Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-14

OF Maryland .he latter being some sort Of . fhgies
man for the Know Nothings Mr.. Stephens WAS
able as usual arguing that the result of the Prcsis
dental election was decision of the people IN favor
of the principles of the Nebraska bill Mr.. Davis
amused the House BY proclaiming both the Demo-
cratic and Black Republican parties broken down
and deiunct and eulogizing the Know Nethings as
the only honest. patriotic and national party in the
country, which il would save from all the dangers
Of democracy on the one hand, and of sectionalism
on the other Mr. Davis desires to be reelected, and
of course must make an effort to sustain the Know
Nothing party in Maryland the only State in which
that ism has the least positive strength.
The continuation of this debate, the adjournment
over on the 9Th of January, and the consideration
of private bills on Friday, have consumed the week
in the House. The committees have not yet been
called, and consequently have not disclosed officially
their action on the numerous matters submitted for
their consideration. Until they have been called
is impossible to say exactly what measures will be
brought forward during the present session. "A
Mr.. Brights absence from the Senate made it ne
cessary to elect new President of that body, and
accordingly Hon. James NJ. Mason, of Virginia, has
been chosen. He is q dignfed and impartial gen.
tleman. and presdes over the Senate with much ac-
ceptiby. Mr.. Bright has gone to Indiana, per-
haps to attend 10 his interests for reelection to the
Senate. The Legislature of that State is in session.
or is supposed to be-the upper House being yet in
a condition of anarchy or revolution. The Black
Republicans, having majority Of one, will not re-
cognize the authority of the Lieutenant Governor,
who, by the constitution, is the presiding officer OF
the Senate and have effected separate organization.
They are, moreover urged by the party press and
and by the Republican State Convention, to refuse
altogether to go into election for U. S. Senator'S.
II this scheme is carried out Indiana will DC left al
together without representation in the Senate.
A most important and interesting election, case
has occupied the time of the Senate for the week,
and is not yet decided. According to the Constitu-
1r I1rsk. coloNf oh1
joint convention Of the two branches of its Legisa-
ture, and after the organization of the joint conven
ton, it is held, that it may adjourn from day to day,
until its business has been disposed Of and an ad-
journment die agreed to- Mr.. Harlan was elect
ed to the Senate while the State Senate not IN
forma: session, although it appears that minority
of the Senators were present. Numerous points
arc raised favorng the legality of his election
and others the reverse. Douglass, Toucey and Stu
art, hold the election to be illegal, while Toombs,
Brown and Pugh sustain it. 1t is an interesting
question, involving many nice points, and will prob
ably consume another week in its Investigation
The decision of the Senate will doubtless be an m-
partial one as it will make material difference to
Mr.. Harlan, the Legislature Of Iowa being now in
session and embracing large majority of his friends
A bill has been introduced into the Senate to in
crease the pay Of the officers Of the army. The nu
merous designations in this branch of the service
ascribed to the nsufIciency of the compensation,
causing many of the best men to leavei it. The fact
is, the complete education furnished at West Point
| enables the graduates to command much more lu-
crative employment in civil life, than they receive
| from the Government. Yet they not lost to the
| Government. In time of war, they would be ready
the service of their country and to bring
their knowledge of the military art to its defence.
In this way, the military efficiency of the country is
maintained, without the expense of supporting nu-
mcrous corps of officers for an exceedingly small
army.
The annual meeting of the soldiers of 1912, was
held in this City the 9Th instant, being the ami.
versary of the battle of New Orleans. The object
of their gathering smacks strongly of desire to
| have themselves pensioned upon the Government.
The Government should always be liberal towards
its citizen soldiery who take up arms in the time OF
war but there is such thing claiming too much,
and exciting disgust by ceaseess importantly.
A memorial has been received in the Senate from
Minnesota, asking its admission into the Union as
State. 1t has had for some time the requisite popu.
ation, to entte it to representative in the House
l am not advised whether bill for its admission
will be brought forward at this session or not
! Mr.. Sumner has been reelected to the Senate by
one branch Of the Massachusetts, Legslature-al
most unanimously. twill be confirmed by the othe,
| branch on Monday. MIR. Simmons, Black Repub
lcar, has been chosen by the Legislature of Rhode
Island, to succeed Mr.. James. Col Forncy has been
nominated by the Democratic caucus of the Penn
sylvaaia Legislature to succeed Mr.. Brodhead. The
Democratic majority on joint ballot, is said to be
|
caucus is construed here as unavolabe to his sue.
cess His opponent is Simon Cameron, a mixture
of Know Nothing and Republicanism, who will no,
scruple about the means to accomplish his ends. The
election comes off on Tuesday next. Two Senators
arc to BE- elected in Missouri and the choice is SUP
posed to lie between Phelps, now member of Con
gress, Green, member elect to the next Congress-
and Polk, the newly elected Governor-all Demo
Gratis. The Benton men and Know Nothings have
fused, but still are in minority =, ~.
The event of the week has been the scene in the
House of Representatives yesterday (Friday.) A
few days since, the correspondent of a New-York
paper charged that a corrupt combination had been
formed to carry through bill giving vast grants
lands to certain railroad companies in Minnesota
The charge was fully endorsed by the Editor of the
Times, MIR. Henry J. Raymond, who, up to the frs
of January, the Lieutenant Governor of the
State Of New-York. Yesterday Mr.. Kelsey, a New
York member, brought this matter to the attention
of the House, Offering a resolution to appoint com
mittec Of investigation. Instantly there was scene
of most terrible confusion. Many regarded tn,
charges as irresponsible hbels upon the House, ant
desired to expel the correspondent from his seat ~
reporter. AT this point Col. Paine of North Car
olina, stated that there truth in the charge tina
he himself had been approached in the disguise o
confidence by member of the House, who would
guarantee him fifteen hundred dollars if he would
vote for this Minnesota Railroad BILL Mr.. Paine O
course, spurned the offer, and consulted with
friend as to the course he should pursue. He hat
intended to make an exposure when the bill was tn
ken, but the present resolution justified him in max
ing it known now. This put new face on the al
fair; and the resolution ordering the investigation
was duly passed. MIR. Paine would not mention t
the House the name of the member referred to- say
ing that he would do so before a committee; but i
is reported about the streets that it is Mr. Edwards
a member from Western New-York. If the com
mittee makes thorough investigation, a great man,
ugly things will come to light-a degree Of corrup
ton that will absolutely startle the community
The names of the members of the committee nav
| not vet heen nnhl;shod t.5.r IL ~;