Lexington union., 1841-06-26
CONGRESSIONAL.

summary Oh Congressional proceedings:
WASHINGTON, June /, 1871.
ln closing my last, remarked that
discussion had arisen in the House, touch
ing the right Of Mr., Tyler, to be styled
President of the U. States.
MIR McKeon, On the usual joint resolu-
ton being offered for waiting on the Pres
ident, ETC., offered an amendment propos-
ing to strike out the word "President," a.
and substitute "Vlce President, acting as
President" On this amendment Mr.
NJ Keon founded a long speech in which
he attempted to show that the constitution
never contemplated that the Vice Presi-
dent under such circumstances should
become the actual President of the u. S. i;
but that he should still be considered as
Vlce President, performing the duties of
the former.
Mr.. Wise replied, and contended that
MIR Tyler was bona fda Prsdent of the
United States, by election; by the Consi-
tuition, and by the act Of God. The
question being put on the amendment, 1t
was negatIved without a count. The res
olution was then rnncUrred in.
This morning Mr. Adams made fam,
ing abolition speech, on proposition by
him 10 rescind The standing rule, which
prohibits the reception Of abolition papers.
| He denounced 1t as foul blot upon the
record, and hoped that no time would be
lost IN removing it. After the venerable
genteman had expended his ammunition,
on motion OF Mr.. Wise, the subject was,
for the present, laid on The table.
A very amusing discussion then arose
on resolution offered by Mr.. Pckens,
who at this session, has been squeezed
into a corner of the Hall where he can
scarceI Iy be seen or heard. The resolu.
ton asks that the seats shall be distributed
by lot, SO that every man may have equal
rights.
Several amendments we're offered, one
Of which was, that the desks he removed
altogether, and that we have benches,
similar to those in the English House of
Commoos; but finally, on motion of MIR.
w. c. Johnson, the whole subject was
| talu ON Tue luuIu.
A brief discussion took place in the
Senate touching the propriety of address,
ing Mr.. Tyler as President Of the United
States. Alter some legal and consiru-
tloual arguments, motion by Mr.. Allen
for substituting Vice President" was
negalIved by a large vote.
The Presidents Message, was then
received, in both branches aud the usual
number of copies ordered to be printed.
p. S. In the House, Mr. Graham has
given notice of bill to repeal the Sub.
Treasury law.
Washington, June 2, lS4l.
Last evening, on motion Of Mr.. Adams
a resolution was adopted providing Tor the
appointment of a committee consisting OF
one member from each state, on the part
of the House, to act with a similar com.
mittee on the part OF the Senate, in devils
ing the best means Of expressing the deep
sorrow OF Congress for the death of the
late President. Also that so much of the
Presidents Message as refers to that
melancholy event, be referred to the said
committee.
This morning the speaker announced
the names of the following gentlemen ap-
pointed to act on. the Committee on the
part Of the House, viz Messrs. Adams,
OF Mass; Fessenden, Maine; Alberton, N
H.; TIllinghast, r. l.; 7. W. Williams,
Conn; Fl. Everett, VT; Greig, N. "
W. c. Johnson, Md; TeIIIotero, Va;
Campbell, S. c.; l.. Williams, n. c.;
Dawson, Ca; Pope, Ky; A, V. Brown
Penn; Mason, Ohio; Il. ID. White, La.
Miller, Missouri WALTON, la, =; Cross
Ark; Rodney, Del Sergeant, Penn; Ay,
crigg, N. j.; j. NJ. Howard Michigan.
Mr.. Cooper, Of Penn, then rose, and in
a most impressive manner, announced the
death of his late colleague, the Honorable
Charles Ogle of that State.
The House then passed the usual reso,
luton for wearing Grape for thirty days
and then adjourned, to meet again at IL
A. M. tomorrow.
The Senate has been engaged Tor some
hours in ballotIng for Chairman of tht
Standing Committees.
| The following gentlemen have beer
elected chalrmen of the eight principa
committees, viz:
On Foreign Afairs-Mr. Rives, o
Va.
On FInance-Mr CLAY.
On Naval Affairs-Mr Mangum.
On Military Aifairs-Mr Preston.