New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-16
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
REVELATIONS FOR VESSELS.

Mr.. ELIOT (Un.. Mass). from the Committee On
Commerce. reported bill fixing certain rules anti regu
ations for preventing collisions on tho water and =
bill 20 regulate the OF the tunnage Of inc
ships and vessels OF the United States.
SMALLPOX
Mr. LoyEJoY Gun, ILL, from the Committee on tie
District Of Columbia, which instructed to inquire
into the p-oprety of being taken to prevents
the spread OF small pox caused % be read several COM
rnlnicsons from the Mayor Of Washington, the Act
Ing and others showing that provision
has been made for the care Of all persons suffering with
that disease and also for vaccination
Mr. LOyyJOY reported resolution. which passed. dee
caring ss the Judgment Of the House that IL would be
advisable precautionary measure, that the cities OK
Georgetown and Washington furnish vaccination ct
the residences citizens; and that they take mmedi
On motion OF Mr.. WAsHBURsE Un., H., the Com
mttee Commerce was directed to inquire into the
expediency Of the passage of law requiring hospital
dues from American vessels sold IN foreign ports.
ARTICLES ADMITTED INTO THE MAILS
Mr.. ALLEY (Un, Mass. from the Post Office Com
nttee, reported bill amending the law prescribing
the articles TO badmitted into mails. 1t provides that
articles OF clothing being manufactured Of wool cotton,
OF linen and compressed within limits not exceeding
two pounds in weight. being addressed 10 any non
ecls cents, and above that weight according to the
regulations prescribed by the Northumberland
Passed.
THE SEIZURE or THE SCHOONER GLEN:
Mr.. WAsHBURSE Qn.. ILL from the Committee on
Commerce reported bill appfoprating $1,000 10
indemnify the owners Of the British schooner Glen ior
Illegal seizure Passed.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR.
Mr.. ScBEsCg Qn, Ohio, from the Committee on
Military Affairs reported the Senate bill providing for
the appointment of Assistant Secretary OF War for
one year, nc q salary of 900.
twas said Ia explanation that the law heretofore
pa sed had expired and that the object 10 revive n
Mr.. " Watson still acting in that capacity.
The bill vas passed.
THE INTERNAL REylSUE.
Mr. HOOPER (Un. Mass) offered an amendment TO
the Internal Revenue bill in the form of more care.
uy pared section for wareho1sng spirits but max
ing no substantial change OF the third section OF the
bill for which section IL is substitute.
THE DAC0IAH CONTESTED ELECTION.
Mr. DAVE (Un, Mass) called up the resolution from
III. Committee Election in reference 10 the Dacotah
contested Election case
The resolution declares that Wm Jane is enttle 10
take the oath of office without pTcudces 10 tho claims
of Mr. Todd. who Is 10 be permitted 20 prosecute the
contest for the seat
Mr. SMITH QUn, KY offered as substitute that mel.
Their OF gentlemen be permitted 10 take the seat and
that the whole subject be referred 10 the Committee ON
Elections with instructions TO report on the merits VI
the case.
On this subject debate took place. when Mr. Smiths
substitute was rejected by Sc against y.
The original resolution then adopted and Mr..
Jane was sworn in Delegate from Dacoah and took
his seat whcreupon the House adjourned until Monday