Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-14
CON CIR ES
WEDNESDAY, Feb.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. II,
SrxArr-Nessrs. HamIn and Chase presented
netiiIons for the repeal of the Fugitive Slave law
Laid on the table,
\ Mr. Cooper presented ten petitions from Pennsyl-
yania for a modification of the TART.
Mr.. Badgers resolution that the Senate meet at Il
of the clock daily was taken up and rejected; ayes
! 20, noes "a.
The Bill granting ten millions of acres of land for
the relief and support of the INDECENT insane, was
put on its passage. Yeas S5; nays l6.
Mr.. Shields moved and the Senate took up the
joint resolution authorizing the President to confer
the rank of Lieutenant General by brevet only for
meritorious services
Mr.. Hale opposed the resolution, and did not think
that any necessity existed for creating the rank.
Mr. Clay would have preferred silent vote. The
resolution names no individual upon whom rank is
to be given. There is nothing in the resolution midi
eating any particular individual for office.
Mr.. John Davis had voted TO lay the resolution on
the table, but as it placed on the ground of COM
plment to Gen. Scott, he would vote for the resolu
toe.
Mr. Hale said the victories during the last war on
the Northern Lakes had been achieved without ad-
mlrals. and had no such rank in anticipation, yet
they conquered the British.
Mr. Seward considered there was precedent for
this in past history. The records of legislation show
that our soldiers officers and men, both naval and
military, had always been voted thanks, swords,
medals, and honors for distinguished services He
thought the time had come when the hero of the
Mexican war; and the conqueror of Mexico, should
receive this acknowledgement
Mr. Seward thought that Gen. Scott, for his distin-
guished services, and under all the circumstances,
had deserved this national distinction.
Mr. Jefferson Davis followed in opposition 10 the
resolution, and was opposed to all Brevet appoint
mpnts. Darficula rlv this
MIR. Foote replied, and Mr.. Borland and Mr. Brad
bury opposed the resolution
The question of engrossment was then takens and
the resolution passed-Ycas 81, nays 20. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Melville rose to make report
from the Committee on Printing, for the relief of Mr.
Richie in relation to the Public Printing
Mr.. Burt raised the poinl of order that under the
rules the gentleman could not make report as a
privileged question.
The Speaker overrued the point, on the ground
that the 2lst rule explicitly provides that it shall be
In order for Committee to report at any time.
The resolution of Mr.. McWilh was read. 1t was
entitled 'For the relief of Thomas Ritchie;' but in
the body of it releasing VIM. NJ. Belt from the terms
OF his lBelt's] contract allowing compensation for
the printing already done at one-half the prices al
lowed by the Resolutions of 1919.
Mr.. Stephens of Pa. said, ssT That can't be.--the
memorial referred to by the Committee; that was
for the relief of Mr.. Richie; this relates to man
named Belt" (Laughter.)
MIR. Melville said the report from the Committee
was unanimously made, and was recommended to
the House on principles of justice and equity
MIR. Orr considered that Mr.. Ritche's claim had
no particle of justice in it. The opening the bids
last Saturday disclosed the fact that a respectable
man proposes to do the Public Printing at less prices
than Mr.. Richie gets.
Without coming to vote the House adjourned.