Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-24
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MONDAY, APRIL l5rH-Thc Sena.s.-The Deficiency
bill was taken up and, after long debate an amendment
appropriang $7OO00for the purpose Of completing the
Patent Office, was agreed to.
House of Representatives. Speaker announced fhe
death Of Mr. Campbell, late Clerk of the House. Mr.. Gen
try delivered euogy upon the character of the deceased
and offered resolutions of respect which were unanimously
adopted
I TUESDAY,, 16rH.-Te Senate-After the presentation
of petitions, the Senate resumed the consideration Of the
Deficiency bill. Several proposed amendments were de-
bated length and rejected and the bill finally passed.
Mr. Mason stated that The committee appointed to attene
the removal of Mr. Cahouns remains would leave the city
on Monday the 22nd. %ism
House of Representalires-Aie unmportant pro-
ceedings the House agreed go into the election Of Clerk
Tellers were appointed, and five Intellectual ballots were
had The leading candidates Richard Young, dem,
of Illinois, p B. Prinde, wing, of New York, and j. c.
Walker, wing, of Tenn.
WEDNESDAY l7TH-The Scnae-The credentials Of
the Hon. Mr. Gilmore, appointed by the Governor of South
Carolina fill the vacancy occasoned by the death Of Mr.
Calhoun were presented.
Mr. Fuoie called for the consideration Of the special
der-his motion 10 refer the resolutions of Mr. Clay and
Mr. Benton to Select Committee of thirteen The ques
ton was on Mr.. Benons amendment, nsirucng The CON-
mittee various points, and MIR. Clay moved an amend
ment wit: to strike out all and insert the following
That The Senate does not think it necessary express any
opinion give any instructions upon the subject referred
to the committee debate arose which was continued
till after o'clock, when a serious alteration took place
between Messs Benton and Foote, account Of which
may be found 10 another place.
Mr.. Dodge Of Wisconsin, moved committee OF lnves-
gaton 10 consist of seven members, which was ordered,
and the Senate adjourned.
House of Representatires-Afte.ihe journal read,
the House proceeded vote for Clerk On The ninth vote,
Judge Young Of Ill., former Commissioner Of the General
Land Office received the number Of vutes necessary to
choice and was declared duly elected.
THURSDAY, l9rH-Ihe Senate.-The Vice President
announced that he had appointed the following Senators
the committee on he subject of the breach OF the order OF
the Senate by Mr. Benton and Mr. Foole: Nessr Dodge,
ofWis, Webster King, Phelps, Rush, Bell, and Shields
Mr. Dodge asked be cused account OF his intimate
personal relations with Mr. Benton which was agreed to-
Mr. Sturgeon reported bill 10 establish an agricultural
bureau.
Mr. Benton moved 10 postpone all subjects preceding the
California BILL and to take up that bill. Mr. Clay moved
lay The motion the table, agreed toyeas II
Mr. Foote'S motion TO refer the compromise resolutions
of Messs Clay and Bell 10 select committee was taken
up Mr. Benton moved 10 lay the table the sugec!
pending and take up the California BILL and thereon he ask
cd the yeas and nays losyeas "a, nays 2S The CUES
ton required the motion as il sood beOre e. MI Den
toms instructions fifteen in number. The vote was Ia
ken on each separately and all were rejected
The question then taken on The motion 10 appoint
select committee of thirteen by ballot, for the consldera
ton of the resolutions OF Mr.. Clay and MI Dell Inns
teas agreed to-3I to ~.
House of Represcntatiucs.-Ho r. NJ. Young, Clerk
elect presented himself the Speakers table and took the
usual oath.
Mr. Brown Of Miss introduced resolution 10 dismiss
Mr.. Hornor. Doorkeeper. This was ruled oul OF "Ider
when MI. Brown made specific charges against Nh Hor-
nor which were referred TO select Committee.
The House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole,
and resumed the discussion ofhe California question Mr.
Ewing, Of Tenn, and Mr.. successfully delivered
speeches, when the COMMITTEES rose.
The Speaker asked and obtained permission TO appoint
member occupy the Chair during necessary absence
of a few days.
FRIDAY, I9ru-IAe Scnale.-The Senate proceeded,
by ballot TO elect the chairman Of the committee, TO which
were referred Mr.. Clay's and Mr.. Bells resolutions.
On the second ballot Mr.. Clay had q votes. Mr..
Clay was declared be elected. The Senate proceeded
to vote for the other Twelve members of the cmnlllee and
the following chosen on the first ballot:
dem; Cass, Michigan dem. Bright, Tennessee, DEM;
Phelps, Vermont, whg; Cuoper. Pennsyl vana, wing
King, Alabama, DEM. Mason, Virginia. DEM Downs,
La DEM; Bell, Tenn, wing Berrien, Ga, wing Nor
gan, VI, wing.
Mr. Benton offered NOTION insiruc,ing The committee
combine any two subjects together Lies over.
The California bill was postponed for two weeks
Mr. Hale moved to refer all abolition petitions to The
committee This was laid on the Iable-yeas "a, NOES 20
House Of Representatives. House was called 10 OF
der by Mr. Winthrop. In Committee Of the Whole, the
consideration of the Presidents Message in relation to Cal
orna was resumed, and Mr. Cleveland made speech on
the anti-slavery side of the question.