The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-01-24
Congre ssionai.

WASHING TON, Jan. 15. .
SENATE.-Mr. Brodhead asked for the
consideration of the Arctic expedition res.
olu,ion, and it was taken up.
Mr.. Hunter objected to its passage. on
the ground that the search for DR.. Kane
would lead to the loss OF more lives from
the uncertainty of the position Of the Arc
tic expeditienists.
MIR. Mallory explained that DR.. Kane
had made arrangements by monuments
and signals. so that iflosi, his track and
route could be discovered.
Mr.. Hunter acquiesced after Mr.. NAL
Jory's exposition, and the joint resolution
passed.
The annual ocean mail appropriation
bill, which failed last session, was taken
up and deliberated.
HoUsE.-Mr. Letcher brought before the
House question Of privilege in relation
to w. B. Chase refusing TO give testimony
before the select committee appointed at
the last session to investigate whether
money or other improper means have been
used to influence the passage or the defeat
Of bills, and asking for process to compel
Mr.. Chase to answer questions.
A debate followed, when the further
consideration of the matter was postpon-
ed.
The House then went in committee on
the Pacific Railroad bill.
Mr.. Stephens. OF Georgia, made a
speech to show the superiority Of slave
labor IN Georgia over free labor in Ohio,
and incidentally advocated the acquisition
of Cuba. 1t was inexpedient in every
point OF view. aud fraught with danger to
the South. The House then took recess
till o'clock.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 16.
SENATE.-Mr. Cass introduced reso-
luton Of inquiry. whether air and water
tight mail bags cannot proftably be sub
stituted for those now in use.
Mr. Cass moved that the bill for inter-
nal Improvements be taken up on Mon
day.
Mr.. Benjamin suggested change 20
Monday and Mr.. Hunter to Wednesday
week The bill was made the order o the
day for Wednesday. the Gath.
Mr.. Seward presented memorial sign
ed by Brigadier Generals Dobbin and
Hurd. goo Captains, and ,46O subordin
ate officers and privates OF the United
States Army during the war OF 1879, pray
ing for relief from suffsrings caused by
the inadeqdacy OF the laws Of Congress.
This petition was accompanied by me-
mortal from 83 Indians who were engag-
ed in the service Of the United States in
the war Of 1919, and also by the petition
OF 500 citizens of the United States, sup.
porting the above application. Referred
to the Committee on Pensions.
The compensation bill was taken up
and debated. Various propositions to
amend were made; among others, one to
give Congressman So. 500 per annum and
mileage; judges OF the Supreme Court
81 900. and District Judges from $2 900
to $4,000 per annum.
Pending the discussion Of the bill, the
Senate went into Executive session and
confirmed the appointment Of J. G. Breck.
enridge as Minister to Spain in place Of
Mr.. Soule, resigned.
HousE.--Mr. Breckenridge reported
from the Committee of Ways and Means
the Texas creditors bill, with amend.
ments. Referred to the COMMITTEES of the
Whole. .ss.sss..s..
The House then went into COMMITTEES
of the Whole on the state of the Union
on the Pacific Railroad bill.
Mr.. Bayly said he should move 10 take
up the French spoliation bill at the earliest
possible day.
Mr.. Benton said that a private company
and private enterprise, in his opinion,
should pass on the prncticability of . rail
road TO the Pacific, and attend 10 its exc.
cution. lie said capitalists are now rea
dy to embark in it without any grant Of
land or money from Government. All
they wanted was the right Of way.
MIR. Deugal replied to Nc. Benton.
Mr.. Dunbar moved substitute. provid.
ing forthree lines Of railroads-Southern
Central and Northern.
Pending the discussion, the House ad.
iourned.
WASHINGTON, IAN. IT. @
Mr.. Fessenden presented a memorial