New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-02

SENATE. -WAsHINeTON, Monday, Dec !.
ADMISSION OF MEMBERS.

SENATE. WASHINGTON, Monday, Dec. !.
ADMISSION OF MEMBERS.
The SENATE was called to order at l.
o'clock
An appropriate prayer was delivered by Rev. Mr.
BUTLER.
The following Senators were abssent; Messrs'
Bradbury Huster, Stockton, Mangum, Butler, Rhelt,
Jefferson DAVIS, Downs, Soult Bell Jones of Tenn,
Douglas, Borlsnd, Sebastian, Houston, and Rusk.
Mr.. SEWARD presented tho credentials Of Hamil-
ton Fish, Senator elect from New-York.
Mr.. CHASE presented the credentials Of BENJAMIN
Wade of Ohio
Mr. MILLER presented the credentials of ROber.
Stockton Of New-Jersey.
Mr. CLARK presented the credentials Of Charles 7.
James, oil Rhode Island
Mr. AroHsoN presented the credentials OF Charles
Sumner, of Massachusetts.
MesMs. FISH, WADE, JAMES, 0EYER, and SUMNER
uen respectively took the oath prescribed by 'he
Constitution.
MI MoRroN pre- scented the certificate OF the Gov
ernor OF Florida OF the election OF Stepen X NAL
lory as IT, s Senator for sI years from atm o. March
last. lie also presented an exemplhed copy oil the
Journal of the Legislature Of Florida, containing
certain proceedings of election Of Senator, which
record was considered by Hon. David l.. fuee as
presented these twopapers to The Senate for its ac
ton, without expressing any opinion.
The two papers were read, when the Chair said 1t
was question for the Senlto 10 decide whether the
papers presented entitled either TO seat.
Mr.. BRIoIr moved tina, the sRO papers &c referred
TO Select Committee OF five members.
Mr. CLAY considered the MOTION unnecessary the
case was a clear one; Mr.. Mallory presents to tho
Senate his credentials in due form and those creden-
tails are prna facie evidence of his being entitled
10 his seat. lie considered the presentation of the
papers containing proceedings of the Legislature as
altogether informal the proper TO be followed
would be 20 admit Mr.. Mallory and let the contest
ant present his petition, and On that petition the cues
ton Of night could be determined
Mr.. FoorK agreed with the Senator from kentucky
and hoped tho motion by Mr.. 3ngh, would be with
drawn.
Mr.. BsRnIES argued at length against admitting
either to seat till the Senate had had full opPorlu-
nifty 10 examine the subject. There was no preco-
dent for thls case
Mr.. FoorY referred TO the decision Of the Senate
Shieldss case as conclusive Of Mallory's right 10
b sworn now.
Mr.. Mason did not consider the Governors cersla-
cate as fun evidence Of Mr.. Mallcrys election.
Mr. Halt thought no advantage shouldbe given 10
ether party and thought this case was fortunate III
bsns clear OF all Interior circumstances. In the
ease Of the New-Jersey Members some years ago she
party control OF the House depended on the decision
Here nothing utsiior can DC accomplished BY reject
Ing either OF both parties he supposed they
were sound all questions Of INC day, parIicu-
larry upon the great pacihcation, lie referred iote
shields case and considered MlNogy should be sworn
IN now
Mr. SK"ass said the Senator's from New.YofS
never presented the Governors CeT.ihcate-thelr
credentials we're simply copy Of the Legislative
record other States ccrt.a.l tie election Of Seal-
""'afpasa the Governor Ia this case both Kinds
we're presented either woa.a be considered sails
"e'oU he other were ne; presented. He con-
s9e'ee uhaer the Circumstances, tha. neither n1d
Ae Inclusive prma facia Evidence, and therefore he
would vote for Mr.. Bnsh,'s motion.
MI Ci. made few remarks in reply.
"f' bkieHr said that as the contestant would not
p'elssiced in the admission OF Nh. Mallory, he
"ealo withdraw his notion. Mr. Mallory was thea
WON AMI took his seat.
Vane motion Of Mr.. BRIenf Mr.. Nulee's memo
' ma all the papers relating TO the matter, were
''~ TO Select Committee Q! five members, 10
~ee'ede BY ballot 20 morrow.
"' Dopos, Of Iowa. offered aresolrtion which
a02'ed, that The Secretary inform the House
sa quorum is present aad the Senate ready 10
proceed 10 business.
-" 'iAaSSs moved, and ii was ordered, that the
s-s.y nom Of meeting be i2 o'c lock
""'N gave notice OF large number Of bills,
N1ons which, are The following:
40 establish Branch Mint in California.
10 provide for the location aud construction Of a
'Na1 ns:ioDa Railroad, from Mississippi River 10
Tue Pacific.
'a % tedHce postage on newspapers, and rs.