The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-09
House OF r. prcsentatt ves.
WASHINGTON, June 8. luna.

WARRINGTON, June 8. IURs.
AROUND NIAGARA YALls.
On motion the consideration Of the bill for ship canal
around the falls Of Niagara postponed s the second
Tuesday in December.
ADMISSION Kx MEMBERS TO THE floor.
Mr. Cox, (opp.) Of Ohio from the Select Committee
the Rules reported amendment to the same namely:
TO admit members Of Congress TO the floor provided
such ex members subscribe TO statement TO be filed
with the Speaker that they have interest directly
indirectly In the prosecution Of claims bills before
Congress, and that they VIII not use the privilege OF
admission TO forward the interest OF any ono before
Congress.
MT PRsplrros opp Of Ohio, moved to strike ont the
Mr.. Cox hoped not. Seven years ago. when he 70
Congress- was . CRYING sin that ex members occupied
When We came 10 this new hall We made rule TO keep
them ont.
Mr. MORRILL,, Crep) OF w., remarked that when be
introduced bin setting apart the old hall for siauary
the gentleman from Ohio ected because the statues OF
Southern rebels could not be admitted :,
hr MoRRnL admitted that, but the gentleman wanted
Mr. Coz replisd--n the gentlsman's party succeed
there will be no danger OF admitting such statues
Mr.. MORRILL, thought the pending amsndment 70 the
rules ought be amended TO require such
bers W subscribe the oath OF allegiance
Mr.. had objection but he thought the gentle
ihe aid Of Grant and Hancock who are now ashtnG the
rebels there danger Of members Of Congress-
now n'rebeon coming here and availng themselves Of
Mr. MORRILL, asked Would not the rule admit the gentle
mans late colleague vaandghan, who 10 DOW soourning
Mr. Coz replied--Tne gentleman from Vernon. would
be the rst 70 welcome yalsnd who did not believe
in dsuniou The President said valandigham was not
guilty Of anything but feared the time would when
he might be guilty OF something.
Mr. ELpaIDGE. lopp.l OF Wis, opposed to Mr.. Nor.
rls amendment The only way to catch JEFF Davis and
hang him was to leave our DOORS open.
Mr.. WAsHIuRyE frep) Of H.. opposed the proposed
rule. The present ruler. adopted amer dslbera-
tion, work well. He no, In favor OF giving men,
bers such exclusive privileges
The House agreed 10 Mr. Morrili's amendment reauir
ing ex-members subscribe 10 the OF allegiance
proviso in the original proposition, together with Mr.
Morrile amendment
On motion OF Mr.. C.AvErs, loppl OF Ind, the whole
subject was laid on the table
THK INTERNAL REVENUE
The senate's aDpndments TO the Internal Revenue bill
were ordered 10 be printed and committed the Com.
miee on Ways and Means with power TO report any
time.
~ WASHINGTON TERRITORY
The Senates bill comforting veto power the Cover
nor Of Washington Territory was psssed73 against a.
rHE BtrKRcPT BILL.
The House resumed the consideration OF the Bankrupt
bin.
sir CRAvgYs, (opp) OF Ind, had no doubt that the
bin perfect in As details could be, and that
the had abcred honestly faithfully re
move all objections which characterized former laws on
the subject but he opposed to the principles
Of the bin and the history Of the couutry its
passage All demands for lis enactment came from those
who mad been most favored, principally from the New
England States, ana who would be the first to avail them
selves OF lie BENEFITS.
the gentleman that largely signed memorials for the pas
sage OF the bill came from the West.
Mr.. SwEAr, (opp) OF Mo-, formerly had preiudcs
against bankrupt bills; but be hoped that the
pending would become law II any imperfectons exist
they could be remedied. One Of the reasons why he
favored this bill II Of the very few for the
beneit or whiia men
Nr. CuASixR, opp OF ~ X, breey gave the reasons
why the bill (which contained princi-
PIES broadly national, Humanitarian aud feasible
Mr.. ENoKys rep 81 X. l., said this bill had long beer
printed and been before the House and country II had
been the principal boards OF trade and
representatives OF e debtor and creditor interests The
Select Committee were in possession OF very many let
tors from oil sections and classes asking for is mme
diato passage.
on motion of Dir. FRANK, trsp) Of N. ", 40 amend
privilege OF bankruptcy whose liabilities ess than
ave hundred dollars the amount 10 the original bill being
two hundred and hfiy dollars
Mr. DRicos, repl or Mich esid his own State large
" 10 favor OF the passage of the bill.
Mr. JRScKEs said the bill shall be found imperfect II
be amended, so that uniform rule Of preceding
may DO secured.
Mr.. srKxlE (opp) Of N J., moved 70 lay the bill on
the table.
Disagreed to-yeas ~, nays o..
The vote not taken the passage OF the bill DO
cause II had not been engrossed.
UNION VICTORY N SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
The SprAKKR caused 10 be road communication from
Secretary stanton announcing that sunday General
Hunter gained victory at Mount Crawford, West yir
einia. the rebel General Jones, who killed and
that forces occupy stanton
The despatch was received with pud applause.
COLUMBIA
The remainder OF the session devoted % s"rhrss
relating 10 the District OF Columbia.
Adjourned