Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-03-06
CONGRESSIONAL.
XYAsHIsarok. Feb. 90.

- WASHtEGTOE, Feb. ~.
StwArs MIR. Douglass, at his own re-
~. ST, Was xruseJ from the committee on
foreign reiatioDs.
Mr.. Masun stated that The cxisting maps
OF Central Americs are nearly all Of Brit
ish origin, therefore Ia view of the conf ct.
ing opinion between the American govern
ment and Great Britain, the committee on
Foreign Relations considered 1t eminently
important that correct map should De pro-
cured for diffusion throne hout the Union.
The coast survey had prepared such maps
and he moved thai 10000 copies be printed
Emotion agreed TO.
Mr.. Waller reported bill for the relief
OF fficers and soldiers OF the urmy sustain
Cd by losses from the disaster Of the steam
ship San Francisco.
Mr.. Hamlin reported bill establishing
cJle siun strict OF -ihe U. s., designating
p rts OF ertry and delivery in the same.
After variety of other miscellaneous
business the Senate resumed the considera-
ion of the Central American question,
which after a brief discussion between
Messrs, Butler, Crittenden, Mason, and
others, was made the special order If the
day for Tuesdty next.
The resolution calling for the journal OF
the Naval board was further debated und
pussed. Adjourned.
HousE Mr. Millson introduced bill 10
repeal the act 10 promote efficiency in the
navy
Mr.. Cobb, Of Ala, introduced bill to
extend the time for the Pay'"e"' Of ram ou'
duties on railroad iron.
Mr.. Mace presented a bill to prevent ;hc
extension of slavery into territories OF the
United States north of 3s 80, (sensation,
and moved its reference to the committee
on territories.
/ -. Mr.. M'Mu,len--Has the gentleman givcr
previous notice of the Introduction of this
bill!
Mr.. Mace--ll you examine the Journn
you'll find out.
Mr. McMullcn--I propounded respect
! ful question which was entitled to re
spectful answer.
The Speaker--The gentleman from In
diana has given notice--bis motion is il
order.
Mr.. Smith, of Va, appealed from th,
decision Of the Chair, and was supported il
this by Houston, Jones of Tenn, an
Craigin.
Pending the subject the House resume
the consideration OF the committee. on elec
tions, asking for power to seed for person
and Papers in the Kansas contested election
case.
Motion was made to lay the resolution
on the tabe,and it was negatiyed by thre,
maj. ....
The resolution was then passed by thre
Iof majority, but subsequently reconsidere,
by a moiorily of 8, and on motion of Mf
Orr it was recommended to the commtte,
on Elections, with instructions to report th
grounds on which thev esked for power t,
send Tor persons md papers, and also t,
consider the prop si,on OF Mr.. Dunn, up
pointing Joseph II. Bradley and Sidney S
Baxter Of Washington, Commissioners, I,
take dispositions, clothed with full power t,
procure information, with the view of elicit
ing the truth on all controverted matters
suggested by Messrs Reeder aud Whit
field.
| Mr. Orr said when the committee repor
the House can select either of the prolosi
tions.
The committee on Elections and MiIitar,
Affairs were each authorized to emp 10,
| clerks.
The matter of election of Chaplain was
indefinitely postponed by six maj with tn.
understanding hat al ministers Of Wash.
ing'on be invited to oflicats alternately.
Adjourned.