The New York herald., 1868-06-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THE MERCANTILE MARINE:

THE MERCANTILE MARINE
Mr.. CuANLER, (dem.) OF n. Y, presented protest
of the Shipowners' Association OF the city OF New
York against the passage OF the bill relation to the
mercantile marine Of the United States, which pro-
vides for the appointment OF marine boards, with
the power to supervise the construction equipment,
repairs &C., Of mercantile vessels.
MAIL SERVICE IN MONTANA.
The House resumed the consideration OF the Sen
ate jont resolution, authorizing a change OF mail
service between Fort Abercr0mbie and Helena in
Montana Territory which was before the House at
the time OF adjournment yesterday. The question
being on Mr.. Deano's motion to lay the joint resou-
ton on the table, The motion was rejected.
Mr.. DoNNELLY, (rep) OF Mnn., moved the previ-
ous question on the passage OF the joint resolution.
Mr.. WARD, (rep.) OF N. Y, contended that the
joint resolution involving an expenditure OF $4,000
a year should besreferred to the Post Office Com
mittee.
Mr.. FARNswoRrH, trep) Of H.. chairman Of that
that reference at this time would be equivalent to
its rejection, as the committee would not be called
upon for reports this session.
The previous question was seconded and the joint
resolution was passed-yeas 81, nays 30.
PENSION TO ANNE CORCORAN.
from the conference eg Co&mtee 1t on sae S GIVING
pension to Anne Corcoran, which was agreed to.
The House then proceeded to the business OF the
THE CALL OF COMMITTEES FOR REPORTS.
Mr. MYERS, trepl Of Pa, from the Committee on
Thomas Grossly to make application to the Conmis,
Of Patents for the extension Of his patent Of
the th OF April, 1854, for the Improvement IN ma
chimes for printing woollens and other goods
After explanation from Mr. JENCKEs, (rep.) OF X.
l., the bill was passed.
Revised and 8nnshed Buness roported BACK the
memorial OF Abelard Guthrie for pay and mileage as
delegate from the Territory OF Nebraska to the
Thrtysecond Congress. The report states the facts
and makes an adverse recommendation. The report
was laid on the table,
Mr.. CovOpE trep.) OF Pa, from the Committee on
publtr RuildinOa and grounda made a the
subject OF ventilation Of the hall OF the House OF
Representatives, recommending noor exit vents.
Mr.. PoMERoY, (rep) OF N. Y, from the Committee
on Banking and Currency, reported bill authoriz-
to change its location from New York to BROOKLYN;
also authorizing the Commercial National Bank OF
New Orleans to change It's name to that Of the Ger.
mania National Bank, and the Second National Bank
OF Patsburg to that OF the Villas Bank OF Platts-
burg, New York.
Mr.. FARNswoRTu supposed that this was way OF
whipping the devil around the stump. by closing up
the affairs Of one bank and turning tue charter over
TO another.
ject In view. II there was be would not report
the bill.
After short discussion The bill was passed.
Mr.. PRICE, (rep.l of Iowa. RON the Committee on
the Pacific Railroad reported bacS the Senate bill re-
ave to the reports OF railroad companies, requiring
the reports to be made TO the Secretary OF the In
terror instead OF the Secretary of the Treasury
KENTUCKY CONTESTED ELECTION CASE. ,o,
Mr. Coos, (rep.) OF ILL.,, from the Committee on bec-
tlons, called up the contested election from the
Ninth Congressional district OF Kentucky of Mckee
against Young, the committee reporting that John
ID. Young who holds the certificate, was not duly
elected, but that Samuel Mckee, the contestant, was
duly elected and that John d. Young has mrnished
aid and countenance to the rebels and was not en-
titled to take the oath Of ONCE as RepresentauVe;
Mr.. Cook proceeded to argue the case In support oi
the position of the Committee on Elections.
VETO OF TIE ARKANSAS BiLL-THE BILL PASSED
OVER THE VETO.
Mr. Cook was interrupted by message from the
President vetoing the bill for the admission OF Al
kansas to representation.
The message having been read the SPEAKER stated
the question to be:-"Will the House. on RECONSIDER
alton, agree to the passage OF the bill" ,
Mr. STRvRNs, (rep.) Of Pa, moved the previous
question, and ft was seconded.
The vote Was taken and resultsd-yeas III, psys