The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-02-19
CONGRESSIONAL.


.ansas RESOLUTIONS. ID
Mr.. Davis objected, and called for the /
eas aud nays. Ii
Mr. Douglas proceeded TO give his rea
ons why the resolutions should be con-
derod now.
Mr.. Davis objected TO discussion Of
he merits Of tho question, when Mr..
Douglas Cred up. claiming the right to
discuss from a practice Of tho Senate in
other cases.
lie proceeded, referring 10 tho fraudu
lent elections in Kansas.
The Senate went into q debate on the |
Army BIZ.
Mr.. Mason confessed but little knowl- |
edge Of the matter but relied upon the es-
Gmato Of the War Department. He
would vote for an increase Of the Army
without consi Iering that he was merely
bliudly registering the odicls Of the Ex-
ecutive.
Mr.. Crittenden advocated the bill, Gu
logizing the Army as having performed
greater feats than any in the world Of
similar number.
Mr.. Hale would state IN behalf Of the
Administration, though not by request
that the Government does not desire the
bill to pass, fortifying his position BY
reading an article in to-day's Union.
Although he did not endorse the Ad-
ministration in all things, vet he would
vote in accordance with its desire TO Kill
the bill.
WASHINGTON, Feb 70.
SENATE.-Not in session.
HoUsE.-The Sergoant.at. Arms having
reported that in obedience to the orders
Of the House, arrested John w. Tacott,
he was required to bring him be6ore the
bar Of the HoLsl.
The Speaker, in pursuance Of tho reso-
luton, adopted on motion Of Mr.. Stanton,
asked him what excuse he had for not
answering the questions propoundod by
the Select Committee, whether he had re-
ceived money or securities from Messrs
lawrence, Stone, d Co., some time in
March last, TO the amount Of thirty thou
sand dollars, more or less; and whether
he was now prepared to answer that and
all other questions.
Mr.. Stanton moved that the indulgence
asked for be granted and that he be re-
mandod 10 tho custody of the Sergeant
alarms, and have tho benefit Of his coun-
sci.
Mr.. Coohrsue said that IL must be a
very remarkable circumstance 10 justify
any gentleman TO raise an objection, but
he could not DO otherwise than interpose
and protest against this DELAY.
Mr.. Clemens Ooncurred in Mr.. Coch-
rane's views, The witness had admitted
indirectly that ne had received money.
Why not answer distinctly? Why seek
to,delay2
Mr. Stanton's resolution passed.
Mr. Hoard, Republican, of New York
said that rumors were adoat involving the
rights and dignity Of the House, and
asked leave to offer resolution for the
appointment Of q committee to iryosti-
gate whether attempts had been made by
persons connected with the Executive
department, or persons acting under their
advice, TO influence the action of the
House, directly or indirectly, by promise
or inlimidations, or giving or Withholding
patronage, &c,
Lively proceedings followed.
Mr.. Warren objected to tho reception
Of the resolution. If Mr.. Hoard would
put his finger upon the person so offend
ing, he would vote with him, but not for
such sweeping indefinite charges.
Mr.. Houston said IL tho gentleman
would state on his own responsibility that
improper influences had been used that
would afford a tangible ground for inves.
tigation, but no scurrilous articles from
newspapers would.
Mr.. Hoard read from the Richmond
South, which said that the President had
declared that he would put the Lecomp-
ton Constitution through IN thirty days,
or burst, for four desirable votes could be
procured by means Of Executive appoint
ments, but il would require nico engin-
eering.
The Speaker thought this did not pre-
sent the question Of privilege.
Mr.. Hoard read from the corrOspon-
dence Of the Tribune, as follows:
81 learn that until Monday morning,
Il was expected that Burns, Of Ohio,
would vote against the Lecomptonites.--
On the morning Of that day, however,
he came to another perception OF his duty,
on an understanding With the President
that his son.iu-law should retain the val
uabo place Of Postmaster at Keckuk,
Iowa, and that he. himself, should be
gratifed with the Office Of Marshal Of the
Northern District Of Ohio. when his
present term in the House is completed" A"
Mr. Hoard read from the Constitution,
showing that the Presidents power with
Congress only extends 10 matters of leg
islstion, and Washington's Farewell Ad-
iross against trespassing upon the rights
Of The National Legislature, adding that
newspaper statements formed the basis Of
action for the House to pursue.
Mr., Warren said, that it Hoard ipsin-
usted that the men on the DemoeEatic
side Of the House could ba influenced by
fear or oowardice. or hope, or fear, lie
was very much mistaken. Neither the
Executive nor others could influence them.
lie was on the track Of the distinguished
reporter, and il he could End him he
would expel Efm,