New-York tribune., 1868-03-20
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ment that part Of the should he used for pay
| ing the commission for the sale OF the bonds
| Mr. WASHBU URNE tRep, ILL moved the previous ques
! tion on the bill and amendments.
| Mr. WILSON Rep, Iowa desired an opportunity TO
discuss some OF the amendments.
The House refused to second the previous question, 81 ts
ST. and then voted the amendments the first question
beng on Mr.. L0gans amendment
Mr. RANDALL QDcnf, PENN offered an Amendments 70
the amendment providing that no part Of the SUN shall
conversion OF bonds debts OF the United States.
Mr. LOGAN--I think 1t right.
Mr. RANDAII--I know il Is right
Mr. WAsHBURNE dlll opposed Mr. Logans S amend mend
ment and had read by the Clerk leter nom % w" oES
ton the Secretary estimating s2OOOO0 as the requisite
amount ~,
LOgans amendment, thus amended was also agreed 10
Mr. SAWYER Rep., Wisl offered an anendme,nt e,, lor
between Baleys Harbor and North Bay on the compile
ton of which the Light at Balcys Harbor shall be DIS
The amendmcnt directing the six steam revenue cut
tiers the lakes bc laid mp in ordinary having been
reached, Mr. sPALDING Ciep Ohio spoke opposition
70 il, and Mr. WAsHBURNE rep. lll), sElsfE usep,
Mr. PETERS rep, Me- favored the of the vessels
IN preference 10 laying them up aud offered an amend
Mr.. WAsHBURNE rep, I'D again moved the previous
question aud the House again refused TO second It,
! Mr. HULBURD (Rep., N. " offered amendment
directing the Secretary Of the Treasury TO lay up and
withdraw from commission every revenue cutter on
tho Atlantic in the Bay Of NewYork that not
actually needed for constant service. 20 test
the sincerity of the House and particularly OF the gentle
man from Illinois CWashburne) on this question OK
economy.
Mr. WOOD Dem. n " opposed all these amendments,
arguing that the cutters were OF essential
service 10 commerce on sea and on the Lakes. 80,
The original amendment as offered by Mr. Churchill
further advocated by Messrs. TROWBRIDGE tRep.,
Mich) and PIKE rep, Me.)
Mr. WASHBURNE opposed Mr.. Hulburds amencment,
and intimated that its effect would be 20 aid smuggiers
Mr. HULBURD alluded TO the report OF vessel in the
Bay of having within the last six months dis
charged about 80 trunks before reaching her dock, not
withstanding the revenue cutters.
Mr. PIKE REP, Me) did not know anything about the
cutter of NewYOrk, but spoke OF one OF tho
cutters at Boston having had the high distinction
OF bringing Mr.. Dickens up the bay.
Mr. BANKS REP. MaSs) explained that the revenue
officer having IN the OF business, boarded the
steamer which Mr.. Dickens was passenger, thao
gentleman took their boat 10 the city instead OF remain
ing all night That the whole OF that ransac-
ton.
The discussion having closed, Mr. Peters's amendment
was rejected Mr. Huburd's adopted, and Mr..
Churchilrs amendment thus amended was agreed to-
The amendments making appropriations for public
buildings reached; the first being that increasing
the appropriation for Appraisers stores In Philadelphia
from s25,O00 TO $4,000.
Mr. WAsHBURNE Rep., Ill argued against this and
the other amendments Tor public buildings. -
After excited colloquy between Messre WASH
BURNE (iep, Ill) and O'NEIIL Rep., PENN. which
caused much amusement Oh the Democratic side OF the
House. the vote taken by Yeas and Nays ON the
anne ndment, which was rejected by Yeas As, Nays g.
The next amendment to increase the appropra-
tOn Of the construction OF at Des Molnes,
Iowa. from SIS $4,000 The amendment was advo-
Gated by Messrs. DODGE Rep., Iowa. and WILSON
tfiep., I0wa and opposed by Mr.. WASHBURNE (kep',
ILL -. -
Before the Houso had reached vote, Mr.. BUTLER
rep Mass reported that the Conference Committee on
Inv Aid Pensions had not been able TO agree and new
Committee appointed.
Thcn at s:l0 tine House adjourned