11neritQu RepubIifGtq,

(RePorted for the American Republican,
FIRST SESSION of the goth CONGRESS.


Washington, March Il, 1876.
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fReported for the American Republican,
FIRST SESSION of the goth CONGRESS-


WAsHINGroN, March ID, lS46
The Senate did not sit to-day.


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The first thing in order, was reports from
Committees.


The only report which attracted attention
was one made by


Mr.. L. Smith, from the committee on Roads
and Canals, reported resolution to make the
bill approprRting 100000 for the continua-
ton of the Cumberland Road the special order
Of the day FOR the Esd inst.


Mr.. P.oaston, of Ala, moved to lay the res
o!ution on the table


MIR. Saith demanded the yeas and nays, and
Inc resolution was lost by ayes 81, noes 65.
Mar. Smith then modified his resolution, as
signing the third Monday in April instead of
the period bfeore mentioned; on this the tellers
reported ayes 6S, noes 52-lost, for want of
two~thirds.


The House then resolved itself into Com
tnittee of the Whole and resumed the debate
on the Harbor and River bill.


Mr.. Huston, Of Del, supported ebill, and
offered an amendment embracing an appro-
Friation for the Delaware BIeakwater.


Mr.. Baker, of ILL.,, advocated the bill and
nrgec an amendment giving SIJ,ooo lor I'M
proving the Illinois river.


Mr.. Bailey, ofVa., made strict construc-
tion speech against the measure, and in favor oi
free trade.


Mr.. Stewart, of Pa, spoke very strenuous.
ly in support ofthe Harbour and River Bill
and also in favor of protective tariff.


Mr.. Ewing, of Tenn, next obtained the floor
but yielded TO motion that the Committee
rise, which was agreed to, and


The House adjourned at Sd, P. NJ.


T. S. The Committee of investigation, oil
the Senate are now in session. A number OF
witnesses have been summoned and examined
! understand that Mr. Davis, of ILL.,, a whig
reporter, has been committed, for refusing 10
answer some of the interrogatories propounded
to him, know Mr.. ID. well, and cannot per.
suade myself that he would refuse to answer
nny proper question.