Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-02-13
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MONDAY, Feb. 4.-Sesai.. petitions
from naval officers were presented. Mr.. Toonbs
said he had no doubt that wrong and Injustice had
been done the officers Of the Naval Board. and he
advocated a revision of the proceedings IF that
Board. Mr. Clayton argued in favor of the
Board, but was willing to correct errors ,unnten
tionay committed. The discussion of the sub
ie:t was continued by Messrs. Benjamin. Bayard,
Critienden and others. Finally. on motion, its
further consideration was postponed.
Many bills were introduced, among which was
one by Mr.. Adams, of Mississippi, for the extern
sion of the term for naturalization.
Eouse.--The Speaker administered the oath to
members and delegates, and committee was APP
pointed in conjunction with one on the part Of the
Senate, to inform the President that the two
Houses were ready to receive any communication
he might be disposed 10 make
A resolution was proposed to elect Clerk by
vra uocs, but laid on the table by vote of l03 10
IS.
A resolution was then proposed declaring that
William Cullom, OF Tennessee. he elected Clerk.
This was carried by vote Of l26 to 81. The
Speaker thereupon announced that Mr.. Culloin
was elected, and administered the oath.
Considerable time was devoted by members to
the drawing of seats.
TUESDAYS ste-Mr. Clayton introduced
resolution appropriating 200 cords of wood 10 tine
suffering poor Of Washington out of the Contin
gent fund tabled by Tmajority. Mr. Foot made
speech on Central American affairs, in which
he proposed to direct declarations 10 England Of
our purpose to enforce Cur construction Of the irea
ty. Ifthis was unayaihng and negotiations were
exhausted, he advocated giving her formal notice
that she must withdraw from Central America by
given day, and if she still holds out he would
have her removed by force of arms. MIR. Wilson
obtained the floor and the Senate adjourned.
Housc-A1r. Glossbtenner, Democrat, and pres
ent incumbent, was elected by resolution Sergeant
at Arrns-@lO3i To 96. A resolution was adopted,
ll9, to 95, declaring Nathan Darling, Doorkeer-
err Robert Morris, grandson OF the patriot finap-
cier of the Revolution, was appoc;ed Postmaster
TO the House Pending resolution TO elect O..
Follett. OF Ohio. printer, the House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY --Senate.-Mr. Clayton submit
ted joint resolution authorizing the Sergeant at
Arras of both Houses to ascertain without delay.
the cases in the city of WashiDgton.of individual
suffering for want of fuel, and appropratng Si2oG
for their relief. The resolution passed, after an
amendment making the Mayors OF Georgetown
and Washington distributors Of the money
The resolution calling FIR The journal Of the Ell late
naval retiring board was discussed ~, Ia.
: House A-'Ihe House, proceeded to the election
tof Printer, piipa poce. The hSt vote resulted as
foII,ws: D. Follett 80; Cornelius Wendell os !;
Nathan Sargent III; Rober! Farnhah 10; John
i, Defrees 4 John T. Towers f. T. Blair u;
scattering S. necessary To a choice %, Two .s,
more votes were taken without effecing choice;
/ ,THuasDAY.-S enaie. Tho resolution direct
i inc The COMMITTEES on Finance to prepare and re
MIR, he general appropriation bill was considered
Messrs. Seward, Sumner and Wilson opposed The
resolution. con,endipg that the bin should origi-
nate in The House, and Messrs. Hunter. Toom
and Toucey advocated it, The resolution Was
adopted, and the Senate adjourned I'LL Monday.
Hou,s-Mr. Grow gave notice Of q Homestead
bill. .es'fft' ~ 81 - -
Mr.. Nison introduced bill TO repeal the act
authorizing the establishment Of the Naval Board.
The joini resolution 9th Senate to appropriate
81 $40 to the poor Of Washington was discussed,
and the House adjourned I'LL Monday. q, :.