Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-12-22
IN SENATE,
Thursday, December 9, 1880,

IHuTSdny, DeCemOeT ., looU,
Little business ofimportance was trans
acted. After the presentation of few
petitions by Messrs. Barton, Hendricks,
and the organization of committee to
take into consideration the subject ofour
current coins, the Senate went into Exc
cutive business. When the doors were
opened, Messrs. Ellis, of Mississippi,
and Kane, of Illinois, offered resolutions
of coincidence for the death Of their late
colleagues, the Hon. Robert II. Adams
and the Hon. John M'Lean, accompani-
ed by some very eloquent and highly
complimentary remarks on the character
and qualifications of the deceased gen.
tlcmen. The resolutions were unani-
mously adopted; and an additional mark
of respect for the memory of the late
Senators, the Senate resolved to adjourn
over till Monday next.
.Monday, December l3, 1880.
Mr.. knight introduced bill to grant
additional compensation to the Marshal
of Rhode Island. We believe that there
is not an officer in the United States who
is more poorly paid for his services than
the Marshal of this District. The COM
pensation he receives is regulated by the
fee table of Rhode Island, which we all
know is too low to yield bare living.
Mr.. Chambers has presented memo
rial from sundry persons, claiming indem-
nifty for French spoliations, which was
referred to a select Committee. After
other business of private nature the
Senate resolved itself into Court ofim-
peachment for the trial of Judge Peck
of Missouri.
At ~ o'clock the Marshal ofthe Dis
trict of Columbia opened The Court by
proclamation. The Senators were ar
ranged on a double row of benches to the
right and left of the chair occupied by
the President The House Of Represen-
tatives was then informed that the Court
of impeachment was ready to proceed on
the trial of Judge Peck, and that seats
had been prepared for the lccommoda-
ton Of the members. Judge Peck, ac-
companied by his learned counsel Mr..
Writ and MIR. Meredith, appeared at the
bar ofthe Senate, and were conducted to
seats for their accommodation. MIR.
Buchanan, Mr.. McDuflie, Mr.. Spencer,
and Mr. Wickliie, managers on the part
Of the House, took seats provided for
them, nearly in front Of the Presidents
chair. Mr.. Storrs, one ofthe managers
appointed by the House, was not present.
MIR. Buchanan then read the replication
to the answer and plea Of Judge Peck,
which was the general issue. Every
thing was done in the most imposing man
ner, with decorum and great dignity
The impeaching against the District
Judge is for having illegally imprisoned
MIR. Larless, an attorny of his Court, for
publishing structures on a pending case
and attempting to bring the Judge into
rdicule. The Judge justifes the act
which he did, and the question is, was it
legal or not.
Tuesday, December ID,
There was no business of importance
transacted in the Senate. The Rev.
Henry pan Dyke Johns, was elected
Chaplain. The bill providing addlt-
lonal compensation to the Marshal Of
Rhode Island, was referred to the Ju-
dietary Committee. After spending
some time in the consideration of execu.
tive business the Senate adjourned.
Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Mr.. Sandlord made voluminious re-
port on gold coins, fixing the standard,
sc.
Mr.. Sprague offered resolution for
vessels from unnecessary fees
in clearances SC.
Posr OFFrcE.-Mr. Clayton's rcsolu-
ion was taken up, for a Committee for a
general inquiry in the manner in which
hat department is conducted, the unm-
Der Of clerks and agents, the compensa-
ion of contractors, sc.
MIR. White moved to refer il to the
Post Office Committee.
Mr.. Clayton objected.
Mr.. Holmes said-It had been un-
ferstood that new bureau for removals
Ind appointments had been established