Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-01-18
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.

ried postponing the election OF officers,
until Monday next.
Mr.. Chandler presented a memorial
contesting the seat of Mr.. Robbins, the
sitting member from the 9TH Congress
ional District of Pa.
A debate arose in relation to the intro.
duc,ion of rule respecting petitions,
pending which, the House adjourned I'M
Ill Monday.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.
In THE SENATE. --On yesterday, the
resolution offered by Mr.. Cass, suspen-
ding diplomatic intercourse with Austril
was taken up. ......-.....
Mr.. Cass said that he was aware that
the resolution would meet with opposi
ton. The spirit of INSTRUMENTATION
with nations had made them one great
family. The age was advancing. The
press announces the judgement of the
day, and foretold the decisions of the flu
ture. No one was above its censure.-
Public opinion now rules the world. He
said there was no commercial necessity
for minister in Austria, and in perform
ing an act of moral duty We should not
prejudice any national interest. He
would not pretend to say that the resolu-
ton would have any effect upon naughty
Austria, particularly in her present hum
bed condition, forced as she was to hum.
bic herself before Russia. The resolu-
ton would lose half its force if it was
not considered one of censure upon Aus.
,ria. 1t was our duty also by this means
to express our sympathy with struggling
millions, who were seeking liberty bes.
towed on them by God, but ia ken from
them by man. The interchange of such
sennme"ts between nations would alone
promote the interests of the mass
es of mankind. He hoped TO have
the cooperation OF the Senator from
Kentucsy, though he feared that from
the PLAYFUL remarks which had fall
len fOm him, he belonged to the stand
still 5chool. He hoped also to have the
cooperation of the senator from Massa-
ch,setts, whose recent noble speech in
tr cause of Hungary, was equal to the
highest effort of the elder Pitt, in his
Brightest days. Mr.. e. read from the
Ipeeches of Messrs. Cay and Webster
= behalf OF Spanish Am erican Indepen.
'dence, and closed by disclaiming any
objection TO the gentleman sen, to Aus
tria, (Col. Webb but if he were a
Franklin, he would not continue him
there; beside his precipitate flight on the
eve of the meeting of the Senate, pre-
sented insurmountable objections to his
confirmation. The same remark would
apply TO Mr.. Letcher, who left, as Minis
ter TO Mexico, on the 22d of December;
and should never have his vote to remain
there.
Mr.. Seward indicated Webb.
Mr.. Hale expressed desire to be
heard, and the resolution was postponed.
SENArE.-Clay and Hale spoke on
Cass Resolutions, which consumed near
ly the entire session.
Petitions and Memorials were present
ed.
Clay presented petitions numerously
signed, asking recognition of The Repub
lie of Liberia. Referred to Committee.
Dickinson presented petition, signed
by citizens of New York, without dis
tnction of party, asking no appropria-
ton to be made for Embassy to Austria.
Cooper presented several memorials
praying for the modification of the Tar
if. .1.a Eaa.
HOUSE -Coflnan Of the Committee
on Rules, reported amendment TO same
made the order of the day for Thurs
day.
The House then proceeded TO the
election of Clerk:
Sd ballot-Forney lO7, Campbell "a,
Scattering 10.
4lh ballot-Forney l07, Campbell 95,
Scattering II.
9Th ballot-Forney log, Campbell
ll2, Scattering IL.
Lines working badly on account Of
the wea,her.)