Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

Mr.. Wsshburne Of Ne. objected. IL IN.
resolution would lead to discussion.
Mr. Houston presumed il would be nc
objection If the resolution were changed
into form of an inquiry.
Mr.. Pendleton preferred to let the reso
luton stand as i: is. BE took for granted
that the views Of the chairman we're those
of the eutire committee
Mr.. washburne of Me. objected, saying
that unanimous Consent was necessary for
its introductioas
During the proceedings an iueffectusl at
tempt was made by Mr.. Reagan to cenfine
the discussion in the committee of the
whole on the state of the Union TO the sub
ject pending. aud spoke Of the abuses of
the present practice and the useless con.
sumption Of time. to the discredit Of the
House
Dir Wsshburhe Of Ne regarded such
things in debate as inessential.
MIR Pendleton showed how by the work
ing Of the rules members are almost entire.
ly Precluded from introducing bills and
resolutions. while unlimited time is sffor.
ded for essays on the negro and other irrel.
evant questions.
Mr Branch said this resulted from the
abuse of the rules, for gentlemen would
depart from legitimate business to go into
committee, so great is their anxiety to
make buncombe speeches.
The amendments are acted upon aud re-
ported 10 the House. nearly all of which
We're concurred in. and several were re-
served for special votes.
Mr. Davis gave notice that Oh Monday
ne would call up the contested case of
Williamson against Sckles.
Adjourned till Monday.
SENATE.-A communication was re.
ceived from the Secretary Of the Treasury
transmitting the statistics relative to the
trade with the British North American
provinces.
Several petitions were presented, the
contents OF which could not be heard in
tue reporter Saitery
90 motion Of Mr.. Anthony resolution
was adopted instructing the P. o. commit
tee to inquire into the expediency of pro-
viding by law for the prepayment Of let
ters by the penny post.
Mr. Latham introduced bill to create |
separate district for the inspection of the
boilers and machinery of steam vessels.
The bill authorizing the sale of the pub.
lie arms to the States, and to regulate the 1
of the superintendents of the /
national armories was taken up.
Mr.. Hunter said that structures had been
made the other day on the superintendent
at Harper's Ferry. which did injustice to I
that gentleman, who was good officer. /
On motion of Mr. Davis, an amendment
was adopted that the sales in each year
shall not exceed the increased manufacture
which may result from said sales: and If
the whole number to be sold is less than 4
the acquisitions made, they shall be diyi-
dsd ainong the States, applying pro rata as
the arms supplied by the United States arc /
now distributed.
Mr. Simmons moved to strike out the 4
first section OF the bill, which provides for 4
the distribution of the arms. Not carried.
Dir. Douglas moved 10 strike out the ID
section, changing the mode Of saperinien.
dence from civil to military.
The Chair stated that the motion was
not 10 order, as the Senate had already
voted on that question.
Mr.. Hale moved to strike out the enact
ing clause,
Mr.. Anthony moved to postpone further |
consideration of the bill, and take up the |
private calendar.
Several private bills were passed
On motion Of Mr.. Mason, at 3 o'clock the
Senate went into executive session, to COM
plele the unfinished business OF yesterday.
Adjourned.