Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-01
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wAsnISGros. Dec. 30, ls46.
SENATE

Alter an appropriate prayer by the Rev. Mr.. scer.
on motion OF Mr. Huntingdon the reading Of hejournal
was dispensed with.
MIR. Johnson Of La hen rose and briefly, but eelingy
announced the death OF his colleague, the Hon Alexander
Barrow, aud spoke Of his elevated character and noble
bearing 10 just terms.
Mr. Benton then rose and in very feeling aud impress
ve MANNER spoke of the deceased who endear
ed him by Of the strongest friendship also bore
ms testimony to the justice of the encomium which had
been passed upon him by his colleague.
mr. Breeze also, claimed the privilege OF friendship to
add his feeble mite the praise which had already been
bestowed upon tie lamented deceased.
MT flanagan followed in strain Of fervd but solemn
eoquenee, which touched the hearts OF oil who listened
MN, and caused tear glsten in many eyo His al
fusion To the beeaved widow clothed in language nj
once touching and beautiful.
MIR. Crsnden then rose to add his testimony to what
mad already been said but after utterng half dozen words
he was compelled his seat utterly oveIpowercd
| by his emotions
Mr. Mangum then moved the customary resolutions,
which were adopted in solemn silence and the ad
| journcd.
The commute Of arrangement consist of Messrs. Man
gum, Berrien. Huntington. Spegh,, Corwin and Cass
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
communication received from the Secretary Of
the Treasury in reply the resolution OF Mr.. Rathbun
adopted several days ago asking for information TO
whether persons had been paid from the treasury aid
preparing the ,aro '46 and whether gauges weghes
&C. employed under the tariff of ~ continued under
the tariff Of 40 Without reading the report on the
| table, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. S,atkweather had leave make personal explana-
uon, in reference 10 the remarks made by him yesterday
| 10 Baker, rs published the Union
last evening III sent abstract of those
marks yesterday aiternoonl lie denied that he had
said that Mr. Baker was responsible. The probability
that he responsible lie had received mileage as
a member OF Congress, Sl26i, for stationary &C. Sis
and travelling fees Colonel of volunteers to and from
Mexico-niogeher, Is he understood TO cay, some
S21OO! lie DESTROYS therefore, IL he had been
understood. to make the amendo honorable lie did con-
slider him responsible, for the reasons stated.
MIR. Harrn:on, from the military committee, reported
back the resolution OF Mr.. Baker, providing for clothing
TO volunteers in Mexico nded that the clothing shs
be delivered 10 for distribution
amended ~ -
Mr. Baker had leave also make personal explanation
lie was not well versed in the institutional law relating To
the rights of members OF this House. but believed there
were Preeedents for the whch he had pursued He
had come hero the urgent request OF regiment by
which he had unanimous leave of absence. lie had not
heard the remarks Of the gentleman from Ohio Mr. Stark
weather. but they had be If personal character tn
was not the time and place for reply.
The resolution which he had offered draw up by the
Secretary OF War, and IL seemed 10 be supposed that off
OF the several regiments take upon them
responsibilities. Ii had been usual, however. for
OF companies to distribute clothing without giving security
There was nothing therefore, the course pro-
posed by the resolution. But he be indifferent as To
what agent TO be employed, that the volunteers re-
| ce.yed the clothing OF which they 50 much in need
Mr. Schenck here TO offer resolution nstrucng the
committee elections inquire and report to the House
whether MIR Baker entle this floor he hay
ing accepted commission Of colonel Of volunteers from
the Government aud having been actually engaged the
service OF the country Mexico. Mr. Schenck read from,
the Constitution OF the United States shew no person
can mold seat IN the National Legislature during his con
nuance in office under the Government Of the u States
lie desired. as important principle involved thai
the question might now be settled.
Mr. Baker had lection TO the resolution bu, he did
not wish his Dragged before the country Jus, as he
was about TO return TO mis- command in Mexico He in
tnced TO take his departure ;Omlrow, and would now
a'o take his leave oil the House and of ais end from Ohio
in particular.
Mr. Sehenck though he considered important that the
question should be seteo consened withhold the
luton which he had designed 10 offer.
message received from the Senate announcing
that they had adopted the usual resolutions respect to the
memoryo Senator BIow and eoquontland impressive
address delivered by Mr. Morse, of Louisiana Tho
resolutions were eoneued in and then the House adirnrn
ed. to attend the (uneral 80 -
VIII net meet again for business until Satur-
day.