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This motion was defeated by a vote of 32 to 46. The question then came up on the amendment of Mr. Crockett, when. Mr. Harris, of Mo., called the previous question, which being sustained, and the vote being taken, the amendment was agreed to. Mr. Cliff, of Miss., moved to amend the second section of the bill by adding "unless the parents of such persons are living, and shall give their written" "absent to his enlistment, before be is received." This amendment was adopted. The bill, as amended, was then read and passed to its engrossment, when Mr. Swann, of Tenn., moved a reconsideration; but the motion did not prevail. The bill was then put upon its passage, as amended and adopted. The Chair announced the following committee, under the resolution of Mr. Barksdale, to examines into the condition of the Navy Department. Messrs, Foote, of Tenn; Lyons of Va.; Barksdale, of Miss. Dupre, of La., and Boyce, of S. C. On motion of Mr. Dargan, the House adjourned.