The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-03
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON July q 146s

WAshn0roN, july "a looz
yorE OF THANKS 10 cox. Foors.
The SPEAKER laid before the House message from the
President recommending vote OF thanks to Captain
Foots and others for gallant services. Referred tho
Committee Naval Affairs, with power to report at
any time.
TEE FoRr LzAvEHwoRm RESERVE LANDS.
Mr.. wAsnBURz, (rep) Of ILL.,. from the Committee on
Government Contracts, reported resolution that the
committee mako a full Investigation into the alleged
issue OF patents for lands In the military reserve at Fort
Lsavsnworth. Objection made.
TIE PrrrsBURG AND coNNEIIsvuIE RAILROAD.
Roads Canas reported bill TO aid in the construc
ton Of the Pittsburg and Connellsvills Railroad
Referred to the Committee o. the Whole the State Of
the Union.
Mr. MAYNARD. (Union) Of Tenn, introduced bill rea-
tive to holding district courts in Western Tennessee.
AUTHORIZATION BILL.
The House concurred in the Ssnats's amendments to
the Army Appropriation bill
Among the items $40 900 900 for the payment Of the
bounty to volunteers to the widows and legal heirs
such as may die Or DO killed in the service.
GEN. McIELIAN's oiERAToNs.
Mr., BLAIR (rep.) OF Mo-, offered resolution, which
adopted, calling upon the Secretary OF War 10 com
ment from General Mcclellan the subject the occu
patton OF White House by the troops under his command
TIN SHIP CANAL PROJECT.
Mr.. SHEFFIELD, (opp) Of R. l., called up his resolution
TO reconsider the vote by which the House yesterday
tabled the bill Tor tho enlargement of the Michigan and
Mr.. HOLMAN, (opp) OF Ind, moved to lay Mr.. shef.
fields motion on the table Negatived by 56 against H.
The having arrived for the or the
special order namey-ths bill Inc naval stars
It was, motion Of Mr.. SHEFIELD postponed for half
an hour In order to att I'd time for dsposng the pend
This period however, was exhausted by dilatory pro-
ceedings, originating with tho enemies Of the bill.
The last vote was "a against 3d. on Mr. Shesds mo.
ton.
Mr. HoLxAv demanded the determination o. this ques
on BY yeas and nays pending which the House passed
to tho consideration of the special order.
IMPORTANT BILLS Asq ssss sss $3.50 e s:z.1
S, nj s: ~ ~ from the Committee
sisalng the officers and Grew for losses in clothing and
other property BY the sinking OF the steamer varuna the
senate bill appropiatng over 81 600 for losses sustained
by the officers and marines by tho oundsrine OF the
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relatives TO receve equal 10 twelve months
pay in addition 10 the amount due the deceased tho
time Of the loss OF the vessels the Senate joint rcso
on OF thanks to Commodore Farragut and TO the officers
and under his command for gallant conduct and sue
cessful operations in the Tower Misssspp tho Senate
and TO his officers and for the capture OF Roanoke
Island and the Senate joint resolution of thanks TO Is-
tenant Wordcn and the officers aud men on board the
Monitor for their gallant conduct In the eight with the
Merrimac.
All the foregoing were severally passed.
The Senate bill providing that hereafter the second
lieutenant Of the marine corps shall be selected by the
President from the graduates OF the Naval Academy
rejected.
Mr.. SxDGwIcK reported resolution OF thanks to Com.
modore Dupont for his services and gallant conduct the
effect OF the passage OF which To continue that officer
the active list in accordance with law.
Mr. SEDGwIck also reported resolution, which wns
passed. voting thanks TO the captains commanders
OF the squadron commanded by Commodore Farragut.
This in accordance with q Recommendation OF the
President.
Mr. SEDGwcK also reported the following rssolu ticns
which were severaly adopted -
Firs-Diectng the Committee Naval Affairs 10 inquire
into the expectancy of procuring site for the manufacture
OF iron TO be used for shipbuiding.
~ ondTo inquire into the proprety of codifying the
re uiang the navy and marine corps TO report both
subjects at the nest g. sson
NJ. SEDawck reportsd resolution directing the Com
mites on Naval Affairs TO inquire ~ TO the proper and
permanent locaton for the Naval Academy.
o. motion OF Mr. CALVERT, QTnon) OF Nd, II was
amended by substituting for the committee Of Ave-
val officers TO be appointed by the President and then
tabled.
Adjourned.