Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
TmRrY-THlRp coxCREss...rrRsr SESSION.
SENATE

| WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Senators Gcycr and. Ru,l.r
made their rst appearance in the Seuate chamber this
session.
Mr.. Seward to question Of privilege lilo said
that senators must have sccn during tho last week. gen.
ueman occupying seat In tho chamber senator from
Vermont While all would rejoice to have the honorable
gentleman member Of the Senate still the
under which he appears here somewhat liar aud
said new lie referred to 5. s. Phelps. The facts Of
the these
During the Of the Legislature of ver.on,, Mr..
Phelps was appointed to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death OF Mr. Upham, who died during the recess Ho
appeared and took his tho last session of the SEN
ate; since that time it is understood that the Legislature
OF Vermont have assembled and have adjourned sine die
without filling the vacancy Mr. Upham's term would moi
expire until March, 1883. Tho question now is whether
Mr Phelps any longer I'll the vacancy under the tenn
porary appointment Of the Governor.
IL was considered somewhat delicate for the question
to be raised the other side Of the Seuae aud "a Il
to be raised by one and after consultation with
eral and with the gentleman himself it thought he
tScwa d should raise the question He therefore offered
resolution rcctng tho facts, and concluding with de-
earation that Mr. Phelps be allowed retain his scat
lie moved that the resolution be referred to the committee
or the Judiciary
Mr. Butler said that quorum Of that committee was
in the city He thought these questions ought to be pri
mariy considered in the Senate Such had the case
with respect to the seat of Mr. Dixon.
Mr. Badger suggested that the resolutions lay over until
in the meantime the Senators could determine
what ought to be done with It.
Mr. Seward Very well-laid over
Mr. Seward presented numerous petitions PRAYING for
the construction Of ship canal around Niagara Falls
Mr.. Sumner presented petition for the repeal of all
duties on coal, and that il be made free.
Mr.. Chase presented the memorial of citizen of Ohio
alleging the discovery Of an agent to prevent chole,
suggesting ia use on emprant shins "' '''
Mr. Bright gave notice Of bill to establish board to
| examine claims against Government
Mr. Broadhead introduced another bin to punish coun.
| terfeitng the coin OF the United States.
Mr. Chase moved to take up the bill dividing Ohio into
! two judicial districts. Agreed to.
Mr. Weller asked il the legislature of Ohio had asked
| for this measure
Mr. Chase said he was not ayare Of what action tho 4.
gislature had taken
Mr. Weller thought f tho hill was peejej nv tho ;ntsr
action on the subject lie knew there was great diyers
| ty of opinion in Ohio ON the question
Mr. Badger aid the las, section of the hin was framed
on what he regarded AZ wrong princine II reonired
the Judge Of each district to reside in the place where his
court was held This would connc the selection of per
to those immediate places This he thought wrong
Mr. Chase said the vast business of the L. : Court
and the great extent of the territorial limits Of Ohio dc
handed digison or the State into two districts twss
with the utmost difficulty that witnassc. could be com
PEELED to attend from distance the sitting of the
IL held in one place in the interior of the State
The bill proposed two districts with n court in Cleveland
aud in Cincinnati In a recent case of great import
OF witnessed from other parts of the State Both Sena
tors and the Delegation of Ohio in the other House were
| in favor Of the mclsurr
Mr. Badger sad the judges to be appointed to these
district you'll have toattend to matters in con-
roverSy between citisens Gf Ohio much between
citizens of other States; therefore the matter of their so
cerncd, but in which citizens OF all the States were
interested He was opposed to the restriction placed
by the bill upon the Locality from which they should be
selected.
Mr. Prat said the restriction in this bill did not annlv
to the place from which the Judges should appointed
but only required that after their they sboj
reside in the place where the courts were held This pro-
vision he thought excellent one The late President
in appointing Judge for MARYLAND required the person
appointed reside in Baltimore where business was al
ways occurring requiring his attention.
Mr. Badger said that the provision would retpce
the number from whom selection could be made 10 those
who would change their residence any place for the
mere sake of salary Suppose person appointed after
wards refused reside where the bill required him. what
the remedy
Mr. Pratt, "Impeach him."
Mr. Badger "ae, f he resides elsewhere and don't at
tend TO his duties, can You not iIupcach him
Mr. Pratt said il very difficult to sustain itppeacb
ments by proof of neglect Of duty but If the Judge re-
fused to obey the law requiring him reside at a certain
place, tine proof could be easily made ont.
Mr. Badger sad that nnier the Constitution of the Uni
ted States Judges only mpsac:ahie high crimes
and misdemcanors He doubted very much whether the
refusal to reside in particular place was either an Off
cia high crime or misdeineanor. He moved the bill
be referred to the Judiciary Committee which was agreed
TO-.
judicial districts Referred.
Mr. Badger introduced Joint resolution for supply-
ing new members of the Senate and House wifi such
books OF public character heretofore we're furnish.
ed to other Senators members Read three times and
passed
mr. DfOunclu moved Ia take mp the bill directing
the Secretary OF thc Navy Dismiss the suits brought
agains, Joseph Gender and John Dun for failure in
contract TO furnish for the Dry Rock Brooklyn-
Passed.
Mr. Houston appeared in the Senate for the first
time this session, and was welcomed by many Sena-
tors
Mr.. Jones' Of Tennessee, offered resolution direct
ing enquiry whether any change had been made In the
plan Of the Capitol extension since the last session. aud
if so, by what authority; and whether such change will
involve any additional expenditure for completion Laid
over.
Mr.. johnson offered resolution muuirng what progress
had been made in executing the appropriation made in the
last River and Haibo BILL for snag for western riy-
ers. Adopted.
Mr. Weller introduced bill to provide for the trans
portaon of the u. $ mail in steamers between San Fran
CISCO via the Sandwich Islands TO Chn. Referred TO the
Committee on Pos. Offices
The bill suppress the circulation of small notes in The
| District OF Columbia was taken up
| Mr. Adams said the corporation OF Georgetown had
small notes in circulation and that require them to be
taken up suddenly would ernarrass that town
lie lad determined amend the bill by proyi.
ding that should 90 into into effect before the first of
July next
Mr. Badger suggested that perhaps the bill would not
be acted by the House until after July next and Il those
words put in it, it might suspend the law for yCar
alter