The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-02-04
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %. 1857.

~, nc SENATE passed the Hous
e n ni'i compelling witnesses to testify, &t
\ lhfee only voted against it. The debat
G was animated and Iong-continued. Tn
: friends OF the measure pressed it's necess
elty IN order to preserve the honor of tb
members from the grave charges, the pres
eht laws being insufficient to punish wit
nesses for contempt.
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a.
eENATB.--Mr. Wilson presented tb
credentials of Mr.. Sumner, Senator cleo
rom Massachusetts, for six years from tn,
4th of March next.
Inc Senate then proceeded to the con
slaeratlon of bill relative to the Distric,
of Columbia. ~
HousE. E.--The sergeant-at- arms brought
ohes1er before the House; and resolutions
were adopted, on motion of Mr.. KELSEY
calling on the witness to furnish an e.cnse
"hy ne did not appear before the select
committee.
After some debate, it was determined
that Chester should answer in vritipo nm
der oath.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.
ssNATE. Mr.. Wilson gave notice for
the consideration of bill to secure to the
actual settlers the alternate sections Of
lands reserved in the grants to the States
for railroad purposes.
Inc Senate then resumed the consider
alton Of the bill establishing Nayy demon
at Brunswick, Georgia. After debate it
was passed
hoUsE.-Mr. Chester being before the
honse gave satisfactory reasons for hi,
appearance before the committee. and
declared his readiness to testify.
The bill increasing the pay of commits
stoned officers Of the army passed.
The House passed Il bill enabling prop
efty OF an emancipated slave who died
lntestate to descend to his slave wife and
children, the owners being willing ia go.
them free.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.
SENATE.-Mr. Brodhead presented q
memorial of Heratio Hubbell and Col T
n Sherben claiming their rights as pro-
lectors of the submarine telegraph.
The Indian ppropriation bill was de-
bated.
HOUSE Mr.. Campbell presented his
tariff bill in a revised form, 1t reduces the
annual revenue Sl4,0OO,O00.
The House discussed the bill giving
each branch Of Congress entire control of ]
It's contingent fund, after which it consid- |
cred the tariff bill.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
SENATE. Mr.. Douglas reported a bill
establishing judiciary and land districts
n the Gadsden purchase Adjourned.
HoUsE.--Th House merely met and
adjourned.
WASHINGTON, JAN 20.
SENATE Mr. Trumbull presented the
of James Harlan, elected Sen.
tor from Iowa, who was qualified and
ook his seat.
Official notification of the death of
'reston s. Brooks was received, and Eu-
ogies pronounced by Mr.. Evans. Mr..
iuuter and Mr. Tombs.
HousE.-Mr. Kiett announced the death
Preston S. Brooks, and after giving
REF sketch offered the usual resolutions
'hich were adopted. Mr.. Qui;man, Mr.
'i'ngman, Mr.. Savage and Mr. Campbell
Ohio followed in some remarks upon the
irtues of Mr.. Brooks. T
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, said Brooks
erited the Confidence of his constituents.
ecause ne was always the faithful advo- !"
'te OF their political sentiments, and the =
arless guardian of their rights, interests :
I'd honor. His relations with the de-
ased were such as enabled him to know
ID appreciate his virtues He was :"
an of kind heart and most tender sensi- :"
!ities Mr.. Keitt had well said his friend al
ip was of the most extraordinary tenaci- J"
; If these clements, which are among the '"
CHEST characteristics of true manhood
er led him to acts to which our iadg- :.
,nts would decide to be wrong, let ns 81
member that to err is human, to forgive y
5ine W
After recess, the corpse was brought ."
D the presence of the members of both
snches, the President and Cabinet
dges of the Supreme Court, Hon. James
chanan and others, when the Chaplain OF
iyered brief discourse. Is