The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-07

WASHINGTON, August q, 1901.
The House passed the Senate bill relative 70 the Su-
premc Court Of the United States in the Of appeals
Mr. BINGHAM, (rcp) Of Ohio, asked unanimous consent
TO introduce bill prohibit define and punish certain
unlawful communication with enemies Of Che United
States.
Mr. vArlASpHHAx. Opp Of Ohio, objected.
The Senate bill was passed, with amendment, appro-
prang &2e the repair Of the Long Bridge the
Potomac.
Various proposed to be taken up by diff
ferent members, but objections nterposed
The House passed the Senate bill 70 the pay Of
the regular army and volunteers.
The House disposed OF several matters Of public
portance
On motion Of Mr.. Cox (opp.) Of Ohio, resolution was
adopted calling the President, If compatible with the
public service communicate 10 the House al the next
al corresponding with foreign nations since 1853
relative to maritime rights
Mr. MAY, (opp) of Nd asked leave TO make personal
explanation but this objected from the republican
side
Mr. McCxRsAyp (opp) Of H., offered resolution pro-
vidng for the purchase Of copy Of the Congressional
Ge A1ttndi1 each member OF the present House
who has not received the eane
Objection made
Messages were from time to time, received from the
Senate Committee Enrolled Bills occasionaly reporting
and the speakers signing the same.
Towards noon there was much hurry among officers
transactng business.
message was received from the President informing
the House he had approved OF certain DIS
Mr.. ASHLEY, (rep Of Ohio moved tho session be ex-
tended thirty minutes
Mr.. Co,gAx (rcp) Of Ind said the Secretary of the
Senate had ntmsted TO him that such an extension was
desirable
Mr. vAIIASp,cnAx said such motion was scarcely ne
cessry as the hour for adjournment had expired thirty
Mr. Ashiey's motion was agreed to-
The clock had been stopped, at ten minutes to twelve,
Mr. STEVENS, (rep) Of Pa, in an apparently serious
tone, inquired whether would be D order to move that
the clock be allowed TO 90 on.
This remark accustomed outbursts Of laughter.
The STEAMER after giving private order for the clock
to be attended informed the House that /. was now in
motion.
Mr.. JOHNSON Opp OF Pa, offered resolution that,
nasmuch the cock had refused go by the hour the
House refuse 10 go by the clock.
The resolution objected to out Of order amid
much laughter.
Mr.. wioKIrrE, CUnon) Of KY, took occasion to say
the intelligence from old Kentucky is that Kentucky is for
the Unon and being the first coming into, she will be TIM
last 10 so ont Of it.
This announcement was received with wild delight
The friends Of the Union both the floor and in the gal
lerios cnpped their hands and otherwise gave vent to
their feelings.
The applause long continued, and more animated
seldom witnessed.
Subsequently Mr. Wickiie retired without the bar Of
the House. Of members gathered round him
to hear the particulars concerning the good news an
nounced by him.
Mr. OWEN (rep) of N ", made personal explanation
relative to his resolution offered yesterday declaring
that time when armed rebellion threatened the in
tcgry OF the .non and the overthrow OF the govern
ment, any and all resolutions recommending designing
to make terms with armed rebels Is either cowardice
treason He said that he meant nothing personal in
nection with that resolution, but simply 20
denim principle and not to question the motives, neg
rty or honesty Of anybody
Mr. MAY said that he absent from the House at the
time the resolution offered, and did know the
fact until he saw it in print.
Mr. Cox said that when the gentleman from New York
(Mr. Diven) offered his offensive resolution yesterday
there fash Of indignation from this side Of the
House. We who had supported the policy OF the
government with view to peace and union, aad these
who had the samo ond In view, without approving Of the
martial means to bring II about felt justly Indignant
Hence my resolution As the gentleman (Mr Diven) has
withdrawn his mpatations, would, Il 1t were In my
control, expunge my resolution.
There was now nothing particular 90 d. the House
waiting to hear from tho Senate.
Mr. CoErAx said perhaps might be interesting for the
Hoe 10 hear from the gentleman from Minnesota some
thing about the condition Of the frontier.
Mr. STEVENS added "And also about the Redrver Of the
North
Cries of agreed"
Mr. AIDRitH, Copy OF Mimi. then and made some
remarks about hs Northwest, aluding 10 various mem