New-York tribune., 1867-02-26


30 the report was agreed to.
RIVER AND HARBoR ArrRoPRrArIoN Bill.
The River and Harbor Appropriation bill resumed.
Mr. KiRKWooD rep, fowaj moved to reduce the ap,
preparation for the harbor ~ Burlington, VT from $50
ON TO s90 but subsequently, after an explanation from
Mr.. EDMC NDs rep. Vt), withdrew the motion.
Mr. HENDERSON rep. Mo- moved 10 increase the
appropriation for the Des Moncs Rapids TO 100000.
Mr. HENDERSON moved to strike ont the approprla-
ton of S375.Go for Boston Harbor Disagreed to.
Mr. LDMUNDs offered amendment authorizing the
Secretary ot War when In hrs iTdmaGt the public ser r.
tie mpro, ements under this act and 10 report the de
tails 20 the next Congress. Disagreed to.
Nj HENDERSON moved 10 strike out the approprla-
uon ~ for the ST. CrOlX River Motion disagreed TO-
Tie bill was then read third time and passed, and
GOODS FRoM rHE PROVINCES.
Mr. CHANDLER called mp the bill reported by him on
goods % %boH i from the Ba.h Provinces to be carried
INTO The interior Of the country without inspection, II
passed last session. II was passed
LIGHT ItOusEs.
Mr. CHANDLER Rep, Mchl called up a bin author
iTng The building 3f certain hehthou.ef which was
passed and goes 70 the House for concurrence III amend
SIC That the Secretary Of the Treasury he aud he is
for building lighthouses at the following points,
TO wit For building a hehthomse on a proper
tie state Of Michigan cost not exceeding $4,000
For building lightho On proper site at Mendota
cXccedIugSlG60o. For building lighthouse at Pigeon
River Minnesota, $4,000 For building light house on
proper site NJ BraddocCs Point, Ga, at cost
not exceeding $4,000. For building light house 20 mark
4, bee Island Knoll Ga at cost not exceeding $4,000
For build range of tights Morris Island guides IN
crossing Charleston Bar South Carolina. ~ cost not
ccedlug 5000: for rebuilding the lighthouse proper
site AT Deepwatcr shoals u James River Virginia NJ
exceeding sl6oO1 Tor rebuilding the lighthouse
tower and keepers dwelling proper site az 81 81
mons, Georgia, at q cost not exceeding A3CO; Wolf
Island bcicon lights and buildings connected herewith
Georgia; for rebuilding SapclO Island lighthouse and
bcaCOns Georgia for building three lighthouses and
buoy steam tenders.
SIC That the Ilght-ho Board 10 hereby directed
make survey, II no survey has been made. at Cross
ledge Shoa some point IN the Delaware Bay IN the
HcighbOrhOod of said Shoa and report the survey 10
be- made which has already been made, To the next
Congress as the feasibility OF erecting thereon per
lighthouse and an estimate OF the amout neccs
sary To be- appropriated therefor
SIC. 3. That contract shall be made except after
public advertisement for proposals such form and man
icr "a, to secure general notice thereof aud the same
shall only be made with the lowest bidder therefor upon
security deemed sufficient In the Judgment OF the Secre
tary.
Sic. t. And be CurtAer cH0ctod That from and after
~ this act the Secretary OF the Treasury be
and he hereby authorized aud empowered 10 regulate
houses IN such he shall decm Just and proper
prov idcd The whole allowed shall not exceed an aN
rraCe of SGO1 to each keeper.
Mr.. CHANDLER rep. Mch) called up hill declaring
Albany " Y, port Of delivery, which was passed.
Mr. CHANDLER called up the bill anncNing Camden,
v 10 the collection port 0f Philadelphia, and provid
ting appointment Of Assistant Collector there
AT "A salary of 81 800 per aunum, which was passed.
NIAGARA SNIP CANAL BILL.
Mr.. CHANDLER at 10 y. IN, moved TO take up the
Niagara ship Canal bill.
Nj. SHERMAN Rep, Ohio moved TO adjourn, which
was disagreed 10.
Mr. Chandlers motion agreed 10 by the following