Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-12-22

Mr. Bright presented the credentials Of Char
les Cathcart, Of Indiana, who appeared and
was qualified.
Mr.. Jones; presented the credentials Of the
Hon. Archibald Dixon, Of Kentucky. which
were read.
Mr.. Gwinn objected to Mr.. Dixon being
sworn.
The usual committee was appointed to unite
with the House committee and wait on the
President to inform him of the organization.
Mr., Gwinn said there vas no vacancy in the
session there were two Sendl0ls = IleSens'''s1
Kentucky. No vacancy to be filed by the
Legislature of Kentucky.
Mr.. Jones requested the Senator to place his
objections in some shape, whereon to make a
motion, as he did not understand what the
Senator did object to.
Mr.. Gwinn said he objected to Mr.. Dixon be-
ing sworn in, as there was no vacancy for him
to fill.
Mr.. Jones replied he should see no objection
or cause for his not being sworn in. He de-
dance besides Mr.. Dixon who exclaimed the
seat made vacant by the death of Henry.
CLAW. If there was not two claimants, why
was there any objection to Mr. Dixon being
sworn? He underst stood that the gentleman who
occupied the seat at the last session was not
claimant that OIL the contrary, he desired to
make no contest.
Mr.. Gwinn moved to refer the subject to the
judiciary Committee.
Mr. Cooper urged the admission OF Mr.. Dixon
upon the constitutional grounds.
HousE-The day was bright and beautiful
and the galleries were density crowded.
After some delay the Speaker called the
House to order when the members, who were
grouped together exchanging congratulations,
repaired to their seats.
The clerk called the roll, when ls2 men,
bcrs responded.
son and Col. VIM. Preston, Of Ky. vice II. Mar
shall appeared and were qualified.
Mr. Hall gave notice of his intention to in
troduce bill to organize the Territory Of
Platte.
On motion of Mr.. Soulherland the members
proceeded to draw seats by lot for the session.
After SOME time spent in drawing seats and
Intellectual attempts to introduce resolutions,
the Presidents message was received and
read
The usual motions to print were read, and
the house adjourned.
WASHINGTON Dec. 6.
SENATE.-The Senate met at noon. Several
Executive messages were received, but unim-
portant.
A resolution was offered to confer on Gen
Scott the title of Lieut.. General.
The Rev. Mr.. Butler was elected Chaplain,
The case Of Mr.. Dixon, who was appointed
Senator in place of Mr. Clay was then taken
up.
Mr. Jones, of Tennessee then addressed the
Senate in favor Of Mr. Dixon's admission; he
was followed by Badger, Dawson, and Others
without coming to any conclusion. the Senate
adjourned.
HousE-After the transaction of routine
business, debate sprung up relative to thu
reference of the Presidents message.
Mr. Brooks of New York, addressed thu
House in favor of referring that portion Of TIT
Presidents message concering the tariff an'
surplus revenue to Special Committee. Afte
long debate, the motion was rejected.
The Rev. James Gallagher, Presbyterian wa
elected Chaplain.
The House then adjourned.
Dec 8.
SESArE.-Mr Hale appeared and took hi
, seat.
The chair laid before the Senate a repor
from the Land Office on private claimants il
Louisiana-laid OH the table and ordered to b
printed.
e Mr. Chase gave notice of bill granting t
: Ohio all the unsoid and un appropriated land
e in that State.
: Mr. Rust offered resolution calling on tn
q State Department for copies Of correspondent
: in the year 1885, between the State Depart
mcnt and Mexican Minister and the Republi
Of Ter-s, toashing .lian-asrsssions- -----
Mr. Clemens introduced joint resolution au
Il thorizing the President of the United States
e confer the title of Lieutenant General on Ma
II jor General wingfeld Scott. for meritoriou
e service.
:. Mr. Gwin gave notice Of bill granting put
- lie land for the construction Of railroad fro'
y the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean.
J. The Kentuckey contested case was then Il
ker up, and was about being put to vote whe
debate ensued on question submitted
the chair.
HousE-The standing committees were al
:. nouncsd. The following arc some chang
" made: Stratton, of N. Jersey, supersedes Di
. ney, on the committee of Elections; Clevelan
and Mace on Claims, in the place of Ranto
!, and Smith; Preston on the Judiciary, in pla
- Of Burlon; Reed on Manufactures, in place
Ross; German on printing, in place of Sta
"A ton.
i Mr. Barton introduced a bill appropriate
y. 100000 for payment as compensation to bril-
the votes Of President and Vice PRECEDENT.
Read twice and passed.
The House adjourned.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 8.
HousE.-The usual opening business havil
rs been gone through with. Mr.. Dean announe'
he his colleague.
its SEsATE-A message was received from !
Pros idant NV tho hands Of his priyate Secl