Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-03-19
Goltarfssiional.
WASHINGTON, March l3.

WvsHINGToN, March l3.
SESATE.-The Senate adopted the reso-
luton that the Judiciary COMMITTEES be dis
charged from further consideration of the
protest and papers referred to them, re lative
70 Mr.. Cameron's seat.
Mr. Benjamin, from Judiciary Committee,
reported resolution authorizing the iesti-
mony to be taken by Messrs. Fitch and
Bright, and that those contested to have q
right TO their seats from Indiana.
Mr.. Trumbull wanted the case disposed of
the present session, aud offered reso luton
to that effect.
Mr.. Benjamin called up the resolution re-
ported from the Committee on Judiciary, to
discharge them from further consideration OF
the protest, and papers in the case OF the
seat of Cameron.
AR. Bigler said he intended to make no
issue with the report of tine Committee, he
supposed an opportunity would be offered
the members of the Legislature, making the
allegation, to substantia,e the charge: he
had received a telegraphic dispatch, signed
by four members Of the Legislature,in in which
they informed him that they had sent a
statement by mail, which had not reached
lin. He asked that the question, be postpon-
ed till tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Butter could not agree to the post
ponement, He had no idea of making the
Senate tribunal before which political
parties were to bring their controversies, If
members of the Legislature of Pennsylvania
have been dabbling in dirty water, let them
wash themselves before they come here.
Mr.. Bigler supposed his propos ition was
so reasonable that there could be no objec-
tions to it.
Mr.. Seward stated the reason the Cam
eron made no reply, it was that he acted on
the advice of his personal political friends.
Resolution of the Committee then adopt
ed
Mr.. Benjamin reported resnlution that
all parties to contested election in Indiana
takr testimony before judiciary tribunal in
that State.
Mr.. Trumbull moved subs itutr TO the
resolution, that it is the duty OF The Senate
to consider the question as to the sitting
members from Indiana at the present ses.
sion, and dispose of same before adjourn.
ment.
Alter spirited discussion Mr.. Fitch was
called to order by the Chairman for person
al remarks, but Fitch resuming said he
had right to complain, because he had the
capacity in which the Senate had heretofore
acted had prejudged this case.
On motion, Trumbull ordered the crede n
tials OF Bright and Fitch, together with pa
pers on file, relative 10 their election a.
Senators. be referred to Judiciary Commit
| tee.
Mr.. Mason moved that the Senate 90 into
executive session, which prevailed, an(
after three. hours spent therein, the Senate
adjourned.
WASHINGTON, March ID.
SENArE.-On motion of Mr.. Thompson
Of N. !, a committee Of two was appointed
10 wait on the President and in form him i
he had no further communication to make
the Senate is ready to adjourn.
On motion OF Mr.. Stuart, the Journal o
the former day was corrected by striking
out that portion which said Bright's credrn
tials were referred 10 Committee on Judi
liarv.
Dir. Bright srid his credentials were OIL
he wished to be heard. 1t was the case o
his colleague, Mr.. Fitch, " hich was unde
consideration, and not his.
Mr.. Trumbull Intellectually sought to have
the Indiana cases considered.
The Vice President r'.tired from tht
Chair, calling Stuart to preside.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick said it was necessary t.
have President pro tenn, according to usage
and moved that Rusk be chosen to that sta
ton, but on motion of Mr. Wilson, the Sen
ate proceeded to ballut, and elected Rusk
who received 90 out of Al votes.
Mr.. Rusk having been conducted to tn,
Chair, returned thanks for the huner confer
red upon him and promised to discharge, a
mpartially as he could, the duties devolve,
upon him.
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was unanimously adopted, rendering tht
| thanks of the Senate to Breckenridge f.
the dignity and impartiality with which h
had discharged the duties OF presiding o.
| ticer.
Five thousand copies of the report of thu
army officers relative to their mission to III,
war in the Crimea, were ordered to bt
printed.
| After the executive session adjourned
among the coLfirmations were the follow
ing: Abner Pratt, of Michigan, Consul It
Honolulu; VIM. E. Venable, OF Tennessee
Minister, resident, to Guatemala: ]. Pagt
Hopkins, OF Virginia, Consul to Tobasco
Mexico Joel II. White, of Connecticut
Lyons Francis A. Thornton, OF ~ c.
Consul to Aspina all; Peter Sauselman. o
Louisiana, Consul to Matamoras F. G. A
Johnson, ofRhode Island, Consul to Beyruit
Turkey A. Bragan, of Georgia, Paymas.e
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