Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-27
THIRTY-sIxTH OoNGREss.--Flr.t Session.
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Mr. Fitzpatrick asked and obtained leave to introduce
bill provide for the transportation OF the mails OF the
United States between the United States and the Re-
public of Mexico, which was read twice and adopted
The bill directs the Postmaster General to contract
with Carlos Butterfed and his associates for the trans
portaton Of the United States mails in steamships built
in the United States, between New Orleans and Mobile
and various other ports in Mexico for period OF ten
years from and after the commencement OF the service
at annual compensation of 100000 to be paid In
equal quarterly instruments and the service to consist
/ OF four round trips month.
Mr. Wigall introduced Joint resolution to request
the President of the United States to call out the regi-
ment of Texas mounted volunteers, authorized by the
act approved April 7, 1858 Mr.. W. spoke of the rava-
ges that had been committed by Corenas and his band
the frontiers of Texas and asked the immediate pas
sage of the joint resolution; but objection being made 1t
was laid over
Mr. Gwin introduced hill to authorize protection to
be given to citizens Of the United States who may dis
cover deposits OF guano.
The bill 10 amend the act to establish court for the
investigation of claims against the United States was
made the special order for Monday week
The homestead bill was made the special order for
Thursday next.
Mr.. Doote made long speech in defence of the SUI
premc Court of Wisconsin and in reply 10 Mr.. Toombs,
after which the Senate adjourned until Monday next.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On motion OF Mr.. Peyton the committee on public
lands instructed to inquire into the expedcncy OF
reporting bill authorizing the Secretary of the Interior
TO issue duplicate land warrants where the original has
been lost under such rules and regulations as he may
prescribe
Mr Carter asked leave to offer preamble and resolu-
ton substantially as follows
Whereas the committee of arrangements authorised
by resolution Of Congress invited the Seventh Regi-
of New York visit the capital 10 participate IN
the ceremonies of the Inauguration of the statue of
Washington guests OF the national legislature and,
Whereas in accordance with their iraerna and Union
loving principles the number Of seven hundred men,
one of the finest and best disciplined regiments OF that
State, Of any other State arrived here for that pur-
pose and
Whereas they were not favorab received by the Pres
ident and Heads of Departments committee of ar
angements and
Whereas 10 considerable number were advised of the
arrangements OF the committee, and in consequence the
members OF Congress did anticipate that result there
fore
Rcsolrcd, That we convey through Speaker, our
sincere regret that the Executive and committee OF ar
engagements failed 10 extend 20 the regiment the hospi-
tates and respect emineny their due, and in con-
slrraou Of the high appreciation Of this body of the
solderly skill and discipline exhibited be it further
Resolved That copy OF this preamble and resolutions
be cngroed by the Clerk OF the House and transmitted
by the Speaker to the Colonel ofthe said regiment.
Mcssrs Houston Davidson and Branch objected TO the
reception OF the first named resolution saying that it
imputatioa the committee Of arrangements,
which may be true or false.
Mr.. Maynard asked leave to offer preamble, acknOw-
Lodging the Indebtedness of the country Divine Prov
idcnce for -inuumeube blessings, and concluding
with resolution that the daily sessions Of the House be
op ned with prayer and hat this end the pastors Of
the several churches be invited alternately to perform
this solemn duty.
Mr. MAYNARD said it would be rccoected that the pas
tors severaliy performed this duty voluntarily.
Mr. Curtis and others objected to this resolution out
of order.
Ag,- cI' of tho TT,r the ,,crIors .g,ir ,rocced
ed to vote for printer.
Mr.. Stokes placed in nomination Henry N. Walters
ton of Tenn and wished say few words in favor Of
the nominee.
Mr. Davidson objected.
Mr. Stokes SAID Mr.. Walterston was good demo-
crat.
Mr. Tompkus nominated Edward Ball
Whole number of votes 81 necessary TO choice &C.
of which Mr.. Ball received ST. Mr. Gos,brenner W Mr..
Mitchell received Is votes made up Of South Americans
aud republicans. There several scattering votes
Another taken, when Mr. Ball received 49,,
aud Mr. Glos,brGnner 50 votes Mr., Mitchell Il Gales
and Seaton ., the remainder scattering.
hr, Bristo then nominated Mr.. Seaton, of the Nation
al Iutelligencer.
Mr.. Stanton republican, hoped this would be the
result
The next vote was as follows whole number Is5; ne
ccssary to a choice 90. SIR. Ball and Mr. Glo.brenner
each received u.s. Mr.. Seaton 10 Mr. Mitchell To- scat
tsriug 3.
Mr. Keit desired to speak on the subject of the resop
tons offered this morning by Mr. Carter which condemn
ed the proceedings of the committee of arrangements for
inaugurating the Washington statue.
Mr.. Loveoy objected when Mr. Kett said he would
speak another time and characterized those reso-
lu,ous as uufouuded ia fact
The House went into a committee of the whole on the
state of the Union
Mr.. McPherson of Pa delivered his views against the
Democratic party, and Mr.. Spauldng made speech in
opposition TO the Presidents of the Stellar flats bill
The House adjourned till Monday.