The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-16
House Of Representatives.
WAsHiSoroS, March Is. 1852


ADDITIONAL PAGES APPOINTED.
Mr. JOHNSON (dem) Of Ark. introduced o resolution
authorizing the keeper to appoint three additional
pages making the number fifteen. The Senate he said
have eleven wait sixtytwo Senators In the same
proportion the House would have fytwo. This addition
was to accommodate particularly members on the
outer seats Of the hall The resolution negatyed by
yeas IS; nays, el
Mr. JcHSsos then moved reconsideration Of the vote
be argued in favor Of the resolution and rcpudated the
pitul economy Of denying what is absolutely required
for the convenience Of the House for fear Of public camor
outside charging extravaganza. -
MIR JoNrs. (d,m) Of Tenn. said he was not guilty OF
lodging responsibility and had voted against the resolu
ton because he thought increase in the number OF
Mr. TowLEn Cwhig) Of Mass, made unsuccessful
motion TO lay the motion to reconsider on the table IL
was determined by the yeas and nays
The question reconsderng the vote by which the
reeoutiona was rejected decided in tho affirmative
Mr. JonssoN then modified his resolution providing
for only two additional pages and i passed
An hour and three-qaarters was thus consumed
MEXICO pELEcArE-coSTEsTED SEAT.
Mr. pHELPs. (dem Of Mo. called up the memorial OF
A. W Reynolds, coniestng the seat Of X Al Weightman
delegate from New Mexico. This memorial he said.
charged Governor Calhoun with using corrupt Influences
in favor Major Wcghtman both previous to and dur
ing the pendecy Of the election He referred TO public
meeting held In Santa Fe and letters from gentlem en-
OF responsibility denouncng Gov Calhoun for his inter
ference elections and the substitution Of his arbitrary
will for Unwilling the legislature with his creatures
setting UP party for himself and ralyng round MN
corrupt Catholic priesthood for the purpose OF prosra
nn American citizens in that territory Copies OF
these letters said have been sent to the President OF
the United States and If the charges are true las he
thought them 10 be the Governor ought to be removed
lie remarked In conclusion, that the contestant MI
Reynod in his memorial says that II was Impossible ior
him get testimony sustaining the charge OF corrupon
because used his influence to prevent two
acaldes getting together for that purpose at the pace
and time appointed. .
MIR WuGHrMAN, Delegate from New Mexico) replied.
eayng the Governor has pursued course calculated TO
make the natives Of that territory feel that they are at
least part of this government and have rights which
ought to be respected and the laws administered for their
benefit In common with that of others Mr. Weightman
referred 70 what b. called reckless and unscrupulous
article in the kgoo! Ere with reference to Governor
Calhoun TO which may DO traced in part the attempt to
crh the Governor lie also paid his respects to the
81 Iras Republican having used improper influence
The military power too has been brought TO bear
AGAINST him Ar WeightmaD replied TO the charge in
the memorial and said that Capt Reynolds the contes-
ent for his seat complained that b. could Not get testi
rnony 20 prove the charge Of corruption the Governor
having prevented the proper persons nciore whom by
law Tie testimony could be taken even there had beer
any 70 fuppor The charge ~ for himself ho declared
Thai he VA elactcd by largo majority, and dwcit a.
length upon tns party in Nev Mexico who oppose I'M