The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-03

character o. the deceased Of whom espoke in terms of
sincere regard and hge rsspsc.
we're adopted and the Senate a. fohve minutes past
,hree adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON Feb. 2, 1861.
PErz1oSs
Mr. cosKLro, crep) ofN. Y, presented petition Of
willow growers, asking increased tariff on willow Re-
fened 10 the Committee on Ways and Means
Mr. RAYMOND. trep.) Of N Y, presented the petition
Of John T. Hoffman. Samuel G. Courtney and others,
citizens Of New York city, demonstrating against move
ments looking 70 the impeachment Of the President and
praying for the adoption OF to promote the
peace and prosperity Of the country. Referred TO the
REvnu8 PAID ~ MARYLAND
On motion OF Mr. FRANCIS THoxAs (dem.l of Nd, the
tabular statement OF the amount Of revenue paid into
the Treasury Of the United States from the city OF Ba
more and each OF the several counties OF Maryland In
1854 and 1885, from all except from duties on
impors
TIE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
On motion OF Mr. WILSON, (rep.) OF Iowa, leave was
given 70 the Judiciary Committee 10 sit during the
sion Of the House for the remainder Of this session
TIKI AGRICULTURAL
On motion OF Mr. GRNSKLI rep Of Iowa, the Super
ntenden Of Public Printing directed to nersperse
the illustrations OF tho agricultural report of 1885 In the
edition furnished 70 members in the edition furnished
TO the Commissioner Of Agriculture.
EVENING SESSIONS
for motion that from and after Monday the House
take recess daily, except Saturdays, from halfpast
Mr. wEST%oRrn, (rep) Of Ill, objected, unless it was
agreed that votes should be taken in the evening
sion.
Mr. HOOPER said that the evening sessions TO be
for business and gave notice that he would Monday
move 20 suspend the rules for that purpose
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
On motion Of Mr. ScHScx, (rep) Of Ohio, tho reports
CT the military officers relative 10 the furnishing of
30 Indians by Indian Agents. we're referred to the Com
THE TENURE OF oYYICY BILL.
The House then took up the unfinished business Of
Of certain civ il officers the question being reconsid
erng the vote whereby the House rejected yesterday the
amendments offered by Mr. Williams striking the
ception made in the bill to the cabinet officers The
effect OF the amendment is to make the removal Of cab
net officers subject to the advice and approval Of the
Senate with all other civil officers covered by the BILL
The yeas and nays were taken and resulted yeas a.
nays 65; SO the vote rejecting the amendment
considered The question then REQUIRED the amend
ment and was adopted-yeas 49, nays 3d. so the ex-
cepon to the cabinet officers in tn first section Of the
bill, from operation, struck out The words in
the second secton excepting those specially excepted
in section Of this act then, motion of Mr.
GARFIELD rep Of Ohio, stricken out
The bill was then passed-yeas, Ill, nays, IS.
THE TARIFF Bill.
On motion Of Mr.. MORRILL,, trepl OF VT, the Senate
amendments to the Tariff bill were taken from the Speak
er's table and referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means and ordered printed.
The PATENT CASE
The House then took up the House BILL which was up
yesterday IN the morning hour for the extension OF the
patents Of Thomas w. Harvey for improvements In
machinery for cutting screws and for dressing
heads
Mr. WILSON, lrep.) OF Iowa, moved to lay the bill on
the table.
The motion was agreed TO. Yeas, a. nays, g. So
the bill was laid on the table.
PRIVATE BILLS.
The committees then called for reports Of PR.
vate character The bills reported from the Committee
on Claims were disposed Of as follows:-
To pay Mrs. Emma A. Porch $500 for services as . SPY
in Missouri Referred 70 Committee of Whole House.
The House joint resolution authorizing the Secretary
late military for the s.s Of Now
The Senate joint resolution providing for the payment
OF certain Kentucky militia forces was passed with
The House bill for the relief Of George n Fay and
Nahum Fay, Of Eureka Humboldt county, California,
The House joint resolution for the relief Of J. and O.
Tho senate iii for the relief Of "a George Henry ps
commander in the navy. was referred 70 Committee Of
House bi for the relief Of Victor Myens, rsusspau,
In the Sixty eighth New York Volunteers was passed
The House joint resolution for the relief Of Aanson
Eaton. receiver Of public money the Land Oce at
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, was passed.
The House then resolved itself into committee or the
the chair All the bills we're objected TO- crcsps ,ss o -
lowing which were laid aside TO be reported TO the
House-The House joint resolution authorizing the
Secretary OF the treasury 70 audit and pay the claim OF
John R. Buckln; senate bill for the relief Of J. Cur
ley; House bill for the relief Of Emma A. Porch.
The Committee rose, and the three bills reported above
were passed.
CONGRESSIONAL PRINTER
Mr. LAfLIS, irep.) Of N Y, from the Committee on
Printing reported bill providing for the election of
Congressional Printer The bill provides that the House
of Representatives shall, rra roce elect competent
person, who shall be practical printer to charge
of and manage the government printing Office That the
person selected shall be officer OF the House. and
shall hold his office for two years and until his successor
shall be elected He is print and bind the journals
House Of Congress- and to execute all the printing and
binding for the respective Departments Of the govern
ment DOW required by law TO be executed At the govern
ment printing ONCE and to be In all respects governed
by the laws in force in reference the superintendent
Of Public Printing and the execution printing bind
ing and aboshng the office OF Superinte OF Public
printing. Mr. Latin made statement in explanation OF
the bill and offered to yield the floor for limited debate
No member however sought the floor for the purpose
Of discusslne the bill and therefore Mr. fin moved
the previous question, which was seconded
Mr. TRhBLE, dem OF KY, moved to lay the bill on
the table and called for the yeas and the motion
The yeas and nays were ordered.
DEATH PHILIP JOHNSON.
Pending tho vote Mr.. ANCoNA (dem.) of Pa, and
announced the death OF his colleague, Hon Philip
Johnson last Thursday evening and after remarks
in euogy Of the life and character Of the deceased he
offered the following resolutions
Resolved, That this House has heard with deep emotion
the annoancemant Of the death Of Hon Philip johnson
Resolved That tender to the relatives Of the
acccasea the Of sympathy en- this amcung event
Diseased the and oacers Of this House 81 70 'i a
onder r. he sssan Grape on the m arm during the re-
funeral Of the deceased from the hall q he House a.
eleven clock 70 morning, committee of
Of nine members be appoaied supsnend
the
Resolved That the clerk communicate copy Of the fore
going resolutions TO the widow Of the deceased
That he communicate these proceedings Senate
the that unite in the ceremonies the occasion.
Resolved, That, further mark Of respect for the
memory OF the deceased, this House do journ.
Remarks in sulogy OF the deceased we're further made
~ Messrt Moorhead, Boyer and Strouse, after which
the resolutions were unanimously agreed TO-
The SPEAKRR announced as the Committee Of Arrange
mens Messrs Gl9ssbrenner Fnck, Alley, Ferry, Moor.
Dead, NipiacK, EldHdge, Nicholson ana sitgreaves-
The House at three p. ~ adjourned.
THE BOARD or HEALTH.
The Board and the PigGcries--The Piss Moved
Our Of THE City and Brooklyn Yesterday.
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