The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-16
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, 1890.


THE TERRITORY OF JEFFERSON.
Mr. ADAMS, e. opp Of Ky, presented the petition Of
the delegate from Jefferson and the memorial Of the prov
siona Of that Territory asking that he be
cognized a. such. Also memorial authorizing the in
habitAnts thereof to call q convention and form consti
tuition preliminary admission into the Union. Referred
TO the Committee on Territories.
The ELECTION OF PRINTER TO THE HOUSE.
There was call Of the House preliminary 10 taking
vote for Printer.
Mr.. WILSON, (rep.) Of Ind, moved 70 postpone the
matter till to morrow.
Mr.. BooocK, (dem) Of Va, had heard several gentle
men say that an election 10 take place to-day. He
wished to whether that agreement was only one
side.
Mr. SHERMAN (rep) Of Ohio and Mr.. BARKspAIs, each
said that was the general understanding.
Mr. Wilson'S motion was disagreed TO-
The House then proceeded TO vote, with the following
result -
Whole number Of votes. ....................ls 1
Necessary to a choice observation-disclosures. 81
Defrees 30
Messrs Mherdee and Gmer voted for Gales and Seaton
The House again voted.
The result was the same as before, except that Mr..
had been thrown for Mr.. Defrees he would have been
elected # for Mr. Glossbrenner, 1t would have made
Mr. JOHN CocHRASE, (dem.) Of N. Y, suggested post
pOnement
Mr.. HILL, opp Of Ga, not having heard Of any
vote to day.
Mr. sp Of Ohio remarked that he had
raDgement and would for Defrees having
that the prices Of the printing would be 30 reduced that
there could hereafter be no plumber.
Another vote was taken. Before the result was an.
nouuccd Mr.. BoSnAM, (dem) Of S G., changed his vote
for some South Carolinan.
kind of man he was and perhaps he might for him
MIR. BoNHAM would explain If it were in order.
The republicans shouted, "announce the Vote
Mr.. PRYOR, (dem Of Va changed from Mr.. Gloesbren.
Mr. HAMILTON, (dem.) of Texas, wanted t, change his
vote.
Mr.. GARNET, (dem.) of Va, objected, and demanded
the yeas and nays.
Renewed cries from the republicans, "announce the
The SPEAKER said Mr.. Hamilton had right TO change
his vote
The SPEAKER directed the name Of Mr. milton TO be
called.
rupted by the republicans with cries Of order.
Amid the confusion, Mr.. JACKSON, dem Of Ca, who
had, dnrng the votieg, absented himself, hurredy
tered. Much Joy was evinced on the democratic eide
Mr. jackson voted for Mr.. Gloesbrenner.
Messrs. Bonham and Pryor returned 10 that gentle
Mr. RKrfT (dem) Of s. c.. now called for the announce
ment of the vote
Whole number Of votes. ....."..............ls2
Necessary TO choice. Observation-Disclosures. 81
DeIrees .'............... VI
II. vOteO
The subject was then passed over for to-day.
In pursuance Of an order previously adopted large
number Of bills and resolutions were introduced-amo &
them bill by Mr.. Morrill, donating lands for the promo
ton of the arts and sciences TO the various States and
bill for the prevention Of polysamy in the Territories.
was referred to the Committee on c,mmerce to inquire
into the expedency Of action to prevent the importation
of adulterated tea
Mr.. BurrISroN (rep) Of Mass, introduced bill for
the Improvement :of the Taunton river and resolution
nsructng the Committee Military Affairs to Inquire
study Of cadets at the Military Academy.
MI FENroN (rep) otN introduced bill for the set
iement Of the Claims Of officers and soldiers Of the Revo
nonary army land the widows and children Of those
who died in the service also Pacific railroad BILL Re
ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs
Mr. BRIGGS, (Am) Of N. Y, Introduced a bill for the
establishment Of branch mint in New York Referred
TO the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. REYNOLDS, a. L dem.) OF n Y, introduced q
bany and bill for the erection In that city of Post
offce, Custom house and Court house.
Mr. DuEII (rep) OF n Y, introduced resolution re.
questng the Postmaster to communicate copies
OF all regulations or instructions to the Postmasers
incendary matters, &c. Referred to the Committee on
the Post Office
Mr.. JOIN CocrRANE introduced bill to amend the pas
sepger laws for the better protection and security Of fe
male passengers bill to establish the collection districts
of the United States and to designate the ports Of entry
and delivery for the same and regulating the appoint
ment and compensation of officers of the customs also
bill for the smpncaton and codfcaton Of the revenue
avs, and for other purposes
Mr.. Grow, (rep) Of Pa, introduced bin 70 prevent
the sale Of the pubic lands, except to actual settlers until
ten years after their survey bill for the admission Of
Kansas into the Union and Homestead bill.
Mr.. FIoREScx, (rep.l Of Pa, introduced a French
Spoaon b and bill granting pensions soldiers Of
the Of 1912.
Mr. FLORENCE also introduced bill equaizng the army
navy and marine pensions; and bill fixing and regulating
the duties on imports.
Mr. CAMPBELL, (rep) Of Pa, presented the resolutions
Of the Legislature Of Pennsylvania in favor Of protec
tive tariff.
Mr. MooMKAD. (rep) Of Pa, introduced bill for the
Improvement Of the navigation OF the Ohio river.
Mr. NORRIS (rep) Of Pa, introduced an International
Copyright bill.
Hr. PRYOR offered resolution calling on the President
for the correspondence between the United States and
British government touching the occupation Of San JON
STAND resolution insructipg the Committee on Com.
merce 10 pouife what ucaSuycs ehoud be adopOd With