Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-02-06
CONGKESoIGNAL.
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llOCsE.-Mr Quitman offered resolution
which was adopted, calling upon the President
to communicate the number OF soldiers employ
ed in the late war with Great Britain and the
Indian wars Of tue same period. Also u state.
rnent showing pr Axinlati estimates of the expen.
diture OF extending to them The benefits OF the
Revolutionary pension laws. This information
Is desired preliminary to action upon the bill
pending for the purpose.
After the call of the House, in order TO Sc
cure full attendance, the question was taken on
the amendment proposed by the minority on the
election committee, that Campbell, the sitting
.member, and Vallandingham, the contestant, be
allowed 40 days TO taSe supplementary tcstimU-
ny-r.jected by Is majority. The resolution
of the majority of the committee that il is in
expedent to allow further time to take testimo-
ny as asked'by the sitting member, was adopt
ed by Is maj.
Tile Speaker laid before the House the amen
drd answers of j. ID. Williamson. MIR. Stanton
remarked that tue witness had appeared beiuFe
the Committee and answered very promptly
and without eqniOcation, every question pro-
pounded; as to whether he answered correctly
was for the committee to judge; and on motion
of Mr.. Stanton, Nr. Williamson was discharged
from custody.
The Presidents Kansas message was then
taken up.
Mr. Grow gave way to AIr. Harris of Illinois,
who spoke at length, and concluded by submit
ting resolution that the Presidents message
and the LecOmpton Constitution be REFERRED to
select committee of 10, to be appointed by the
Speaker, with instructions To inquire into all
the facts connected with the formation of said
Constitution and the laws under which the same
IOriginated, and into all facts and proceedings
which have TRANSFERRED since the formation of
said Constitution, aud whether it is satisfactory
to the legal voters Of the Territory: the conn
mittce to have power to send for persons, pa
pcrS, &c.
The Speaker said that Mr.. Harris could offer
his resolution Only as an amendment to Mr.
Hughes motion 10 refer the message to a select
committee of 10.
Mr.. Harris believed the ruling of the Speaker
correct, and in order to ascertain at once the
fate of his resolution, moved the previous ques-
ton.
Mr.. Stevens in vain appealed to Mr.. Harris to
withdraw his motion aud then moved n call OF
the House of ayes aud nays. AT first voted
dOwl-then a motion TO adjourn was voted
down.
After motion to adjourn until Monday,
scene ut great confusion cnsucd, and motions To
adjourn were repeatedly voted down, both par
ties being evidently nerved for the contest.
Half past 5.-House refused to adjourn by
81 majority, and not half the members occupy
ing their seats. a variety Ofm0tiOnS 10 excuse
democrats from voting, TO send for dagueITeO-
twist to take views of the scenes, &c, were
cipally of adjournment, were decided negatively
by yeas and nnys; several clerks broke down in
calling the roll, aud inexperienced substitutes
were dispatched to their relief. Members were
continually going out and coming in from
lunch, some eating at their desks Come, says
one, let's adjourn; what's the use of continue.
ing this farce; others replied, I'll bring my bed
aud stay till Monday before give way to the
Lccomptons. A voice--gOod for that. Seven
o'clock both parties still determinately holding
out.
Mr. Miles was excused from voting. Mr..
Philips moved to reconsider and lay on the Ia
BILE Tellers were ordered The opposition re-
fused to vote. Mr.. Keitt demanded the. vote.
If they would not vote there was no quorum.
The Speaker decided that no quorum was ne
cesSary On yeas and nays.
Every prospect exists that the session will
last till daylight.