The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-25

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Awbw frozen over, and nothing can ges In o. out
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a, 1857.
~ Thermometer, n O'Clock this morning, ranged
Rem 70 below zero. This u the coolest - vet this
ysoS. mo New York mails Of thursday have been 70
esivsd.
t4HRTY-FOUATH CONGRESS-.
uCoND SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON Jan. ~, 1857.
~. WnsoN presented The credentials OF Mr.. Samner
Dsaatsr from Massachusetts, for Ex years nom the 4h Of
March next.
mo Senate proceeded 10 The confederation OF bills rea
uve 70 the District Of Columbia
Mr. FrssuHpxr presented the credentials OF Amos
Nourss Of Name 70 an the vacancy oocasoned by the
resignation Of Mr. Hamlin. Mr.. Nourse than appeared
ne senate then passed sundry private bills Of no
general interest.
Adjourned.
Hsuse Of Representatives..
WASHINGTON, Jan. ~, 1857.
REMOVAL DUTY ON SUGAR.
~. WAKmAS presented = petition from many NOR.
chants Of New York. asking the importation Of sugar
kss Of duty.
ASoruR RxFRACroRY WITNESS BEFORE The HOUSE.
Mr. KELSEY, (rep) Of N. Y, said he understood Mr..
mester had been brought to the city, and desired to be
Mr.. L.rcHD, (dem) Of Valet him be ordered to
appear before the Committee
Ne Sergeant alarms having produced Mr.. Chester
before the bar Of the House. pursuant TO Order Mr..
KELSEY offered resolution that the Speaker PROFOUND 10
him the questions, What have you 70 Offer for
10 appearing before the Select Committee In obedience
- their summons on the l4th instant % and "Are you
BOW ready 70 appear and answer such proper questions
q nay be put 70 you BY the said Oommltteep'
me resolution was adopted;
Mr.. L1TCHn moved that witness be required 70 write
c.ie: Of "No 1S mo % 3e "NC" me" 0n''' 0''0
s IF y TOO seuos
before the Committee he has abused the privileges OF
Thu House they should punish him, and he Wa prepared
Mr.. IsrcHn remarked that when witnesses are
brought forth for mpt they are 70 answer under
oath. He wished things done In regular way and did
when another wines. (mOnton) instead Of responding
70 questions Propounded 70 him. undertook to deliver
lecture rejecting each and all Of the members Of the
House
Mr.. B.ooM, KN.) Of Pa, in response to.Nr. Phelps,
eoald NOT appear before the Committee His statements
was that Mr.. Chester was unwell and had gone home,
Mr. PBKIPs said he had not alluded 10 any particular
gentleman a. making the statement.
Mr. BnooM responded that he the only who had
yasDcy said anything on the subject and hence his pre-
seat explanation.
Aon others.
Mr. Grow, (rep) Of Pa, opposed Mr. Letcher's motion.
he Whs not aware OF any court winch requires person
brought before charged with contempt TO answer In
WI ting unc oath. The principle OF free speech gives
him The right 70 answer questions ~ be pleasa. This
night belongs every under the common law and he
Was sgainst overurning the safeguards which the fathers
o. the republic had thrown around our liberties.
Mr. STEWART, (dem.) OF Md said the witness having
bean brought here for contempt was altogether pro-
Per for Mr.. Leicher's proposition 70 be carried out
NJ BROOM said he authorised 70 inform the House
That Mr. Chester preicrea answering the question In the
nAnner proposed.
NJ Tom, (rep Of Pa. opposed Mr. Letcher's motion
tnno finn nm est
IN al courts Of law responses are made without
subectng witnesses TO reply under oath for contempt
Mr. wAsmuRxE, (rep) OF H., said this was not the
eensyal practice OF courts.
NJ Tom replied vas the universal practice Of Penn
uylvapis courts.
NJ STEPHENS (dem) Of Ga, commended that Mr.. Ches
W should wer In writing and under oath.
Mr.. LncHKR's motion 70 this effect was then Agreed
Mr.. WADE (rep) Of Ohio BY request Of the Chairman
q the Select Committee asked leave 70 offer resolution
that M Chester be discharged from custody after he
shau have appeared before the Select Committee ami
Sally cred oil proper questions which may DO put 70
I'm by the said Committee.
Mr.. srKPmus-I object until hear what his answers
ne.
me Sergeant stAnms then retired with his prisoner,
and private bills were considered TIL the adjournment