Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-18
TuIRTY.SIXTH CONGRESS- First Session.
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SENATE

ing new.
Mr. Dooittle made minority report, which, however,
was read
The Committee discharged from the further consid
Grafton Of the subject
Mr. Mason from the same committee, asked to be dis
charged from the bill relating the invasion of the
States and memorials praying the release OF Mr. Hyatt
Agreed to.
Nr Mason also made a special report on the petitions
OF the negroes of Massachusetts, PRAYING the release of
MIR Hyatt aud asked that be returned 10 the memor
sists Laid over.
Mr. Dooittle made a minority report saying the right
of petition 10 be denied any Laid over
Nc Mason, from the same Committee, made report
diSchargiug SIR. Hyatt
Mr. Summer welcomed with pleasure the release of
Mr. HYATT from the filthy jail he argued against the
action Of the Senate in the matter being hereafter con-
sidered "a a precedent.
TIE resolution Of Mr.. Hyatt's discharge agreed to-
Mr.. Haulin presented remonsuance from New York
in regard 10 the pilot laws.
Mr. Green introduced a resolution for printing twenty
thousand copies OF the report the Hapers Ferry
invasion. Referred to the Committee on Printing.
Mr. Hale opposedit.
Mr. Bayard called for the yeas and nays the motion
to take up the BILL and it os-yeas %, nays %.
Mr. Fitch moved to take up the House joint resolution
relative TO tie public printing aud make the special
order for tomorrow at IL l2 o'clock Agreed to.
Mr. Bayard moved to take up the bill TO give the Ser
ceanatArms of the Senate and House power appoint
deputies in different States.
The Army appropriation Dill was received from the
House with sundry amendments
The light house appropriation bill was taken up and
passed
The tariff bill was then taken up.
Mr. Hunter argued that no change in the tariff was
necessary. The present tariff would afford sufficient
revenue for the economical support of the Government
and for eS,inguishing the public debt The revenue
under the present tariff would 90 on increasing,
there would be from six to millions OF surplus
July.
There was nothing in the condition of the manufacture
ing interests of the country which required change in
the tariff He read statement to show that under the
present tariff our foreign had greatly expand
ed and there great increase in direct trade
with the continent.
Mr. Bigler endeayored to demonstrate that the pro.
posed change in the tariff essential the appro
priaton bills before show expenditure for the
coming year of nearly SO OOO in addition other
claims whose justice is generally admitted, and the
cruing public debt.
Nr Cameron and Mr. Seward urged the consideration
Of the tariff bill at the present session.
Mr. Simmons said the postponemeut Of this bill would
render an session necessary. and that the Demo-
Gratis desired to postpone because they were afraid to
come 20 a vote previous the presidential election.
At four o'clock the Senate took recess for two
hours.
Mr. Cameron said it was not worth while for him to
say much he hoped his colleagues able speech had
convinced that side OF the chamber He demonstrated
tie necessity OF increase Of revenue 20 protect the
industrial elements OF pennsylvania anu ne trusted tlit
this question would not be postponed and that the five
or six votes necessary to defeat such motion would b.
obtained from the democratic side of the chamber
He entered into the details of the Morrill, bill briefly and
conended that It was just and proper and ought to
pass.
SIR Seward said that he could just reason to
postpone this question till next session. Il could be con
iered now for the session closed earlier Of
the salary system than formerly But the session could
De extended. The proposition involved question Of
vast Importance. II there not time enough to
er the question: somebody is responsible for the lack
ortime lie added that m iority OF the Senate, oppos-
ed 70 the principle OF protection had fixed upon early
adjournment Lex the Senate say they will take up
1 bill and act H. ami the House will az once extend
the session long enough enable both Houses TO give it
full and ample examination. The next session Will be
b,ef and viii anybody say that three months year
vii be al, quatc the performance Of the duty? There
could be no favorable conjunction Of crcumsan
ces for the consideration Of this su irct Here
brought to it AZ by the recommendation Of the
Treasurer aud raise that S2O0JDOO0 either by
lean or a revision OF the tariff.
A recess was here taken from 4 to G o'clock On re-
assembling there no quorum present. After waiting
some time quorum arrived.
The bill making appropriation for the expenses OF the
Territorial Legislature OF Minnesota passed.
The tariff question was then resumed
NJ Simmons urged the necessity OF revision Of the
tsriT and desired 70 consi .er i, this session.
The vote postpone the subject 20 the next session
g.
Ycas-Mss,rs. Bayard Bragg C.eslu', CEngman,
Davis. Fitzpatrick, Green, Gwin. Hemphiil, Hunter
johnson of AK, Johnson Of Tenues ce Lane. Mallory
Psarce Polk Powell Pugh, Rice, salisbury Siiel Sc.
bsstiau, To-mbs WigfAIl Yulee-e5.
Navs-Ae,sr-. Anthony, Bcler, Cameron Chandler
Clark Dixon Doolitile, Fessenden, FooJe Foster Hale
Hsmun. Harlan King, Latham, Seward, Simmons sun
r. Ten Eyck Trumbuu, Wade, Wilkinson and Wilson
%
There we're several Senators paired of.
The army appropriation bill was taken up, and the
House amendments were considered. Some OF the amend
flents of the House cCncurreC in and tee
of conference Was ordered those disagreed MIR
Psarce reported from the conference committee the
di,agroeug the Indian appropriation bill The
senate recadsd from its amendm NJ 10 the overland
telegraph bill which put in the names OF the corpora
tors and agreed the House amendment allowing the
Postmaster General to advertise for proposals to build
the line
Thu, bill has now passed both Houses
Mr. Sliel offered d resolution appointing select COM
nttee Of three report system for the increase of the
revenue the basis OF the present House bill just post
uoned aud report next session.
Another conference committee on the homestead bill
was appointed consisting OF Senators Johnson of Tenn;
T-zoatrick of Ala; Cameron OF PENN and Representa-.
tyss Cofax of Iud; Window, of Mimi, and Garrett Of
Va. They will meet tomorrow morning.
A bill passed TO prevent malicious mischief IN the
District Of Columbia.
Mr. Hemphi gave notice of bill establish an sddi-
tonal judicial district in Texas.
Several private and local bills for the District of CO.
lumbia were passed.
Finally, at 10 o'clock, for want OF quorum, the Sen
A'' HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. John Cochraue, from the Committee on Commerce,
raported bill to change the name of Rockdae to Mas
saehusetts lie said the State of Massachusetts, had pur
chased the vessel for the nautical branch Of the Reform
School.
He also reported the Senate bill changing the location
of the Custom House from Point Isabel TO Brownsville
Both were passed
Mr. Deano presented the resolutions of the Massachu
sets Legislature iusrucug the Senators and requesting
the Representatives of that State TO their efforts to
procure the enactment of more stringent quarantine
laws to prevent the mportann of diseased cattle Laid
on the table and ordered 10 be printed.
bill was passed authorizing the reissue Of land war
in where the original was lost destroyed
The Secretary of the Interior to frame such rules as shall
guard sganst fraud.
The House acceded to the Senates request for another
committee of conference on the homestead bill.
bill for the relief Of David Myere was passed. 1t
came from the Senate. The claim has been loug pend
lug and is with reference to contract for wnter-rotted
hemp.
On motion of Mr. Sherman the House proceeded to
the consideration of business the Speakers table
and took up the bill establish teegraphc communca
ton with the Pacific.
Mr. Colfax moved concurrence in the Senate's
amendment proposing TO restore the names of Zenos
BInum and the other corpoators and to authorize the
Secretary of the Treasury make contract with them.
Mr. Burnett opposed the BILL as extending mammoth
monopoly.
Mr. Cofax denied this and said if they were to throw
open the enterprise 10 competition the bidders would be
men Of straw.
Mr. Scott briefly advocated the bill, regarding Mr..
Burnett's opposition to the bill as unprecedented
Mr. Rurnett moved TO Law the bill on the table which