Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-01-24
XXXIST CONGRESS.

very. A protrac ed but good natured de-
bate ensued on the printing OF the latter.
he resolution relating to the Austrian
embassy came up. Mr.. Foo,c sustained
Mr.. Cass. and opposed Mr.. IIale's amend
meni to the resolution. lie compimenie
Mr.. Cay and sympathi,cd with Hungary.
lie advocated and predicted a new repub
lie in that country.
In the House, two more ballots were had
for Clerk, but with little variation from for
msr results. Mr.. Brooks submitted pr,p-
osilon to postpone the election until the
Ist Of September. Rejected. A resolu-
ton was Offered resembling all rules in the
way of plurality vote which was decided
ou, Of order. tdjourned.
Mr.. Bowie, Representative from Mary
land, made his appearance to-day.
The President has recognized James
Dempsey as Danish Consul, to reside in
Alexandra, Va.
In the Senate, Mr. Seward offered a
resolution granting portion Of the public
lands to Hungarian refugees. The resoiu-
,on was laid over.
DR.. Butler, Episeopalian, Of Trinity
Church, Washington, wa, elected Chaplain
10 the Senate, on the fourth ballot, by The
casting vote Of the Vice President. Ad-
journed.
In the House, Mr.. Rchar lson moved
cal Of the House, which was rejected.
Two more ballo,ings were made for
Clerk, without special change from former
results.
A resolution was offered to retain the
prcscn, officers of the House. exccp. :he
Scrseart-atArms. Objected to.
NJ. Schenck roposed a resolution that
blanks should decide the Election of CLERK.
The yeas and nays were called, aud Mr..
Schcnck's resolution voted ou, Of order
A motion was then made to indefinitely
postpone the election Of Clerk, which was
lost yeas 6i, nays l49. Another lallo,
was then taken Forncy lo4, Foo,c os,
4. Altering lG. Adjourned.
Washington, Jan. 10 r. NJ.
In the SENATE, debate arose on the sla-
very resolutions presented by Mr.. Upham,
from the Legislature Of Vermont, which
continued until The Senate wen, into exec
u,ive session. Adjourned until Monday.
In the IIousI, tie ballo.ing for clerk was
proceede in. On the first ballot, Forney
lO2, Foote 1903, scattering 10. Mr. schenck
then Withdrew the name of Mr. Foo,c, at his
urgent request, and Messrs Prinde ard
| Campbell were nominated. On the 22d
ballot, Forney 06, Prindle 63, Campbell %,
French IL.
Mr. Barber here proposed an indefinite
postponement Of The election. Rejected.
The third ballo, was similar in lis result
to the preceding one. Adj.
Joseph Barke. has been elected Mayor
Of Pitsburg.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, P. Min Sem
ate, memorial was presented for a tele-
graph line from ST. Louis to California.
A select committee on French spolation
was appointed.
Mr.. Foote'S territorial resolutions were
made the ortero the day for Monday
The bill provih.g for expenses Of collec-
ting the revenue, was passed.
Mr.. Borland made call for certain cor
respondencc from the American consul at
Valparaiso, w"ich lies over
The committee on military affairs report
ed bill for the payment OF expenses incur
red by the Florida war
MIR. Dodge's resolution, allowing the
Rev. MIR. SIicer $50 additional pay for the
extra session, was carr d.
The Senate then wen, into executive
session, and shortly after adjourned.
The General Agent for Mexican claims
is discovered deiauller for $50 900.
In the House, the report Of the Commit
tee on Engraving, heretofore submitted.
was re-comml;ed with instruct ons.
Three unsuc essful ballots were taken
for Sergeant-at-Arms, when on the fourth,
1t was announced that upwards of fifty mem
bers had changed their votes Tor Glo.s
Drummer, who was elected. Mr.. Drummer
had lO7 Mr.. Giddings, lO2 none scat
tering.
Washington. Jan. 10, p. NJ.
In the SENATE, several abolition peti. |
iions were presentei and on motion, laid !
on the table.
In the House, tho joint resolution proyi- |
DIM for collecting the revenue was received !
from the Senate, ordered 10 be pIinioJ, and
referred.
One ballot wa, taken for door-keepei.-
There were a dozen candidates, aud 10
choice.
SENATE "A Communication was rec.iy- |
ed from the Commissioner of Patents, ia.
tlng that the annual report will be delayed
several months.
Mr.. Dickinson offered resolution of in. \
luiry, ss TO whether the l27,h para ,raph !
II the regulations OF West roint Academy. !,