Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-02-21

Lac memorial states that the pretended
election of Whitefield in IOctober last was
void, being without law or qualified voters to-
support it, and that he was elected by non. .
residents and other Illegal voters.
The memorial, together with other con-
tested seats, (Allen of ILL.,, Galegos of New
Mexico, and Eusts of La.,) were referred to
Com. on Elections.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IA.
SENATE-Resumed the consideration of
Mr.. Wilson's resolution calling on the Presi-
dent for all information in his possession re-
specting the disturbance in Kansas. efecting
the freedom Of elections.
On motion the further discussion was ,st!
peied and the debate relative 10 the procee.
dings of the Naval Bo ard resumed.
After DEBATE involving the effect of the
repeal Of the law under which the Board sc-
ted. the Senate adjourned tili Monday.
HousE-The Presidents special message
was taken up.
Mr. Houston moved it's reference to the
committee of the whole on the state of tho
Union.
Mr.. Giddngs appealed to the friends Of
humanity to send it to the committee on
territories, as it was necessary to egsltte at
the earliest moment, in order 10 prevent the
dangers threatening the people OF that terri
tory, and to prevent them from being butcher
ed by federal troops.
Mr.. Dunn thought the Judiciary committee
was the proper reference. He protested
against bayonets being presented at his
brethern in Kanzas.
Mr.. Orr anG others contended that as VA
rous recommendations we're contained ir the
message, the Mouse could determine after q
discussion the reference proper for them.
!, Mr.. Houston's motion finally prevailed by
a majority of IS.
House adjourned till Monday.
WAsHIHsToH, Feb. Is.
sEsApE.~-Mr. Wilson offered a resolu.
ton, which lies over, calling on the Presi.
dent for information in reference to the
state Of affairs in Karsss and what measures
taken 10 prevent illegal interference with
the rights Of the people of the territory by
peraons not residing in il.
A message was received from the presi.
cent in reply to the resolution of the Senate,
commun icating various documents, most of
which have been hereto fore published, con-
cernng the state of affairs in Kansas. A
letter from Gov. Shannon to the President
details threatening aspect of affairs and
enrloses correspondence of the former
with other territorial officers. proof OF his
assertions. Col Summer, in a letter to
Gov Shannon, dated Dec. 6. in reply to me,
ask l..
can march with his command in few
hours notice, and will meet the Gov. at
Delaware. To Coh Summer, dated Feb.
IS, directs him to hold himself in readiness
to march if Gov. Shsnnon should And that
the course of judicial proceeding, and the
power vested in the U. 8. Marshall bo
frui,less to suppress insurrecton or INVASION
of armed forces, but councils him to ac-
with extreme caution in the premises.
Mr.. Wilson said the correspondence to.
tally nisreprssented the state Of affairs in
Kansas, he conten1ed that the Border Ruf.
fans there has carried the elections at the
point of the bowie.knife. Without conclud.
ing he gave way and the Senaie adjourned.
HoUsE.-On motion, $4,000 copies of tho
report Of the Secretary or the Treasury on
finances; 10000 copies of the Presidents
annual message and accompanying docs-
ments and 10000 copies of The report of
the coast survey, ordered to he printed.
On motion, 10000 of the Mechs nicai
part of the report Of the Comm issioner Of
Pstents was also ord red 20 be printed.
Mr.. Grow offered a resolution, which was
adopted requesting the president, if not in.
with the public interests, to