Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-01-21
Congress.

MONDAY. JANUARY 2.-Senate.-The consid
GRAFTON of the Iowa election case was resumed.
Messrs. Slidell, Adams, Fessenden and Trum
bull advocated the right of Mr. Harlan Il
his seat as Senator from Iowa. and. Messrs
Mallory, Butler and Benjamin opposed il. Tn,
resolution declaring Mr.. Harlan not entitled h
a seat was then adopted-the vote being TWEEN
ty-eight against eighteen. The Senate then ad.
journeG
Houss.-Mr. Stanton under suspension Of
the rules offered resolution instructiup the
committee on the Judiciary tn inquire into the
expediency OF reorganizing the circuits and
districts OF the United States, in such O manner
As to equalize the population and business Of the
several circnits and districts, and give to all Sec
tons Of the contederacy their equal and Just
representation in the Supreme Court of the U.
nited States. The resolution was passed.
Mr. Benson reported back the Senate bill a.
mandatory OF the act TO promote the efficiency
of the navy, which provided for the restoration
of dropped, furloughed, or retired. officers as
may be favorably reported on through Courts
martial provided that the findings be approved
by the President.
The bill was passed. Yeas 1859. Nays 30.
MIR. Orr, from the select committee to exam
inc the aledged corruption of members of Con
gress, reported resolution enlarging the field of
their inquiry from the commencement Of the
Congress, instead of combining them to measures
now pending: and asking to be empowered to
employ Clerk.
The resolution was agreed to.
TUEsDAY.-Seaate.-M Collamer reported
back from the Post Office committee the subna.
rine telegraph bill without amendment, and it
was made the special order for tomorrow.
The Senate, after long debate, passed the
House bill for the relief of Mary Reside, pay
ing her about $4,000 for services due to her
late husband for carrying the United States
mails. The Senate disagreed to the clause al
lowing her interest from December, 1S41.
House-The consideration of the Presidents
Message was resumed, and after a speech by
Mr.. Bingham, it was referred to the commit
tee of the whole.
Mr.. Campbell made q speech on the tariff,
showing that the first Congress under the con-
sttution and the leaders of the Democratic par
ty, including Mr.. Buchanan, favored the princi-
pie of "protection."
Observation-Disclosures Senate passed
the House bill making appropriations for the
support of the Military Academy.
provements, by contract, of the Mississippi,
Missouri, Ohio and Arkansas rivers.
The House bill providing for the settlement of
the claims of the officers of the Revolution was
advocated by Mr.. Bell, Of New Hampshire, and
opposed by Mr. Clay.
House.-A large number of bills on different
subjects were introduced by various gentlemen.
Among them, one by Mr.. Carlisle, equalizing
grants OF land in the several States. BY Mr..
4etcher, establishing branch mint in the city
If New York. BY Mr.. Colfax, one abolishing
luty on sugar By Mr.. Woodwork, for the
construction of railroad and line of telegraph
o the Pacific BY Mr.. Herbert, granting alter
late sections Of land to California for railroad |
purposes; and bill providing for the sale of
urveyed land in that State. BY Mr.. Woods,
or the construction of one or more railroads
rom the Mississippi to the Pacific.
The House hen went into Committee of
he Whole. Mr.. Akens spoke in defence OF the
American party, amp Mr.. Durfee advocated the
u election of home manufacturers.
THURsDAY.-Senate-T bill for the settle
neIt of the claims of the officers of the Revo.
utionary army was further discussed
House.-The House passed the Senate bill, |
With amendments relative To foreign coins. II
provides that the quarter, eighth and sixteenth |
II dollar pieces, shall be received by the fed |
raj officers at 30, 10 and cents, but not again
re paid OUT. The new cent pieces are to consist
If eight parts of copper and twelve of nickel,
md the coinage of half cent pieces is TO cease.
Mr. Sneed from the Mileage Committee, re-
ported bill increasing the penalty Tor the vol !
lntary absence of the'members of either House,
making deduction of twenty-five dollars per |
lay from their compensation whether Sunday |
hall intervene or both branches have adjourned
'ver for day or more, exception to be made in |
asc of the sickness of members OF their fami- |
les,
In Committee of the whole, Mr., Keitt dellv-
red political speech. He said "Some men
announced political millennium in The event Of
he election of Mr. Buchanan. But who was to
ome into the Senate from the State of the Pres
dent elect, where he received 80, 600 majority
he (Cameron) one of the national conserv-
tive men2 Look at his record! This Sena-
orial election was the first alarm gun, or first
lag which futtered from the masthead as O sig
la of distress. The irresistible tendency of O.
-ents was to sectional organizations. He did
lot agree with his friend as to the immateriali-
y of the doctrine of squatter sovereignty. He
egarded it as most dangerous mischievous
nd demoralizing doctrine"
Mr.. Bliss made o speech on the Presidents
Message.
Enthusiastically Senate took up Mr..
Iouston's resolution, calling on the Secretary of
he Navy to state what is the number Of deser-
ct to promote the efficiency of that branch of
he public service, etc. Mr. Mallory objected to
o its adoption, and Mr.. Hobston advocated it.
rfo fla mir loi ooid
or the special order, the bill for the settlement
If the accounts of the officers of the revolution
Iry army. Mr.. Toonbs Intellectually moved an
Indefinite postponement. Lost-nays 26; yeas
p.
On motion of Mr. Pugh, the further consid-
,ration of the bill was then postponed until the
irst Monday in December next. Yeas "a; nays
70.
The Senate adioured till Monday.
House-Mr Kelsey, rising to question OF
privilege, offered preamble setting forth that
los. L. Chester had been duly summoned before
he Corruption Investigating Committee and
lad neglected to appear; and concluding
With resolution that the Speaker issue
MS warrant directed to the Sergeant at
Arms, commanding him to take into custody
he body of Mr.. Chester wherever found, and
he same forthwith bring TO the par OF the
House to answer for contempt.
A debate arose as to the power of the House
n the premises, and Mr.. Orr showed that the
Supreme Court had decided that the House had
he power to compel the attendanc of witness
,s. The resolution was passed by a nearly unani-
nous vote. Mr.. Brown stated that Mr.. Ches-
Ter was sick and unable to attend.
PARsoy BRowNLow AND HIS JoNEsBoRo Gus
last Knoxville Wing contains a
and pathetic appeal from its editor
to his former customers at Jonesboro, where the
Wing was originally published. lie offers to
take bills on the Bank OF East Tennessee, which
are worth 90 cents to the dollar, in full payment,
and adds:
lD..ans ,u;shinr to SQUARE nm with ns can