The New York herald., 1867-03-29
FORTIETH CONGRESS.
First Session.

WASHINGTON, March 2s, 1867.

AFFAIRS IN MAINLAND.
The CHAIR laid before the Senate the resolutions Of the
Republican Convention Of Maryland held yesterday,
which were read, and, on motion Of Mr. JOHNSON,
ferrcd to the Judiciary Committee.
TARIFF.
Mr. CArrELL rep) OF N j. called up the joint rssolu-
on passed by the House yesterday to amend the Wool
Tariff bin by striking the aunmixed with silk'
from the paragraph commencing with the word ''web
THE TRANSPORTATION TROOPS TO THE PACIFIC COAST.
Mr. CONFESS, repl OF CAL, called up joint resolution
relating 10 the transportation OF troops by the Ishmus
route to the Pacific States and Territories which was
passed.
pRKDGH BOATS FOR THE MOUTH OF HR MISSISSIPPI
MIR. MORRILL,, trepl Of W, from the Committee on Ap-
preparations reported the House joint resolution author
zing the Secretary OF War TO to be built and oper
ated two dredge boats for use at the mouth Of the Mis-
sissipp river; which was passed.
SURVEY A AROUND THE FALLS OF THE ONO.
MIR. CHANDLER, trep) OF Mich, from the COMMITTEES on
Commerce. reported the House joint resolution directing
for ship canal around the falls of the Ohio
river on the Indiana side.
Mr.. HowE, (rep OF Wis, moved that the resolution
be laid on the table; which was agreed TO.
THE SALES OF LAND By THE TAX COMMISSIONERS IN SOUTH
CAROLINA
Mr. FRELiSoHuysES, rep) OF N. j., called up bill to
confirm sales Of land made by the direct tax commits
soners in South Carolina to persons in the army navy
Mr. JoHssos idem) of Nd. objected, but subsequently
withdrew his objection, and the bill was passed.
THE TARIFF BILL DISPOSED OF.
The vote passing the bill to amend the Wool Tariff bill
was reconsdered for the purpose Of Offering an amend
that the second section Of the Wool bill shall be
construed TO include silk mohair cloth, used for
covering buttons The amendment was agreed 70, and
the bill was passed.
THE SENATE CONTINGENT FUND DEFICIENCY BnI.
On motion of Mr. MORRILL,, trep.) OF Maine, the Senate
agreed to the conference committee on the Senate
House, and Messrs Morrill, OF Maine, Edmunds and
Buckalew were appointed said committee.
On motion of Mr.. TRuMBuII, (rep) OF ILL.,, the Senate
proceeded to the consideration OF the resolution for ad
tournament The question was on agreeing 70 the House
amendment that both housa adjourn until the first Mon
day in June and afterwar9 until the first Monday In
September, unless otherwise determined BY majority
Mr. EpxuNDs (rcp) OF VT, moved . substitute for
the above that the presiding officers OF the Senate and
House adjourn their houses rom noon Iomorow un.li
dered by both houses to adjourn them from one O'Clock
that day until the FIRST Monday in December, 1857
words without day. FOR 1.-THE first Monday in Deccm-
by requiring the presiding officers Of the senate ana
House to call the roll the first Wednesday in July 70
ascertain II quorum be present
After debate, which was generally participated IN,
Mr. DRAKE (rep Of NO. moved to postpone the resolu-
ton under discussion and take up the resolution on
the subject OF adjournment Just sent IN from tho House,
providing for session in June, September and Decem
The motion was disagreed to--yeas a. nays "a.
The amendment OF Mr. Edmunds given above, for
adjournment from Saturday next to the first wednes
day in july and then, uness otherwise ordered sine
die, was agreed to-yeas %, nays H. The proposition
As amended was then passed, and now goes TO tho
House.
ment:-
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NA1s-Ms.ss Basiasw: ch.naIer D.ya Dixon, Drake.
Thsyer, Wade, wilson and Yases-M :
MONTHLY PAYMENT or sALASaks coN0kEssxKs
Mr. MORRILL,, from che Commsttee on Appropriations,
reported tho bill Of the House for the monhy payment
Of the salaries Of Congressman. which was passed.
sURvEY or THg OHIO FALLS
Mr. MoRTos (repD Of Ind, moved that the Senate
take up joint resolution for survey for ship canal
FSasp.s Se roD Of Ne moved an executive session
In the OF debate. this motion Mr. Fesscnden
expressed the hope that more legislative business
remainder OF this session He did not boeve any good
would be accomplished by H.
The 10 60 into executive session was disagreed
The bill for survey for ship canal around the falls
Of the Ohio the Indiana sde and 70 estimate tho
expense Of widening and deepening the Portland Canal
was taken up, and, after discussion was passed.
rHT BANKRUPT ELL.
Mr. SPRAGuE, (rep of X. l. called up the bill to hx
the time which the Bankrupt bill shall 60 into effect
at OF June which had been referred 10 the Judi
ciary Committee, and reported adversely
Mr. CoHNEgs moved to strike out the proviso that
validate any lien or conveyance made good faith pror
10 the taking effect of this ast."
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Pending the discussion this subject, on motion OF
Mr. FEssESDEs, the Senate II four p. NJ went into
cosrERrScr oonnrrrs on THE ApJouRSxrsr RESOLUTION.
ana amessage received from the House announcing
its action the adjournment resolution. The Senate
insisted IL dsagreement, and agreed 70 the con.
Mexsrsl Edmuhds, Fcsssnden and Buckaew were ap-
pointed on the part Of tho Senate
The Senate then adjoorned