HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
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HOUSE Oh REPRESENIATlVE


Mr. J. r. Ingersoll moved a suspension Of
the rules, TO enable him TO submit a resolu
ton recommending The Pres dent OF the Uni
ted States TO offer terms Of peace 10 Mexico,
and TO stop the effusion of human blood


The motion did not prevaiI--yeas 81, nays
95


Mr. w. w. Campbell, from the Commit
tee on the Library, made report in favor
Of purchasing Mr.. Calln's Indian Portrait
Gallery.


The Warehouse bill was reported from the
Committee on Commerce, and It's considera.
ton postponed until Monday next.


Mr.. McHenry, from the Committee for The
District Of Columbia, reported bill supple
mentary TO an act TO enl,rge the powers Of the
Orphan Court Of the District. Ii relates TO
the selection Of guardians, in certain cases. hy
orphans after they are fourteen years Of age
The bill was, without debate, read three times
aud PASSED.


resolution was passed inquiring into the
business Of the expenditures Of Messrs. Lewis
and Butler, Indian agents, but it was subse
quently reconsidered and laid on the table.


Mr.. King Of Massachusetts moved a resolu-
lion which was rejected--to pay members Of
Congress thirty dollars for stationery during a
long session, and fifteen for short session.


The remainder of the dav was devoted to the
consideration OF private bills on the Calendar.