Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-01-31
LATE NEWS 81 TEE MUS,

CONGRESSIONAL PBYeEEpINGs.- the Ilcn-.
e Reprt-e natives. On saturday, the question
on the passage Of the French Spolation bill ere
atel much excitement aud confusion among the
members. \ running debate was kept up. of
which the following is Il specimens:
NJ. Hiabard was opposed to the bill. If an
appropriation Ia made it should be II pay all
that is honhstlp duo, if ANYTHING is due. But he
regarded it a the entering wedge To thirty of
forty millions more.
Mr.. Harris, Of Mississippi, said that only such
amount should he paid n our government would
have been abl, II obtain by the continuance of
negotiation. This appropri ,t'on Is too short for
the hobbies and to long for the House. like Fun.
ny EnSlpr's dress which to shot for the
galleries and too long for the pit. Laughter
Mr. Lptcher offered an amendment 10 exclude
fLe insurance. officers or assignccs from nlrmni.
~. which WIS rejected. Other amendments
we're discussed aud voted down. when the com
mittee rose, the bill was reported, aud under the
previous question passed by Il vote of 100 TO 10
Among those Tho voted against the bill were
Messrs. Ca>kic, Faulkner, Goode. kidwell.
Leteher. Lewis, McMullen, Nilsson and Powell,
81 ia. Mr. Bayly voted in favor. The
question was then started agreeing TO the title
of the bill, when Mr.. Mike Walsh offered the fol
loving amendment:
An act 10 successfully accomplish the fol-
lowing objects: First-'fo enable sundry un
and brokers to still turth, aggrandizc themselves
i'll the sacrilgiously assumed name of the wild
ows and orphans, by proving upon whose help
lessness and necessities, they have already amas
sed fl rtunes. Secondy-To replensh tho pur.
ses aud brighten the mereenary hopes of the sew
eral agents, lohhyers, &c, of Washington, who
personally Interested in its passage: and also
to embolden those modest and conscientious
worthless to renewed and nereasaed efforts TO re-
plete the national treasury effectualiy as TO
hereafter preclude the possibility of its funds
ever again reaching one inch above low water
mark" Excessive laughter
The yeas and nays having been demanded n
scene ensued which is thus described
The Speaker, in response to question from
Mr.. Washburn, of Maine, decided the amendment
in order.
Mr.. Warren.-I move to lay the amendment ON
the table.
\ Nocc.--'s1'hat would kill the bill"
Mr.. Warren. Then I'll not make the notion
Mr.. Washblrn of Maine.-I think an insult is
o tered t, the house by this amendment.
The Speaker-The chair does not like to as
slme the prerogaive of determining such nice
questions.
Mr.. Florence The language of the amend
ment Is historically untrue, indccorous aud
tlection what has been ascertaned to be the
majority of the Senate a.d House; and being
50. ought not to be admitted in Legislative body
This Is my point of order.
The Speaker.-'lhe gentleman from New
York, Mr. Wash,) thinks very differently.
Mr.. Walsh.-I aopc no friend of the bill will
Object to the setting forth its true object.
Mr.. Orr.-As gentlemen want to cayil over the
title, ! move the house adjourn.
The motion negatived.
Owing TO continued confusion, the Speaker
said he should bc compelled TO call in the Ser
geant at arms. to take care of some gentlemen on
the floor, as his power to enforce quiet was
hnas,ed.
Nh. Orr moved an adjournment till next Tues
day. Negatyed.
The question REQUIRED ON the adoption Of Mr..
Walsh's amendment.
Mr.. Bayly.-I ask the gentleman TO withdraw
it. He has had his fun.
Mr.. Walsh rose to explain.
Mr.. Edgerton.-l object to the gentleman's
Withdrawing or explaining.
Mr.. Wash's amendment then rejected
He only voting atiirmatiyely, which occasioned
much laughter.
The house then adjourned.