmaster at Chicago
and information as to the removals of num-
Der Of POstmasters in Illinois. He said he in.
tended to press such inquiries.
Mr.. Houston said that he wanted nothing to
do with it. Il was filthy business.
Mr. MOrris-Then you are the appropriate
man.
Mr.. HoustOn-The flthier it is, the better
for you.
Cries Of "Order"
The resolution was referred to the Post Office
Com.
Mr.. Morris submitted resolution proposing
an inquiry into the expediency of abolishing
the armories and navy yards.
Mr.. Farnsworth offered resolution instructing
the Com. on Foreign Affairs to inquire into the ex
North American Provinces
Mr.. Washburn, of H., Introduced a River and
Harbor bill aud bill to amend the steamboat
law.
Mr.. McClernand introduced resolution having
In view the better protection Of the rights of nat
uraized citizens Of our country when abroad; also
a resolution, which was referred to the Com. on
Foreign Affairs, declaring that Cuba ought to be
acquired and enquire on what terms this can be
effected.
Mr.. Craig, Of Nd, introduced bill reviewing
the Tariff act Of 1876. Referred to the Com on
Ways and Means
Messrs. Curtis, Scott, and Phelps severally in
troduced Pacific r. r. aud telegraph bills which
were referred 10 the Post Oflce Com.
Mr.. Hamilton offered a resolution looking TO the
repeal Of the revenue laws and substituting direct
taxation.
Mr.. Curtis introduced bill to relieve superan-
uated officers Of the army.
The House conourred in the Senate resolution
for the appointment of joint committee to take
action in relation to the Inauguration of the eques>
trian statue Of Washington on the 22d of Feb.
Mr.. Burch introduced q Pacific Railroad bill,
which was referred TO the Post Office Com.
Mr.. Morris Of ILL.,, alluding to the dialogue be-
tween Mr., Houston aud himself, said he had been
reminded by his colleagues that in answering Mr..
Houstons objection to the introduction of his res
olutiOn, his language reflected on Mr.. Houstons
motives and personal integrity. lie did not in>
tend any such application.
Mr.. Houston said be understood Mr.. Morris re-
marks Gs did the latter's colleagues, but as Mr..
Morris had satisfactorily explained, he withdrew
his remarks.
Mr.. 0terO introduced bill to organize the ter,
ritorial government of Nevada.
Mr.. Psrrott introduced bill repeating the act
for the admission Of Kansas into The Union.
Mr.. Eastbrook introduced bill to enable Me-
brRska to hold o convention preliminary to ad~
mission into the Union.
A large number Of other bills and resolutisns
wore introduced and appropriately referred.
Mr.. Campbell presented the memorial of S. G.
Dalay, contesting the seat Of Mr.. ErstbrOok of
Nebraska.
The House went into Committee on the Presi-
dents annual message.
Mr.. Anderson Of No., made a speech, taking
strong Southern grounds.
Mr.. FentOn replied to what he considered un-
just and unfounded assaults on the Republicans.
The Committee rose and the House adjourned.
Mr.. DOOlittle called for the reading of the res
olution instructng the Com. on Territories to re-
port bill on the admission Of Kansas under the
WyandOtte Constitution. The subject was post
poned.
Mr.. Bigler introduced a resolution calling
for information as to what has been done under
the act for the construction Of Public Buildings
in the city of Philadelphia, and what additions
al Legislation is necessary. Adopted
Mr. Gwin reported from the Com. on Post
Office and Post Roads, bill for the eOnstruc,
ton Of line of telegraph to the Pacific.
Mr.. Mason made some remarks upon the in-
PRODUCTION of the Wyandotte Constitution. He
=. 4 q
The resolution providing for the appointment
of Com. of three to act with similar Com.
on the part of the House, for making arrange.
ments for Inauguration of the equestrian stat
ure of Washington on the 22nd inst, was taken
up.
TIE resolution was adopted. It apprOPri-
ates S3,OOO
The Senate agreed that when it adjourn it be
till Monday.
Mr.. Sidel called UP his bill to prohibit the
issue of bank notes in the District of COlum-
bia.
The first section Of the bill prohibits the issue
of bank notes in the District after the first Of
April under penalty Of fine and imprisonment.
The second section prohibits the circulation
of bank notes in the District Of under $50, un
der penalty of S25.
Mr.. Slidell explained at some length the
object of the bill.
Mr.. Mason opposed the bill.
Mr.. Bayard advocated it. He said the banks
of Washington are now issuing notes without
authority Of law.
After further debate the bill was postponed
till Monday.
Mr.. Brown gave DOtice of an act to punish
offences against slave property of Kansas.
Adjourned till Monday.
FROM NEW YORK.
New YoRK, Feb H.