Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-03-16
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xxxvf,h Congress
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Firs, Session
WAsnIsafos. Mareh l5

WAsniSoroN March Is
uOUSE.--Mr Millson introduced Joint
resolution declaring the construction that
shall be put upon the act making an approi
priation for the satisfaction Of the land
warrants, approved August 1852 ROferr-
3D.
Mr.. Harris Of Nd, introduced a bill for
continuing and completing the improve,
ment OF tie navigation OF the Palapseo rivi
or, and rendering tho port Of baltimore hc'
cessible. Referred 10 the Committee ON
Commerce.
The House passed the Consular and Di,
plomatic Appropriation BILL,
On motion Of Mr.. Maynard, resolution
was adopted rendering the thanks Of the
House to the elergymen OF the District Of
Columbia who, previous TO the election Of g
Choplaio, attended and opened the daily
sessions wi h prayer. rA>
Mr.. Campbell FROM the Committee on
Elections, reported a resolution declaring It
inexpedient 70 allow inrther time to take
testimony in the care OF MIR, Howard, con-
testant Of the scat Of Mr., Cooper, from the
lst Congressional District Of Michigan
Consideration was postponed till Tuesday
next
The House went into Committee on tie
report TO amend the rules
MIR, Washburne Of Me-, explained that
tho object Of the amendment was more 10
correct the practice under the rules then
the rules themselves, and facilitate the dis.
patch Of business, and remove we'll founded
complaints. Several hours were consumed
without coming to conclusion on The subs
ject, when the Committee arose and the
Indian Bill was passed,
Mr. Hamilton moved that the Military
Roadway Bill as returned by tho Senate
with amendment be referred to the Commit
tee on military affairs, saying that enc Of
them was Of great interest to Texas, and
had already been considered by that Com
mittee, namely, calling out mounted regi-
ments.
Mr.. sherman said he desired the bill to be
referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Mr., Stanton showed why il should be re-.
ferred to the Military Committee.
Mr.. Reagan said the subject required
urgent action in view Of existence Of hostil.
tiles on the Texas frontier, and supported
the view Of bis colleague, Mr Hamilton.
Pending the question and the reference
the House adjourned.
SENATE.--The Senate met at ~ NJ -
Ten members present No prayer was
offered The galleries contained l3 gentlc-
men and no ladies
On motion Of MIR Mason, resolution
was adopted, instructing the Committee on
Foreign Relations to inquire what legisa-
ton is necessary TO carry more fully into
effect certain treaty stipulations between
the United States and China and Birmah
and Siam
Mr.. Brown introduced bill to incorpo-
rate the National Gallery and School Of Art,
in the District Of Columbia.
On motion of Mr.. sumner, h resolution
was adopted instructing the Committee on
Finance to consider whether the numerous
custom house oatbs now administered under
acts Of Congress may not with propriety be
abolished aud simple declarations substitu-
ted therefor.
On motion of Mr. Benjamin, the Senate
considered the bill amending existing laws
relative to the compensation of the District
Attorneys, Marshals, and Clerks of the u. =.
Circuit and District Courts The bills we're
discussed and passed.
The special order was taken up, being a
joint resolution authorizing the enlargement
and construction of branch to the Louis,
vile and Portland canal.
MIR Wade presented resolutions of the
Ohio Legislature in favor of the same object
which were read
On motion Of Mr.. Bright an amendment
was adopted, providing that when the Canal
shall be enlarged and the branch construct
ed, and the cost Of this improvement is paid
for, no moro tolls shall be collected than an
amount sufficient to keep the Canal in re-
pair and pay for the necessary superintend'
enco
MIR. Toombs opposed the bill, saying that
the Government owned all excepting five
shares, which were held by directors, who
controlled the work, doing just what they
pleased. they made money, very well
but if they got in debt, they would call on
Government to foot the bill.
Mr.. Powell said that the Government had
received $24, 900 more than che ever put in
this work and had purchased more than
900 shares, not with money from the Fed
eral Treasury, but from tolls collected from
vessels passing through the canal. All he
asked was that they might be allowed to 90
on and use the revenue and credit of the
canal, so as to enlarge it sufficiently to ac.
commOdRte the class Of boats now navigating
that river.
MIR. Wade said the tolls collected would
be sufficient to make the proposed improve
ments aud repairs. Not one dollar was ask :
ed from the Government.
Mr.. Crittenden remarked that these di.
rectors had held the stock merely for the
preservation of the work, and had managed
1t the best they could.
Mr., Davis thought for the Government to
hold stock in canal was an invasion of the
Jurisdiction of q sovereign State. lie ad =
mitted that an enlargement was needed,
but Kentucky ought to control the whole
matter.
The bill was passed. Yeas 80, nays IA.
On motion Of Mr. Mason, the Senate went
into executive session and afterwards ad-
journed.