Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-03-02

Ways and Means, reported back, with
amendments, the bill to establish an Assay
Office nj st. Louis.
On motion OF Mr.. Washburne, of Me-,
a resolution WAS adopted iustructing the
committee on Public Lands, to enquire in
to the cXpedicncy of abOlishing portion
of the lund offices, thus reducing the exc
perse conuecled with that branch of busi-
ness.
Mr.. Washburne, Of ILL.,, from the COM
mittce on Commerce, reported a bill
ameudatory of the act providing for the
safety of passengers on boats propelled in
whole or part, by steam
"A brief running debate eusued, in
which the propriety of placing the bill in
a position to be reached, with q view to its
passage, was generally admitted, when
further consideration was postponed for
three weeks.
a resolution was adopted, authorizing
eleven of the principal committee TO en-
ply one clerk each, at S4 per day.
Mr. John COchrane from the committee
| on Commerce, reported bill for the bet
ter protection of females emigrants, on the
high seas. He caused to be read a memo
rial of the New York Emigrant Company,
showing the abuses committed by the cap.
tHins and others, ON such passengers. The
bill had the sanction of the Senate and
two committees of this House. The bill
was road. 1t makes the violation of u fe-
male, or connection with her under prom
| isc of marriage, threats or exercise of nu-
thority, or by solicitation, gift or other
wise punishable with fine and imprisOn-
ment.
Further proceedings in regard to the bill
were terminated by the expiration of the
morning hour.
| The House went into Committee Of the
Whole on the State OF the Union.
| The bill to carry into effect the treaties
with the Indians of Washington and Ore
gou Territories, ratified last March, WAS
| taken up.
MIR. Cobb would not vote another dollar
for ratifying these treaty stipulntions, un-
! til he was satisfied the South were to have
equal rights iii the Territories.
No action WAS taken on the bill.
! The committee arose, with the view of
proceeding to the election of Printer, it
being the special order
! Several members wished the subject
postponed, not knowing it WAS the Spccia!
order for to-day.
Messrs. Branch, Houston and Kilgnre
engaged in ii debate, which was becoming
personal, especially between Messrs. HOus-
ton and Kilgore, when they were called to
order.
Mr.. Clemens favored a postponement of
the election, as the vote to-day can and
will be prevented by dilntory motions.
Mr.. Branch was willing TO compromise,
with the understanding that the vote be
taken at one o'clock tomorrow.
| After call of the House, Mr. Florence
objected, saying that tomorrow would be
the first private bill day.
1t was finally agreed to postpone the
! matter until tomorrow.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the Presidents message.
MIR. Ashmore made an earnest Southern
rights speech. Adjourned.
SExATE.-The Senate met at noon, but
the attendance was slim.
Mr.. johnson moved to take. up the bill
to extend the benefits of the lands acts to
| Oregon and Minnesota.
The motion was carried and the bill read
Il third time and passed.
Mr.. Davis offered modified resolutions
in place of those heretofore offered by
him, which were ordered to be printed.
| Mr.. Hamilton moved to take up the bill
to amend the act regulating the collection
OF duties, &c. II alters the time when the
Collector of the Port takes possession from
five days to one. The motion was carried
aud the bill passed.
On motion of Mr.. Gwin, the Military
Academy bill was taken up.
Mr. Wigthll offered an amendment, APP
propriating one hundred thousand dollars
in support of the volunteers to protect the
frontiers of Texas in pursuance OF the act
of 1858.
Mr.. Douglas considered it out of order.
Mr.. Wigfall said it was in order under
the rules, as it carried out the provisions
of the existing law.
Mr. Doolittle said he wished the matter
referred TO the Committee on Military AT
fairs, so they could report.
Mr.. Mason said that unless the govern
mcut act speedily, Texas would act for I
herself and bring state of war between /
this country and Mexico. He urged the |
adoption of the amendment.
Mr. Haun wanted to reduce not increase |
the army. There were now plenty of
troops to protect the frontier.
The subject was further discussed by
Messrs. Fessendeu, Davis, Critteuden and
Wigfall. The latter gentleman urged |
some very strong reasons for taking inn
mediate measures for the protection OF the
Texas frontier.
On motion Of Mr. Saulbury it was re-
ferrcl to the Committee on Military AZ
fairs.
On motion of Mr.. Davis the bill author
iziug the sale of the former to the States,
and requiring the superintendents of tue
armories to he appointed from the Ord
nance corps, was taken up.
4 long debate ensued, in the course of
which Mr.. Mason said Virgi min had found
it necessary. owing to the relations the
States now bear to each other, to Rppro-
pirate $4,000 for the purchase of arms
and will continue it from year to year I'M
til she was prepared for any emergency.
She had sent TO Europe for estimates and