Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-02-18
Congressional.
WASHINGTON. Monday. F,

= SENATE.-Mr. Seward presented a
memorial from the New York Emigra-
ton Commissioners, complaining of abu-
ses to female passengers by officers of
ships, and gave notice of his intention
to introduce a bill relating to that sub
ject.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, a resolution
was adopted calling for the Presidents
instructions to Mr.. Meade, Minister to
Brazil, previous to his departure.
The Indiana election resolutions were
debated.
Mr.. Hamlin thought that it was re-
markable that, after the Committee on
Elections had reported resolutions di-
recting the taking of testimony, the Sep
ate should repeatedly refuse to consider
the resolutions and read Mr.. Mason's
remarks on the admission of Minnesota
and Mr.. Bayard's argument on the ad-
mission of Kansas, to show the import
lance of deciding the question before
considering the admission of new States.
Mr. Benjamin argued in favor of the
committees resolutions.
Mr.. Collamer contended hat the tes-
timony sought for was immaterial and
ought not to be admitted.
Mr.. Toombsa advocated the resolutions
directing the taking of testimony.
Mr.. Houston presented a resolution
from the Texas Legislature, praying for
an investigation into the charges against
Judge Watrons, during the present ses-
sion.
onmotion4of Mr.Hamlin, the Indi-
ana contested Senatorial question was
taken up. Mr. Hamlin urged the i'm
po~rtauce of an immediate action.
On motion of Mr.. Gwin, a resolution
was adopted instructing the Finance
Committee to inquire into the expediency
and to report a bill increasing the facil-
tiles for refining gold for coinage in the
San Francisco mint.
Messrs. Simmons and Trumbull OPP
posed.
Mr.. Stuart advocated the resolutions
limiting the time for taking testimony.
Mr.. Hunter moved for a postponemcnt
of the bill until tomorrow. Adjourn
ed.
ICoRRECTIoN.-In the report of
Thursdays Senate proceedings it is sta
ted that Mr.. Pugh made strong points
against the resolution providing for the
payment of the publication of the bred,
Scott Decision. The statement was in
correct, He objected to the copyright,
clause only.-REP.
HOUSE-Mr. Warren asked, but the
House refused, to suspend the rules i'm
order to enable him to introduce a rcso-
tuition c%onfining the debates of the Whole
strictly to the subjects pending, and set
ting apart three evenings iii the week
for u general discussion.
The House refused to suspend the
rules-only ten voting III the affirma-
tive.
Mr.. Walcott appeared with a written
statement, disclaiming any intention Of
contempt of the House, but denying the:
right of the committee to require an
swers to questions not within the scope
Of its duties, namely, an investigation
Of the charges against the members "f7
the last House, in connection with the
Tariff Bill. He had been l, salIy advi-
sed not to answer questions eliminating
himself, unless an opportunity be grant
I'd him to be heard. He defended his
p". itiIn at great length.
Nil. Joues Of Tenn. Intellectually mo-
V d to table the Whole sui jcct.
The res. ! ito passed un, er the ore
ration Of the previous question. eas-
1913, nays 55.
On motion of Mr.. Morrill,, the Com
mittee on Fore, n Affairs was instruct
ed to inquire INFO the expcdiency of alb
rogating the so-vallcd Reciprocity Trea-
ty with Great Britain. Adjourned.