The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-26

eescs thst as arise and snacne that CONGRESS shall
rs .,s the %s..ns q May me
presiding ecers Of the two Houses shall BY Joint pro-
camation, 70 BE- ISSUED by them ten days before either
meeting OF Congress that day; and in Of such
proclamasions down TO the month Of November, the
next session shah commence the frst Monday in De-
cember NEXT was referred to the Committee of the
Whole on the S<aie Of the Union. ...
BY Mr. bvnss Fspl Of Mass TO provide for the
relief Of the orphan Asylum and orphans OF Charleston,
= c. Referred 70 the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. IAwRExcB, trep) Of Ohio introduced bill 10 re-
dietary Commitaes fhe bill aboshss the ircun Courts
Of the United oates and creates Courts Of Appeals The
District Courtesrs 70 take the Jurisdiction nov exercised
by one Judg6 81 the Supreme Court and By District
Judges with appellate jurisdiction from The District Courts
and original jurisdiction 10 admiralty Also bill
provide temporary government FOR the Tsrrtory OF
Lincoln Referred TO the Committee on Territories Also
bill to give construction TO the acts Of June 90 1854
ana March s. 1885 and 70 ns the pay OF ofncsrs ser
wants Referred 20 the Committee on Military Anairs
Also bill % repeal ,he act authorizing the secretary Of
monthly. Referred to the Committee Of the Whole.
By Mr. EcnFsros, rep Of ohio-Provding for the
the Ohio river Referred to the COMMITTEES on Com
merce.
qure the administration OF oalbs in certain cases aud
punish perjury In connection herewith. Referred 10
the Judiciary Committee.
married in the District Of Columbia Referred
20 the Committee on The District OF Columbia
By VT IvGERsorr, trepl o. lll.-To construct ship
canal from the Mississippi river Lake Michigan Re-
ierred 20 the Committee On Roads and Canas Also TO
authorize the pavement Of fennsylva1is avenue and
Referred the Committee the District or Columbia
Also 10 provide for theerectiou OF building IN Peoria
ILL., for the accommodation OF Post Office and Internal
Re- Office Referred to the Post Office Committee.
by Mr.. PuE, hvpl OF Mo--To establish q National Ru-
By Mr.. FsaRs, rep, Of Mch-various joint rssou-
ITEMS OF the Michigan Legislature, as foows:-Fcr an
act to secure the speedy construction OF the Norhern
Fac &c Railroad; call ng attention to the national i'm
portance Of forifng the island Of Macknaw; Tor the
construction railroad from Menomonee to Houghon
Tor pensions 70 survivors OF the OF 1872 ana the
widows OF those who dead from April l. 1864 for
effective protective tariff ON "copper" iron, lumber, salt,
nax and cosl
BY Mr. Upsox, trep Of Mich--A joint resolution OF
the Michigan Legislature for appropriation TO improve
the harbor Of the mouth Of South Block river. Refer
red to the Comsattce ON Commerce
BY Mr. ScHorgLp, (rep) OF Ps-ro authorize the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury prcsSe rules and regulations
for the registry OF certain vessels built for use the
Western and Northwestern alss paymeut OF internal
revenue tax materials used construction Referred
to the Committee on Commerce.
By Mr. NAsHnuRsr rep, Of Wis.-To authorize the
South Minnesota Railroad Company 20 construct and
maintain eordge across the Mississippi RIVER and eab-
lsh post road. Referred 70 the Pcss Once Com
mittee.
BY Mr.. SAWYER, trepl CT visa memorial OF the
Wisconsin Legislature for branch extension OF the
military read between Fort Howard Wis, and Fort
welkns, Mich. Referred 10 the Comnittce on Public
n BY Mf HorKiSs trepA or VISA memorial OF the
Wisconsin Legislature n reference ship canal TO
connect the Mississippi river with the waters Of Lake
EMchiaaB Referred to the Commit tee on Commerce.
By Mr. PERHAx, (rep ,of Ns-Authorizing the Wash.
ngton Temperance Society 70 issue certificates OF stock
whout revenue stamps Referred % the COMMITTEES Of
4 By Mr. BuaIEIcH delegate from Dssoa-A bill grant.
log ads to aid in the construction Of certain railroads
In Dakota Territory. Referred 70 tho Committee on
States and Territories having been called for
Hills reference the remainder Of the morning hour
IVES occupied Ia calling the States for resolutions and
bais Ior action. Under the call resolutions and bills
PRocxsDs on ccsvrscAr.D raorEwrx
E1y..s sp q &c Ohio 10 Joint resolution % s .
undss sas connscAsisa act which was passed
rm sovsE assrAvssAyI: .
nfscs for the House fsssaurantsed fscsivs new sds
~ rqumr - anAnex 70 crAnu
M LAwHnsct also snlsodacedaa resolution directing
the0cmsnlstee LlatmS 70 ascertain whether Caims
connission q the Var Department N session and
aovssd TO- r
rms CAPITAL or MONTANA
Mr. Aas1 s,ss q ohioA T. scs 70 change ss
~ ~ !" 'ne c.p'ss s'o'As4 assn'0S' "H''A -
PAT OF cosnrr.. rr.sKa
~ Nj ySa sP q AM . a. n: .,s
sion, pay for the present session
". wAzp. trsp) Of N x having risen 10 debate the
AsomER AsJoURsnpsr RESOLUTION.
NJ. ScnExcK trep 3of Ohio, Introduced = concurrent
present session II twelve O'Clock O THURSDAY next the
28h Of March. 70 assemble agan the nrst Wednesday
september and INST wednesday Of ovsmbsr next unIe
the esdent OF she senate and Speaker OF the House
shall, by joint proclanaon ten days before either Of
meeting Of Congress ~ such time.
The resolution Was aaoptsd-yeassa, nays 81
THE NEW YORK CUSTOM HoUss INVESTIGATION.
The SrHAKxR presentsda letter from Henry A. Smythe,
Ceecscr Of the port Of New York. requesting TO BIO
Public Expenditures il enc investigation into his oficia
conduct and to produce witnesses in his defence.
Mr.. .RAsDAILs tdem-p of Pa, offered resolution TO
pre,ty lengthy discussion took place on tho resolu
ton, Nessrs. Randall, bingham, Boyer, Banks. Pruyn
and Ecrldge sustaining IL and Mesrs Farnsworth,
Covode, williams OF Pa, end Woodbridge opposing 1t
Finally the rules were suspended and the resolution
Mr. Hu1srap. Chairman Of the commnlee, stated pre-
viosly tLGt he had objection 70 IL but desired the
action OF thc House
N. r. referred 70 letter received by hin from Hiram
Barney ezCollector At the port Of New York. complain
ing OF some remarks mado eby Mr. Pruyn on this sub
ject days snce, and slated that the construction
put upon. his remarks by NJ Barney warranted
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sion expressed his DISAPPOINTMENT that the COMMITTEES
had not - directed BY The House some dsyc since pro
SHE sGsrIsrrnrAxv s.oossrnucnos NM.
Ing s ssi * me HOUSE . present % The secretary Of
slate Ahe supplementary Rscessssnction b paed last
Saturday he Prssidsstsvsso. The rsssastion
adopted
DHxsG> BoAy1 yoR TEE neu1H o. The nfsswaHr
Mr. rnx inisodrced joint resolntion authorizing the
Secretary Of War 20 build two a5sdgs boats for At the
mouth <f shc- Mississippi rivsr PsSsd
auRRIus nosKY IN THE gAvY psPAKrMnr.
Mr. Lngnu frep OF H., Introduced.s
luton dreoDg tbai all amounts Of money estSe,sted
for asedby The Navy Department for the sca year
ending June 70, 1857, and UNDER Me Of the
Navy Department. % conveyed into bhc Treasury Of the
United satee and thereby taken from Vie control Of HE
xlayy Department.
Nj. BRoaGa edeuJ OF N. Y, aaked ;fkr expaAsa-
tiOn.
Mr. LOGAN statsd thak the Secretary OF dhe Navy BED
aaked his laak report 70 Congress 70 do this veg
hing stating that he bad under his control uncxpendcd
balances 20 tke amount 81 niney-eght Millions Of dol
lars accumulated from the sale OF different ssicss,
and eighteen mtlloDs appropriated IN The last Naval
Appropriation BILL making aggregate OF e7 "a 900,
being about hundred milions than Was required
BY the department. ThisresoIuton simply TO have
the money conveyed into The Treasury DepaYtment.
After considerable discussion the joint resolution
adopted.