Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-03-06
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WAsHINGroN, Feb. 24---ln the Senate,
Mr.. Watson offered resolutions to increase
the efficiency of the police in the city of
Washington
The bill for the admission of Kansas, was
made the order Of the day for "Wednesday
next.
The resolutions of the Tennessee Ilegis.
laturc, censuring Senator Bell, were dis.
cussed by Messrs. johnson and Bell till
the adjournment
In the House, the bill granting pensions
for the war of 1872 was discussed, and
postponed until the third Tuesday, iu March
next.
The Committee on Accounts reported
bill liking the compcnsations OF officers of
the House, which, with the minority re-
port, was referred.
The Committee of Ways and Means re-
ported bill for the relief of sick and disa.
bled seamen.
The House then won't into Committee of
the Whole on the Indian appropriation
bill Nothing else of Importance transpired.
Tho committee appointed to investigate
the ALLEGED charges of corruption in con
Inectlon with the passage of the tariff act
have examined live witnesses and sum
moned fifteen others DIr. Nyolcott still
remains in Jail, firm in his determination
not to comply with the demands of the
committee. Many distingr he'd friends
continue to visit him.
> The. sergcant-at-arins of the House has
been notified that Mr.. Williamson, who
was forcibly brought to Washington from
New York as witness, has entered suit
against him in consequence.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The Senate
army bill was defeated tonight by vote of
thirty-fve to sixteen in favor of the bill
The administration have as yet received
no intimaton from Mr.. Dallas, our minister
at the Court of ST. james, of his intention
voluntarily to vaoatc his mission.
Alexander NJ, Robinson of Missouri, has
been appointed to the Central superinten,
dcncy of Indian Affairs, vice Gov. Cum
ming.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. I'm the House,
Mr.. Quitman, from tho Committee ON Mill
taly Affairs, reported a bill authorizing the
organization of a regiment of mounted vol
unteer for the defence of the frontiers of
Texas. Also, authorizing the President to
call out, as emergencies may require, four
additional regiments of volunteers He
thought the bill more indicative of public
sentiment than any yet presented. The
bill was postponed till Wednesday
The case of Mr.. Mattcson was then
called up.
Mr.. Seward said a more important clr,os-
ton could not be presented He voted for
the expulsion of Mr.. Mutteson because he
thought it just, but he would defend his
constitutional rights. Tho House at the
last Congress exhausted its constitutional
power over the subject, and he asked where
IS the law or clause in the Constitution pro-
hibiting the people from electing any man
they choose
Mr.. Harris, of Illinois, expressed his
firm belief that the House had power, and
1t was Its dnty to pass a resolution, and do
1T at once. All the facts were in the form
of depositIons. with which the members are
probably familiar.
Nlr. Kcitt said that on former occ sions
he had moved, as an act of Justice, the post
ponenIent of the case, having been informed
that Mrs. SIatteson was sick. Since then
he has learned that the statement was n
fabrication. Some accounts says she is sick
and others that she is enjoying better health
than ever. Lie read a letter from the fam
lily physician, saying Mrs. M. has scarcely
seen we'll day for six months past; and
during the last few weeks she has suffered
more than us,>ai.
Mr. Stanton contended that the House
must keep within the spirit of the constitu-
tional rule and the rules OF leommon law,
namely, that no man shall be panishcl twice
for tho same offence. Mr.. Matteson had
alroady been tried, convicted and punished.
In the Senate Mr.. Mason offered series
of resolutions, asking for Information as to
the condition of the navy during many
ycars past Also, relative to the captures
OF vessels and prize money during the late
war.
Mr.. Crlttenden presented lettor from
Gen. Shields, and he moved that he take
his scat as Senator from Minnesota. The
letter argued that Minnesota is n sovereign
State and oneof,the members ofthc United
States confederacy, referring to several pre-
cedents.
A discussion ensucd whether It was
privileged question. s'g
Mr.. Pugh thoughtit it was but contendcd
that Minnesota had not compiled with tho
terms of admission as entitled her Senators
to be sworn without some action by Com
Sress.
Mr.: Crittenden here sent up Geporal
Shields credentials
WAsHINagoS, Feb, 6--It appears from
documents received by the Senate TODAY.
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