New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. L. A. CONKLING presented memorial,
from the Chamber Of Commerce Of Nev-forS, 70
authorize the coming OF money by the Assay Office
Ia New-York. Referred to the Committee on Nays
and Means.
Mr. CONILING also presented memorial, from
the Chamber OF Commerce Of New York, for the
extension OF postal facilities by the roestabshDent
OF Ia lie OF mail steamers from SIN IIancis,o 10
potts OF China and Japan. Referred 10 the Commit
Tee on Commerce.
Ar. MCKNIGHT rep, Pal fren the Committee
on Foreign Affairs, reported resO!utlon, which
was adopted, that all memorials, resolutions, and
documents which may he presented FOR the recog-
milton OF the independence OF Iiayti and Liberla
BE- referred TO that COMMITTEE.
On notion 10 OJO extra copies Of the Secretary OF
the Trcasur, report on the finances were ordered
t. be printed. 80
Mr.. BINGHAM rep, o. introduced bill TO
forfeit the properly and slaves of persons WHO are
ia The armed rebellion against the United States.
Al,o II Joint resolution directing tue Provost Court
nt AleXaudia to retain and s4fely keep the property
II tho-e engaged aiding rebellion until further
action OF Congress upon the subject.
Both were referred 10 th9 Committee on the Ju-
Ca motion of Mr. HOLMAN Dem, Gnd.) i, was
received that tie Committee IN Public Lands shoud
report that railway companies have received d9na-
TONS of lgnds ON conditions of transporting troops
and munitions OF war tr=s OF charge, hud whether
the Government has the unqualified night OF such
transportation.
Mr.. IONEJOY Req, ILL., offered resolution
irsirucing the Committee ON tOie ign AiiaiIs 10
report ill establishing diplomatic relations be-
tween the United States aud llayti and iihera.
A dsbate ari1ing, Zoe resolution les over.
Mr. BLAIR rep. No. offered a res0lu ion de-
Glazing it just TO recognize the eminent and patriotic
serv ices OF the late Gen. Lyon, aud rendering The
thasks of Congress to the brave officers and
soliiers under his COMMAND, who sustained
she honor of ths flag and achieved a
victory at Springfield, Mo-, and ia order TO CONNIE
mcru,e he event, each regment engaged on that oc-
casion bear on it's co.ons The word Springfield in
letters Of gold and shat these resolutions DO read NJ
tie head OF the different regiments OF tie aIny Of
the United Siates Mr.. Blair believed the Govern
ment had taken no notice at all Of the death of Gen.
LYON md hence the propre'y Of the passage OF the
resolution he had submitted. He knew the man
well. One never lived who cared more for lis coun-
try aud less for himself.
Mr.. EDWARDS Rep, N. H. moved that the
last part of the resolRsion be- stricken out.
Mr.. EDWARDS said: We are to have war Of
long continuance, in which bravery ana skill 10
be displayed, and mifortune and death incurred.
We should not therefore, be too lavish at the outset
ia establishing preeedents the neglect to notice
similar occurrences hereafter may result in serol
embarrassment
! Mr.. COLFAX Rep. ,lnd.l trusted that the amend
n.ent would not be adopted. The reading of the
resolution as proposed would have the effect OF
stimulating our gallant soldiers to deeds of patriot
| Ian. Ii could do no harm. II was due that we
, should pay this tribute of respect to Gen. Lyon,
! and recognize the services Of those under bis com
mand
The amendment of DIR. Edwards was rejected and
the resolution adopted.
i Nj. BLAIR lRe2.. Mo- irtroduced bill to puAist