Worcester daily spy., 1860-02-17

Oi tilS OotA1dotSl OSISldl lOl COplC6 VI lCb-
ters, petitions, recommendations, &C., con-
nected with removals and appointments in IL
linOis, also as to the accounts of Mr.. Cook,
postmaster of Chicago, and Information as to
removals of number of postmasters in Illi-
nos. He said he intended to press such in
quiries
Mr.. HoUsroN said he wanted nothing to
do with it. 1t was filthy business.
Mr.. MoRRIs-Then you are the appropriate
man.
| Mr.. HoUsToN-The filthier it is, the better
for you. lCries of "order.") The resolution
was referred to the Post Office Commlttee'
Mr.. Morris submitted resolution propos-
ing an inquiry into the expediency OF ABOLISH
ing the armories and navy yards.
Mr. FARNswoRrH offered resolution III
structing the Committee on Foreign Affairs
to inquire into the expediency of acquiring by
neqotiation the British North American prov
inces.
Mr.. WAsABURNE of Illinois, introduced a
river and harbor bill, and bill to amend the
steamboat law.
Mr. MCCLERNAND introduced a resolution,
having in view the better protection OF the
rights of naturalized citizens of our country
when abroad. Also, resolution, which was
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs,
| declaring that Cuba ought to be acquired, and
inquire on what terms this can be effected.
Also that the House deprecate the example OF
the officers of the House appointing ex-mem-
bers of Congress to inferior places within their
gift, as derogatory to the dignity of the House,
and calculated to impair their influence with
the country. Referred to the Committee Of
the Whole on the state of the union
Mr.. CRAIG of Missouri introduced bill re-
viving the tariff act of lS46. Referred to the
Committee of Ways and Means.
Messrs. CURTIS, SCoTT, and PHELPS, sew
orally introduced Pacific railroad and telegraph
bills, which were referred to Post Office conf
mittee.
Mr.. HAMILTON offered resolution looking
to the repeal of the revenue laws, and to sub
stitute direct taxation.
Mr.. CURTIS introduced bill to retire super
annuated officers of the army.
The House concurred in the Senate's reso-
luton for the appointment of joint committee
to take action in relation to the Inauguration
of the equestrian statue of Washington on the
22d of February.
Mr. BURcH introduced Pacific Railroad
blli, which was referred to the Post Office
| Committee.
Mr.. MORRIS of Illinois, alluding to the dia.
| logue between him and Mr.. Houston, said he
| had been reminded by his colleagues, that in
answering Mr.. Houston's objection to the in
PRODUCTION of his resolution, his language re.
fected on Mr.. Houston's motives and personal
integrity He did not intend any such appl.
cation.
Mr.. HoUsToN understood Mr.. Morris re-
marks as did the latter's colleagues; but as
| Mr.. Morris had satisfactorily explained, he
withdrew his remarks.
Mr. OTERo introduced bill to organize the
| territorial government Of Nevada.
| Mr.. PARRoTT introduced a bill repeating
the act for the admission of Kansas into the
| Union.
Mr. EsTABRooK introduced a bill to enable
Nebraska to hold convention preliminary to
admission into the Union. A large number of
other bills and resolutions were introduced,
and appropriately referred.
Mr.. CAMPBELL presented the memorial Of
S. e. DAILY, contesting the seat Of Mr. Esta-
brook of Nebraska.
The House went into Committee on the
Presidents Annual Message.
Mr.. ANDERSON OF Louisiana made speech
taking strong southern ground. He con-
demned the principles Of the Republicans, and
said, unless revolution in public sentiment
take place in the north within the next twelve
months, which he did not anticipate a man
| from that section would not be permitted to
| travel in the south unless he could bring evil
dence of conservative feeling and friendlness.
! The south would never submit to the enforce
ment of that party's principles, which if they
were reduced to practice, would dissolve all
the ties and ligaments which bind the Union
together.
Mr.. FENToN replied to what he considered
unjust and unfounded assaults on the RepubIi-
cans He maintained that the views of the
North on the subject Of slavery are the same
| now as i'll the early and better days of the Re-
| public. In consequence of southern aggres-
sions on freedom, that party sprung into exist
ence, and soon sweptits way into fifteen states
of the Union. Well might the gentleman
from Louisiana tremble when he heard the
tread of millions of freemen, like mighty ar
my advancing to take possession of the govern
ment, and administer it on Republican princi-
| Piles.
The committee rose and the House ad-
journed