Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-07
Last Nights Report.
xxxvIih CONGREss-.FIRsr SESSION
WASHINGTON, March 6.


Mr.. Schwartz asked but failed to obtain leave
to introduce a resolution instructing the Com
mlttee on Mileage TO enquire into the expedi
ency OF restoring the compensation of Con-
gTesemen 10 what it was formally, and into
the expediency ofregulating and reducing the
mileage.
The House resumed the consideration of the
bill reported last week, of which synopsis
has been given for the protection af female pas
sengers on board emigrant ships.
Mr.. John COehrane offered two amendments
which were agreed to providing that process
be issued against offenders, in the English,
French, and German languages and that suit
can be brought within one year from the time
of the arrival Of the vessel in port. The bill
was passed.
Mr.. John COchrane, from the committee on
Commerce, reported bill for simplifcation aud
cOdiicatiOn Of the revenue laws. lie said plain
and radical changes had been made from the
bill for similar purpose reported at the last
Congress. All innovations were abandoned
Itwas deemed best to cOnfne the provisions
Of the bill to existing laws on the subject, with
such amendments only as necessary to enforce
them, and which are in accordance with the
regulations of the Treasury Department for the
last five years, without the sanction of law
This bill simply cOllates the laws not spread
over very large number of volumes.
1t was of the utmost importance that the
bill should be considered. The interest ofcom-
merce were dependent on it, because there was
an imperfect code operating over,the land
The consideration of the bill was postponed
until the Ist Tuesday IN April.
Mr.. Washburne Of H., IRON the Committee on
Commerce, reported a joint resolution directing
the unexpended ba ance Of the appropriation Of
March, 1859, for repairing the works ami piers in
order to secure the light house at Chcag 20, to be
diverted to the repair and improvement of the
harbor of that city.
He said the original appropriation was Ss7 900,
of which sufficient bad been expended for iiie light
house, leaving S64 900 for the barbor~ The reso
| linton was passed.
Mr. Florence presented memorial of the In
surance Companies, merchants and other ciu
zens of Philadelphia praying that Congress
substitute steamers Of light draught for the
revenue service in place OF the present sailing
schooners. Referred to the Com. on Com
merce.
The House prepared for the election Of q
Chaplain. There were upw3rds of 20 persons
nominated, including, by Mr. Briggs, the eWish
Rabbi, Dr. Rapael. In addition, Mr.. Branch
nominated the whole clergy of the District Of
Columbia.
Mr. Potter nominated Rev. Mr.. Lee, recently
expelled from Kentucky.
Ar. Kilgore moved to postpone the election
until the lst of July. NegatiVed by 81 maj.
After the roll was called many changed their
names Mr.. Briggs withdrew the name of DR..
Rapael
Mr. Branch thought that all would agree
that this scene should continue as short a time
as possible. They now had an opportunity Of
knowing who was the strongest candidate
He now ruggested that he shonId offer a reso-
luton declaring particular gentleman gentle
man Chaplain Let the other side offer an
amendment proposing another candidate, then
the previous question called and the contest
would be settled in two votes
Objections were made.
The House then proceeded to vote. Whole
number Of votes 100 Necessary to a choice Sc
Mr.. Ball, Methodist, Al; Mr.. Proctor, MethO-
dist, Al; Thos II. Stockton, "a; Mr.. Nadal, IA
The remainder were scattering.
The House again voted and Mr.. Stockton Of
Philadelphia, was elected by Is majority.
Mr. StllwOrth presented a memorial from
Mobile similar to the above mentioned one by
Mr. Florence.
| An invitation was received from the ladies of
the Mt. Vernon Association, inviting the mem.
bers to accompany them on visit to Mt YER
non tomorrow. Laid on the table.
-, On motion of Mr. Sherman, to reduce mileage
Mr. Washburne of III, InsnettGhay GoqDuted
lMr sherman to give an amendment repeating
all laws allowing any.
The bill passed, l54 against 81.
The invitation Of the ladies' of the Mt Vernon
Association was accepted for tomorrow T. ID
Mr. Howard offered resolution asking ior
saIpct commtte to INQUIRE into certain statement
made by Messrs. Adrian, Haskins and HleAman
in last December, to the effect that tue Freslueh
bad endeavored to break them from their course
duty. -,....,.u -,,,5 bo mad
from the Democratic side. II the President WeI
N Name il should be known-h not, the eaumnl
ator should be exposed.
Mir Houston and others participated IL an exc
ting debate, after which the resolution was adopted
Adjourned
SENATE.
The Vice President laid before the Senate
certified COPY of the Kansas Constitution II
ceiyed from the President Of the Constitution
Mr, Mason stated that the Sergeant at Arm
had arrested Thaddeus Hyatt, aud now move
that he be brought before the Bench OF y
Senate and asked first what excuse ne mas
offer for refusing to obey the summons oil u
Senate. and second, whether he IS now reauy
IS and tnaL ne DC Ic lAiOu " ~ 80
questions as may be prOPOunded by the col
mittee in writing, and under oath. Mr. Hya
was brought IN -.
Mr.. Hall moved to amend the frat interro
aforv by inserting reason for excuse. de 81
he believed the Senate had no right to send
tbls citizen, and believed he had a valid reas
for not coming.
Mr.. Salisbury said the questions were IN
usual form propounded in the courts OF law
Mr.. Hall said that was the mistake, to act
though this was a conrt Of plenary powers
Mr. Halls amendment was lost, yeas
nays AZ. q
Mr. Hall moved in addition that the s.
Oeant at Arms allow him full opportunity
consult with counsel.
Mr.. Mason thought this unnecessary;
nrivileqe would be allowed him
M. Hall withdrew his amendment.
The resolution wal then adopted, yeas
nays 6.
On motion Of Mr. Mason it was ordered
MI. HYATT be remaIied into the custody OF
Sergeant at Arms, and be given till two o'cl
Friday next to answer the questions
= pounded. -
Mr.. Wilson introduced resolution instr
inc the Committee on Militia to consider
on expediency of transferring the control oi
VE' Indians from the Interior to the War DeI
ment