Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-03-09
Mr.. Walbridge briefly said his voluntary tri-
butte.
The resolution was almost unanimously adopt
ed.


The House concurred in the Senate's amend
ments to the bill requiring pre- payment OF pos
tage in all cases, and the pre- yment OF postage
stamps after next January.
Mr.. Wentworth. of Massachusetts,. from the
Committee on Commerce, reported bill prevent
ing the introduction of foreign psupers, eriminsls
insane and blind persons.
Mr. Breckenridge, examining the bill, ,tgmat
lied it as ant-republioan. 1t is one of the fruits
of that spirit which is now sweeping like hurri-
cane over the land. lie denounced the Know
Nothngs ant ives willing to abide the time when
there will be reaction in public sentiment. En-
igrants must come here with pass like negroes
going from one plantation TO another
Mr.. Campbell knew nothing about the rev or
ganization, and asked Mr.. Breckenridge whether
he had not understood that the gentleman who
reported this bin was swept down by this hnrri-
camel
Mr.. Breckenridge replied he had under
stood.
Mr.. Campbell Then why charge the bill as
being introduced under tho hnow-No'hlng
spirit
Mr.. Breckenridge understood that Mr.. Went
worth was defeated for Congress by that organi-
cation. but thought it probable that the gentle
man had introduced the bill to put an eAtin-
gusher on Know y othingism. He would rather
trust the next Congress which it is sad will be
full of Know Nothings, than have bill thrown
ON this House. patched up-to compromise the
subject. The bill requires every human being
coming hither to obtain a certificate or pass 1t
makes an odious distinction between the rich and
the poor.
Mr.. Wentworth of Massachusetts, denied this
bill was sprung ON the House. II had been printed
more then two months and duly considered by the
Committees on Commerce and Judiciary. II WAS
drawn in accordance with the demand of the AT
lantio States, which only asked that Europe shall
keep her own worthless population at home, and
not pour them in the country for as u main
tain.
Mr.. Davis, Of Indiana, moved to lay it on tho
table. No quorum voted, but one afterwards
appeared, and it subsequently tabled, Ayes
67-nays So
The proceedings throughout the night were
orderly, no insult aud fghts rs heretofore.
All the reports from Committees Of Conference
on the dsagreeing votes between the two Houses
concerning amendments to various bills were
passed.
Resolutions were passed giving e1tra pay TO
sundry persons employed in and about the CAPT
tai.
Other business transacted, the details Of
which not worth communicating.
AT half past eight ON Sunday morning there
was no quorum, and another call of the House
ordered. 1t was suggested that the Sergeant
alarms be sent out to hunt up and compel the at
tendance of members.
MI. IdlI NHDlttl 10 KNOW NHtlnt1 II would
be in order to direct the servants to bring in
breakfast, and Mr.. Walsh asked if whiskey pun
ches could be introduced
voice. Send a biscuit 10 Pratt, hal ha
Mr. Pratt. I'm hungry Many voices in success
sion, AM |.
The Sergeant-at- Arms was despatched in search
of the members. Meanwhile the members anus
ed themselves with kind of conversational de
bate some Of them flashing their wit, all in fine
humor, though half asleep.
TheSergoant- at Arms at nine O'Clock appear
ed and reported his success in hunting up stray
members. Excuses were made by some OF then;
they had retired to refresh themselves.
AT twenty minutes past nine all further pre-
ceedings in the call we've dispensed with.
The House adopted the +, port Of the Committee
on Conference on the Mail Appropriation bill
1t makes clean appropriation for the existing
ocean mail service to the Collins Company and
for the termination Of the present arrangements.
leaving governmen mt the right to glFc 1t.
The Committee of Conferencc's report on the
Civil and Diplomatic bill was adopted.
During the taking of the yeas and nay the clerk
called Mr. Benton's maine, when that gentleman
appeared at the door of the main aisle, protesting
with violent gesticulations against calling his
He said he was an tx member, aud that
the session to-day was libel on the Sabbath.
tContusion.)
Tho Speaker pro tenn. Mr.. Orr said the gen
tleman out of order.
Mr.. Benton. I'm not member sir
The Speaker. Then if the gentemanis not a
member the door keeper will put him out N.augh
ter, and ordinations OF pretty good that the
talk
A committee was appointed to act with sm
lar one from the Senate. II wait ON the hresiden
and inform him that the Thirty third Congress
had closed their labor and were ready To 31ioarn
ifhe had no further communication toHtake.
Mr.. Lane, Of Oregon. desired before Operating
from gentlemen hereto apologize for his conduc
in heat of debate some tme since toward Mr.
Farley, for whom he cherished tie kindest feel
ings.
Mr.. Farley said he reoiprooated the feeling
expressed and was satisfied.
The committee to wait ON the President thel
reported that the duty had been discharged, an,
that the President Ind no further communication
to make.
Mr.. Or then at 10 minutes to u O'Clock moy
ed that he'House adjourn, which was agreed to
and amid the greatest silence the speaker ros
and returned thanks for the high honor conferred
on him by the resolution complimentary to hln
passed last night. and said in conclusion, tina
being about to exchange the tolls and cares of Of
fetal statian for the more quiet and peaceful pur
suits of private life, leaving with him the con
seriousness that in his official conduct he had a
least aimed WELL these Testimonials; in connec
ton with oft repeated expressions of unialterinl
confidence and esteem, on the part of his fellow
citizens at home would be forever chrished as a
mong the most gratifying recoections of his pas
life lie said he desired to bear testimony to tn
genera courtesy and personal kindness whicl
had prevailed one toward another throughout tn
Hall If, springing from exciting causes to whio
members had been subjected ebulton of un
friendly feelings had arisen, they had, he truste
anassed away, to be remembered no more. Cor
daily sharing the pleasure this must afford to a
and with feelings of unmixed personal kndne.
he lnIa all odiau IIa tluu mr.,