Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-20
ThrtY.fifth Congress--.1st Session.

MONDAY, Jan. IL, lS0S.-Senate.-lu e Oeu-
ate passed Joint Resolution authorizing the
President to restore to the active or reserved list
in the Navy or transfer from furloughs to leave
of absence on the latter list, any officers affected
by the action of the Naval Retiring Board.
The Senate postponed further debate on the
Presidents Message relative to Central Amerl-
can affairs until the Committee on Foreign rela-
tons shall make report on the subject.
House.-The House refused to concur IN q
to print 5000 extra copies OF the re-
port on the Coast Survey.
The Central American affair was taken up,
and Mr.. Groesbeck defended the Presidents con-
duct relative thereto.
The House evidently endeavored to consume
the day without considering the special orders.
Observation-Disclosures Douglas presented
the petition of Mr.. O'Reilly and others praying
the establishment of q magnetic Telegraph line
from Missouri to the South Pass, which was re-
ferred.
Mr.. Foote introduced bill for the relief Of
officers and soldiers of the war OF 1872. 1t was
read twice and referred
Mr.. Wilson offered bill amending the act,
granting bounty lands.
A bill was passed authorizing the Secretary
of the Treasury to change names of vessels IN
certain cases. The Senate then took up joint
resolution to extend the operations of the act to
promote the efficiency of the Navy which as a.
mended. was passed. Then went into Execu.
Session. Mr.. Clifford, of Maine, was confirm,
ed as m Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court.
House.-The House discussed portion of the
message relative to Central America. Mr.. Kel-
1ofo
Paulding and attacking the Administration
He was followed by Mr.. Moore Of Alabama, in
reply. No action was had, and the House adj
iourned.
WEDNESDAY, Senate.-Mr Doolittle, of Wis
consin, introduced joint resolution OF thanks
to Com Paulding, for his conduct in the Walker
affair, and proposing to present him medal.
Mr.. Brown, of Miss, gave notice of his inten'
ton to offer an amendment, expressing the con-
demnation, by Congress, of Paulding's invasion
of Nicaragua to seize Walker.
A long debate took place on the resolution IN
reference to the restoration OF naval ofhcers, ag
grieved by the action of the late Retiring Board
IN which the Board was severely handled. This
resolution was passed few days ago, but yester
day rescinded, and passed again to-day, with al
amendment, striking out the provision that OH
GERS on the active list should not be incceasec
beyond the number authorized by law.
House.-The day was consumed in discussing
the Presidents message. The debate involved
the merits of the Central American and Kansas
questions. Mr.. Montgomery of Penn, was II
favor of sending Walker back, to be tried by
Nicaragua.
THURspAY.-Senate.-M Houston gave no
tice that he would early introduce bill for the
admission of Kansas as State. The resolution
relative to naval reform, passed without the pro
viso so there will be no increase of officers OF
the active service list. The Senate then ad
journel. :,
House.-The House discussed the President
Message, and referred that portion relating to
Central American affairs and military expedl
tons to the Committee on the Judiciary Will
instructions to report upon the expediency OF
mending the neutrality laws.
| FRIpA.Y-Senate.- Senate was not in ses
sion, having adjourned over to Monday.
House.-Mr. Stanton offered resolution t.
appoint o select committee TO inquire as t.
whether Se5, 900 spent by the Middlesex Manu-
featuring Company, of Massachusetts,, found it
way into the hands of any member OF Congress
the books Of that company having stated tina
the money had been spent in aiding the passag
of the tariff act of 1857.
After debate, a substitute was adopted, ap
pointing a committee of five to investigate tina
and other matters.
Mr.. Harris of Illinois, offered resolution 70
the expulsion of D. B. Matteson, member iron
New York, he having failed to purge himself
the charges of bribery, brought against him i
the last Congress. The consideration of the res
oluton was postponed.
| SArURpAY.-Neither House in session.