New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-10
FROM WASHINGTON.
OUR SPECIAL DISPATCHES.
Congressional Proceedings.
ESENTA TION.
Speeches of Senators Fessenden,
Sumner and Wilson.
THE AMENDMENT LOST.
A Reconsideration Moved, and the Subject Ad-
jOnrned TO Next Thursday,
THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.
Remarks of MeSsrs. Bingham of Ohio and
Wilson OF Iowa.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, M mn m
Remarks of MeSsrs. Bingham Of Ohio and
Wilson of Iowa.
THE BILL RECoNIMITTED- 81 TO 10
RE CEP O CIT ".
A PRoTRACTED DISCUSSION
MISCELLANEOUS DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, Friday, March 9. 1850.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE.
In the Senate, MIR. Howe of Wisconsin Of
fered petition for an amendment to the Constitution,
prnyne that the President and Vice President may be
chosen hereafter by direct vote instead Of by an Elect
oral College; it was referred TO the Committee Re
construction On motion of Mr.. Wilson OF Massachu-
setts petition of citizens Of that State asking for the
Acknowledgement of late Rebels referred to the
same Committee.
The bill to extend the time for the withdrawal Of
goods from public stores and bonded warehouses; on
which motion is pending to reconsider the vote by
which II was passed. called up by Mr. CONFESS, and
Mr. Sprague took the floor again in opposition thereto.
I'D consumed the last 80 minutes Of the morning ho..
when further consGvfa:.S e. he BIZ! was postponed
until Monday at 70. O'clock aud made tho special oTdsr
for that time.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
The basis of representation, amendment to
the Constitution. was then called up Mr. Fesscnden
taking the floor in favor thereof and criticising quite
severely the action Of Mr.. Sumner in opposing the
amendment This brought Mr.. Sumner up, who de-
fined his position at some length. Mr. Wilson followed
in support Of the bill.
After taking number Of votes upon various propo'
stions relative to the disposition thereof It was finally
determined, by vote of 9j to %, to defer the whole
matter until Thursday next for reconsideration Dur
ing the discussion Of the question the galleries were
densely thronged with eager and attentive listneers
SENATOR NYE on THR STUMP.
Senator Nye of Nevada left tonight for New
Haupsbire He is announced TO speak tomorrow
evening at Nashua and will address the people In va
rous sections Of the Granite State until the day OF the
election. when he will take the stump In Connect
cut for Hswley
THB INDIANA coSsPIRAToRs.
In the Supreme Court, Mr.. Stansbury Of
Ohio and Attorney General Speed closed the argn'
ments on behalf Of the Government in tho Indiana
conspiracy case. David Dudley Field Of Eew'York
will sum up on Monday for the petitioners
DISSATISFIED TRO0Ps.
The dissatisfaction of many white regiments
still Kept in the service Is well known and occasionally
this disaection takes tangible shape The 18th Con
necticu retained in service at Savannah. claim their
term Of enlistment to have been more than fulfilled
and great irritation among officers and men results
The 18th Illinois Is in the same prcdcament and in the
House to-day the Secretary Of War was called upon to
state why that regiment is still detained at Browns
vile Texas
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
The consideration of the Personal Liberty
bill was resumed in the House. when Mr. Bingham
took the floor aud made most earnest and able speech
in defense OF his proposition to rccommit with inSruc
tons. lie was followed by AFR. Shelabarger in con-
situtiona exposition Of tho subject The debate was
closed by Mr. Wilson Of Iowa. in another mastery
ANALYSIS Of the measure The three speeches are pro-
nouuced by competent judges able and clear as any
delivered this session
The effort to have the bill recommitted with instroc
tons, failed: when q motion to simply recommi'. was
carried Tho House then went into Committee ana re-
sumed tie consideration Of the Reciprocity bill; it,
era sections discussed at length the duty on
coal was raised from 30 cents 10 81 25 per ton few
other changes Of minor importance were made, and.
without reaching vote. the House adjourned
PERSONAL.
Gov. Buckingham of Connecticut was on the
floor of the Senate and House to-day, where he re.
csived the hearty congratulations Of many Members
Major Gen. Custer arrived here to-day from Texas
| Gen. Fremont also reached town this evening.
Lieut. Gen. Grant and staff returned from the funeral
| Of Col. Bowers early this morning. During the day
the General had long interview with the President
DISCHARGE OF CLRRKs.
The long-expected reduction of the clerical
force Of the Treasury Department was to-day inaugu
rated by the discharge Of abont forty clerks whose
services arc no longer required. As the vast number
OF military accounts, gradually accumulated during the
war being gradually disposed Of the reduction OF
clerks will continue from time to time whenever the
necessity for their services no longer exists.
| INTERNAL REVENUE
The internal revenue receipts to-day were
s56G,950
A TBRRE-CEST CLAIM.
The claim Of an army Paymaster for the bal
ance due on his accounts amounting vane to three