Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-02-05
!. CONGRRSSIuNAL

HoUSE.-The Speaker announced that he APP
pointed Messrs, Boycc, Qnitnan, Triple, Gar
nette, Mott, WOrtendyke aud Spinner, = sele
Committee to consider the navigation laws
tile q. S., and reduction Of expenditures OfgOv.
eminent Of existing duties on imports, and the
expediency of gradual repeal Of all duties on
imports, and tOrepOrt exclusively as to internal
taxation, as proposed by lSOyCe's resolution
The consideration of the bill granting pensions
to the officers AID soldiers OF the War of 1919
was postponed 10 the 9th of February.
The Sergeant st AIMS brou ht up Mr.. Wig
Hanson to answer for ms failure 10 appear anU
testify before the Tariff Investigating Commit
tee in obedience to the summons + the 25th
January. The Speaker prOpounded him ques-
tons as to the excuse he had for thus acting
and whether he was now ready to answer such
proper questions as shall be put to him by the
Committee.
Mr. Williamson submitted an answer in wri.
ting and under oath saying the reason why he
did not obey tue SUMMONS, was that he was
under custody of the Sheriff OF New York and
could not leave without his consent, and was
advised by counsel. He said the House had no
legal right to compel him to come before a com
mittee and divulgc confidential matters entrus-
ted to him, and he intended to test the power
before court He always hoped TO show due
respect TO the legal and constituted ASSEMBLY.
In reply to the question rs 70 whether he WAS
now ready to answer, lie said would answer all
proper questions which did not affect his in
tegfity or compel him to violate his oath or sa-
cred promise hot to reveal confidential COM
muIcations.
Mr. Stanton moved to postpone further con-
sideration till tomorrow. The Select commit
tee had not decided what course TO PerSue.
Mr. Milton replied that the matter was not
with the committee but between the witness
and the House, US to its dignity which should
be asserted.
Mr. Cox offered preamble and resolutions
to the effect that Williamson be continued in
custody of the Sergeant at arms until he purge
himself of contempt.
Mr. Wright, of Georgia, submitted pream-
BILE requiring that Williamson be committed to
the conmon jail and there confined until he
shall answer all legal questions put to him.
Mr. Burroughs was for putting witness in
iaiI and keeping him there till he told the
whole truth. He would keep him there till his
flesh withers on his bones unless he answered
honestly. The House would be heldresposible
to the world unless they investigated the char.
ges which had been made. The stability Of the
Government and its further existence depended
on the integrity of this Congress
John Cochran said he was authorized by
Williamson 10 inform the HOu:e that he was
ready to answer in writing as the committee
might direct and asked to Withdraw the paper
presented in the carly part OF, the proceedings
. After remarks from Wright. of Georgia, it
was agreed that Williamson should have leave
TO NlluufuW- Ills
ded one to-nOrrow-meamtirne TO be remanded
to the custody of the Sergeant at arms
The remainder of the day was spent in con-
Sidering the report of com. elections against
allowing Campbell of Ohio, further time to take
Testimony. No question.
SENATR-Mr. Jones presented joint resOlu-
ton from the Legislature of Iowa, iustructing
the Senator's and requesting the representatives
of that State to oppose the admission of Kansas
to the Union under the LecOmptOn Constitution
for the reason that that instrument had not been
submitted to fair and honest vote of the pep
pie Of the Territory, and requesting their Sem
ators to resign, if they cannot obey the foregO-
ing instructions. Jones said he presented the
resolutions as a matter of respect to his State
and not because he had the most remote idea Of
obeying the instructions.
On motion Of MIR. Stuart \ resolution was
adopted, instructing the COMMITTEES on Printing
to inquire and report TO the Stnate what amount
had been paid annually during or 8 years TO
each of the establishments in Washington for
printing of any kind for the U. s. pther than
that ordered by either the House or Congress;
whether done by direction Of any department.
OF civil or military officers thereof; whether the
same had been paid under the provisions Of ex-
iating laws; and also inquire, whether any
amendments in existing laws are necessary in
order TO se.ure proper economy in the expenses
of Government for these objects, and report by
bill or others.
Mr.. Critendon from the Select Committee, re-
ported on the French Spoliation Bill which was
made the special der weeks heace.
The Senate took up the resolution providing
for taking testimony in the Indiana contested
election case.
Mr. Brown resumed his remarks from yeSter-
day, arguing generally in favor of the LecomP.
ton Constitution, and calling up Douglas and
Stuart in response to reference made 10 their
positions.
Wilson reviewed frauds in Kansas elections,
sharply replying to Brown, and denying his
charges of sectionalisln,
Green defended the people Of Missouri from
structures, aud wanted facts, not mere
assertions -
Mr.. Wilson responded that he had proof for
all he said.
NEW YORK NEWS.
FEB. 4-By the Edtnburg we have London
dates to noon Of the 10Th. COnsOIs 81 5.6a8-4.
At LiyerpoorOn Saturday evening they were in
more demand; Cotton, sales 1000 including
5000 on speculation, 1t closes less freely Of
fered.
No political news of importance has trans
pired
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