Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-25

sion IN regard to tho occupation 10y American citizens
the island OF Nayara, in the West Indies aud any
respondence in reference thereto
Mr. Mallory reported Joint resolution authoring Cap
tain VIM L. Hudson and Joshua Il. Sands to accept GER
tain testimonials awarded to them by the government oil
Great Britain; which read three times by unanimous
consent and passed.
Mr. Pugh, from the committee public lands to
whom was referred the bill in relation to the assgnees OF
bounty land warrants reported it without amendment
aud recommended its passage He asked that it might
be Immediately considered; which being agreed TO, il
was read third time and passed
Mr. Chandler moved to postpone all prior orders, for
the purpose OF taking up the bill making an appropra-
ton deepen the channel over the ST. Clair flats in the
State of Michigan.
Mr.. Slidell objected, on the ground that if that bill
should pass would be vetoed by the President, and
therefore all the time spent in its consideration would
only be wasted.
The motion of Sr. Chandler was not agreed to-
The bill for the distribution Of arms TO the various
States was taken up and after brief discussion it was
postponed without action, aud the Senate resumed the
consideration OF the bill TO suppress the circulation and
issue of bank notes in the District OF Columbia, which
was discussed until the hour of adjournment
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
| The Speaker laid before the House message from
the President enclosing four memorials from residents
OF Kansas and Nebraska the eastern slope OF
the Rocky Mountains They invoke the interpostion OF
Congress Tor the extnguishmcnt of Indian titles 10 land
creation OF Territorial government composed of parts
of New Mexico, Utah. Kansas and Nebraska and that an
enabling act be passed for this purpose and that cen
suS OF the population be taken They represent the n-
creasng population and importance OF such action being
taken.
The President in accordance with the request OF the
memOralists encOses the memorials with special mes
geand recommending that such provisions be made for
their protection as the eNgencies may require Referred
to the committee on territories
Mr.. John Cochrane said he had resolution to intro
duce and he presumed it woul1 not meet with sola-
ry objection. II was In the nature of a compliment to
the Seventh Regiment of New York The resolution was
then read as follows
Resolucd That the doorkceper be instructed to pro-
vide places for the members OF the Seventh Regiment Of
New York. in the gallery they having visited this city
On invitation OF the committee of arrangements TO paru-
cpate III the proceedings attendant on the Inauguration
OF the equestrian statue Of Washington and all other re-
glmcnts and companies here
The resolution passed unanimously, and many OF
the membsts of the New York Regiment subsequently
occupied the front gallery
There was call Of the House ordered preliminary to
! the election OF printer.
| Mr.. kigore moved a further postponement of Il 9
election till Monday
Mr. Branch said no hoped not. /. disgracefu to
the country that the Republican party should squabbe
any longer about the printing spois There were i'm
porIau bills 10 be printed the notice OF one interesting
l" ila NotbtN lNO4t NdIOHubI u' h'i 'SN 9VSA IN
! York paper
Mr Burnett demanded the yeas and nays Mr. Kill
| cores notion
The roll proceeded with I'LL Mr. Kilgorcs name was
reached, when he withdrew bis motion, having effected
pair for an absent political friend
| The House then proceeded to vote.
Whole number OF votes IT. necessary TO a choice 90;
Mr.. Defess So; Mr. Glosbrenuer 81; Messs. Gales Sea
ton % scattering 5.
The House again proceeded 10 vote, with the following
Te,uit:-Wnoe number of votes $50; necessary TO Il
choice 81; Hr Deirees II; Mr. GOsbrenrer 81; Edward
Ba tot Odio) 9; scattering Z.
Mr. kigOre in order restore harmony in the repub-
/ lie III rank, withdrew the name Of Mr.. Defrees
/ Mr. Dawes nominated Samuel Bowles, Of Massachu-
sets.
The next vote resulted as follows Whole number Of
votes l16 necessary 10 chUce SO; Mr. Gosbrenner 81;
Mr. Ball o.; Mr. Mitchell . The remainder Of the votes
/ were scattered among thirteen others.
There another vote VITA the following result -
Whole number OF III; necessary to a choice 50;
Mr Ball received SIS Mr.. GIos)renner 81 scattering ..
NJ. Bail it will be from the above, needed only
| one vote 10 elect him.
4 motion made from tie Democratic side to al
/ iourn, which was voted down.
/ The republicans shouted out, call the roll"
An unsuccessful motion uen made that the House
adjourn till Monday.
motion to adjourn was again made, and decided in
| the aiirmitive-hyc minority.