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Ayes--Messrs. Baker, Barnwell, Brown, Caper Lon. Davis, Dortch, Hayner Henry, Bill, Hunter, Johnson of Ga., McEwell, Mitchell, Oldham, Orr, Feyton, Paelan--17 Noes.--Messrs Clay, Commes, Sparrow--4. House of Representatives.--House met at 11 o'clock and was opened with prayer by Rev. Henry A. Wise. Mr. Boteler, of Va., moved a suspension of the rules, to allow him to call up the bill reported some time since from the Committee on Ordnance. The motion did not prevail. Mr. Royston, of Ark, moved that the House proceed with the consideration of the bill to provide for the assessment and collection of direct taxes and internal revenue. The House, by vote, decided that this bill was a part of the order that no business should be taken up until the currency and tax bills were disposed of. A number of amendments were offered to the various sections of the as they came under consideration but without final action upon the bill, the House, at 3½ o'clock, adjourned