Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-08-28
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4 the movement of the troops in Kansas. They
4 were read. Gen. Smith states that the reports
which have been going the rounds of the news
papers, are gross abricationS and that the troops
have not done anything to interfere with the
citizens except to guard prisoners charged with
/ treason.
The Senate proceeded to consider the bill in
Eroiuced yesterday BY Weller TO repeal certain
laws of the Kansas Legislature.
/ Mr.. Hunter stated that the Senate had alrca-
dy twice passed bills containing the same pro-
vision as this and sent them to the House, and
4 they were there defeated because they contain.
ed other matters objected to.
Mr. Hunter said while the Senate on one hand
is willing to repeal certain laws which they be-
licTe contrary to the Constitution of the United
4 States, the majority of the House would not
consent to act thus partially unless they could
at some time repeal great many more of them.
1t was thus manifestly impossible that this bill
could even become a law as only the effect of
lcontinuing the debate upon it would delay the
action of the Senate. He would therefore move
this bill be laid OH the table.
Mr.. Weller asked him to withdraw that mo-
ton to allow him to make few remarks, aad
Hunter acquiesced.
Mr.. Weller stated that he had introduced his
bill without consulting with any Of his political
associates, and he regretted very much that he
was not sustained by them in his desire to adopt
n conCiliatory course towards the House, while
he entertained great regard for their opinions,
lie was compelled to differ from them i'll relation
to this matter; lie was actuated by desire to
wipe out of the statute book of one Of the terri
tories laws, which in his Judgment were clearly
unconstitutional, and at tile same time as Chair
man of the committee on Military Affairs, was
anxious to do all in his power to facilitate the
passage of the Army Appropriation Bill.
Mr.. Hunter removed his motion to lay the
bill on the table. Agreed %; against II.
The Senate proceeded to consider the Army
Bill
Mr.. Hunter stated that this bill upon which
the two Houses disagreed at adjournment of the
last session, there had been three conferences
upon it, which were unsuccessful, bnt although
the last vote Of the House was to adhere TO their
disagreement to the Scnatc's amendment, he
was willing to give the House as many chances
to vote upon the question as they could have,
and he therefore moved that the Senate insist
land ask another conference.
The debate was continued at great length,
when a motion to agree finally prevailed and
the com. Conference being appointed, Senate
adj'd.
HousE.-Mr. Mcqueen asked, but did not oh
tain, leave to offer preamble declaring it mani-
fest that no army bill can be passed, concluding
with resolution providing for the adjournment
of Congress on Thursday next at O'Clock.
Mr. Houston asked, but did not obtain, leave
to offer resolution requiring the Speaker to
direct the Sergcant-at-arms to bring all abseIi-
tees to the bar of the House, excepting those
Excused either by sickness OF themselves or
families.
The House laid on the table resolution from
the committee on Printing, to print 009 copies
of the report on the assault of Mr.. Mullen upon
Mr.. Granger.
Several gentlemen attempted to Introduce bills
but objections were made from both sides Of the
House.
Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, after saying itwasev-
ident no business would be transacted to-day,
moved to Acknowledgment to.
Mr. Smith of Va. moved n call of the House
disagreed to, SO to 80.
Mr. Chaifie asked leave to introduce resolu-
Etion that the Senate cOHcurring 50 much of the
Army bill as contained between enacting clause
land l37ih line be stricken out and the residue
thereof be declared passed, for specified pnr-
poses herein contained and for no other purpose
whatsoever. the items merely provide forex-
penscs for the War Department proper, arse
mails armories, surveys, ornaments, fortitica-
tons, without any reference to the army opera
tons.
Mr.. Phclps-I object.
Mr.. Giddings-Ind I object [Others did
likewise.
Mr. Wakcman's resolution proposing to make
"a proper deduction from the pay of members
who By reason ofpairing Off decline to vote, was
laid on the table.
Mr. Williams offered a resolution providing
concurring, on Thursday at 3 O'Clock, P. NJ
Adopted, no to Tt.
Mr. Wheeler offered resolution instructing
the COM on WAYS and Means to report a bill
which lie proposed, being essentially the same
with the omission of the Kansas proyiso as that
heretofore acted on for the support of the army;
com. to haveleavc to report at any time. Wheel
err moved the previous question.
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio asked Wheeler to per-
nit him to offer additional instructions.
Mr. Orr aud others objected,
MIR. Campbell again appealed to Wheeler to
have his (C's) additional instructions to the com.
Tread
Mr. Wheeler objected.
Mr.. Washhurne OF Ill. inquired what would
be the effect of refusing to sustain the call for
the previous question.
The Speaker replicd:-If debate arise, the
resolution must go over.
After taking a vote on the second demand for
previous question, the tellers reported ayes 81.
noes SO. The Speaker voted in the negative,
making tic, in which case the question was
lost.
Mr.. washbourne, of Ma, saying he desired to
debate the resolution, it went over under rule.
at this point the morning hour expired, and
message was received from the Senate further
insisting on its disagreement to the amendment
of the House, to the Scnatc's amendment stri-
king out the Kansas prOvisO to the army. bill,
and asking a committee of conference.
On motion of Campbell, of Ohio, the House
further insists that the conference appointed
consist of Campbell, of Ohio, Stephens and
sherman. Adjourned till tomorrow at 10 o.
clock, in order to afford ample time to finish the
business Of the session.
FROM ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 27th.-The duel reported be-
tween Mr.: Brown and Reynolds, was fought yes
terday on an island in the river thirty miles
south of this city, and resulted in Brown being
wounded n the knee Reynolds is unhurt Ali
the parties arrived home last evening, The dit
iicnity which gave rise to the meeting was ami
Cably settled by the seconds, each parting with
drawing all offensive language against the other.
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