Mr. LOAN and Mr. DAWES called for th. regular order of business. The House accordingly resumed the consideration of the bill of the Senate (No. 20) granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the States of Missouri and Arkansas to the Pacific coast by the southern route; pending the reading of which the House adjourned last night. The Clerk concluded the reading of the bill. The amendments reported from the ComPacRailroad were read, as follows: Amend 1st section by inserting namesof persons as additional corporators; also. by striking out the words. " betweenthe 95th and 98 h meridians. "and the wards“by way of the valley of the Canadian river and the headwatersof the Rio Pecos. near linton Chico;" so that that portion of the sectionwill reiid: And said corporation is hereby authorized and empoweredto lay out, locate and construct.furnish, gmraaipnhtain, and enjoya continuous railroad and tele line. With the appurtenances.namely, begin aim; at or near the town of Springfield in the State ot Missouri. thenceto the western boundaryline of said State and thenceby the most eligible railroad route as shall be determiped by point said companyto a on the Canadian river, t Albuquerque. thence to the town of on th crivor Del Nor to and thence by way of the aguaFrio or other suitable pass.to the headwaters of the Colorado Chiquito and thence alon the thnty 5th parallel of latitude, as near as may e foupdmostsuitablefor a railway route.to the Coloradoriver. at such point as may 0 selectedby said companyfor crossmir;thenceby the most prac ticablo and oh ible route to the Pacific. Also amend rstscctionbystriking out “January” and inserting "October." and striking out “1867" and inserting“I866? so that that portion wilfreud: “the 1st meetinf of said board of commissioners Lsohuailsl, boenhtchlde lastthdeayToufrOnectroHbaelrl., in the city of StA.D1866.” Amend 2nd section by striking out "two" and inserting “one.” sothat that portion will read: Said way is srantqdto said railroad to the extent of 100 feetin Widthon eachsideof said rail rine caldudwihnegraellitnemcaeysspaarsysthrough the public domain. rounds for station buildings. worksho s, depot. mac inc shops. 8:0. Amen the 3rd section by inserting the words and not includinizthe reservednumbers"after the faonllyowmg clause: “ and whenever.prior to said time. granotfesda, idsoslde, ctionsorpai ts of sections shalhl avebeen reserved, occupiedby homesteadset tlers, or preempted, or officrWise disposedof, other landsshe! I hesclecledbysaid companyin lieu thereof, under llic direction of the SecyInterior. in alteriiiitescctions.iinddesigiiutei byodiliiuinbers. notmore thnn ten miles beyond the limits of said alternate sections." Also amend the 3rd sectionbystriking oiit“tifty” and inserting “ 20;” so that that portion will rePardo:vidtdfiu ther, That all mineral lands be, and the same are heroby.excluded from the operationsof this act and in licu.thereofq.likequantityof unoccupied an unappropriatedagricultural lands in odd numberedsectionsnearest to the line of said read, and pWriotVhiinde 20 milesthereof, maybeseleotedasabove “ Amend the 4th sect lenbystriking out the words U.S.” andinsertiii the word“ company” after the words “ shall bepm a reasonablecompen nationfor their servicesby the; " and also insert the Words "under oath” after the words“ the commissioners shall 50r effort.”. " Amend the suit sectionby striking out the words and the reservedalternate sections shall not be sold by the Government at a price lessthan $25oper acrewhened'credfor sale.". Amend the 7th sectionby striking out “ 2 " and inserting“one: " so that that portion Will read: That the said Atlantic and Pacific Railroad company be and is heroby, authorizediiml cuipoiveredto enter upon, purchase.take and hold any lands or premisesthat may benecessary and proper for the constructionand working ofsaid roadnot exce edin in width 100 feeton eachside of th cline 0 its railroad, unless a greater Width be required for the purpose of excavation or cmbankment. Also amend e some sect ioibi y striking out the bweo, rds “increasing or diminishing, as the case may the awardof the commissioners, "and insertip the words"more favorable:" sothatthat portion wi re: And said party appealingshall give bonds, with sufllcientsuretyor surctics, for the pnyment of any cost that may aqso upon such appeal: and in case the party appealing does not obtain a verdict more favorable.such party shall pay the whole cost in curred:3 the appellec aswell ashis own. Also d to the bill the following section: SEC.21. Abife: That whenever in any grant of land or other subsidies, madeor here after to he made, to railroad or other corporations. the U.S.has reserved the right or shall reserveit. to appoint directors.engineers(. oiniiiissicri ers or other agentsto examine said roads, or net in conjunction With other officersof said compap or companies, all the costs.charges and pay of mu directors, engineers, commissioners or mrents shall be paid by the respectivecompanies. Said directors, engineers.commissioners or agents shall bolpoidfor saidservicesthe sum of ten dollarsjlier day or each and everyday actually and necessari y employed and ten cents permile for ouchand everymile actually and necessarily traveled.in dmcharginglhe duties requiredof them, which perdicmandmileageshall be in full compensation for said services. And in caseany company shall refuse or neglectto make such payments no more patents for lands or other subsidies shall be issuedto said companyuntil then requirementsare complied with. The amendments were agreed to.