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

He did believe the people OF the Northwest would
Mr. WysrAI continued say ing believed that nothing
short acknowledgement Of the right Of secession
would sss The south AZ to the propositions Of the
adopted all the States which were not gone would
Immediately 50 out.
Marks but a IT was 80 late no doubted it was best to
60 on 4 A. -
to morrow Sunday at seven O'Clock in the evening,
and at ten minutes Of twelve the Senate adjourned for re-
cess.
House or Representatives.
WASHINGTON, March 2, 1851.
The SrHAKR laid before the House letter from Thomas
H. Ford, resigning his Office as printer.
The struggle the part Of members for recognition
by the Speaker occasioned the greatest confusion.
Twenty or members sometimes vigorously sprang
to their feet holding their outstretched hands the pro-
positions they severally strove to offer.
The chorus, "SIr Speaker" was deafening. That
officer bore this infiction with becoming resignation
Mr.. HAsSN, (opp) Of N Y, from the Committee
Printing, reported resolutions, which were passed, to
print copies Of the distracted bonds nvestigaton
also the number Of Mordeca and Deafeld report
military operations in the Crmea; also 900 copies Of
the Morrill, amended Tariff bill.
PASSAGE % THE OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL.
The House then proceeded 70 the consideration Of the
The Houee concurred in the Senate amendment by a
vote Of III against 49, 1t was presented there BY Sena
tor Wilson, and annuls the present Butterheld Compa
ny's mail route TO California via Fl Pasa which now
costs 5000 for semi weekly letter servce but during
the remainder Of their contract time Uhree
overland route in lieu Of the other. They
to carry daily at 81 0oO to deliver the mails at
Denver and Salt lake triweekly and to run pony ex
press semi weekly carrying tive pounds each trip for the
government free or charge and to reducing the cost Of
letters BY said express to one dollar per half ounce
Buttered Co. fail to accept this before the 26th Of
March their present contract s TO be absolutely
nued and the central route contract to be let to the
lowest bidder not exceeding o The entire
and the residue in thirty Ave days. with the privilege Of
eending the latter by steamer In twenty tive days, at
months pay damages for the change Of service from
the Southern TO the Central route But the Buttereld
Company were required by Mr.. Oolfaxs and Mr. sher-
mans amendment enter into written agreement be
fled the Post Office Department and to be Incorporated
into their contract agreeing to carry six hundred pounds
Of mail per trip, which will take all the daily papers be-
sides the letters and also renquishing all claims for dam
ages provided In the Senate amendment
The bin, after debate was concurred in exactly as u
came from the Senate 50 IL is now law 1t reduces
the cost Of the mail service TO California from 81 437 900
to 81 increases the service TO daily concentrates
the mail carrying line and abrogates the Butter
field contract without ncurring any claims for damages
THE COLLECTION OF THE REVENUE AT TIE GULF PORTS.
bin ~ proTns 0 for Ss ceon d e
cusssns on = gbo:rd n tAs svsss q sg. co@bnation
pd az he 90 rcsdent he eemr nece
TO employ the army, naval forces, &c
Mr. PIinIs, (oppJ Of Mo-, objected to its considera-
tion.
Mr. BINGHAM moved suspension Of the rules.
Disagreed tc--l03 against 81 not twohirds
cENsuRE SECRETARY roUCEy.
Mr. DAWES, Cep) of Mass, called up tho report Of
the select committee, concluding with resolution that
the o. sas se navy w
were In arms against the government when rendering
the same and of those who sought TO resign that they
might be relieved from the restraint imposed by their
commissions upon engaging in hostility to the constituted
authorities of the nation, has committed grave
error highly preudicia to the discipline of the service
nd niu N he hCn
which he deserves the censure Of this House.
Mr.. DAWES moved the previous question,
Mr.. BRANCH, opp Of n. G., moved to lay the resou-
tion ON the table.
Disagreed to, 81 against 90.
Mr.. BRANCH, a member OF that committee, In.
asmuch as the testimony had not been printed, and
as the facts proven In the committee would not sus
tain the resolution, asked Mr.. Dawes 70 allow the
man would not TO this then let the letters Of the
Secretary Of the Navy besread.
Mr. DAWES said he had no objection to that or state
ment Of the chief clerk OF the Navy Department beng
read, II the House desired II.
Mr. BRASU-Thats all we ask.
Mr. DAWES, hewever, refused 10 withdraw the demand
for the previous question: saying the report printed
In the Glooe week ago
ef Who would ssa sos els ne
as M siabbins % man IND Il ths dark '''''''' : '
Calls to " "0rdcrn from the republican side.
Mr. wNsrow, (opp.) Of N. c., said there was no evi-
dence TO justify such censuie.
Mr. KneoRs, Gep) Of Ind could not consistently vote
The resolution was atopted-g5 10 g.
THANKS PEAKER
Mr. PHPs offered resolution, that the thanks OF this
House due, and are hereby presented TO Hon. VIM.
Penn pgton the Speaker therof for the faithful courte
GUS and impartial Of his duties during the
Meeers. RrrfN and CRAIGE, (opp) OF ~ O., objected
but the Speaker pro- <m mr. Branch decided this pri-
vileged question.
M MAYNARD, (opp) Of Tenn, sad the rules Of a
luton Of this kind eended the and nays being
called, and made motion accordingly.
he a v
The resolution adopted with several objections
Rep rts from Conference Committees were from time
to time concurred In.
ms INDIAN APPROXIMATION NH.
Mr. Howard, (rep) Of Mich, made report on the dis
agreeing amendments TO the Indian Appropriation bill
thousard dollars proposed by the Senate, the commit
the part Of the House had reluctantly consented TO
allow the Choctaws $500 000-one half in money, the
other half In bonds II necessary TO pass upon this
matter now, else the bill might be lost.
Mr. sBKKMAN sad that the House had twice rejected
this claim. He would rather the bill defeated than
be forced under the report from the Committee ~ thus
agree 10 H. This entering wedge 10 pay five mil
lions TO the Choctaws The House could pass bill pure
and simple leaving out the Choctaw amendment, and
send 10 the Senate II the bill lost then, that
body would rest the responsibility
Mr. PBrPs hoped the House would adhere to their dis
agreement. II the Senate desire to let the bill fail 80 be
IT,
Mr. sIyESsoS, (opp) Of KY, during this spirited de-
bate said he did not know what Mr. Phelps had against
the Chtcta Was II because he links his fortunes with
the NoItb he had sanctioned objects unjust this,
and yet has claimed the obligation OF plghted faith In
sustaining them. He could crush under foot pghted
faith when IL suited his views.
Mr.. Pmirs-I do rot know what the gentleman means.
Mr. STpyENsoy--I will explain what nj and pYoye