Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-07-22
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SENATE-The SENATE took up and pissed the
bill amendatory Of the act of Dec 1892, con-
corning the registering and recording Of ships or
vessels, the object being to make it conform to
the present regulations of the Navy Depart
ment,
On motion of Mr.. Hale. resolution was
adopted calling on the President to say whether
any instructions have been issued to any militia
~ officer in command in Kansas to disperse any
nnarmed meeting of tho people of the territory,
or to prevent by military any assemhlage OF the
people.
Senate amended the bill for armament forth
fications, alteration of small arms, &C. reducing
the proposed appropriation from three millions
to 81 800. 900, % against 10.
Aresolution passed providing for closing the
session ON 18th August.
Bills passed regulating fees, costs, and other
judicial expenses Of govt throughout the q. S.;
making improvements in the Delaware break
water, of certain harbors in Me, at Marquette,
Mich; and Manitowoc, Wis. Add.
H2usE@The House proceeded to the consid-
GRAFTON of the Nebraska contested election case,
the com. on Elections reporting that Byrd b.
Chapman was not, and Hiram p. Bennett was,
elected delegate.
Mr.. Watson's speech in favor of the resolu-
ton, on the subject to pass overthe daily hour
of meeting was changed from u to IL o'clock
Mr. Humphrey Marshall. from the Comtnittoe
on Judiciary, reported bill to establish uni
form rule of naturalization. Referred to the
Committee OH the Whole State of the Union.
Mr.. Smith OF Tenn. moved a suspension of
the rules will, view of action the Senate's
resolution, just received, to adjourn on the l1th
of August
Mr.. Dunn said he should move to amend it by
adding as condition, that on or before that day
an act be passed and receive executive sanction
for settlement of the troubles in Kansas, con-
tanning among its provisions, one for the re
establishment of slavery restriction, applicable
both TO Kansas and Nebraska.
Mr.. Meacham gave notice of a substitute for
recess on on the 4th of August 10 the goth of
October, provided no extra mileage or per diem
during recess be paid.
Mr.. Smiths motion prevailed, 100 against &C.
Mr.. Dunn moved to tnblethe resolution, lost
55 against 105.
Mr.. Campbell moved an amendment substitui
ting the End Of Sept, showing the important
public business to be transacted.
Mr.. Haven sald the remedy was to fix an ear
" day and then go induStriouSly to work. He
commented on the manner in which so much
valuable time had been wasted as to Kansas; he
! believed the majority of the House would pass
the bill providing for the restoration of the Mis-
souri, restriction, knowing at the same time the
Senate would reject it.
Mr. Mcachem said Mr.. Haven had no right 70
make speech ilnpugning the motives of other
members n ,,..,....., - t,t.,.;ons
Mr.. Greenu 90 suggested the 18th of August,
aging that three weeks was long enough ior al
pr9Glleat pnfposes; 49, ,oI,. rove
g.. 1;ssa,t,I F.nr, psvs,,
good as two months. ne dlssentsa from i1sss.
ana would 90 wilas was IGN MislVu NV.
Mr.. Haven replied he would do what was
fright, but when he could NOT get other men t.
10 right, he would abate little rather than his