The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-12-16
VIZ. Pollock nominated the Rev. Mr.. Gurley.


MI. Lord nominated Rev 0ryiile Dewey.
And The vote being taken, IL appeared that the
Whole number who had voted, was 113-necessa
Y TO a choice S7-thst Mr.. Gurley had received
loo; Mr.. Dewey 10; Mr. Cushman |. Mr. GuTle,
was accordingly declared TO be reelected Chaplain
tor the present session.
The Speaker laid before the House sundIy com
munications, viz:
ing that II was found impracticabe for that de-
Partinent 10 comply with the joint resolution oil
Congress, OF Sd March, lS47, prohibiting the sale
at private entry of certain lands in Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Additional papers appertaining 10 those laid be-
! tore Congress at its last session By n. z. rrst.
| letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting,
IN obedience 10 the 10Th section OF the act of 10Th
August. 1872, and the acl making appropriations
Tor the civil and diplomatic expenses OF the Gov
eminent for the year 1886, statements shelving
| what expenditures have been made under the au-
ihoTity OF that department during the year ls46:
which statements were laid upon the table and or
dered 10 be printed.
| letter from the Secretary of the Treasury,
transmitting copies OF the Treasures account,
| lsaine as noticed in Senate proceedngs
communication from the President OF the Uni-
ted States, which laid before the Honse al The
close OF the last session, on the last day OF the
session--and the reading prevented by other BUSH
ness-siving the Presidents reasons, at length,
Tor signing the Oregon Territorial bill and his views
new territories, Ac.l
Mr. Wentworth offered resolution calling ON
The President for information as 10 whether any
American citizen or citizens had been arrested in
Ireland, Tor alleged interference in the political az
fairs of that county, and, If so, what steps had
been taken ny our government in relation thereto
The Speaker decided that the resolution was not
now in order, and 1t was not received.
Mr.. Cobb. of Georgia, moved an adjournment,
when division was demanded. and the motion
was decided in the Affirmative Ga TO g. the House
refusing, Us TO 10, 10 Jake the yeas and nays on
TIE question. Adjourned accordingly.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Z, is4s.
SENATE.
Mr.. Rusk and Mr.. Borland arrived and took their
seats to-day.
On motion of Nj. Anterior, il was ordered that
when the Senate adjourn il adjourn to meet again
OH Monday next.
Mr.. King then rose, he said, to announce the
death, in the city of New York, in October last,
OF one of their most honored and useful members,
his colleague, the Hon. Dixon II. Lewis.
He detailed the circumstances OF his death, and
said that nothing had been left undone, he be-
lIeved, which could have contributed to his re-
coyery, mtigated his suffeTings or rendered more
calm his departure 10 another world, &c.
Alessrs. Dix and Dickinson also made a few very
appropriate remarks on the character and services
OF the deceased Senator.
The resolutions were then adopted, and the Sen |
ate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Several other members aPpered aud took their |
seats.
Payer by the Chaplain, Rev. Mf. Gurley.
Immediately after the Journal had been read /
Mr.. Ashmun offered the following resolution:
ReSofoed, That in order TO secure a more full, |
impartial, and prompt publication Of the proceed
ings and debates Of this House, the Clerk be au-
thorlZed and directed TO enter into a contract 10
take effect from the beginning Of the present ses
sion, aud 20 continue until otherwise ordered by /
this House, with the proprietors of the two daily
papers in this city, the National lnteligencer and
Union-foT the daily publication in each paper OF
the proceedings and debates of the House, for |
which the Clerk shall. make weekly payment, out
OF the contingent fund.- a: the rate OF dollars
and half for column OF BREWER type; provided
that the proceedings and current debates shsll be
transferred TO the country edition oil each OF said
papers, aud copy OF each Of said paper rs, shall
be furnished 10 each member during the sessions
of Congress, without additional charge.
Mr.. Thompson, of Pennsylvania, inquired Of the
Chair If the resolution in order! If not, he OBJ
jected 10 its reception. The resolution after some
debate, was decided 10 be in order, and having
been read,
Mr. Wentworth moved that ii be laid on the Ia
Bile.
debate ensued, in which Messers. Ashmun,
Root and Wentworth participated.
message was received from the Senate, COM
municating the proceedings of that body in refer
ence TO the death of Mr. Lewis.
On motion, IL ordered, that when the
House adjourned, ii stand adjourned until Monday
next. Adjourned.