Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-13

! gave their advice ana opinion on inatefs before
them IL was composed yaf honorable, meri,ori-
Gus members The Law. under which they acted
was the most barbarous ever enacted by any le-
aislaturc of any civilized country. He recon
rrenied the passage of an act authcrising a reri
sory board to be composed mainly of cisilinsis 9
Mr. Critten,ien believed it was perfectly sen
sisteni for Congress to entirely annui and aoro
4 gate the action of the board and make 1t al
Though it had never existed rst,s g
After further debate the subject was post.
poned. .isl
Mr. CLAYTON introduced resolution appropris.
ting 200 cords of wood to the suffering poor OF
Washington, to be paid from out OF the eontin'
gent fund. s-.,.s-. -, Fs1s&
= Messrs Batter and Toonbs regarded il as a
i perversion of that fund. e''@ "a s'is't .s
Mr.. Clayton moved as an amendment that the
wood be paid for out of the per diem OF members
| in equal proportions. tC4H ''
| Mr.. Toombs preterring to be his own almoner
1 moved an amendment that the wood be paid for
from the per denAof members voting Tor The
resolution. ge oSl aff.s4a t'ggH t5 -@S.s.5 .z.s,
Mr.. Weller hoped that Senator'S wouldindivid.
ually contribute for the relief of the poor. and
on his motion the resolution was laid On the Ia
/ BILE by seven majority s.r...s1,4 ~ - f.
| Mr. Weller introduced bill authorizing the
t'coinage at the San Francisco mint Of unions OF
! the value of SAno, and haifanions OF the value
of $50, made conlormable to the standard Tor
gold coin, and TO be received as legal tender.
! The consideration of the Central American
| oues 'iof was then resumed -
Mr. Fate, although not an admirer OF Buchnn.
an enoyize,+ the argument Of that gentleman
rraardinr his &C, Instruction OF the Clayton. Bllwer
treaty as Of consun haIe a,i.f ,, ,ne li'''lu ~
surancc requires Of .'er .a"Jesty so.er'i'~'ien' ~
| tho immediate Withdrawal from any acttai occu-
/ . n no.
MosGui,o territory of sea coas:e by virtue OF a
psetended pro.cctorate. The claiius ot England
o,er Central America and Bay Island being loan
dtsi in no right of discovery, conquest, purchase,
| or treaty, her occupation OF tue terrisor! vas
clear ease of forcble entry and detaiher ans ".v
right the same that hghwaynian mas 10 pursue
| an armed traveller. He maintained thar inc non
or of this country, lcss than Its interests, ae'
| u,,nd that we shall insist on Englanas iui'i'hs
her treaty Stipulntions. The idea o. .yieiun' ~
the prc.ensio,,s OF that Government an a''o"inSs
her 10 eyude lis plain provisions, is not 70 be
| thought Of FOR a moment He proposed mat
drecf congressional declaration may be maze 81
| their construc ton of the treaty, and OF our ptr
nose to enforce the obligations resulting from NJ
and after this prove unavaing, and after heso'
lions shall have been exhausted. He would en-
tert,in proDostion si,. .rar to that suggested D,
Mr.. Seward, to give England olhcIal formal NO
ticc she must withdraw iro.'u tie Central A"'ef
lean occupation by given day. i siie heid out'
and disrcsarled all our summons, ~ou'h nave
! her removed by iOree OF arms. Let En- VA
derstanri that we are i'll earnest ahou.t- .nls' any
that il is IA second edition of Of: 40 or l'ghi, anH
thcu b,csing down to 40. II, after so mlch Tor
bearanec, war comes, let it come We shaii De
jnstified both by God and man. -.
| Mr. Wilson obtained the floor. Adjourned .-
Ii{l .{,-n.-ta IN HOUSE. g .a. .g.a. -.
The Speaker administered the oath to supPnr'
the Constitution of the U. S. to members, the KEEP
| rescntatives of each State advancing as then
names were called for that putposc. The dele
gates from the Territories were likewise sworn
When the name of Mr.. Whiicield was called, Mr.
Grow said, in Difference to the wishes Of hi'
friends, he would not object to his being sworn
lie thought, however, that circumstances woulc
warrant the Withholding the oath. lie hoped tf
bc heard some other time on the question
Mr. Campbell, OF Ohio, said that coAs,itue.''
of his, Kenuckian by birth, had been diaboi
cally murdered in the most cowardly manner
having heen shot, as he was credibly informed
BY ali officer under the pay Of the General Gov
ernment, in Kansas. As objection to the ad
min;stra,on OF the oath to Mr. Whitfield would
only tend to greater confusion after their excl
ted struggle, he would not insist upon it.
On motion Of Mr.. Washburne, of Maine, a com
|
inform them that a quorum Of the House had as
semblcd, elected Mr. Banks Speaker, and was
now ready to proceed to business.
On motion OF Mr.. Pennington, committee
was appointed in conjunction with one of tho
Senate, 10 wait on the President, and inform hin
that quorum of the two houses had assembled
and were ready to receive any communication ht
might be pleased to make, &c..
Mr. Thurston offered resolution for the elec
ton of Clerk by civa roce Laid on the tabl'
by l03 against So
The resolution declaring Mr. G,ossburnc Ser
gean;-at- Arms was adopted hy l''3 against 9s
Mr.. Sherman offered resolution declarin!
Robert Morris Postmaster, adopted by III
against 81.
The rules Of the last House were adopted til
others could be made.
On motion Of Mr.. Wheeler there was oriere
to be paid out of the con.ngen. fund to John "
Forney, late Clerk, who presided over the liois
during its organization at cIght dollars per day
i'll addition to his regular salary, from Dec. 3
to Feb 4h. ....
Mr.. Bingham offered a resolution decarin
O. Fo!let, o. Columbus, O., Private Prnte TO III
House, pending which the House adjourned.
New York, Feb. 5.
The Herald Washington correspondent tel,
graphs: Mr.. Binks gave evidence to-day of
uelcFnilnatlOn 10 hOiu IL tSnt IciSH anu pTcSeTN
order. He seems perfectly at home, and II
doubt will make II popular Speaker. '.
His Exreency, Col. Parker Fl. French Mini
ter from Nicaragua, appeared in the House t.
, day In few days he will present his credc!
, tiaIs, and will insist on an immediate recogn
tion. Mr.. Marcy is satisfied of the stability
' Walkers government, but personal Objections
, French may prevent his recognition as Minisic
v The Government has determined TO issue &c
Fremont patent for his Marposa grant, but d
: ,ay is necessary to procure a duplicate surv,
4 from California. The original papers have be,
puroned from the General Land Office.
\, The Courier and Enquirers correspondent tt
|, egraphs that the nomination of Mr. Dallas
Minister to England was confirmed 10 day wit
F.: ont opposition. The nomination of Judges
g ton, of Alabama, and Burrcll, Of Penn. for X,
| sas, were also confirmed. Gov. Shamlon's no.
i ina,ion was favorIhy reported upon. SIS The IN
ton to confirm was opposed by Mr.. Wilson, a
c. others, and laid over. struggle will be ma
| to discuss it i'll open session. ., .''"
Is Mr.. Douglas has written to postpone Terri
H. rial business until he cones t.N
,v Mr. Greeley telegrsphs the Tribune: w
2 Conm was chosen Clerk to-day. by the vote
nearly all the Republicans and most of the Sou
Is ern Americans. The fact lie had fought the
le braska Bill to the last and lost his seat in G.
~ gress thereby, endeared him to the Anti-Sebr
of ka men. 1t was deemed wise not 10 risk
c. chance of a defeat on Gov. Reeder's case, on
of question of the comparative regularity of
n credentials, which is Whitetield4 strong POI
ur but to fight the battle only Oh the merits and
"a. the carlies. moment | know Democrats "
mt will sustain Gov. Reeder's claim to the seat
cr know no Republican who will oppose it.
d, WASHINGTON, Feb. 4
hu An Anti administration caucus was held at
'ie Capitol tonight. JOHN L. Petit, of ludia
was the Chairman Between 50 AMI 80 IN,
er bcrs were present, including Republicans
.. southern as well as northern members. A la
number OF officc-seckers were in tou;side) atte
ip- ance, anxoLsly nquiring as to the progress of
io inside proceedings.
Sc The following the nominations made:
S. Evans, of Washington, for Sergeantat-Ar
he Capt. N. Darling, of \. Y, for Door Keeper;
D! Morris, OF Pa, for ?. ~; 0. Follet, editor q
- State Journal for Printer. 1t is underst
So that Col Schouler, OF the Cincinnati Gazette
associated with this gentleman j. w Smltl
n.e Syracuse, and Nathan Sergeant, were his c
'hn peti.ors '~'