New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. DOOIlTTLE (Rep., WIS., moved to ADJOURN
Agreed to. Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. SCHWARTZ "a. L. DEM, Pa asked, but failed
TO obtain, leave to introduce resolution lnstrnctng
the Committee mileage to inquire into the expeden-
cy Of restoring the compensation Of Congressman to
what il was formerly and into the eXpedency OF regu-
latDg and reducingmileage.
The House resumed the consideration of the bin re-
ported last week, and Of which synopsis is was then
given for the protection Of female passengers on board
emieran; ships.
two amendments, which agreed to, providing
that process be issued against offenders in tie En-
elsh French or German language, and that suit be
brought wi hin one year from the time OF arrival OF the
vessel in port.
The bill was passed.
Mr. JOHN iCOCHRANE from the Committee
on Commerce, reported bull for the simplilication
aud codifcation of the revenue laws. lie said plan
and radical changes had been made from the bill Tor
similar purpose Iepoi ted at the Last Congress. ALI In
novations were abandoned.
1t was deemed best TO confne the provisions Of the
bill the existing laws on the subject with such amend
ments only as are necessary to enforce them, and
which are in accordance with the regulations OF the
Treasury Department for the last five years, but with
out the sanction of law.
This bill simply collstes the laws now spread over \
large number of volumes. II was of the utmost i'm
portanee that the bin should be considered. The inter
ests of commerce dependent on IT. because there
is an imperfect code operating overt land.
The consideration of the bill was postponed till the
first Tuesday in April.
Mr. WASHBURNE rep, ILL., j. from the Committee
on Commerce reported Joint resolution directing the
uDexpended balance of the appropriation of March,
1859 for repairing the works and piers IN order to se'
lighthouse at Chicago, to be diverted TO tbe
repair and Improvement of the harbor OF that city;
He said the original appropriation was SsIO0o, oil
which sufficient had been expended Tor the lighthouse,
leaving S6i 900 for the harbor.
The resolution was passed.
MIR. FLORENCE tDem, Pa presented memorial
of the insurance companies, merchants and oner CIT
zens of Philadelphia praying that Congress substitute
steamers Of light draft for the revenue SERVICE III place
of the preEent sailing schooners.
Referred TO the Committee on Commerce.
The House prepared for the election OF Chaplain.
There were upward of twenty persons nominated, M
Guiding by Nj Briggs, the Jewish Rabbi Dr. RaPhael
In addition, Mr.. BRANCH nominated the whole clergy
Of the District Of Columbia.
Mr.. POTTER nominated the Rev. Mr.. Fee, recently
expelled from Kentucky.
Mr. KILGORE moved to postpone the election until
the first Of July.
Negatived by 81 majority.
After the roll was called many changed their votes'
Mr.. BRIGGS withdrew the name OF Dr. kaphsel.
Mr. BRANCH thought that all would agree that
this seer should continue short time as possible
Tbey now had gu opportunity Of knowing wno was
the strongest candidate. He suggested maj ne snouio
ofer resolution declaring a particular gentemah
Chaplain Let the other side offer an amendment pro
posing another candidate. Then the previous ques-
ton could be called and the contest settled by TWO
votes.
Objections were made. , ,
Neeessny TO choice. 96IIhomas n Stockton. 81
Mr.. Bali (Mehodist)..... 4llAr Nsdh'.''...''.''''
The remaider were scattering.
The House again voted, and Mr. Stockton Of Paila-
delpbia wac elected by 10 majority.
Mr.. STALLWORTH presented memorial from
Mobile, similar to the above mentioned one by Mr.
Florence.
An invitation was received from the ladies OF the
Mount Vernon Association inviting the Members TO
accompany them visit to Mount Vernon tenor
Tow. Laid Oh the table. go,
On motion Of Mr.. SHERMAN, the bill to reduce
mileage from forty to twenty cents per mile, TO be
computed by straight geographical me- was
Mr. WAsHBURNE 3D. Intellectually requested
Mr. Sherman to permit him 70 make an amendment,
repeating all laws al owing any mileage at all.
The bill passed. l5i against 2l.
The invitation Of The ladies Of the Mount vernon
Association accepted for tomorrow alterhoOn'
Mr.. HOARD offered the following: "
Bereas Representative from the state OF fennsy vans
Of this House make the following statement 80 As slr Bu
cTqd not Pge. D one % o Sf t6,n a and
'reinsed to sell my eli that And on the same day mI
The aoer Of ne House sde the following statement in
to charge Of being one o. ncIrssiy 9sna e. re u.I.
ehood Of ibis csige endeeyored by threats and e-
dsoR Of ' pa l Of 5Sy % and on tie m dy Of 6eee
ber M Adsn sRepesentative from NewJeIey on the h9ot
compton controversy approached IN such manner as 70
show eouptisn on the part OF the s nv IA,
Executive Department of heGoyemmeut VIII The scon ana
1Sbts House pabe with the dignity aud purity OF
legislation in derogaon Of the privileges Of tn pooy La
destructive Of the pubic confidence In our i's"s'h anu Wv
eminent therefore go g.. /. .,0,a1 nv ,ba
SpeRher 10 inquire investigate whebar any improper AZ
lepts have been being made ~ sny persoA
will the present Executive Department. Of the ~
by any person acting with their advice o. consent 70
lie action Of House Of Its members nsSh hny 80
lion or measure upon which has HcteI, or winch ha o. 2
have had under consideration, directly OF nfIeety " y
promise CT oder intnaiion Of employment ~,
isyoTs 81 reward under the Oove3en under ~
en ocer or thereof TO be conf erred or wltS ~
copderation OF vote given, thheid or 70 DC
with power send for persons aid pHers eA snn WITNESSES
and leave 10 re port any time bill or otherwise
The reading Of the Tesoation caused grea' sensaon
on the Democratic sid 9. A dozen members were on
their feet at once, Ahorhng, Mr., Speaker ,u.;u.
The Speaker pIO TIM, Mr.. WASHBUkN, OF MAIZE an
in the Cbsir-The Chair thinks the resolution III oiuo''
question Of dvlege. .;
Mr.. HOARD Il move the previous question. -,
Mr.. BRANC FL hope there VIII DO no 80 7
The kentlen AN has given responslo hane' an,oa
hope the re ution viii be received without ooecuoh
on this size .,,.,,.
Mr.. P.CRNETT dem, Ky II desire 70 ssk mns.i'
or We arc 10 have two Special Conmi1ees W h'oSu'
es'> The ssme subject. IOreer, ordtr.l Il. .,
Mr.. CLEMENS Dem, Vail rise 20 question OF
order A ia not competent tor tho wemtes rom NeW'