Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-02-28
Congressional News.
WASH INGToN, Feb. 20.
SENATE.

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excused from serving on the Committee
on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Mason stated that the existing
maps of Central America are nearly all
of British origin; therefore, in view OF
conflicting opinions between this govern
ment and England, the committee. on for
eign relations consider it eminently i'm
portant that a correct map be procured for
diffusion throughout the Union. On mo-
ton 10000 copies of Central America,
prepared by the US. coast survey, were
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Weller reported bill for the re-
lief of the officers and soldiers the U. ,.
army who sustained losses by the disaster
to the steamship San Francisco.
Mr.. Hamlin reported bill to establish
the collection districts of the .. S. desig-
mating the ports of entry and delivery.
After other miscellaneous business, a
brief discussion on the Central American
question ensued, Messrs. Butler, Critten-
den and Mason taking part in it.
The Central American question was
made the special order for Tuesday.
The resolution calling for copy Of the
journal of the Naval Retiring Board was
adopted.
HOUSE.
Introduction of bills-By Mr.. Mace, to
repeal the act to promote the efficiency
of the Navy. By Mr.. Cobb of Alabama,
to extend the time for the payment of
duty on railroad iron. By Mr.. Mace, to
prevent the extension of slavery in the
Territories of the United States north of
sec 80. Mr.. Mace moved its reference
to the Committee on Territories.
Mr.. McMullen of Va-Has the gen
tleman given previous notice of his inten-
ton to introduce this bill?
Mr.. Mace-if the gentleman will ex-
anime the journals he will ascertain.
iMr. McMullen--I propounded a re,
spectful question, and l think it entitled
to a respectful answer.
The Speaker-The gentleman has
given notice his motion is in order.
Mr.. Smith of Va. appealed from tie
decision of the Chair, and was supported
in this by Messrs. Houston, Jones Of
Tenn, and Craige of Me-, pending which
the House resumed the consideration Of
the resolution from the committee Oh
Elections, asking power to send to Kansas
for persons and papers in the contested
election case.
The House refused by three majority
to table it. The resolution was adopted
by three majority.
A motion to reconsider was then adopt
ed by nine majority, and on motion Of Mr.
Orr, the request for power to send fol
persons and papers was referred back IL
the Committee, with instructions to repor
the grounds on which the request wat
made, and also to consider the PROPOSE
ton Of Mr.. Dunn, to appoint Jos. H. Brad
ley and Sidney Baxter of Washington
commissioners to take dispositions, anC
clothed with full power to procure infor
nation, with the view of eliciting The
truth on all controverted matters sug
gested by Messrs. Reeder and White
field.
The election of Chaplain was indefi
Initely postponed, by six majority, will
the understanding that all the minister,
of the city be invited, meantime, to Off
ciate alternately. Adj.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 81.
SENATE.
The Senate this morning passed bill
establishing the Young Mems Library il
the District of Columbia.
Executive documents relative to In
dian disturbances on the Pacific coas
were received, after which several bill
ofno general importance were passed
and the Senate adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE.
The House took up the subject of tn
election of Chaplain, and considerabl
discussion took place upon it. The pre-
ceedingS connected with it were desie
mated as farcial, and the hunt after tn
Office was severely condemned.
Several gentlemen wished to have cor
tinued the order inviting clergymen of a
denominations to oficiate alternately.
Mr.. Letcher said this would answe
admirably, as men were here Of ever
shade of religion, and some of no religio
atalL Oaughter.)
There was sixteen candidates for tn
Ohaplaincy, and on the second trial t
elect one, Daniel Waldo, New Yor
revolutionary soldier, in the Gath year {
has age, and clergyman of the Congrt
gational Church for more than seyent
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