The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-28
PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTY, Y,SIXTH CONGRESS
SENATE.

Il.
WASHINGTON, March 27.-Mr. SEWARD presented
petition in favor of the Homestead bill from cti-
zens of New York.
Mr.. BRowN presented the resolutions of the Mis-
sissppi Legislature, asking grant of land to aid
in the construction of the Gulf and Ship Island
Railroad.
Mr.. SLIDELL introduced bill giving the consent
Congress to the evying of tonnage duties by the
States bordering the Mississippi river, for the
Improvement thereof.
On motion of Mr.. Brown, Saturdays were set
apart for the consideration of business relating to
the District of Columbia.
On motion of Mr.. SALISBURY
Mr.. Davis resolution relative to the Territories,
etc, taken up and made the special order for
Monday next.
Mr.. DooLIrTLE presented memorial in favor OF
bankrupt law.
Mr.. BRAGG introduced a bill to authorize spe-
cal session of the United States Circuit Court in
the District of North Carolina.
MIR. JOHNSON, OF Tennessee, made personal ex-
PLANTATION in reference to a speech made recently,
in New Hampshire, (and which he found reported
in the New York Herald,) by Mr.. Clark. In that
speech there were allusions to him, which he
deemed it his duty to notice.
On motion of Mr.. MALLORY, the Senate proceeded
to the consideration of the bill to increase and regu-
late the pay of the navy of the United States. A
long discussion ensued on sundry amendments
One was adopted, giving Commander Dahlgren,
who has charge of the experiments in gunnery at
the Washington navy-yard, the seaservice pay of
the grade next above him.
Without finally disposing of the bill, the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House cOncurred in the Senate's amendment
to the bill for fulfilling treaty stpulatons with the
Indians of Oregon and Washington.
Mr.. BRIGGS presented petitions from New York,
numerously signed, praying the passage of bank
rupt law.
The House proceeded to the consideration of the
hill further to provide for the safety passengers
IN vessels propelled in whole or in part by steam
r. O Illinois.
the Importance of passing this bill. He explained
that it proposed TO include ferry, tug and freight
boats, under the provisions of the law of 1852,
quiring them to be examined by the local inspec-
tors. Also, limiting the number of passengers in
sea-gong vessels to for every three and-a- half
tons; and, in addition, requires efficient system
of lights, after the example of the French and
English nations. He spoke of the impositions and
peris to which the public are subjected, and which
the bill is designed to correct
MIR. TAYLOR, of Louisiana, advocated substitute
which he designed to offer, contemplating action
on new principle, namely vitiatng insurance of
vessels, provided the means of safety have not
previously been provided, and prohibiting the en-
ployment OF any master, engineer, or pilot, on
boat where accident or loss of life has happened
until jury shall exempt him from blame
Mr.. CRAWFORD, of Georgia, opposed the bill; one
OF his objections being that it proposed to invade
the States~ by extending the provisions of the law
OF 1852 to terry-boats under charter by State or
municipal authority.
Mr.. GARTRELL and Mr.. SICKLEs favored the BILL be-
ieving its passage would be gratefully received by
the country. The former said there was no opposi-
tion to it except by ship-owning monoposts.
The further consideration of the bill was post
poned for two weeks from to-day.
The House, in Committee of the Whole on the
State of the Union, proceeded to the consideration
OF the Army Appropriation bill.
Mr.. BoTELER moved and earnestly advocated an
amendment, proposing that 100000, instead of
S250OOO only, provided in the bill, be appropri-
ated for the national armories at Springfield and
Harper's Ferry.
Mr.. ETHERIDGE opposed the amendment, and said
the legislation of Congress should be with view
to peace and not to war.
After further debate, the committee rose without
taking vote on the amendment
And the House ad djourned.