The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-05

preamble setting forth the reports relative 10 the seizure
Of the Mint and money at New Orleans and the refusal
10 pay drafts drawn by the United States on their
money, and concluding with resolution calling the
President the House at an early day.
If in his judgment not incompatible with the public In
terests, all the facts on the subject and what steps,
any have been taken TO restore the pos
session Of said property and treasure.
Mr. BURNETT, (opp) Of KY, would for the resou-
ton with cheerfuness, but objected the preamble
Mr.. MocERsAsD said that he had therein only rected
what was reported. he affirmed nothing.
Mr.. CRAlGE, (0pp) Of N c. objected TO the reception
Of tho resolution and his surprise that
should make such allegations newspaper reports.
MI McCIgRNAHD expressed his surprise that any
should object 70 mere resolution Of inquiry. 1t made
NO allegation.
rHR PEACE COMMISSIONERS
Mr.. BRAwH, opp OF n O., asked leave 70 Introduce
resolution allowing the Commissioners from the States
admission to the floor of the House.
Mr.. KUSEL (opp) of Nd, proposed TO amend that the
of the House or other suitable apartment be rendered
them for their meeting.
Mr.. LovEJoy, (rep) of ILL.,, and others objected.
THE COLLECTION DUTIES
Mr.. JOIN cooRASE, Iopp) Of N T., gave notice that
him from the Committed Of Five tho further 10 nroyde
| for the collection Of duties On imports.
THE CRISIS
Mr. SHERMAN, (rep) OF Ohio In order TO accommodate
gentlemen who desire 10 make speeches the crisis,
moved that the House take from four till seven
Mr. Logan, opp Of H., hoped not, unless 1t
confined TO those who tread their speeches. for nobody
was here 10 listen 70 them.
Mr. SHERMAN said he never attended night sessions
Mr. LOGAN knew he did not He had written
speech and never read Those who speak without
written speeches ought TO be expected TO do 80 70
Mr. smRxANL merely made my motion to accommo-
| date gentlemen both sides.
Mr.. LoGAN-t IL No accommodation to Nobody
! comes here to listen TO written speeches.
none but extempore speeches be delivered BY day and
more but written ones by night. Qaughter)
Mr. CAREY, (rep) Of Oho-I want 10 know the rule by
htrhu rpta fha right
which is farmed out want TO make speech and de-
sire to know how to acquire the floor for that purpose
Mr. LoGAN-I have acquired the right by stayhs mere
TIL ten O'Clock during two night sessions and At Last sue
| ceeded In bel Dg recognized.
| Mr.. CAREy-That does not show how the right is &C
| CURED.
| Mr.. LOGAN have stated how got my right.
Mr.. LEACH, opp Of n CT intend TO speak wthoA
| writing, and then write out my speech
| Mr.. LOGAN insisted on his objection.
INDIANA
Mr.. WILSON frep) Of Ind presented petition from
Indiana asking the adoption Of the Crttendeu compro
mise. He was free 10 say he could not vote Tor it.
NEW YORK
Mr.. BRIGGS, (Amer) Of N. Y, presented tho
mortal OF seventy two citizens OF orange county New
York. in favor OF the border State compromise.
Mr., BRIGGS said 1t was good sign u memorials
presented here from citizens residing in the several dis
trics, N favor Of compromise, by which dissolution OF
| the country may be averted.
THE DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION
The House went into Committee the senates amend
rnenti to the Deficiency Appropriation bill
Mr.. MoRsE, (repo OF Me, advocated the amend
appropriatng $500 900 for COAL harbor and road
advantages the CHR qu Isthmus proposed In the
contract between A. W. Thompson and the Navy Depart
ment.
Mr.. STEVENS, (rep) of Pa, opposed it On the ground
that there particle Of title Ii there not,
the privileges not worth farthug, aud IL Thomp
son had tito he could not transfer 1t to the United
States. He spoke OF the subject as outh sea bubble
After further debate the COMMITTEE Ia the
SeDates ChirGni amendment.
The Senae's amendment appropriang Sl35 900 for the
purchase Of Wenc els establishment for public printing
office gave rise to discussion during which Mr.. STAN
said he reluctant 10 vote for contract to
tthfr Nnnla ig nnrfy ua not fipkpr irwin
who for the last ten has been engaged IN
rupton for old b ken down establishment.
Mr.. GrRLEY, rep Of Ohio, thought the Office worth
that much. 1t cost SlS5 900.
Mr.. BURNETT, opp Of KY. argued that such an CO.
tabishment world become asy lum for broken down
printers and country editors Besides ii Is shiDgcd all
over with mortgages, the type is much worn, and some
OF the presses are useless.
Mr. McCIERNAsp charged that the lot which the
buildings Ted has an incumbraDce without
clear title is nnobtanablc The whole property
is assessed for only $S7 900.
air. FLoVcE, (opp) OF Pa did not rise TO defend Mr.
Wendell but the documents show that the contract u TO
be made with Mr. Crowe by authority OF the Joint Com
| Of the Interior.
The Senates prn, g Office amendment concurred
| in with amendment.
After further proceedings the committee rose
EVENING SESSIONS.
On motion Of Mr. SHERMAN it resolved that after TO-
day and for the remainder Of this week. there shall be
from four till O'Clock for the purpose Of
debate.
McoRMIcK's REAPER PATENT
Mr. STANTON, rep Of Ohio asked but failed to obtain
before the Commissioner Of patents To take testimony
against the extension Of McCormi ,ks reapng machine
patent.
Adjourned.