New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-12-22

Dy hr. sumner. from Sarah 3 Hobbins,
sole heir and lineal descendant Of Michael
sackson, an ofiicer Of the Revolutionary army,
asking to be allowed the haIf-pay to which her
ancestor was entitled
BY Mr.. Fish. From VIM. NJ. Brooks and
Liza c M Prless, asking TO be allowed the amount
oue Coi. David Brooks as pay and communication
| for his services during the Revolution.
By Mr.. slidel From Peyton G.. King, late
heeelver OF Public Moneys at Monroe, La. !,
| asking TO be relieved from liability incurred il
| robbery. r f.,''s '''OAsJS -
Also from Inhabitants Of Teehe collection
district, asking the removal Of the customhouse
from Franklin to Berwick, in that state
Also, from Randall b. Livingston, asking
confirmation OF a title to tract Of land h the
Basrrop grant. Sq@ a--- -
The memorials heretofore presented and laid
on the table, on motion of the Senators, were
1aken up, ana seyerally referred to the appro-
pirate committees.
Notices of bills relating to internal improve
ments were given by Mr.. Seward in relation to
new YORK; by Mr. Cass, in relation to Michi
gar; by MIR. Fessenden, in relation to Maine ::
and by other Senators relating to their States.
MT SlldeA desired, in pursuance of notice.
TO introduce bill TO remove distractions at the
Pass and Pass r0utre
Mr. Cas- expressed doubt as to the power of
the body to receive bills when the other branch
had not organized ]
Mr.. SlideH. Simply with view to reference.
Mr. Seward adverted to the fact that he had
endeavored to bring in bill for the relief Of
Mrs. Cochran, only living child Of Gen. PhiIip
schuyler, and that it seemed to be the general
understanding Of the Senate then that no busi-
ness Of the kind could be entertained until the
organization Of the other branch.
+ Mr.. Slidell l submit SI
The Senate then went into Executive session,
and, after brief period spent therein, ad-
journed to Monday. s7'.Es7
House. There were four ballotings for
Speaker, with results similar to those Of their
predecessors, and the House, at 81 o'clock, ad-
journed. = Z
DIR. Washburn, Of Illinois, then announced
from the Clerks desk that there would be
meeting of the members opposed to the present
Administration at ! o'clock in the evening. in
the hall Of the House % @4 -
Cries of " On what issue ~ SC It won't work ~
and laughter. .s..zt -g,.cs -
DECEMBER 15.-House-As soon as the Jour
nal had been read, Mr.. Hickman offered the
following:
Resolred, That no person shall be considered
9 candidate for Speaker who shall not be sup
ported as such on the sixth vote. After that
time all but the two highest candidates to be
dropped, and choice then made between them.
The one obtaining the largest vote to be Speak
er, provided he receives majority of quorum
of the House,
Mr.. Letcher suggested that the Clerk prepare
. letter to be signed by the members Of the
House, resigning their seats, in order that new
elections be held in all the States and Terrific
ries of the Union
Cries Of g agreed I: that's all right wen
stand by that" etc. Laughter.
Mr.. Sage proposed to substitute that the
gentleman from Virginia set the example by re-
signing first, and that other gentlemen follow
him till all get through. [Laughter,l
Mr.. Letcher said he would cheerfuliy agree
to that if the gentleman from New York gave
him assurance that he will play fair. laugh
ter. =
Mr.. Sage was unwilling to thus pledge him.
self. FEELING that he had conscientiously per-
formed his duty. He was acting with the mi
norlty in opposition to the administration
Mr. Houston: Why don't you organize
Mr.. Sage: 1t is not my fault.
Mr.. Giddings thought that proposition came
from the appropriate quarter-from faction
which for two weeks had been standing out
preventing the organization of the House.
Laughter He believed that if the Democracy
retire from the Hall the rest could soon elect
Speaker. '.
MIR. Letcher said he thought that the happy
family is in rather o distracted condition, and
i1Ao oSJOSb woo " restOIe OEues.-I Laughter.t
MIR. Glddings assured him that if the Demo-
Gratis would step out, the others can soon effect
an organization. .-s .5.+s -s.s.-g 49,
Mr.. Letcher The gentleman seems to be in
troub uble-Fll withdraw it. [Cries of no, no.
that's right y, -
Mr.. Wade: Let the President resign. If they
refer the matter to the people, I'm with them.
Laughter
Mr. Hickman's resolution was then laid on the
patS orI
10 vote for Speaker.
AMERICAN PRINCIPLES IN PEsNsYLvAs1A.-on
the 9th ult. the American executive committee
Of Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, adopted the
following resolutions
Resolped That will frown upon each and eyery at
empt to convert the American party into sectional one
ssue of Americanism and aow one to nscribe upon
ts folds anything that shall have tendency to senste
the people of section Of Union against
Resolved That as the American party Of pauphn coma.
holds the union Of these States be the distinctive
md vital idea Of American republicans pledge our
elves to suppress far lies within our power all ten
enoies to political divisions founded geographical po
ition and to rebuke all agitation upon topics Of danger
'us import to the peace and harmony Of the Union
Very good doctrines, and entirely worthy the
upport Of all true patriots North and South.
But whether they will receive that support is
hidden in the unfathomable depths Of the fu-
ure. In these days Of intense partyism, spoils,
patriotism and mock democracy, more attention
8 paid to words than things, and men prefer
ollowing the shadow to grasping the substance.
It appears from Vienna letter of the Goth
IT., Published in London paper, that contract has
entered into between the Austrian and
n American builder for the construction of a screw
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