Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-01
writer in the Alerondra Gazette saws Of Rannobon
THIRTY-sIXTH CONGREsS-First Session.
WASHINGTON, May 30.
SENATE,

nicaton from the Secretary of the Treasury in comp-
with resolution OF the Senate Of the 18th instant
transmitting statement of the amounts due the several
contractors for granite aud other materials already de-
yeed for the construction Of the treasury building and
custom-houses at New Orleans and Charleston with the
report of the acting engineer in charge of the Office Of
co struction under the treasury department. and accom-
panying documents: which read, and, motion Of
Mr.. Hamn il referred the committee on finance
Mr. Slidell from the committee foreign relations
TO whom referred the BILL making appropriations TO
facilitate the acquisition Of the island OF Cuba by nego-
ation, reported il back and recommended its passage
adopting the report that made at the last session..
Mr. s. remarked that he felt slsfed for various rea-
sons, that no definite action could possibly be Lad On
this at the present session. but be gave notice that
he should avail himself of an early opportunity call it
up the next session.
Mr Grim presented the petition of the President of
the Dubuque aud Pacific Railroad Company praying that
said company may not be dyesed Of the title certain
lands.
Sr G. moved that the Senate proceed TO the consde
ration Of the House bin for the relief of Mary j. Harr
widow Of Col. Thomas l. Harris; which having been
amended was read third time ana passed.
Mr.. Mason gave notice that nc twelve o'clock
he should submit motion TO proceed 70 the consid
Grafton OF executive business.
Mr.. Wigfan rose to personal explanation. Tie found
in pamphlet speech of Ar. Bingham remarks attributed
TO him which he uttered IN tue Senate anywhere
else. lie wanted TO know where the Senator got his
thorty 10 attribute that language to him =
Mr.. Bingham stated that he cnf the extract from
newspaper and supposed it correctly q4o,ed. He
did examine the official report in the Globe, he
heard similar tugusge uttered by the Senator II tie
Senator from Texas dsayowed i, be would beg his par.
don for misreprese ntug him.
Mr., WigfalL-What newspaper did you cut il from
Mr. Biugham-I cannot state Whist paper il Il
done without any intention misrspresen the Sen
alor from Texas.
Mr. Trumblll made personal eNpana lion, taking az
the basis Of his remarks editorial article in the Con
-timton Of this morning, headed Facts to be kemem-
bered That article had ceusurgd him for voting against
Mr. Davis fifth resolution whereas if the editor had
read the full report Of what had occurred contained
in the Globe he would have that he did him uju.-
tce He was in favor Of aorJing protection all con
stiutoua rights but the mover OF that resolution iucu
del in il the right 10 take aud hold slaves in Territory
which he Mr. T. denied 10 be constitutional right
While be not opposed 10 the absrJc; proposition
expressed in the resolution, he could for it it
was understood by It's friends.
On motion OF Mr.. Gwin the Senate proceeded 10 the
consideration OF the overland mail bill and Mr. Hal.
having temporarily Withdrawn his pending amendments
Mr. Latham Off red substitute for tie bill and explain
cd it, provision, in detail showing the condition OF the
various mail routes to California and comparing their
respective advantages.
The bill for for the admission of Kansas was taken up
and Mr.. Colamer made speech in favor OF it. II
then postponed until Monday next, when Mr. Summer
has the floor
Mr. Lane discussed the Oregon war d'bt bill. He was
followed by Mrssrs Davis and Crenden who gave their
views on the subject.
Mr.. Hunter said if this bill passed means must be
found to pay this gatuity Of iou millions Of dollars and
upwards, and suggested new Loan
On the conclusion Of his remarks he offered amend
ment 10 that effect authorizing the Secretary Of the
Treasury 10 adyesise for loan to the amount required
TO he paid under this act at rate of interest
ccedng six per cent per aunum, payable at the end OF
five years and the stock be sold TO the highest bid
der.
Mr.. Simmons was opposed to putting loan bill on the
war debt bill
The question being being taken, the amendment Of Mr.
Hunter was not agreed to-yeas IL, nays 30.
The bill was fually passed reported from the
mttee on military aiiairs-yeas 81; nays IL
The post Office deficiency bill was taken up shortly
after which the Scnate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House passed the bill for the removal of the
nal from St. Louis to Jefferson city,
Mr.. Fenton reported 4 bill providing that all invalid
pensions shall commence from the date Of the disability
the object being to place all army and navy pensioners
equality, and remove from Congress the
applications continually made for back pay. He said
this measure required about Sl50ooOO for the arrear
ages.
After several efforts to defeat the bill, it was finally
passed--yeas %, nays So
On motion OF Mr. Grow the House insisted on its dis
agreement to the Senates amendment to the homestead
bill, and asked committee of conference.
Mr. Haskn called up the special order being the res
Outions reported by him from the committee on public
expenditures, providing hereafter that person shall be
printer, either to the Senate or House. who is not prac
teal printer, and Of fair reputation for skill and ability
The printer elected to either branch give bond and
curity in the sum of $4,000 and the present prices TO
be reduced forty per centum the resolution to take effect
from its passage.
Mr. Haskin, the chairman of the committee public
expenditures, (who had investigated the subject of the
public printing spoke Of abuses of the present system.
He said that the contract system has proved abortion
hence there was necessity for a reform. He charged
the President together with Attorney General Black OF
having distributed patronage profits from the printing
OF the postoce blanks, to bolster up and sustain cor
rupt partisan presses mentioning in this connection, the
Pennsylvania, Evening Argus and Constitution. He
showed the enormous increase of the 70: public
printing and 10 conclusion be said that by the adoption
of the resolutions reported the government would save
annually hundred thousand dollars
Mr.. Barksdae inquired whether Mr., Haskin did not
vote for printer for Mr. Derees who authorized de-
claration TO be made in the republican which
nominated that elected he would give half the profits
for electoneering purposes.
Mr.. Haskin said that the time he voted for Mr. De-
frees he had knowledge of that fact He afterwards
heard OF it through the newspapers But this showed the
greater necessity for the proposed reform.
The clerk next read the report of the minority of the
committee-Messrs Hindman and Clopton-which con-
eludes with resolution that the contract made by Mr..
Ford with Messrs Larcomb and English Is in violation
OF the law of Congress, and declaring the Office of print
er TO the House vacant
Mr.. duriey, the chairman of TIE committee on print
Ing advocated the bill heretofore reported by him to
establish government printing Office as remedy for
the existing evils extravaganza aud scandal. Among
Others IN support Of COVE pnspt printing ofee, be