New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-13
xxxvth CONGRESS-. First Session.
SENATE. .WAsHIEsros, Feb. 10 1858.
The Senate Is not in session.
HOESE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The Sergeant at Arms having reported that be had,
In obedience to the orders Of the House, arrested John
W. Woloott, he was required TO bring him before the
bar.
The SPEAKER, in pursuance of resolution adopt,
ed motion, asked Mr. Wocott what excuse ne H H
for not answering the question propounded by the Sc
Loot Committee, whether he had received any money
or securities from Lawrence, Stone 20 some ,lie
in March last to the amount Of $3O,Oo0 more or less
and whether be was now prepared 10 answer tha' ou
The witness was sworn by the Speaker as to the
truth of his written reply which to the effect that
he was here in obedience TO the order OF the House TO
answer for the alleged contempt committed by MIN. He
assured the House in all sincerity that he did not de-
sign to be- nor did he suppose that he was guilty OF
such an oense and he respectfully asked until Mon.
day to purge himself OF the charge OF contempt ana
fully Justify his conduct. He wished again to consult
his counsel. -,
Mr.. STANTON (Ohio) moved that the indulgence
asked be granted and that he WOcott) be remsnded
TO the custody of the SergeantatArms and have the
MI j. COCHRANE (NY.) said there must be very
remarkable circumstances to Justify any gentleman in
raising al objection but he could not 40 otherwise
than interpOse his protest against delay.
MIR. CLEMENS (Va.) concurred in Mr.. Cochrane's
views. The witness had admitted indirectly that ne
received money; why then not answer distinctly and
honestly about it Why seek delay
Mr.. CLARK b. COCHRANE IN. " said thatthe
Housewas entitled TO direct response to its intero
gatory, but that there was nothing unreasonable In
the witness asking an opportunity to consult counsel
which privilege as accorded to the meanest criminal
Mr. DAWES Mass remarked that if anybody had
used money coYTupty, he would exert himself to dis
cover the wrong doer Whynot grant the delay Was
thedgnty of this House far gone that could not
last day? Were they in such peril that they would
not give the witness time to answer question!
Mr. StantOn's resolution then passed. -
Mr.. BOYCE Is. CO., from the Committee on Eiec'
tons made report in the of Mr. Brooks, who con.
tests the sea. of Mr. Davis of Maryland. The former
charges fraud and violence and asks new election.
The report SAYS that the authorities of Baltimore are
90 implicated in the frauds that they cannot be de-
pepded upon to extend security to witnesses. The
f,ommittee offer resolution that is inexpedent to
grant the prayer of Mr.. Brooks Tor C0lnln''ee 10
take testimony.
Mr.. PHILLIPS Penn submitted minority report,
stigu ling the election proceedings in Baltimore as
ross ipsut to our institutions and laws, and most
offensive mockery of political independence and pop
Mar sovereignty The report concludes with resoiu
ton that the Committee on Elections nave power ~, 70
send for persons ana papers anu sAahn0 i"'o "' WV
The further consideration Of the subject was post
poned till Monday.
Involving the rights and dignity of the House, and
asked leave TO offer resolution for the appointment
of a Committee TO investigate whether attempts nave
been made by persons connected Wlth inc E1ecut'Ve
DEPARTMENT or persons acting under their advice 10
Influence the action Of the House, directly or indi-
recty. by promise OF intimidation, or The giving or
withholding Of patronage, &c.
Mr. WARREN (Ark) objected TO the reception OF
the resolutiop If Mr. Hoard would put his finger
the person so offending, he would vote with MN, but
be could not do on such sweeping, INDEFINITE charges.
Mr.. HOUSTON (Ala.) said that If the gentleman
would ate on his own responsibility that improper IN.
nuenoas had been used, that would afford tangible
ground for an investigation but not scurrous articles
frcm the newspapers. -. =,
p Mr.. HOARD read from The Richmond South an
article which said that the President had declared
ba mt the IacOmUtOn Constitution
Through thirty days or burst, as the four desirable
votes could be procured by means OF Executive ap
"poirtnents, but it would require nice engineering.
Mr.. MIII,SON (Va.l resd from Jeffersons NJ anual
TO show that Mr.. Hoard himself had committed
breach of privilege. ,,.-
Mr.. WARREN said the Speaker must see that this
was not question Of privilege lie thought TINS al
tempt 10 attack gentlemen who stand fair before the
The SPEAKER thought tNs matter Id present
queston of privilege.
Mr. HOARD read from the correspondence of The
N Y TRIBUNE of Thursday the following:
tina. until Monday morning it was expected that
B o. Sao T s,y bo he to perception oS
duty understanding with the President that his
nav ,aS tS. BE- himself should be gra6ed with the Office Of
Marsha Northern District Of Ohio when bis present term
Mr.. HOARD read from the Constitution, showing
that the Presidents power with Congress only extends
tomatteIs Of legislation, and from Washington Fare
well Address against trespassng on the rights OF .ne
statements formed basis for theIa action OF the House
Mr.. WARREN Ark said that if Mr.. Hoard insin,
listed that Of the Democratic side were lnnuehceu
by cowardioe or hope, or fear he was very much mis-
taken. Neither the Executive nor others could inhu
enee then. He was the track OF a distinguished
reporter and if he could find him hewould expel him.
Ifgentemen wanted to attack Democrats they would
be met, but they Democrats) don't want stab under
the ribs-
Mr.. BURNS pronounced the statement in THE
TRIBUNE an unqualified falsehood.
Mr.. STEPHENS ga remarked that the move
u.ent Of Mr. Hoard was founded on a vague rumor
II is full time and past it. TO end such proceedings
Mr. WASHBURN (Me.l accused Mr.. Stephens of
an attempt TO strangle investigation.
Mr.. GIDDINGS tOhio) was sorry to unnecesa-
nv excitement. 1t became statesmen, representatives
NJ free people, to purge themselves of such charges
" o,yrpt;on He referred 10 the fact that the Dem.
ocrats once expelled reporter OF ink TRIBuSE for
stating that their colleague, Mr. sawyer ate sa9sages
The House, by vote Of lUS against IS, decided
thst Mr. Uoards resolution not question OF priv
lege. Adjourned till Monday.
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