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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-03-08
CONGRESS.
IN SENATE.

recess the Senate adjourned Tuesday at sine de
In of the night the question raised whether
they could legally cit after IL o'clock p NJ and was de-
cded that they could continue their session until IL o'clock
NJ on Tuesday, the 4th
A4 o'clock A. NJ, after protracted struggle of seven
hours the river and harbor bill laid upon the table
for four hours that the appropriation bills might be disposed
Of which was in fact an abandonment of the measure
From o'clock A. N. to - o'clock NJ the Senate was
seduousy engaged the general appropriation bills and
they all finally passed. together with the cheap postage
bill, and others Of some public importance.
On the motion Of Mr.. BERRIEN resolution of thanks
to the Hou. WV. R. Krss, the President of the Senate,
was unanimously adopted and Mr.. KIss responded in a
neat and pertinent speech.
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DESTRUCTION 4 CHuRcH.-Eary on Sunday morning
Houston street, New York; destroyed by fire, with all its
contents including valuable organ The FIRE is supposed
to have originated from the heating apparatus The church
was built in 1929 and then considered OF the most
elegant IN the city II was under the pastoral Of the
Rev. DR.. Whitehouse
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DIREcT FROM CIScrssArr TO LryERpooL-The new
oaque John Swasey, from Cincinnati for Liverpool was
lowed over the Falls Louisville few days ago. and pro.
ceeded on her voysge for the Atlantic
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AtLousville, Saturday week. the tobacco mandatory
Of E. Hotrook destroyed by fire. and two adjoining
warehouses injured Damage stated at $40, 000
On Sunday night the tobacco factory Of Masselman Co.
was burnt down, and the dwelling house of Mrs. Coukn,
adjoining. Loss $40, 900.
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FRANcoSIA ourDoNE-A letter dated Falls of st. An.
thony, February A, says:
The snow 10 eighteen inches Deep and three days since
the thermometer at tytco degrees beoU To
day the atmosphere is and smoky like Indian
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ceedngs of this bodywas open session, to to
settle the point.
Mr.. RUSK. The principal reason have heard assigned
why the doors Of the Senate should be closed h that under
the rules the journal of the preceding day should be read
Now, there journal which be read under the rules
Is this continuous Of the Senate which yesterday Not
at ALL
SEVERAL SENATORS. Yes it is we were recognized
yesterday.
Mr.. RUSK. The journal must not necessarily be read on
the first day of meeting of the Senate called by the Pes
dent for the transaction Of executive business We sat yes
erday with open doors. We did not go into executive
session yesterday at all.
Mr.. MILLER Perhaps the Senator means the last ex-
ecutve journal ought to be read.
The PRESIDENT. The Chair would state that in the
organization Of the body Is not considered necessary to
close the DOORS But the Chair stated yesterday that iii
insisted he would be under the necessity Of having the
galleries cleared The meeting yesterday for the organi
zaon OF the body Hence the journal to be read this
ing is quasi legislative journal.
Mr. RUSk. Then there 10 reason why the journal OF
yesterday should be read Some Senator suggested
journal Of the last executive session should be read and
that therefore should be in executive session. say that
at the first meeting Of the Senate under the call of the Pres
DENT there journal under the rules which can be read
Ibis new Senate not continuous Of the former Senate.
The question then whether meet first with closed
doors open doors. We precedent ourselves yester
Eday. We met transacted business, appointed committees
with open doors. We did not close the doors Al ALL Then
/ we can certainly meet in open session.
j Mr. BUTLER. have very clear opinion on this sub.
ec and think my opinion is entirely in conformity with
Now, suppose the President Of the United States
had made communication calling the Senate together
upon them the condition that they shoulddo no bust
except that which should be transacted with closed doors
should have denied his right to impose any such terms Ye
understand the opinion nmated by the Chair is that
must necessarily go into executive session the moment
meet There is to be sure distinction, so far as regard
the organization so far as regards making the machinery
which we TO transact the business of the session The
very organization which took place yesterday was in
ecuye session. And this day question Of privilege nigh
arise as to whether one Of the members sworn in entities
to his seat That gentleman would have the right and hi
i in open Senate
The PRESIDENT That is incident to the organization
Mr. BUTLER That principle relates 10 the organization
not only to the organization but to the appointment Of off
GERS 70 the resolution proposed 10 be introduced do no
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tain nls p0el0n.
The PRESIDENT. The experience Of the Chair is that
the Senate proceeds read the Journal with closed doors
the Journal Of the Executive session only be read when
the doors closed and then the Senate proceeds to business
Mr. BADGER. The precedents in the Journal show that
the Senate has proceeded business without closing the
DOORS and the published debates of this body show the
thing
Mr.. BRIGHT. should like to know where our authori-
~ to meet here this morning from. understand that
under the Constitution Of the United Sate The 3ls Con-
gess dead We have, however, met under the authority
Of the Constitution, which gives the President Of the Unit
ed States power extraordinary occasions to convene both
Houses either of Them BY virtue of this power he has
called together and in his he says expressly that
1t is for "executive business" /" Whereas divers and
weghy causes, connected with executive business necessary
to be transacted create extraordinary OCCASION requiring
that the Senate be convened" Such is his language and
is remarkable fact that it differs from the terms Of the cal
by virtue of which the sessions held from whose Jour
nal precedens have been read When the extra session
1925 was called this language was used
matters touching the public good requiring tina
the Senate the United States should convened Friday
Senate Chamber the city Of Washington on that day. ther
and there to receive and deliberate such communication
as shall be made to you.''
In the years 1929 and ls4l precisely the same terms
used but we are now called together because divers
weshy connected with executive business" and no
certain matters touching the public good create the
sy for our assembling My conduct here shall govern b.
the constitution and the law and as am Of opinion that
nave no right 70 act upon any thing, TO entertain AM
proposition until we into executive session. shall not fee
at liberty to vote upon any resolution that may be offered tina
is not strictly business Of an executive character
Mr.. BUTLER. move that the resolution be laid upou
the table, and that the Senate proceed to the consideration
executive business .l
The PRESIDENT. The resolution has not vet bee,
received the Journal has been read and therefore III
Senator'S motion is not in order.
Mr.. BUTLER. move, then, that the Senate proceed
the consid.rao Of executive business.
Mr.. CLAY. viii the Chair permit me to make a sus
geson The Chair seems to think that after prayer which
the oy was delivered open Senate the next thing to
done is TO into executive session Ia this cannot
We Senate, invested with all the powers that are ve
us for the transaction Of business except that which REQUIRE
the cooperation Of the other House. T-- n
The PRESIDENT. The experience of the Chair com
peIs him to differ from the Senator from Kentucky and
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Of the State Of Ohio the Hon. William Hendricks appointed
Senator by the Legislature Of the State Of Indiana and the
Of the State Illinois, respectively for the of years.
commencing this day, produced their credentials which
read and the oath prescribed y law was administered 70
"The President laid before the Senate letter from the
Hon. David Barton communicating letter addressed to him
from the Clerk Of the House of Representatives Of the State Of
Missouri informing him Of his reelection Senator of
the United States tor the term of six years. commencing this
The letter was read and on notion the oath prescribed
by law administered Mr. Barton and he took his seat
in the Senate"
The journal goes on thus and then contains an address
delivered by the Vice President (Mr. Calhoun and the n
augua address of the President of the United States The
journal of the day also shows that its business
transacted in open session Its first business appoint
committee 10 wait upon the President Of the United States
notify him that the Senate assembled and ready
ceve any communication he might be pleased to make.
The journal then shows that
"The President laid before the Senate communication
o hs Senate q lie 18th Desenber
copies the Naval Register for the Of the members when
was read.n
Other business done that day and the 7th Of
March On the 9Th the journal commences thus
he Senate proceeded consider the resolution ior the
purchase Of fifty copies of the journal Of the old Congress-
Resoed That The seeresry Of the Senate be directed
purchase sixty copies of the Journals OF the congress OF
the Confederation, published by Way Gideon, one copy
copy each Senator whose OF service
PRED the Sd Of March Instant and who is not
the residue be deposited in the office OF the
for the use Of the Senate and that be paid for Of
the contingent fund of the Senate provided the tor
each copy bound and letered shall not exceed nine DOLLARS
On the succeeding day in the first place. the Senate pro-
ceeded to the choice Of President tenn and the appoint
ment of committee wait upon the President to make to
him notification In short the precedents are numerous
think the whole difficulty arises upon the reading OF the
Journal but the reading of the executive journal only
place after the Senate shall determine to 90 into execu-
tive session. Until they 20 executive session there
executive journal be read any journals to be read it
| is an Legislative journal.
Mr. BERRIEN understand the state Of the question to
be this The Senator from North Carolina offered resou-
ton which the Chair considers be received until the
doors Of the Senate closed II is asserted in support Of
that proposition that first duty read the journal Of the
preceding day, under the rules agree that the journal Of
the preceding day is to be read If that journal contain any
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At 10 o'clock on Tuesday, Immediately upon the
termination the ThFty-first Congress, the Senate
re-assembled, Hon. w. r. KING, President, in the
chair,) in pursuance Of circular addressed to the
Members severally by the President of the United
States, Of which the following is a copy:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-07-04
REPUBLICAN JOE OFFICE.
BOOK AND JOB PRlATING!

THE subscriber, having made an outlay Of aoout ten
Mouscnd Iollars for
Presses. Type, Steam Engine, &C.,
to enable him carry out his contract rs publisher OF
the debates and proceedings Of the
STATE REFORM CONVENTION,
has found it necessary make additional outlay of
ereral thousand dollars for other materials, by Which
ne now in possession of the most extensive 81
we'll as one Q! the teot APPOINTED
Book and job Printing Establishments
south of Mason and Dixons line. He ID prepared,
therefore to undertake all kinds Of printing, such IS
BOOKS, PAMPHLETS,
NEWSPAPERS, AND PERIODICALS
Which may cn,anate from the south and he will also
have executed with neatness and despatch job printing
generally, such as
siLL-HEAps, NEGOTIABLE NOTES,
BANK cErcKs, BILLS OF LADISo,
c1RcuLAps CANAL EhSIFEsTs,
LABELS BUSINESS CARDS,
s1yAu.soAr Axp RAILROAD BILLS, FOSTERS, AID oTREa
SHOW BILLS.
cS- Every description of fancy printing in GOLF,
apoSzr and coLoRED INES will be done on moderate
terms.
70. H. GALLAHER-
n nm prepared to contract for doing any alnoust
of work. by the year. otherwise for periodicals.
or daily, seni-weeky, and weekly papers
111HE supply Of various Sizes from
IL IS cts 70 81. so are for sale by ,up.nno,pu
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1a1HE supply Of various sizes, from
IL IS cts 70 81. so are for sale by
myl }. ". kANOOLsds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-07-04

The Convention net pursuant - al journmcnt.
The Journal OF the preceding day vast read and ap-
proved.
Prayer by the Rev. Dr.. kmcs:orp Of the Baptist
Church.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06
E.& kL G0QAS :.

- TUE subscribers. are pew afhR
opening their stock of
80 FAIL GOODS, -
to which they invite the attention Of Rsantess.
These Goods were purchased by the package
from first hands in New York, and can be sold at
prices that will give entire satisfaction, Say
1900 yards Kerseys, (all wool ffIing0
1000 yards plain and plaid Linseys' alt. wool
filling,
5000 yards heavy Loweils,
500 pair heavy Negro Blankets,
so pair Bed Blankets,
10 pair Blankets for Goats. so'ne very iss'e, and
worth 1875 pair,
10 bales Shiitngs and Sheetings,
500, pair heavy Rnssetts,
400 pair heavy Kip Brogans,
Gents Boots and Shoes Of al 1 qualities,
Lsdes', Misses and Children's Shoes,
Satnetts. Kentucky Jeans.
Flannels, all colors,
Wool Tweeds, a, large assortment
With many other, Seasonable Goods for Lad'es
and Gentlemens wear,
Bagging, Rope and Twine:
Look at our Stock before YOU buy.
McCOLLUM g. FELLOWS.
Camden, Sept. l, 1850. l43
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06
M ISO

THE copartnership. heretofore existing under,
l. the name of Csitins, Little } Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent All persons indebted
to the subscribers, by note or account aa requested
to make immediate payment, as the affairs OF the
firm must be settled without delay. We earnestly
hope that in consideration Of the extreme lenity
extended to the customers Of the house during
the continuance Of the copartnership, those who
are indebted to us will attend promptly TO this
call, and save the unpleasant necessity of plac
ing our claims in the hands. Of an attorney for
collection.
The remaining stpsk Of Dry Goods, CIothag,
Hardware and Tinware will be sold at very re-
duced prices, and ON twelve months credit. We
have general assortment of Groceries, which
we will sell low for cash cotton.
We Will be held responsible for al! cotton, pur-
chases made by either Of the undersigned for ac-
count Of Collins, Little & Co., as heretofore.
COLLINS, LITTLE & co.
Fulton, Jan. IA, 1851. 3:tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06
Gin Mandatory.

THE undersigned has permanently located
i himself in the town of Washington, where
he intends manufacturing Gin Stands of the best
quality, and most improved patterns. From many
years practical experience in the business, he
fatters himself that he will be able TO furnish
an article superior to any now in use. Persons
wishing purchase are nvitedto call and exa mine
for themselves before purchasing elsewhere. Par
ticuar attention will be paid to repairing, and all
orders in that line will be promptly attend to-
A share of public patronage is respectfully solic-
ited '''.
THOMAS J. LAWS.
Washington, July II, 1850 [2s-n
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06

FHE PARsoN ANU, TILE DEvIL.-In New
Jersey, not century ago, a. young cler-
gvman Went to, pay q visit to sepips
Rgoiker parson, who resided on toe, sea-
coast During his stay he was invited
by his friend to so fishing; to this he
readily acceeded, and as they were pro-
ceediag on their excursion, asked what
kind of FISH they would be most likely to
take. His friend replied. tha: they
mqigat get some devil. After trying some
time they hooked large devil, who i'm.
medai:eiy san off, and dragged the boat
with considerable velocity. The senior
Parson burst into hearty laugh while
bis friend apparently much alarmed, in
quiEed the cause Of bis laughter. The
oldest gentlemen replied that he was
laughing at the devil's. running aacay
ecith tagO l1Qa:S01sS.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06

THE New CAPITOL The Republic
says that the new Capitol buildings to be
erected are to be each one hundred and
forty-rwo feet eight inches front. by two
hundred and thirty-eight feet deep
They are to be placed at the distance of
Sorty-four feet from the present Capitol,
on the pofth and South ends, and will
be united to. il, by connecting corridors.
The Senate Chamber will be seventy
eight feet Py oLe hundred feet in the
clear; and the hall of the House of Rep
Eesentatives one hundred feet by one huu-
dred and thirty fee;. Both of these
chambers will be placed in the western
end of the new building.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06
10 Planters an d Merchants

"HE undersigned has on hand, and, for sale
l. CollinsbaFg, Bossier Parish, La, 100 bale
of heavy Cotton Ospab9rgs. From 500 to $500
pair of homemade russet Negro Shoes. From
80 to SO Cotton Gins, warranted to perform well.
Twenty Bois dare Wagons, both fer Horses and
Oxen, with wooden and iron axels, Plows Of any
pattern required. Also. heavy stock Of Dry
Goods and Groceries. A superior and heavy lot
of Ready Made Clothing, both for summer, fall
and winter wear. Planters and Merchants are
particularly requested to call and lay in supply
of the above articles, as l will sell them cheap
as they be bought in New Orleans, and on
time to SUIT their growing crops. Orders will be
punctuay filled for any Of the above enumerated
articles.
j, B. GILMER
GJ=N. B-Goods, Groceries or Cash paid for
CoO Hides or Pcltries, good article always
required.
June &c, 1850 ]. B. G.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06
Bounty LIx2sN Claims

DY recent Act Of Congress, Bounty Lands
- are granted to officers and volunteers in the
military service of the United States in the war
of 1912, or any of the Indian wars since 1890;
also to commissioned officers in the war with
Mexico IN case Of the decease of the officer or
soldier, the land can be obtained By the widow or
minor children.
will suand paey to x
Warrants for those entitled to them, and locating
if desired; having general knowledge of the lands
in the Red River Land District, he will be able to
make choice selections All letters of enquiry,
postpaid, viii be promptly answered, and instruc-
:ions given, if desired. al
DANIEL E. WILLIAMS,
Land Agent
Washington, Arks., Nov. 81, 1850. [47af
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06
Nelson's Hotel.

FULTON RKANSAS
YNHE undersigned takes pleasure in announc-
IL ing to his ffienis and the public generally
that he is prepared. at the Upper Tavern in
Fulton, to accommodate all who may favor him
with their patronage.
His Table will be supplied with the best the
markets Afford his Bar with the choicest liquors,
and his Stables will be provided with pleaty Of
provender and attended by careful osers.
No exerons on his part will be spared to render
comiortahle all who may be pleased TO give him
call.
G. T. NELSON.
Fulton, Jan. %, 1851. [3tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06
Notice..

TIME copartnership heretofore existing under
Il the name and,style Of A.. BLOCK & Son was
this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons
indebted to said firm requested to come for.
ward and settle, as we are desirous of closing up
our old business. Either one Of the late said 6rm
is authorized to make settlement and use the name
in liquidation.
ABRAHAM BLOCK,
DAVID BLOCK.
spril ], 1850. II
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06

David Crockett used to say of the
late Philip Hone, that he was the ger
1ateSt man he ever knew-"cause why?"
said the colonel, che alters puts his bottle
on ths side-board before he asks you to
drink, and then turns his back so as not
10 see how much you take. This" adds
the colonel, sis what Z caA real peylite-
2aeSs,
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06
Valuable Property fol. Sale.

Vu>HE subscribers offer for sale the following
i property, to wit 1l20 Acres Of Superior
Land, 300 of which is in high state Of cuitiva-
ton; the land differs in soil, half being of the
black kind, the balance is of a sandy nature. of
hickory and OAK growth. There is a very COM
Portable dwelling, with out buildings the place.
together with excellent Gin, d c., &c. The
place Washington, and is known as
remarkably healthy situation. bargain can be
had by any one wishing 10 purchase, by appca-
ton to ID. Il v. BLOCK.
Also, for Sale.-A good, comfortable Dwell
ling House in the town Of Washington, well
situated for private residence. For terms, ap-
ply to ID. & v. BLOCK.
Sent 4. 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06

COACH FOR ARIsTA.-President Arista,
OF Mexico. we see i stated, is having a
four horse coach manufactured for him in
New Haven. Iti said to be one of the
most magnificent carriages ever made in
this country.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06
Desirable Property for Sale.

YVHE pndersigned, desirous from eonln- A::S
L aed i'll health to remove farther south, IEE1l
offers. for sale desirable residence situated on
Main street in the town of Washington, The
dwelling is sufficiently large for a smah family,
and has attached 10 it all the necessary out build
ings--aA ip good repair. Il will be sold on
reasonable terms.
3. CERMENATI.
Oct, 30, 1850. - 80
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-06
Ouachita and Red River Plank Road
COmpanV

company.
PURSUANT to a Resolution passed by this
i Company, at meeting held on Saturday the
25th inst, Books for Subscriptions to the Capital
stock of said Company will be opened in Camden
and Washington Monday, the 18th day of
February, 1851, under the direction of the follow
ing named gentlemen, as Commissioners:
At Camden, (n the post-oice) under the su-
permit tendence Of James Vaughan, Jonn MatIock,
Peter McCoIIun, Ezra Hill and James NJ. Brooks.
At Washington, under tAe superintendent of
Edward Cross.
Books to remain open until the whole amount
of Stock necessary to the completion Of the Road
is subscribed for.
Shares $50 each Tile amount of SIS required
on each share at the time of subscribing.
PETER MCCQ4LUM, Sec. pro TEN,
of the Q. & r. &. Z. 2. G.
Camden, Jan. 80, 1881 rs: