Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-07
LATEST NEWS.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITE STATES.
PROCEEDINGS OF FRIDAY.
WASHINGTON, JAN 4, 1885,
limited STATES SENATE

II
Petitions were presented.
Mr. Mason introduced bill for the purpose OF carry
ing into effect the second section of the fourth article of
the Constitution OF the United States
Mr. Clay called for the reading Of the bill.
Mr. Mason explained that the subject vas very inte-
resting to the Southern States and to none than
Virginia, and he hoped the bill, which failed last year,
for want OF time, would be reported at early day.
The bill referred to the committee the judiciary
Mr. Dickinson introduced bill to establish branch
mint in New York
Mr. Butler gave notice that he should offer an amend
ment for the establishment OF branch mint at Charles
Mr. Benton offered resolution calling for state
Of the number OF OF public land granted for
internal Improvements.
Mr. Cass' resolution for inquiry into the expedency
of suspendng diplomatic intercourse with Austria,
taken up.
Mr. Cas- said he not aware that this resolution
would be opposed. spirit OF inter communication
between nations had made them one great family. The
age was advancing The press announced the Judg-
ment OF the day and toetod the decisions OF the future
No one above its censue and all governments de-
sired its praise. Public opinion now ruled the world
Mr. Cass showed that there was no commercial necess-
ty Tor minstern AUSTRIA and in performing an act OF
moral justice, should not prejudice any national in
terest.
He did not pretend to say that this resolution would
not offend naughty Ausra--partcuarly in her present
Inundated condon-forced as she to humble her.
self before Russia This resolution would lose half its
value weie not considered an act OF censure upon
Austria.
1t was duty also, by this MEANS to express our
sympathy with the struggling millions who We're seeking
the liberty bestowed on them by God, but taken from
them by man.
The interchange of such sentiments between nations
would alone promote the interests ofhe masses OF man
kind.
He hoped to have the cooperation Of the Senator
from Kentucky, (Mr. Clay, though he feared that the
Senator from playful remark he made, belonged to
the stand-still school
He hoped to have the aid OF the Hon. Senator from
Mass, Mr Webser) whose recent noble speech in the
OF Hungary equal the highest efforts of the
elder Pitt in his brightest days
MIR Cass read passages from Mr.. Websters
speech, and also from Mr. Clays speeches in behalf of
Spanish American independence.
MI Cass closed by dlscalming any objection to the
gentleman who had been sent to Austria. But if he
were Franklin he would net continue him there
Besides, his precipate flight the eve Of the meeting
ct the Senate presented isurmountabe objection to
his confirmation IN The same remark he applied to Mr.
should never have his vote to remain there.
Mr. Seward indicated Col. Webb.
MIR. Fooe commented, at some length, on MIR. Sc
wards espousa on all occasions, of the cause of the
Executive and his Cabinet. He remarked on Mr. Sc
wards consultations with the President the last night
OF the late session. in relation to the territorial question
Mr. Fooe pursued the subject in strain OF much hui
NOR, and pure satire, at some length
Mr. Hale expressed desire to be heard and the reso
luton was postponed.
The Senate ad ourned to Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Chair remarked that the first business in order
the execution of the order adopted the other dav to
elect the officers OF the House.
Mr.. Chandler, on leave, presented memorial from
John ). Ltte contesting the seat of John Robins Jr
OF Pa which was referred to the committee on Elec-
lions.
Mr.. White gave notice that he would on Tomorrow
ask leave to Introduce bill to repeal the Tariff act OF
Mr.. Hampton moved that the further execution of the
order Tor the election OF Clerk and other officers Of the
House, be postponed till Monday next.
On that motion Mr. Stevens of Pa demanded the
yeas and nays, which, being ordered resued-yeas 9S
nays g. So the House postponed the slection of Off
GERS ~ Monday neSt The Wings and Free Sellers
voted Tor ii and the Democrats against
Mr.. Z. Williams, OF Tenn, desired to present GER
tain petitions.
The Chair remarked that the gentleman could not do
so except by the general consent Of the Househe rule
which permitted petitions to be presented every day for
the hst thirty days OF the session having expired He
remarked, however, that the gentleman had the right
under another rule of the House to hand his petitions in
to the Clerk to be entered upon the Journal that they
would also have their proper reference to the Commit
tees.
Messrs. Winthrop Stanley, Schenck aud Duer ex-
eeped to the decision OF the Speaker maintaining that
the House had not been in session in a constitutional
ana legal sense tor thirty days-and that the session in
that sense dd not commerce until the House was or
gained by the election OF Speaker.
Mr. M Lane of Md, and Mr.. McClernand, of Ill.,
sustained the decision of the Speaker in few words
showing that the session. according to the Constitution
commenced the LIST Monday of December and there
tore that 30 days OF the session had expired
W. Stanly appealed from the decision Of the Chair
@'i. ueLdIueu the yeas ana nays that
motion. They were ordered-and the decision of the
Char was sustained by yeas Ito nays 81.
Mr.. Robinson, OF Ia, said he was opposed to anv
legislative action until the House was organized i he
House was not organized until Clerk was elected In
view OF the conduct OF the opposition yesterday BY
which they prevented election Of Clerk he as for
one determined that legislative business should be
transacted until Clerk was elected He therefore
moved that when the House adjourn it be till Monday
next
Mr.. lnge raised the question of privilege that the
House could not legally transact any business until
Clerk was elected He read the law OF 1889 which pro-
vlded that the House after the election of Speaker and
the qualitlcaon OF the members, should immediately
and before the transaction of any other business pro-
coed to the election of Clerk. He maintained that the
act was obligatory upon the House. He, therefore,
moved that the House Immediately proceed to the cleo
lion of Clerk.
The Speaker decided that the motion was not adis-
slbe Tor the reason that the House had already deter
mined to postpone the election of officers till Monday
next; which 1t had the right to do under the rules
MI Robinson appealed from the decision of the
Chair.
Mr. lnge then modified his point of order to this that
the House could not transact any other business until
Clerk was elected Pending this
MI. Ashmun moved that when the House adjourn it
till Monday next; which motion was passed in the
affirmative. Then,
On motion of Mr.. Ashmun, the House adjourned
Ga7 Neither House Of Congress sat Saturday.
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