HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
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The Hall this morning presented an appear
ance of comfort-the cobwebs had been brush.
ed away--the heavy drapery removed from
the galleries, and new mating placed on the
floor.


Committees were called for reports, and a
large number were presented.


The bill granting pre-emption on the lands,
known as the Miami Reservation, in the State
Of Indiana, was passed: yeas 95, nays 46.


Mr.. Sims, Of S. c., from the Committee for
the District of Columbia, reported bill to in
corporate a Gas Light Company in the City
Of Washington, which was referred to the
Committee of the Whole House.


Mr. Johnson, of Tennessee, moved a reso
luton, (Which was laid on the table, instruct
ing the Commitlee on the District of Columbia
to inquire into the expediency Of abolishns
the Penitentiary system in the District Of Co
lumbia, and substituting some other mode ol
punishment.


The House went into Committee on the
amendments Of the Senate to the bill TO sup
ply deficiencies in appropriations but, with
out making any progress, an adjournment took
place at IL minutes to O'Clock.