Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
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WASHINGTON, Feb'y 2.


the roll was called on the resolution to elect
q Speaker by plurality vote, and the re-
suit was announced by the Clerk as follows:
Banks. ......... ........ .lO3
Aiken, (of South Carolina, J. -. .1o2
Fuller, 8; Campbell, of Ohio, 4; Wells, @.
N. p Banks was declared elected, amid
deafning shouts from the Republicans and
other quarters. ....
Mr.. Aiken conducted Mr.. Banks TO the
Chair, when he delivered brief address,
when the oath was administered by Mr.
Giddings. 1-,.
Mr.. Speaker Banks then administered the
oath 10 support the Constitution of the
United States 10 members, the Representa-
tives Of each State advancing as their names
were called. Territorial Delegates were
likewise sworn in.
The Senate is engaged in receiving petit
tons from Naval Officers aggrieved by the
late Naval Board, and in discussing mat
tiers connected herewith.
WAsHrNcroN, Feb'y 4.
To-day, acting Seargent-at-Arm Gross
heimer, drew from the Treasury about
$4,000 in gold, the amount advanced by
him to members; Speaker Banks, near mid
night, Saturday, signed drafts for that pur-
pose. $4,000 are yet due.
New York, Feb'y 4.
A Kansas correspondent Of the Daily
Times states that E. p. Brown, of Law
renee. who was recently taken prisoner by
the Kickapoo Rangers, was subsequently
murdered at Easton, by party Of Missou-
rians, who set upon him with clubs, axes,
knives, SC. A great lie, SO far as Mis-
sourians are concerned.
WAsurNGroN, Feb'y 5.
SENATE.-Mr. Clayton introduced res
oution uppropriating % cords of wood to
the suffering poor of Washington City, TO
be paid out Of the contingent fund.
Butler and Toombs regarded it as per-
version of that fund. Mr.. C. moved as an
amendment, that the wood paid be for out Of
the per diem of members in equal proper
ton.
Mr.. Toombs preferring 10 be his own al
moner, moved an amendment that wood be
paid for from per diem of members voting
for the resolution.
Mr.. Wheeler moved that Senators would
Individually contribute for the. relief Of the
poor, and on his motion, the resolution was
laid on the table by majority,
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5.
The ii o'clock train for Harrisburg wa.
thrown fromthe track last night, near White
Hall, Montgomery county. One passenger
car went over the embankment, killing one
man, and wounding seriously ]. S. Watson
of ST. Louis, who had one leg broke at The
thigh. Mr.. Watson is one of the survivors
of the Gasconade accident, and had not full
ly recovered from injuries received them
Twenty seven passengers were more or les,
injured.
New YoRK, Feb. 5.
The Herald's Washington correspondent
tnlcgraphs that Mr.. Banks gave evidence
ta-day, Of his determination to hold tigh
reign and preserve order. He seems per
feclly Mt home, and no doubt will make
popular Speaker.
His Excelency, Col. H. H. French, min
lister from Nicaragua, appeared in thu
House to-day. In a few days, he will pre-
sent his credentials and will insist on al
immediate recognition. Mr. Marcy is sat
islied of the stability of Walkers govern
ment, but personal objections to Frencl
may prevent his recognition as minister.
The nomination OF Dallas as minister +
England was confirmed to-day without op
position.
The nominations of Judges Cate, of Ala.
and Burrell, Of Pa, for Kansas, were con
frmed. Gov. Shannon's nomination wa
favorably reported upon. Motion to con
firm him was opposed by Wilson and other
and laid over. A struggle will be made t
discuss itin open session. Douglas ho
written to postpone all territorial bushes
until he comes.
Decision of the Supreme Court on tn
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