The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-01-28
Congressional.
WAsulNaroN Jan. l2, 1851.

eratiun of the Iowa election case. ~
The Senate adopted resolution re-
ported by the Committee of the Judiciary,
declaring Harlan not entitled to his seat
as Senator.
HOUSE. Mr.. BENSON reported back
the Senate bill amendatory of the act 10
promote the efficiency of the, Navy, which
provides for the restoration of such drop
ped, fnrlonghed, or retired officers as may
be hvoral,ly reported.
The bill was passed without amend
ment--Yeas 1853; nays 50.
Mr.. Dan, from The Select Committee to-
examine the alleged continuation Of mem
hers, reported resoius on enlsrglhag The
field Of their inquiry, FROM he commence
mcnt of the present Congress, and asking
to- be empowered to employ Clerk.
The resolution was adopted.
.y. sssess TUESDAY, Jan l3, 81.
SENArE.--On motion OF Mr.. SEWARD, q
cepy of the proceedings in IlaFlan's ease
were Forwarded t the Governor of iowa.
STbe bill awarding Mary Reside $lS0,-
Ooo for the services of her late husband
III carrying the mail, passed after al
amendment striking ont tise,interest--a5es
2s nays IS, This bill has been before
Congress Is years.
Hosss. The House respmcd the con-
alteration of the Presidents Message.
Mr.. BINGHAM, of Ohio. made long de-.
mandatory speech.
Several amendments were made to the
Tariff bill.
WEDNESDAY, Lan IA, 81.
SENATE. BENJAMlNma lengthy
speech N favor of his bill TO improve the
Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio and Arkansas
Yivors.
The House bin providing for the set
tlement of the claims of officers of the
revolutionary war was discussed.
sHoUsE. "A large numbsr of bills on a
variety of subjects we're introduced by
various members. - IA. a i Il r,ls.
s!gBhe Honse then went into committee
on the Tariff bill. A lengthy debate en-
sued, -Durfee, Letcher and Campbell, took
aasactive part. fAikstk4 g '--'=s'
Variousstariff amendments were offer
ed and ordered to be printed
Adjourned.
Ensa TngRsDaY, Jan. Is, 81.
Senate. The Senate then resumed the
consideration of the House bill providing
for the settlement Of claims of officers Of
tlaeaRevoIutionary army
Mr.. Cass said that when. the bill was
first introduced he fay ored it. but the in
~estigation which it had undergone, salts
fed him it was improper. 49,
HOUSE. The House passed the Senate
Bilr with amendments. relative to foreigr
coins. It provides that quarter, eighth
and sixteenth dollar pieces shall be re-
ceived by lhe federal officers at 90. 10 ant
5 cents: the new cent TO consist of IS
parts copper and IL of nickel, and th'
coiuage of half cent piecesto cease.
The House went into committee of tht
whole on the Tariff bill.
FRipAY, Jan. 16.
SENATE. Sixteen private bills passed
Adjourned till Monday.
HoUsE.--The House proceeded to tn
consideration of bills on private calenda
aud passed 13 private bills
Mr.. Kelsey. rising to question o
privilege offered preamble setting forth
that Joseph L. Chester had been full.
summoned before The corruption investi
CATION committee, and neglected to ap
pear, and concluding with resolution
that the Speaker issue his warrant direct
ed to the Sergeant-at-Arms, commandln!
him to take into custody the body Q
Chester, wherever found, and bring tn
same before the bar of the House, 10 an an
sYer for contempt of court authority. :
sFhe House refused to lay the resolutio
onsthe table, and passed it nearly unani
n.ously.
-. SATURDAY, Jan. / l.
SENATE not in session having adjournc
over till Monday. =
HOUSE. ----The House was brought t
anabrspt adjournment by the sudden il
ness of Mr. Giddings S
Mr. Giddings while earnestly engage
in discussing private bill in the Hons
this afternoon was seen to put his hand
his head and fall into his seat, being seii
edawith anthrophe of the heart. IN
meSnbsrs and spectators were at ono
thrown into the highest state OF alari
and numerous Representatives erowde
around, crying out to those who presse
around Mr.. Giddings, to stand back an
giye. him air. Amidst the excitement
adjournment ensued. Mr.. Giddings wi
removed to the lobby where he was attend
ed BY several members who are physician
He. was restored to consciousness, bl
evidently suffered intensely. He was ca
ried on sofa to the Speakers roc
where several city physicians were sun
moned and much attention bestowed Q
the patient. His condition is considere