The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-03-14
tions. (Great sensation. Much excite
ment followed.

tions. (Great sensation) Much excite.
ment followed. II
Mr. Esnt rose in his seat amids. much
confusion. saying, "Veto follows veto in
rapid succession, and tyrany is lording it
over the liberties Of our country. ltis abom-
Unable. This veto is the height OF usurpa-
ton without precedent" He proceeded to
denounce the dic:ation of the President III
an excited speech.
Mr.. Keith moved the previous question.
Mr.. Campbell, in the midst of the up.
roar, loudly and excitedly exclaimed:
This is the day OF revolution''-Th re-
mainder of the sentence was lost in cries
| Of order.
Mr.. Wheeler moved an adjournment
Mr.. Breckenridge endeavored to ex
press his appreciation OF the veto.
| (CalIs from all quarters on the motion
to adjourn.
The motion to adjourn was lost-yeas
8, nays 1870.
, The Speaker stated the question -
Shall the bill pass, the Presidents veto
notwiths,anding!" The yeas aud nays
were called and the bill lost-yeas 70,
nays SO.
Mr.. Houston said the Civil and Di pio.
matte bill has been returned from the Sen
ate with 1856 amendments, and moved TO
go into committee on them.
The House then took recess till Z
o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
SENATE.-A number of private bills, dis
cussion on amendments by the House and
the reference to and reports from The vari
Gus committees oil Conference, occupied
most of the night; besides which some
time was spent in executive session. II
which the appointments under the army
bill were considered and confirmed.
Mr.. Douglas reported bill from 'h'
Territorial Committee autho orizng the peo
pie of Oregon to form State Constl'u
f lion, and apply at the next session 10
admission The bill met with consider
able opposition from the South.
Subsequently Mr.. Wilson, Of Massa
chuse;ts. and others oblecting.
Mr. Douglas said he would not pres
\ lit. and on his motion the bill was laid Of
> the table.
The Civil and Diplomatic bill cam
in with numerous amendments. most
: which were concurred in, and the bill wa
then sent to the Committee of Conference
y The committee soon after reported. an
l. the report was agreed to. variety {
business preliminary to adjournment wa
T. then disposed Of, the customary resoi,
tons, &C., adopted, and the Senate at l
II minutes before l2 adjourned sine die.
HousE.-The House continued in Sc
10 sion all night. concuTing in most OF tn
= amendments OF the Senate to the Civ
. and Diplomatic bill. and appointing cou
miltees OF Conference on disagreeing so,'
~ An amendment striking out Letcher
tariff reduction was coucufred in by
vote of SO to 80.
Mr.. Chandler moved resolution
ID thanks to the Hon Lynn Boyd, for h
p, impartialitv and ability in the ,dischar!
III OF his duties of presiding officer OF Il
n House; which, after some discussion, "
adopted by nearly unanimous vote.
al The amendments Of the Senate to I
10 bill requiring postage in all cases to
IN prepaid were concurred in.
AT II o'clock, when the business oft
s. House was concluded, a join, commit
vi was appointed to wait upon the Pfesldel
" ana INFORM nun mat CobStess was '0
as to adjourn. The duty was discharge
and on the committee making report
d. quarter to / 9 o'clock, Mr. Orr moved
e. House do now adjourn. The motion W
ny agreed to.
he The Speaker then delivered a neat a
as feeling address, closing by declaring
House was finally adjourned.
'ui There was then generalleave TAXI
a among the members, and at one o'clu
the hail Of tine House WI as nearly desert'
nr except by ihe&ofticers.