HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
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So soon as the journal was read, the House
went into committee on the bill 10 supply def
clencles In the general appropriation bill.


Among the amendments adopted was one
striking out the item for the payment Of DIR.
L. +. Jones Of this city of about 81 600 for his
services MS a member of the committee of in
vestIgatlon Of patents of inventors for prevent
ing the explosion of steam boilers. 1t was
struck out by the enforcement of the previous
question. With few other unimportant
amendments the bill was finally passed by lOS
to SO.


On motion of Mr. Dromgooe, the House
then went into committee on the Sub Treasury
bill


long discussion arose on an amendment
offered by Mr. G.. B. Smith TO the effect that
the notes of deposite banks shall, if the Secre-
tary deems it expedient, be received in pay
ment of public dues The amendment was
only made 10 facilitate debate and make the de-
bate in order


Mr.. Wick Of Indiana followed in political
| speech in favor Of the bill and against the
amendment.
Mr.. Leake of Virginia followed in favor of
the bill.


Mr.. Chipman also in favor. He was, as
usual, eloquent and entertaining.
The committee rose, and the House adjourn
ed, at little before 5 p. m.


private belonging 10 the United States
Dragons stationed near Evansville, was muir
dered near that place, on the 10Th inst, in the
most cowardly manner, by Madison Gerring,
citizen Of the United States. Ii grew out Of
a wrestling match.
The Steamer Hibernia leaves Boston to-
| morrow.
| The negro who murdered his wife, slave,
at Richmond Va, was executed on Friday
! last.


| The Democrats of New York have nomi-
mated Mayor Havemeyer, for reelection.