The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23
1CONGRE ES SION AL
SENATE.

WASHINGTON Cry, JAN. 14.-Among
the petitions presented this morning, was
| one asking an increase of mail facilities
between the United States and San Fran
cisco, and one for Railroad from the
Mississippi river to San Francisco.
Mr.. Pratt, the newly elected Senator
from the State of Maryland, appeared, was
qualified, and took his seat.
| Mr.. Clemens, of Alabama, introduced
joint resolution proposing the election OF
Senators by the people.
The Joint resolution limiting the act for
collecting revenue was taken up and dis
cussed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On motion of Mr.. kaufman, the election
of officers, [Sergeant-at-Afms, Doorkeep.
er, &c. was postponed for the purpose of
considering the report of the Committee
on Rules.
Pending the motion to adopt the Rules
as reported from the Committee, an a.
mendment was offered. and lengthy de-
bate ensued which continued up to the
hour of adjournment, when the whole SUBJ
| ject was made the order Of the day for
Monday next.
SENATE.
JAN. 15.-The joint resolution suspend
ing for time the act limiting the collection
of the revenue was passed. The Resolu-
ton of Mr.. Bradbury calling upon the
President for information relative to re-
movals from office, the causes &C., came
up and gave rise to an animated discussion
The Hungarian Exiles appeared on the
floor of the Senate Chamber, where they
remained short time, and then retired.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
There was four ballotings for Sergeant
alarms. On the last ballot A. G. Gloss
brener of Pennsylvania received 1O7 votes
and Giddings, Whig 102. Mr. Gloss
brener having received majority of all
the votes cast was declared duly elected.
During the voting the Hungarian refugees
entered the Hall and the members gener-
ally, rushed forward to shake hands. A
proposition 10 re-appoint the Doorkeeper
and Post Master of the House was ruled
out of order.
SENATE.
JAN. 16.-Mr. Benton introduced a "bill
proposing to the State of Texas the reduc-
ton of her boundary, and the relinqush-
ment of all her claims upon the United
States, for consideration fifteen millions
of dollars] to be paid her by the United
: States"
Mr.. Foote introduced "a bill to provide
for the organization of the Territorial Gov
ernments of California, Deseret, and New
Mexico, and to enable the people Of ia
cinto, with the consent of the State ol
7 Texas, to form constitution and State
5 Government, and for the admission ofsuch
, State into the Union, upon an equal foot
ing with the original States in all respects
whatsoever"
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
: Five unsuccessful ballots for Door.
keeper.
SENATE.
JAN. 17.-Resolutions calling for infor.
nation relative to appointments in Cali.
: fornia and the formation of territorial gov.
ernments, were taken up and gave rise to
an exciting debate on the subject of slave.
ry A serious misunderstanding was very
nearly taking place between Mr.. Clemens
of Alabama, and the Senators from ILL.
nois, Messrs. douglass and Shields.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
After long discussion upon the sub.
ject of printing extra copies of the Report
on Commerce and Navigation, which re.
suited in ordering the printing, the House
proceeded to ballot for Door-keeper; and
\
adjourned.
JAN. 18.-Four unsuccessful ballotings
for Door-keeper. The last vote stood
Tufts, whig, SO. C. L. Weller, Of Ohio
democrat, 1O4-requiring one more vote
to elect.
Companies are now being formed at the
gold mines in California to work the strata
f Of quartz, which are very rich in gold.-
t Tests which have been made in San Fran.