The New York herald., 1868-04-22

speaker ruled that the resolution was question OF
The SPEAKER ruled that it was question Of privi-
lege
sideration.
Mr. ROBINSON inquired whether that objection
could deprive him Of his right to argue In support OF
The SPEAKER replied that it could and referred to
the rule on the subject and to the ruling In former
gs the question .n would be whether the
The vote was taken by yeas and nays and resulted,
yeas is, nays ga party vote. So the House re-
fused 70 consider the resolution.
GENERAL SHERMAN AND THE IMPEACHMENT MANA
GERS.
Mr.. PHELPS, (dem.) Of Nd, offered as q question
appeared In the Baltimore american OF April 10, to
the effect that Lieutenant General Sherman had been
before the Impeachment Managers and had been
minutely examined In reference to his interviews
with the President, and that 1t was understood that
cross-examnation Of General Sherman was IN view
OF that preliminary examination and providing for
into the facts in order to vindicate the Managers
from such aSpersiOnS.
Mr.. wAsHBURNE, of H., inquired whether the reso
luton was a question OF privegeY
The SPEAKER decided that II was not, and gave the
reasons for the decision. He submitted the question
the House the House decided in the same way.
Mr.. ELDRIDGE dem) Of Wis, asked unanimous
to have the resolution OF Mr.. Phelps agreed
to, but Mr.. KELSEY, rep.) of n. Y. objected.
THE STEAMBOAT PASSENGER LAW.
Mr.. JOHNSON, ldem OF Ca introduced a bill
amendatory OF the tenth section OF the Steamboat
merce.
THE GOVERNMENT AND THE TELEGRAPH LINES.
se e ec @ MN nta
the expedenoy @ Of securing to the general govern,
within the United States. Adopted.
THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE.
Mr.. DRIGGs lrep.) OF Mich, offered resolution in
the expediency OF extending the franking privilege
to the members OF the legislative branches of such
foreign governments as extend the same to the
her N fha mapt xyhie
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
The SPEAKER proceeded, as the business of the
morning hour to the call OF committees for reports.
Mr.. PIKE, (repl Of Me-, from the Committee on
Naval Affairs presented number OF adverse reports,
which were laid on the table.
Also the Senate bill for the restoration OF Lieutenant
Commander Jewett Abbott to the active list Of the
Also the Senate joint resolution for the appoint
ment OF commission to select suitable locations for
powder magazines in the vicinity of New York,
Also the Senate joint resolution for the relief Of
George W. Doty, Commissioner OF the United statss>
Navy on the retired list, which was passed.
Also the Senate bill for the relief OF John S. Cum:
ningham, Paymaster OF the United States Navy, to
allow him S1,671, money stolen from the money chest
OF the frlgate Colorado. After explanation by Mr..
PIKE In answer TO the various questions the bill
passed.
Also the House bill to amend certain acts in rea-
tiOn TO the Navy and Marine Corps. II limits the
number OF officers, non-commissioned officers and
musicians Of the Marine Corps to the number author
ized by the act Of March 2, 1867 and OF prvates to
l,500, now 5000. The commissions of the present
officers not TO be vacated, but no appointment is
TO be made in any Of the grades until the number is
reduced below the number provided by other sec
tions OF the bill IL aboshes the grades of mate and
OF the third assistant engineer in the navy and
peals all acts authorizing temporary acting officers In
the navy. After considerable discussion the bill was
passed.
Also joint resolution In relation to vessels en-
rolled and Licensed for employment in the coasting
trade and fisheries. The morning hour expired, and
the bill went over until the next morning hour.
EXECUTIVE COMMuNICATIONj.
The SPEAKER presented messages from the Presi-
dent and executive communications on the following
subects:-On the imprisonment and destruction OF
the property OF Antonio Pelleer by the people and
authorities OF Haute with Information In reference
to Russian Americas relative to certain efforts Of the
Treasury Department for the recovery OF Confederate
property in Europe These were referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs. Also reports on the
improvement of the harbor of Alton, Ill., and on the
survey OF Eddy Island, Lisbon Point Delaware river.
TO the survey OF the eastern boundary OF the Choc-
taw and Chckasaw country. Referred to the Com
mttee on Indian Affairs.
AMENDMENT TO THE BANKRUPT LAW.
Tse moase en & at @ Two ococs proceeded 70 the
genckes, trep.) of II. l., for the amendment OF the
BANKRUPTCY act and Mr. Jenckes proceeded to explain
its provisions. 49," :-:s'.' ..-a4. ~. ..
Mr. ELIOT, (rep OF Mass, moved to amend the first
section by making 1t read january J. 1868, y instead
OF "June l, 1S89"
Mr.. PAINE, (rep.) of Wis., desired to move an
amendment TO insert In the first section, before the
word bankruptcy the word voluntary"
Mr.. JENcREs declined TO let the amendment be
offered saying that 1t applied to both forms OF bank
Mr.. DAWES, (rep.) Of Mass, made some remarks
against the policy OF engraiting on the permanent
can be disparaged under II who is unable to pay fifty
per cent OF his Indebtedness. The idea OF that fty
per cent provision was good one. II was to hold
out TO an insolvent ut the earliest period of his in
soivency an inducement to come forward and notify
his creditors and distribute his property among them
Mr.. JENCKEs declared that there was nothing ike
that fifty per cent provision in the bankruptcy or in
solvent system OF any State or nation except in the
Mr.. DAWES showed how well the provision worked
in Massachusetts, and declared that the Bankrupt
law law OF that state could not have been maintained
without that provision.
Mr.. PAINE admitted the argument might be good |
IN cases OF voluntary bankruptcy, but 1t did not ap-
ply at all TO cases OF involuntary bankruptcy. lie
gave notice that an effort would soon be made 10 |
make the provisions OF the bill absolute for the dis.
charge OF debtors no matter what proportion OF their
Indebtedness they may be able TO pay
MI MAYNARD, (rep) of Tenn, desired to offer an |
amendment limiting the application of the extension
OF tlne Tor those who cannot pay fifty per cent 10
debts contracted subsequently TO the passage of the
original bill.
Mr. JENcKEs declined to allow the amendment 10 he
Dnered on the ground that II was contrary to the |
principle Of the bill. He agreed That while the fifty |
State Ike Massachusetts 10 was not applicable to the
whole country; and even Massachusetts had required
Ten years TO educate the commercial people up TO IT,
In conclusion he moved the previous question.
The previous question was seconded and the House
proceeded TO vote. The first question was on Mr. |
Eots amendment TO limit the time for the extension
,f the provision allowing discharge where the
iebtors cannot pay fifty per cent OF their Indebted
,ess to the lst OF January 1862 instead OF lst OF
Iune, 1859. On vote by letters there were yeas A.
nays +0-no quorum voting.
Mr.. WAsHBuRSR, Of H., moved at three o'clock
hat the House adjourn.
Mr. JENcKEs demanded the yeas and nays appeal
ng to the House TO pass the bi in some shape
Inc yeas aud nays were ordered. The vote was
aken ana resulted yeas "a, nays 81. SO the House
efused TO adjourn.
Mr.. jENcKEs consented to Mr.. Eliot's amendment
,eing adopted, and then the bill was passed-yeas
8 nays ~. The bill is as follows:-
bill in amendment TO entitled IAN act 10 establish
uniform system OF bankruptcy throughout the United |
stses," approved March 2, 1857 |
he enacted &C. That the provonsof the second clause
thirty third section Of said shall apply 10 the eases
proceedings 10 bankruptcy commenced prior LEI day
January, 1852 and time, during which the operation or
pc sea n Of said CLAUSE postponed shall be
AID clause 10 hereby 20 amended 10 read az foiows:-
IN Al proceedinss ip bankruptcy The ls
OF June ioe no discharge tha Be granted 70 debtor
moe , ssse shall not be equal 70 CITY per Osntgp Of