New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-16
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
CALIFORNIA TELEGRAPH,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
A CALIFORNIA TELEGRAPH.
On motion OF Mr.. HIGBY, the Senate acts
granting aid in the construction ~ railroad and tee'
graphic line from the town OF Folsom to the town Of
Placerye. IN the State OF California, and also for
railroad and telegraph lire from PaceTye to the most
in tho State of Nevada taken from the Speakers
table read twice and referred to the Committee the
Pacific Railroad.
PERSONAL AND EXCITING.
Mr.. SMITH obtained leave 20 NIX personal expla
nation and lie sent up 10 be red an article from Ihs
Pittsburgh GG:ee in reference TO aresoll'ion offered
BY him in December last, admitting the privileges OF
the floor to Col johnson Of Arkansas member elect
from that State.
Mr. STEVENS pa remarked that he did not see that
this was personal explanation and he was not willing
that the morning hour should be expended IN DEFEND
ing somebody else
Mr. SMrTn replied. with much excitement Ia his man
ner saving he had no doubt that the gentleman rom
PENNSYLVANIA (Mr Stevens thought this was rather
curious question. bat ho OR Smith was determined
10 let him understand hat he stood here willing and
able and determined 10 defend soldier Of the UniOn
let the attack come from what quarter IL might.
Mr.. STEvEss-Then 7 object 20 any defense OF a
soldier OF the Union by the gentleman nnless u be a
defense Of himself. His remarks are not personal 70
himself.
The SpEAKER stated that the gentleman from Kea:
lucky had asked unanimous consent 20 make persOnil
explanation; that the Chair had twice asked whether
there any objection ard that no Objection MAJ
been made. The gentleman should, however con
fine himself TO a personal explanation. and not open a
wide range II debate in regard TO other subjects and
persons.
The article in question read by the Clerk.
Mr.. MORRILL, Vt) made the question OF order tha'
there was nothing IN that article relating TO ae gentle
man from Kentucky.
The SPRAKrR-rhe gentleman from Kentucky alleges
that il is intended 10 reflect on him for having offered
resolution to admit Rebel Representative He desires
10 vindicate himself. The Chair thinks that comes
clearly within the provision of personal explanation,
and opel ms n wide range OF debate.
Mr. BANKs, in support of the Chair, said Il had been
always understood that when the House gave its unani
nous consent to Member 10 make personal explana.
ton. IL waived all its rules. and the Member himself
was the only judge OF what was necessary TO explain
taken and that in order 10 warn the House against
giving unanimous consent.
Mr. wAsHBURsE Qll) said that that had always been
the understanding. and lie fully conclrTei with what
the gentleman from Massachusetts SAID
The SPgAKER stated that he had always insisted
since he had occupied tue chair that gentleman IN
making q personal explanation must state grounds on
which he IL aggreved and must render his remarks IN
some degree relevant 10 that subject The Chair thinks
there is reason 10 that and the gentleman nom Ken
tucky is clearly in order Wilde yndicatng himself from
what he deems unjust attack upon him for Offering
resolution giving the privileges of the floor 70 member
elect Who Il asserted in the article read, sharpened
his toothpick on the skulls OF Union soldiers.
Mr. SMITH (Ky) went on to discuss the status of the
late Rebel States denonncng the theory that they were
out OF the Union as damnable heresy.
Mr. BROoMALL (Penn) raised the point Of order that
the language used by the gentleman from Kentucky
was out of order in pronouneng the opinion OF the ma
iority Of the House u damnable heresy.
Mr. SMITH, did not say anything about the major
itv; said that the opinion entertained by the House
In that connection was damnabe, and repeat that
say further
The gentleman has right reflect in such language
on the decision action OF the House.
M SMITH, did not reflect on the decision Of the
House.
Mr. BASKs-Then the question arises whether the
gentleman shall be allowed to proceed in order:
Mr. STEvHNs-I object. We have got enough oft
Mr.. SMITH (excitedlv)-l suppose you have. but not
30 much as you will have.
The SpEAkER-The gentleman from Kentucky. under
the demand made that the rule shall be enforced must
take bis seat. The Chair will have the rule read
The rule was read by the Clerk.
Mr.. BRooMALL-I demand now the enforcement of
that rule.
from Kentucky DE allowed TO proceed In orderf
The question taken by yeas and nays. and leave
was refused by the HOuse-33 70 10 votes
Mr.. Smith again rsing-I rise to personal explain
Mr.. MORRILL, called for the regular order but finally
the House agreed to give the gentleman from Kentucky
Mr.. Smith said that no understood 1t had been OBJ.
served by some members that = remark which he had
made moment ago was the reason why he had been
refused to proceed The remark was intended for
the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Stsvens. That
gentlemans language was. that be bad had enough OF
what was saying and remarked. very well; 1t may
was TO be personal to him. not 10 the House. He closed
his remarks BY declaration Of love for the Union aud
sworn hostility TO Secession.
Mr. STEVENS said he did not rise to answer what had
been said personal to himself He would simply re'eat
what he had before SAID that what NO gentle.
man would utter. no gentleman could answer"
INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS.
Mr.. STEVENS from the Committee on Appropriations,
reported the Indian Appropriation bill which read
twice and referred to the Committee OF the Whole on
tue State OF tho Union aud made the special order for
Thursday next.
RAILROAD IN THE DISTRICT.
Mr.. MCCULLOUGH (Md.) introduced IN act TO Al.
thorize the extension and construction OF lateral
branch Of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad into
and within the District Of Columbia which was read
twice and referred 10 the Committee on the Dntrct OF
Columbia.
HABEAs CORPUS, &C.
The House resumed. during the morning hour, the
consideration Of the bill to amend the act relating 70
the Hsbeas Corpus and regulating judicial proceedings
in certain cases. approved March, lsd3
Mr.. HARDING (Ky) consumed the remainder OF his
hour left from YESTERDAY, when the morning hour
PRED in arguing against the corstuionaty and prin'
ciples Of the bills.
Mr.. CoNKIIyG desired to suggest an amendment to
the bill 40 MS TO make il give a complete and
definite indemnity 10 the Secretary Of War He said
that in performing the great task which the Rebellion
had deyoved upon him, and which he had performed so
ablv and so we'll the Secretary of War had incurred
yery grave responsibilities and had exposed himself 20
litigation ifno liability for the acts which he had been
compelled to do Acting In good faith. acting on the
highest considerations connected With the public good