Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-01
CONGRESS-.

MONDAY, APRIL 22Np-Ihe Ssnats.-Mr. Benton call
ed m the resolution nstrucng the committee thirteen TO
make separate report on each subject referred them and
spoke at length the subject. Mr. Clay spoke in reply
and the subject was then laid the table, During the de-
bate slight 'swar of words" occurred between Messrs
Benton and Bourland.
House of Representatives House refused on vote
by yeas and nays f92 in the affirmative and "a in the neg
alive to suspend the rules admit resolution nstrucne
the Committee ON the Post Office and Post Roads to in
roduce bill for the abolition Of the rate of postage &c.
Mr. Richardson, by unanimous consent, introduced hi:
resolution asking the appointment Of committee of nine
investigate the charges against Mr. Ewing, of having
opened old claims and allowed extraordinary interest
such claims, &c. After much debate, during which vari
Gus amendments were offered the resolution was passed
yeas 95, noes 10
Mr. Thompson, of Pa, from the judiciary Committee, re
ported back with amendments, the Senate bill
providing for taking the seventh census MIR. Miller, from
the minority of said committee reported substitute for ih
entire bill, which was 80 be printed.
TUESDAY, 23RD.-Ihe Senate-Mr. Webster gave no
lice that he would early day call up his resolution 70
making donations of public lands in quarter sections
citizen Of the United States ~ years and upwards ant
every person intending 10 become citizen
The Senate took up Mr.. Bradbury's resolutions calling
moved from office and Mr.. Bradbury spoke lengh in re
ply TO the late speech of Mr. Smith Of Connecticut. Mr.
/ Bell spoke in reply
House of REPRESENTATIVES following gentlemen
constitute the committee under the resolution of MIR. Rich
ardson investigate the charges against Mr. Ewing, VIZ
Messrs. Richardson, Vinon, Brown, Of Miss, Rockwell
Hall, Evans of Nd Ross. Alstun and Durham.
The House. in Committee. took up the California bill
and Mr. Morehead and Mr. Peck successfully delivered
Speeches.
WEDNESDAY 24rH-Ihe Scnate-Mr. Webster offer
ed resolutions Of inquiry the best means OF facilitating
and increasing The coinage OF god which was adopted al
ter some debate.
House of Representatires-The Committee on Militar
affairs reported joint resolution granting Bounty Lands
all volunteers in the with Mexico, including those hon
orally discharged without performing military duty.
The Census Bill occupied the time Of the House The re
mander Of the day.
THusDAr 25rH-The Senatc.-The resolution from tn
Committee on Printing called up. After debate, with
out coming 10 any conclusion, the Senate went into Exec
uve Session. and SION after adjourned till Monday.
House Of Representatives. Stanton, OF Tenn, iron
the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported joint resolution
to authorize the President of the United States to accept AM
attach TO the Navy the two vessels offered by Henry Urn
NELL Of New York. to be sent to the Arctic Seas IN searc
of Sir John Franklin and his companions which was READ
After some discussion the subject passed over, ant
the House in committee, took up the Census Bill.
Nessrs Root of Ohio and Strong, of Pas addressed TIT
House. arguing in favor Of the consutonay and eXpedl
ency of gathering the fullest statistical hfomaUnand MI
Howard maintained the want of constitutional power
FRIDAY 26TH-House Of Representatives. THE quartz
part Of the day occupied i'll discussing the joint reso
ton authorsng the President of the u s. 10 accept AM
attach to the navy two vessels offered by Henry Grnnell
Esq., Of New York. re sent 10 the Arctic seas In searc
Of Sir John franklin
The resolution was finally passed. and the House ad
journed ill Monday.