New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
THE ISDENNIFICATION BILL.

Alttr WHICH IL huJouIHeus
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THE TNDEMNITICATIoN BILL.
Tho House resumed the Seuates substitute for the
bill indemnifying the President and other persons
for the suspension Of the writ OF habeas corpus, and
acts dene in pursuance thereof.
Mr. WICKLIFFE said it was almost grave
ofleuse to refer to the Constitution Us q rule OF
action. He contended that this was measure, not
only to despo Of their rights and independence the
judiciary OF the States, but 10 PROSTATE the bull
wark Of the citizen, namely fair and impartial
trial by his peers He said bis hope Of restoring the
Union US it was was gone, Owing TO the crushing
out of the Union feeling in the Southern States, in.
stead of crushing out the Rebellion, by the series oil
measures passed by this Congress.
Mr. HOLMAN Dem, Ind.) briefly contended
that the Opposition had not wavered in their en-;
gaeenents, while the Republicans had trampled
under foot the declaration heretofore made ss 10 the
purposes for which the war was prosecuted.
Mr.. CONWAY (Rep., Kansas, alluding 10 Mr.;
Holmans remarks, said the gentleman had charged
bIm with purposing to divide the Union. Inns was
a Misrepresentation. He had never made any such
proposition. He declared that the war had already
divided the Union aud he was in favor Of resuning
peace on the basis Of existing facts. This was his
position. He was in favor of the integrity OF the
Union as it existed to-day, and opposed to all
| Mr.. VALLANDIGHAM Dem, Ohio moved Y
lay the Senate's substitute the table. Disagreed
to-i6 against l0a. =.
TIE question was taken on agreeing to the SubSti
tute Negativsd-35 against llS.
On motion Of Mr.. STEVENS rep, Pa Com
--.s.-- e ronfsr@nce WAS asked of the Senate.
CLAIMS FOR NAVAL SUPPLIES.
The House discussed and passed the joint resolu
ton authorizing the Secretary OF the Navy TO adjust
the equitable claims of contractors for naval sup
plies and Tegu aing contracts with the Navy DE
! partuent. II refers TO supplies furnished for more
than fifty per centum above the quantity specified II
their contracts, and without default therein.
THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.
The House passed the Senate bill regulating the
times of holding United States Courts in the With
Judicial District.
THE EXPULSION OF REGENT BADGER.
The House took up and passed the Senate's joint
resolution expelling ex-senator Badger from the
| Board Of Regents Of the Smithsonian Institution
for his giving aid and comfort 10 the enemy, ard sp
pointing Prof. Louis Agassiz TO ell bis place.
| SELECTING JURORS FOR THE u. S. COURTS.
| During debate on the reconsideration Of the vote
by when the Senate bill prescribing uniform mode
of selecting jurors in tho Federal Courts wa r,
ferred TO the Committee on the Judiciary, Mr.
HICKMAN rep, Pa, in reply TO the remarks o.
Mr.. Thomas OF Mass aud Mr. Pendleton, incidental
ly saiu he had no confidence In come State Legisla
lures, after what that Of Illinois had recently done
Mr.. VOORHEES, Dem, IDd.) desired TO reply.
MIR. HICKMAN refused 10 yield the floor, saying
that he heard the gentleman yesterday and was sat
is6ed with bis position.
MIR. VOORHEES,, amid the confusion, said he had
no fear OF threats.
Mr.. HlCKMAN replied that he had right TO the
floor and would not yield II AZ the command Of the
gentleman from Indiana.
The SPEAKER said there was no greater breach
OF privilege than attempt to take the floor when
its occupant refused 70 yield il.
Mr.. VOORHEES, again essayed to reply, when
Mr.. HICKMAN said ne would not permit any out
slider to come into this controversy.
The SPEAKER asked MIR. Hickman whether be
yielded the floor to Mr.. Voorhees,.
Mr.. HICKMAN replied-Neitber now nor at any
future time. Laughter. The gentleman had neither
part nor lot in this matter.
The House refused to reconsider the vote by which
the bill referred to the Judiciary Committee.
REMOVAL OF THE wINNEBAGO INDIANS
The House passed the Senate bl for the removal
of the Winnebago Indians and the sale of their
Reservation for their benefit.
AT hali-pss A o'clock the House took recess
until y. N.
EVENING SESSION
ASSISTANT COLLECTOR AT sEw-YoRK.
The House passed the Senate bill, providing for
al Assistant Collector for the NewYork Collection
District, to reside at jersey City.
THE NATIONAL CURRENCY BILL.
The House took up the Senate National Currency
bill.
The reading of the bill occupied more than an
hour.
Mr.. cox Dem, Ohio raised the point, that as
the 18th section made an appropriation. it must
under the rules be committed TO tho Committee Of
the Whols on the State Of the Union.
The SPEAKER overruled the question.
Mr.. SPAULDING (Kep., N. ~ obtained the
floor.
MIR. HOLMAN raised q point as to tic 64th
section on the ground assumed by Mr.. Cox.
The SPEAKER Overruled the point.
Mr.. HOLMAN appealed.
MIR. MCPHERSON (Rep, Pa.) moved to lay lthe
appeal on the table.
The question WAS determined by a Yea and Nay
vote, Ill the affrmative-98 against %.
Mr.. oPAULDING said he intended to give the
OIL cordial support, not because it would afford
immediate relief or prevent the issue OF paper money
Out because 1t was of great importance to the fund
ing VI inc bonds OF the United States and sustaining
.h we government 10 carrying on the war; The Pres
ioent ana Secretary OF the Treasury had recon-
nienoeo the passsg, of free banking Jaw TO afford
q currency Oi uniform value Tho plan now pre-
sehsea was similar to the free banking law OF New
YORK, winch had been IN operation since 1888 lie
1plaihed ahd advocated the bill at lengtb-tne OBJ
jects proposed to be accomplished being based on
public and private credit. "
Mr.. FLNION ll'ep., N. " argued that the pre..
cut money system was not adequate to the Uania ~
h crisis, aud could not be trusted as the instrnmeu
TO work the great fiscal System Of national cnr.
rency as was apparent from the greatly Deprecated
: ate u the currency. Az TO the bill under consid
sYaliou. be said il was warmly yscoumepdsd by ihs