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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1861
Messrs. Joas CooRAsF MORRIS, Of Pa, and NorL, of
Mo- presented memorials expressive of strong desire
for justment Of dii ,uties Those by the last
pamed included signatures of thirty -Hve ladies' who 10
thus approach Congress in spirit Of dication, but
the desc ndan's Of of the Rev0lution
Mr.. SHERMAN, (fep) Of Ohio called up Tho bl author
zng the President at any time before the st Of July
borrow the credit Of the United States not exceeding
$25 600 COO certlca to be Issued for less tn
81 COO, with coupons payable semtannually with ia
efest and the faith OF the Un a states pledged for the
pasment Of the interest and principal
Mr.. PHELPS (opp of Mo Offered substitute that tho
third section OF the act OF june 1860 providing for the
redemption Of The Treas Iry notes, be modihe "a 10
empower the Secretary Of the Treasury 10 negotiate the
baanrc of the loan taken under that the
favorable terms instead Of restricting the neg station of
the loan al not less than par and after notice of ten in
Mr. Pnrrs said tho Morrill, Tariff bill proposed loan Of
$21 900 geo and the bin reported from the Committee
Ways Means $50 600 0t0 thus making $40 600 o00
when there is unexhasted loan OF S4 600 900 under
the act Of June Of which he desired the TO
avail itself without unnecessary Delay.
Mr. SHERMAN approved OF the amendment saying that
the ten millions under tho of Juno sp ,ccally ap
propriated wbio in that Of December last for tho
rcdemptfn Of the Treasury notes To apply thus amount
Tor the ment OF the current expenses proposed by
Mr Phelps would therefore, be violation Of the pub
lie faith The proposed for five mil.
lions He supposed 1t would settle up the accounts Of
this administration. As there money and little
they would be obliged TO resort the credit
Mr. HaDnAy, (opp) OZARK. offered tho provso that no
part OF this loan should be used Tor the maintenance OF
forces to make against any state which has may
secede.
Mr. SHERMAN refused to accept the amendment In re-
ply to question by Mr. Garnett he SAID that every dol
lar unncr this bill wonla be required 10 meet tho ab
ties up to July next, ana the remaining fourteen mil
lions under the act OF June 10 meethe outstanding rfea
sury Dotes.
Mr. GAnsnr, (opp.) or Ga, considering that the Nor
rl tariff bill provides for loan OF twenty millions
regarded this bill al designed for waT purposes
Mr. JoIiS CocHRAss (opp Of N X, said thl' r VI
Sherman depended that tariff bill for sunoea,
nue. he would be miftaken. Tho proposed alteration
gardirg the wareho SOS wond shacko and p7rs ooia
m.rce;
prising that protective tariff bill should embrace au
horty 10 borrow twentyone millions as tToud make
up for the lost from diminished imports This
i the republican tsria promised in the CstSago plat.
foim. -. :
Mr. NnIsox (opp) Of va moved 10 str4f6 froirs Mr.
may be applied TO discharge the expenses of Tue
government" Agreed to, by 12s against e,
The substitute of Mr.. Phelps then rejected, by h2
against l19
EThe bill, originally reported, lhon passed by
The opposition came from the democratic side
The Senates resolution ia relation 70 the non payment
o the construction mileage TO the widow of senator Lam,
in opposition 70 the order OF the Senate that should be
paid was then taken up and discussed at Considerable
length, and referred to the Committee on Accounts
The Indian Appropriation bill was then taken up when
Mr.. wAsHnuRs, (rep) of IN, moved that the House
proceed the consideration Of the scnato resolution
providing for joint committee 70 count tho votes FOR
PRESIDENT Vice President Of the Uni,od States and
inform and notify the persons chosen Of their election
Mr. GaRM1T hau no objection 10 considering the rcso
luton in the regular way but opposed to taking II
up at this time, II not being in his opinion question
affecting the privileges Of any member OF the House
: The SPEAKER ovcTTued the point the ground that
tho constitution required that tho votes should be
counted, and such arrangements must be made for tho
Nr GAESrrr felt himself constrained 10 appeal from
the decision Of tho Chair but the House laid the apPeh
on The table by 1e5 against 10. 49,
On motion d Mr wasimURN committee OF five was
ordered TO be appointed to join that on the part " The
Senate. at
Mcssrs waslblrn Of illinois, Adraia Ely, Anderson OF
Kentucky, and Craig % Missouri, ecro appointed rs the
committee. A.
The House lhen went into Committee o. llle Wh,c on
tho Deioioncy bil and the ChriquAatncnfncn was dis
discussed.
Mr. STANTON, (rep.) Of Ohio, was not dlposod, owrg
70 tic condition o. tho finances, 10 make tho appropra
ton
Mr. scoT, (Gpp) Of cai., advocated tho amendment
on tho ound o TO great advantages TO transit 70 the
Pacific the Chdui Isthmus well as onhe ground
OF economy. cvn1cring the oxorbant and oppressive
tariff OF the Ianains Railroad Company. Besides, tic
government viii be largely benefited IN COL hafbors,
aud so forth.
slr. PorrR yrep.) of md made q speech against tLe
amendment when tic committee rose
Mr. CoRwy frcp) Of Ohio gave notice 0f ha intention
t0 close the debate the report of tho Commit
tee Of Thirty three novt Thursday.
Mr. sdIFa suggested that vote should not be takcn
Until atGr tho assembling Of tho Union Convention.
Mr. CoRwiN replied that he would be governed by cir
cumstances in hoiIar,cuar.
Adennet.