The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-03-25

election Of Joseph s. segar as from the
First district Of that State
Mr.. BINGHAM, (rep) OF Ohio said that election in
exact form OF law could have been held on the day
stated, namely the 18th inst The election extern
porzed. He moved TO refer the paper the Committee
ON Elections.
No quorum voting, there a call Of the House. Ex-
cuses were heard for absentees from which appeared
the following named are ckMessrs. Bailey, OF Massa
chusetts; Conway, Ely, Cooper, Knapp and May.
The papers in the Segar referred TO the Com
mittes on Elections.
MINES OF THE WEST
Mr.. DUNK, (rep) Of Ind, offered resolution, which
was adopted nstrucing the Ways and Means Committee
to inquire into the expedency Of organizing large force
OF miners with the necessary machinery TO proceed 10
the gold mines Of the West and work the same for the
benefit OF the government, means Of deraying the
expenses OF the war; 4.
Mr.. HoLhAs, (opp) OF Ind, offered resolution, which
adopted requesting the Secretary Of War 10 inform
December last calling for list Of the paymasters and ad
dtonal and that he be directed to fur
the same and 70 what extent they can be dispensed
with.
Mr. ANcoNA, (Oppl Of Pa, introduced resolution re-
quesng the Secretary of War inform the House OF the
ony Of the proacted delay in the release Of Col
Corcoran prisoner OF war since July and that the secre
tay be directed and requested to stop all exchanges Of
prisoners until Col Corcoran is released.
Debate rising, the resolution lies over.
lgs PUBLIC DEBT. ~ .
Mr. WICKInfR (UnOn) Of KY, introduced bill To pro
vide funds to pay the interest and principal On the
THANKS TO LIEUTENANT MORRIS.
Mr.. ROSCOE CoNKIIN6 (rep.) OF N. Y, introduced a
Joint resolution rendering the thanks OF Congress 10
Lieut. Norris for his gallant services board the Cum
berand in conflict with the rebel frigate Merrimac
SLAVERY QUESTION.
Mr. ARNOLD, (rep) Of ILL.,, introduced bill to render
freedom national and slavery sectional.
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EXPEDITION
Mr. Cox, (opp) Of Ohio introduced resolution tender
ing the thanks of Congress to General Burnside and Com
mander Rowan the officers and under them, for
the skill with which they carried out the minute nstruc
tons Of the General commanding the army General Nc
Clean in the recent decisive victory All Of the above
were referred TO appropriate committees.
NvULNERABIE FLOATING BATTERIES
Mr.. RICE, (rep of Mass submitted resolution, which
was referred authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to
expend not exceeding $50 900 for the purpose Of
testing the plans for rendering ships and floating bate
| ries mvulnerable.
ORGANIZATION OF AREoNA-THE wn.Mor PRoviso TO AP
Piled 10 TERRITORIES
Territories reported bill to provide Temporary 60
for Arizona. One Of the sections prohibits
slavery therein well as in all the Territories now or
| ganized
Mr.. ASHLEY said II any gentleman desired to discuss
the measures he would be satisfied with its postponemen
to day certain this was not agreed to he desired Il
Mr. wIcxnrE, (Union) Of KY, remarked If no under
stood the facts the Texan rebels forcing the peop
there TO ice elsewhere for safety How could the 60
vernment under these circumstances be organized
Why attempt it when civil officers could not proces
thither? w
Mr. ASHLEY replied far a. the committee is advise.
there enemies in Arizona, except Indians; u,
organized white men.
Mr. Cox (opp) OF Ohio would vote for postponing
consideration Of the bill indefinitely II contained the
famous wimot proviso, which had occasioned much
trouble in the country. This not the time 70
/ agtate that subject.
Mr.. ASHLEY replied, that is the mere opinion Of my
colleague.
Mr.. MAIloRY Union) Of Ky.-Is the bill up on III
1 passage
the srRAKER--Itis. .i
Mr.. MALloRY-I enter my protest against t.
Mr.. AsH1f moved thu previous question on the pas
ar. CAVES, topp) Of Ind. moved 70 lay it on thu
/ table. ssrs ,ft
Nssatived-49 against 70.
The House refused 70 order the main question by 8
against n. a. 2>l ....
On motion or Mr.. WHEELER, (rsp.) Of N. Y, the fur
Their consideration Of the bill was postponed till mex
Monday.
| ~,
The consideration Of the Tax bill resumed In Com
mttee Of the Whole the State of the Union Cola,
in the chair. .ore
Among other amendments agreed to are the follow
ing
Tennessee To have till the LIST OF December next 10
sumo the payment OF her portion of the tax.
Brewers, manufacturing less than five hundred barre
per annum, to pay twenty five dollars license
Brokers 10 pay fifty dollars, the same commercial
brokers. Land warrant brokers 70 pay twenty-five
dollars.
The committee rose and the House adjourned.