Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-12-22

Mr.. Wise said ihat every man knew
that Comusisiee room was not place
lor mathematician, and be would ask
his colleague if tie fault in the examiIa.
ton was MT with him rather ihsn with
Mt liassler. A man who was a good
mathematician was often ridiculous IN
every thing. else. Every man. almost.
VINO remembered the Professor Of Maihe-
mates remembered many peculsaruip,
connected with him. lie would nroba.
bis have appeared better any where els
than in Committee room.
Mr.. Holmes Of S. c. who had been =
member Of the Select Committee chosen
to investigate the subject, thought The
motion mere child's play, and its consde.
ration no way credjtabe to the House,
He felt humbled as a member OF the Com
mittee at the last session TO be found one
Of number selected 10 put questions up.
on an important scientific matter to such
man as Professor Hassler. He felt in
competent to the matter, and was hum
bled at the questions put, and left the
Committee room after few SESSIONS
Mr.. II. defended Mr. Hassler very ably.
and believed him to be every way compe-
tent and bic for his duties.
Mr.. Cushing, another OF the Commit
tee, continued the debate. He reviewed
the action Of tte Committee, and stated
that the Committee were appointed for
the purpose OF examining into the admin
is,rative and scientific character Of the
coast survey. The Committee had acted
mainly in that capacity, and they had
abored late and early. There we're no
CONCLUSIONS as 10 the scientific a,tainmrn.s
Of Professor EIassler. Mr.. Gushing ex-
pressed himself warmly in behalf Of the
appropriation, and thought that even al
though all the charges were true against
Mr.. II. yet the greatest good would re-
suit from his publication.
Mr.. c. J. lngtrsoll OF Penn. next got
the floor, and a general cry being made
thar the Committee rise, the motion was
Submitted and carried.
The Chairman rose and reported pro-
gress. A motion was submitted, that
when the House adjourn, It adjourn to
meet again on Monday. Ii met with no
favor, and the House adjourned to meet
again TO morrow.
Saturday, Dec. II, 1912.
The Senate was not IN session 10 day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. ] r. lngcrsoll presented memo
rial from PHILADELPHIA in behalf Of the
clam for French Spollatlons, which was
referred tothe committee of the Whole.
Mr. Everett give notice that on a "a.
ture day be should introduce Bill to re.
vvc and establish the public credit. The
announcement was received with gener-
al laughter.
On motion OF Mr.. Fillmore tho House
went into committee ofthe Whole, AMI
The debate proceeded on the bill making
provision for tho Civil and Diplomatic Ex-
penses.
The Speaker laid before the House sew
era communications in answer 10 calls
frrm the Departments.
The Resolution calling for information
in relation 10 lhr ?, ntenliary in the DIS.
trict Of Columbia was then adopted, and
after some other efforts To bring in Reso-
4 lulions, and the announcement that Mon
/ day would be- Resolution day the House
adjourned.
! MONDAY Dec. 10.
/ UNITED STATES SENATE.
/ Mr.. Sewer. of Ark, Mr.. Phelps Of VT. Mr..
/ Walker and Mr. Henderson, Of Mis.., took their
seats this morning.
| Mr. Buchanan presented memorial from The
manufactures OF Hats, which was referred to The
COMMITTEES on manufactures.
| Mr.. Linn gpse notice of his intention TO hiring in
b for The occupation and settement of Oregon.
The bill was subsequently brought in md referred
10 select committee, TO be appointed BY The
Chair.
At an early hour the Clerk Of tbs House appear
ed with the proceedings OF the House in relation
10 he death of the Hon. II. Habershara, Of Geo.
In conlu>ion Of very app otriaie and very I'M
pressive notice of the 'is.censed NJ. Br,rien on
~ the customary resolutions of respect, and the
| Senate adiourned
! After tli- reading Of The Iournel, Mr.. Gamble
rose and announced the Death Of the Hon. Mr..
Habeis ham, r. preventative Of the Stale of Geor-
ga, and then submitted he usual esolntions in
respect for The ,neu,ory ct the deceaed, and 10
Grape Inc left am for thirty days.
And the House adjourned.