The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-09
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.


HOUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WASHINGTON, March q. 1867
The Journal Of yesterday having been read,
IMPROVEMENT or THE KALAMAZOO RIVER
Mr. ursos, trep) Of Mich, presented joint resolutions
Of tho Michigan Legislature. asking appropriation 70
improve the barbor at the mouth OF the Kalamazoo
river. which was referred 70 the Committee on Com.
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NJ DAVE. rep Of Mssa, from the Committee on
Eecuons reported resolution extending the time for
takng the testimony on the contested election Of
Mr.. Deano and Mr. Morgan OF the thirteenth Congress
OF the Third Congressional District Of Maryland, Inc
former 'A9 SE sixty days which was
sYxpArHY soa THE rKsrAxs IN IRELAND
Mr. wooD, dem OF N. Y, asked leave 70 offer the
Resolved That a,s House extends is sympathy 20 the
iiseTts n The dsspo!ls soysrn%sn.s II Europe shall %
shosd he y Und States and the
OF republican Institutions 70 Europe. II !.
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rules Mr. Wood was prevented making similar motion.
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The motion 70 suspend the rules made yesterday by
Mr. Price to enable him to introduce joint resou'ibo
% apply the surplus funds 10 the Treasury over
notes came up The vote taken by tcerss and
suited in yeas o. So So twothrds not voting in
the Affirmative the rules Were not suspended.
On motion Of Mr.. FARNswoRrn, trepl Of Ill. IL was
ordered that when the House adjourn to-day It adjourn
On motion Of MI BANKS. Hsp OF Mass, the House
proceeded TO the business tho Speakers table as fol-
lows:-- Nl2
The Senate joint resoution apprcprating 500 goo az
dona 70 enable the people OF tho United States to par
1867 being tho bin passed by the House last Monday
but which failed from want OF time 70 act on 10 the
Senate
Mr. LAWRENCE, trep) Of Ohio, moved TO lay It on the
table, which was negatved.
Tho joint resolution then passed.
IMPROVEMENT or THE FOX AND WISCONSIN RIVERS
The Senate joint resolution extending for Eve years
the time for completing the Improvement OF the Fox
Mr. EGGLgsroS ep) OF Ono, moved to refer II TO the
Committee on Commerce, which was negatived.
The joint resolution was then passed.
STATIONERY TIE PRESENT SESSION
On motion OF Mr.. CLARKE, trep) Of Kansas. members
were authorized TO draw stationery and newspapers for
the present session the as for a short session
coNriscArioN IN NEW ORLEANS.
ton resting the s Of the BY he conieS
eratc States OF debts duo by tho inhabitants OF the
over Saf million Of dollars Proceeding from such con-
fscaton 70 the Citizens Bank Of New Orleans, the
seizure by the general commanding the United States
fund t$2e 090 and the payment OF that amount into
the Treasury, and providing for commission to hear
that sum and TO distribute the same ratably.
After come discussion. in which Mr.. Burtm stated
iary Of the Treasury and accepted amendment sus
&c shall 10 paid out Of the fund.- he joint
Mr. WILSON, ircpl Of Iowa. as chairman OF The Judi
ciary Committee, offered resolution calling on the Sec
rotary Of War 10 furnish information relative TO property
seized taken possession Of by the government or s
agents 10 Lcusana also papers n the case OF Kennsr
and Zacharie, which was adopted
TIE BALE or SURPLUS GoLD. IA
Mr.. Ro1issov, (deml az N r., asked leave TO intro
duce Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary Of e
Treasury 70 sell surplus gold aud receive legal tenders at
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Mr. wooD moved 70 suspend The rules, that no nigh.
INTRODUCES his lOss resolution expressing sympathy Tor
he rules were Suspended by vote OF los yes V II
nays end the joan: resolution was introduced
Mr. Banks ssked Mr. WOOD 70 nsvs the Joint resolution
that be woun move for the Immediate appointment Of
Mr. Woop expressed his regret that be could not as
sent thst proposition 1t was simple resolution, OF.
prssve Of sympathy for the people Of Ireland and he
believed the House was prepared 70 acs upon u now
Tho Houss refused 70 second the previous question: BY
M BANS moved 70 refer The rssouon 70 The Com
mittce on Foreign Affairs, when appointed.
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che Nv Whole o. III i should Sss Be- rsieirsd
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appointment ostAAt conluftsee By the Speaker.
The ques., on refsrrine the resolution % NE Com
and csultsd In yeas %. nays 50 30 the resolution was
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foreign relations OF the United States.
Mr. BAxs, offering the resolution, said that bill
had recently before the House Of Lords In England
consemplatn NC the establishment Of empire in the
British Provinces which might hereafter surpass
power that OF England herself or might equal that Of
the United States, err had bcen well said by lis
mover be second only to that Of Russia Tue Leeisla-
turc Of Manc Interested In tho movement than
sny other State had through its Committee Federal
Relations nadc report adverse 10 that project which
report he would ask 70 have read 10 the House THE
stage which that bill had passed In the House Of
Lords was the most important Of any OF the sagcs
mentnl principles we're 10 consideration He did not
doubt that tho people Of this country would look with
Intense socitude upon The progress OF this great move
ment IN the British Provinces, which contemplated the
establishment; OF empire formed on monarcbicaI
principles framed TO control the public opinion,
and which could not fail 10 have In tho future ma
teral II not controlling influence and power the
Affairs OF the American continent
Mr. ErpRIpor dem OF Wis, remarked that IL seemed
rather nopportnne for this country to be protesting
against the establishment OF an empire when Congress