The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-16
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, 1880
THE TERRITORY OF JEFFERSON.

TIE TERRITORY OF JEFFERSON
Mr. ADAMS Is. opp Of KY, presented the petition Of
the delegate from Jefferson and the memorial Of the prov
sonal Of that Territory asking that he be
cognized such. Also, memorial authorizing the in
habitants thereof to call convention and form const
tuition preliminary TO admission into the Union Referred
10 the Committee on Territories.
THE ELECTION OF PRINTER TO THE HOUSE.
There was call Of the House preliminary to taking
vote for Printer.
Mr.. WILSON, (rep) Of Ind, moved 70 postpone the
matter till to morrow.
Mr. BococK, (dem.) Of Va, had heard several gentle
men say that election TO take place to-day. He
wished to know whether that agreement only
side.
Mr.. SRxAS (rep.) Of Ohio, and Mr.. BARKsDAIE, each
said that was the general understanding.
Mr.. Wilson's motion was disagreed TO-
The House then proceeded to vote, with the following
result =
Whole number of votes .....................ls1
Necessary to a choice. ......................9 81
DeIrees S o
Messrs Mherdee and Gmer voted for Gales and seaton
The result was the same as before, except that Mr.
Etheridge alone cast vote for Gales Seaton. If this
had been thrown for Mr.. Defrees he would have been
elected; 4 for Mr. Glossbrenner, it would have made
Mr.. JOIN CocnRANE, (dem) Of N. Y, suggested post.
Mr.. HILL, (opp) Of Ca, not having heard Of any
absenees likely arrve urged that there be one more
vote to day.
Mr. STANTON, (rep.) of Ohio, remarked that he had
paired off with Mr.. Scott He terminated that
angement and would vote for Dereee having assurances
that the prices Of the printing would be 30 reduced that
there could hereafter be no plumber.
Another vote was taken. Before the result was
nounced Mr. BoSHAM, (dem) Of s. c., changed his vote
Mr.. HOUSTON, (dem) Of Ala, wanted to know what
kind Of man he was and perhaps he might vote for him.
The republicans shouted, "announce the VOTE"
Mr. Pryor, {dem.) of Va changed from Mr.. GOssbren
Mr.. HAxnTos (dem.) Of Texas, wanted - change his
vote.
Mr.. GARNET, (dem.) of Va, objected, and demanded
Renewed cries from the republicans, "announce the
vote"
The SPEAKER said Mr.. Hamilton had right to change
Mr.. GARNET appealed from the decision.
The SPEAKER directed the name Of Mr. milton to be
Mr.. HOUSTON wanted to ask question, but was inter.
rupted by the republicans with cries OF order.
Amid the confusion, Mr.. JACKSON, (dem.) Of Ga, who
had, dnrng the v0tieg, abeented himself hurriedly
tered. Much JOY was evinced the democratic side
Mr.. jackson voted for Mr.. Gloesbrenner.
Messrs. Bonham and Pryor returned 10 that gentle.
mans support
Mr. EETT (dem) Of s. c.. now called for the announce
Whole number Of votes. .....".............lS
Necessary 70 CHOICE. ..................... W
Mr. EnxRDcx voted for Gales seaton
The subject was then passed over Tor to-day.
In pursuance Of order previously adopted, large
number Of bills and resolutions were lntroduced-amo
them bill by Mr.. Morrill, donating lands for the promo
ton Of the arts and sciences 10 the various States and
bill for the prevention Of polygamy in the Territories
Mr. WAIroN, Crepl Of W., offered resolution which
into the expedency Of action to prevent the importation
of aculterated tea
Mr.. BuFrISroN, (rep) Of Mass, introduced bill for
insructing the Committee Military Affairs to inquire
into the expedency Of regulating by law the term OF
study Of cadets at the Military Academy.
Nj FENroN, (rep) ofN Y, introduced bill for the SET
ement Of the claims Of officers and soldiers Of the Revo
uonary army land the widows and children Of those
who died in the service also Pacific railroad BILL Re
ierredto the Committee on Military Affairs
Mr. BRiecs (Am) of n. Y, introduced bill for the
establishment Of branch mint in New York Referred
to the Committee Commerce.
M REYNOLDS, "a. DEM Of n Y, introduced
bany and bill for the erection in that city Of Post
oaice, Custom house and Court house
Mr. DvEII, (rep) OF n Y, introduced resolution,
guessing the Postmaster General communicate copies
OF all regulations instructions to the Postmasters,
to opening or destroying newspapers supposed contain
the Post Office
Mr. john CocuRAyE introduced bill to amend the pas.
sepser for the better protection and security Of fe-
male passengers bill to establish the collection districts
Of the United Satcs and TO designate the ports Of
and delivery for the same and regulating the appoint
and compensation of officers of the customs also
bill for the smpbacaton and codhcaton the revenue
avs, and for other purposes.
Mr.. Grow, (rep) Of Pa, introduced BIN 70 prevent
the sale Of the pubic lands except actual settlers until
ten years after their survey bill for the admission Of
Kansas into the Union; and a Homestead bill:
Mr.. FLORENCE, (rep) OF Pa, introduced q French
spoaon bl and bill granting pensions to soldiers Of
the Of 1912.
Mr. FloRKScx a,eo introduced bin equaizing the army
navy and marine pensons and bill fixing and regulating
the duties on imports.
Mr.. CAxrExI, (ep) Of Pa, presented the resolutions
Of the Legislature Of Pennsylvania in favor Of protec
tive tariff
Mr. MoomKAp, ltepl Of Pa, introduced bill for the
Improvement Of the navigation Of the Ohio river.
Mr. NORRIS, (rep) Of Pa, introduced International
Copyright bill.
Mr. PRYOR offered resolution calling the President
the correspondence between the United States and the
British government touching the occupation OF San Jn
STAND ao resolution instructpg the Committee on Com
perce 10 ipQuiS What mcasvycs should 30 adcpted with