Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-14
THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.

MONDAY. January 5th, l852.-Senate.-T
galleries of the Senate Chamber were densely
crowded At an early hour this morning, BY an anx.
ious multitude, for the purpose Of witnessing The
reception Of Gov. Kossuth. The ladies were ad-
mitted to seats on the -four uf the Senate Chamber
and long Sefore the hour of meeting, the chamber
presented gay and animated appearance.
At IL O'Clock the President called the Senate Ia
order and after devoting an hour 10 formal bust
ness, undressing in It's general character, Gov.
Kossuth was announced, and formally introduced
10 the Senate in the simple manner agreed upon
by the Committee of Arrangements, already an
nounced. As soon as Gov. Kossuth had become
seated, the Senate adjourned. The Senators and
visitors then approached and welcomed him 10 the
most cordial manner, nearly all giving him
| friendly shake Of the hand.
| Immediately after meeting this morning, mo-
ton To suspend the rules for the purpose Of voting
upon Mr.. Carriers resolution for the appointment
Of committee TO introduce Gov. Kossuth TO the
House, was made and agreed to-thereupon the
rules were suspended, and the question being ia
ken on the adoption Of the resolution, il was deci.
ded in the affirmative by the following vote yeas
1873, nays 81.
Mr.. Brown, of Mississippi, offered q resolution
declining any expression Of opinion on the part VI
Congress relative toihe policy of interventlon.-
Lost.
Mr.. Bayly introduced resolution calling for in
formation respecting circular, purporting to have
been issued by the authorities ofGfeat Britain, in
the year 1880, which had for its object the emf
grafton of the free coored population Of The United
States 10 the British West India Islands. Adopt
ed.
TUEsDAY-Seaate.-T annual report Of the
Secretary Of the Treasury was received also re-
port in relation TO the Cuban prisoners recently re-
leased .-Nolhing of inIerest'uanspired.
House.-Mr. Carter reported early in the days
session that the select committee to wait on Kos.
suth designed presenting him to the House at one
z. NJ. Wednesday and, on the motion Of MIR. q,
1t was agreed that the ceremonies on the occasion
should be similar to those that took place in the
Senate on Monday last.
Y.-Senate.-Litte business of in
terest was transacted. Various petitions were pre-
scented, and the subject Of fogging in the Navy
ing for its restoration, the Senate was addressed
BY Mr. Stockton in opposition thereto.
In the House, after its organization, Gov. Kos
suth was introduced, and his presence announced
by Mr. Carter. Mr.. Speaker Boyd welcomed him
and invited him to a seat within the bar Of the
House. Kossuth, in few remarks, replied appro
priatey 10 the welcome given and acknowledged
the honor which had been Conferred upon him
The House then adjourned until Friday and the
members paid their respects individually 10 the
guest.
Washington, Jan. 8, P. M.-Both
Houses were engaged to day upon private bills
The Senate passed nearly all upon It's calendar.-
The House also went through the private calen-
dar, passing every bill upon it. The Speaker then
presented a message from the President Of the u
nied States, transmitting reports from the Secre-
ary Of Stale relative to the Government of the
Territory of Utah. An animated debate sprung up
upon the question Of reference the message, how
ever, was finally referred to the Committee on
Territories. Mr.. Bunhisel The delegate from u
ah. gave notice Of his intention to move at an ear
y day that Commissioners be sent to Utah 10 take
testimony, which, when taken, should be laid be-
ore Congress in the meanwhile, he asked sus-
,ension Of all action, as well as Of public opinion,
tho lIbeous reports promulgated in re-
,ard To doings in the Territory.
STRENGTHENING interesting in the Ssnate,'
Ind the House not in session.