The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02

referring to the Attorney General 70 decide on the lesa
ligy 81 tho claim.
Mr.. STEVENSON objected.
The resolution adopted.
Mr. sHsHAs moved that the 18th and l7th Joint rules
from House the other within the three DAYS az the
session for concurrence shall any OH be presented
10 the President the last day OF the sesaion
Mr.. MoCIxRSAr proposed that the House take vote
tomorrow at eleven twelve 0clocs The Peace Con
ference proportions This would avoid needless con
Mr. wAsnrrpS, q III, was willing to vote fairly and
squarey TO suspend he rules TO take II up.
Mr. McCIsRsASD--If factious menbers object win
meet by retaliation.
Mr. ApsMs pep.) ofN il move TO suspend the rules
lei IN the Peace proposition.
The srrAkn in reviewing his former decision, said
"o Aeiil'orai business was now IN order.
mr. GROW was willing vote should be taken gus
renee proposition
Mr.. McCIxENAsp made motion acoord,pgly
sone one proposed sAat this Cd test ques-
tor To shs sever 81 objections were made
During the voting NJ CRncK, topp) n c. sa,a he was
utterly opposed this wishy wsshy effort 70 settle ma
Mr. vaNcE, (opp IN, C., would vote aye whether Il
MIR Bocon, (opp Of Va, was disposed 10 ,e. the thing
in through respect 70 the Conference but vas against
Mr. SHERMAN voted No because there time TO
consider IT,
and abhorcnce Of the proposition, woui vote 70
lctitin
Mr.. BOTHER voted Aye because IL vas his highest duty
TODD every hing - rsstore peace. ss
The vote wa Sunounc ed W co. and decided in
the lcgatve-pC, two b'rds
NJ McKNionr, nom Tie Coromteee on Esections r.
ported resolution 10 pay Williamson 81 GOO, for
expenses incurred ard time consumed III consestnS the
seat OF Mr. Sickies
Mr. MAyyApp moved 70 Jay IL the table, considering
This wss giving premam 10 men 70 contest Seats Do
cled in tle regat;ve-f6 against 100
Mr. BRIGGS offered amendment 81, co., which was
voted down.
The resolution passed.
The Pouso took up the Senate bill organizing ~errit0
rial government for Nevada.
M GROW explained that the bin proposed govern
a
nires 81 COO square miles, with IL C00or Is goo hhabN
ants.
In answer TO question by Mr.. Sims Mr.. GROW said
there nothing in the bill about slavery Il sim
lar 10 tie Colorado Territorial bin with tie exception Of
Dsmcs and boundaries The bill pasecd92 against co.
Mr.. Grow called up he Senate bill Ia provide Terri
toral government Tor Dacoah He rema ked that the
Territory " whs. left outside tho organ ton Of the
state cf Mnnesoa embracing 500 COO squire miles win
reputation al six thousand. The bul was similar 70
hcse for Colorado and Nevada, with The exception Of
Ian es al d boundaries. The bill passed.
The 10Th nth joint rules above referred 70 were
suspended
On motion Of Mr. SHERMAN, the sena,e's amendments
TO tho Post ONCE bill made the Special order Tor To-
morrow, at twelve o'clock.
Mr. Stan moved proceed TO the Consideration Of
he bin authorizing the Pref dent to accept the services
OF volur teeIs.
Mr. s,1urs raiscd point Of order That the regular
business excluded his motion
Mr.. BiCKMAS moved TO adjourn.
NJ. srAA1cs d. manded the prcvious ques tion.
Mr. Jouy CoRASg eai II the Dill before the house,
he was entitled to the floor.
Mr. CrRrk insisted that Pacific Railroad bill was The
| fret business 10 be acted on.
MI fins wanted TO know whether would BIO in order
TO postpone this and take up tho od soldiers bn7
The spxAkhR replied IL would be In order If Mr. Sims
| had the floor
| There much sqaabbling about points Of order
/ The Volunteer bin came up.
| MIR. JoBS CouRAkE briefly opposed IT,
/ Adjourned a. q few minutes past ten.