Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-02-13
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CONGRESSIONAL.s
SENATE not in session.
WAsnIXGroN, Feb. 70

SENATE not IN session.
HOUSE. The Serg't at Arms having annoln-
ced that he had in obedience to the order Of the
House, arrested JnO WalcOtt, he was required
TO bring him before the bar. The Speaker IN
pursuance of the resolution adopted ON the mo-
ton of Mr. Stanton, asked w. what excuse he
had for not answering the question of the Select
Committee, whether he had received any mon
ey or securities from Lawrence, Stone 4 Co,
some time in March last, to amount Of $4,000,
more or less, and whether he was now prepared
to answer that and all other questions. The
witness was sworn as to the truth. of his writ
ten reply, in which he asked until Monday, to
p Ggc OF the charge Of contempt Stanton NOV
ed for indulgence anu to remand him 70 the Gus.
tody of the Sergeant at Arms, and that be might
have benefit Of Counsel.
Cochrane objected to Stanton's motion, and
was cOncurred with by Mr. Clemens. StantOn's
resolution passed. .5
Mr.. Boyce, from Committee on Elections,
made a report in the case of Brooks who con-
tests the seat of Davis OF Nd, the former charg-
ing fraud and violence and asking new cleo
ton. He says the authorities of Baltimore are
impolitic in ffauds-cannOt be depended upon
TO extend security to witnesses. The cOmnit-
tee offered resolution that 1t would be, expedI-
ent to adopt the means asked in the prayer of
Mr., Brooks. for the Committee to take the ties.
timOny.
Mr. Phillips brought in a minority report,
IStgnatizihg the elections in Baltimore as a gross
insult TO the institutions and laws, and most
offensive mockcry of political independence aud
popular sovereignty. He concluded with res
OutiOn that the COMMITTEES on Elections have
power to send for persons and papers to exam.
inc into all the evidence IN the case, Postponed
till Monday.
Mr.. Hoard said that rumors were aAoat in
volying the rights and dignity Of House, and
asked leave to offer resolution for the appoint
ment of COMMITTEES Of Investigation, whether
persons connected with the Executive Depart
nent had made attempts, or persons acting on
their advice, to influence the action of the
House directly or indirectly. by promise or in
limitation or giving or withdrawing patronage.
Lively proceedings followed.
Mr., Warren objected TO the reception of the
resolution. II Hoard wished to put his finger
on this person so offending, he would vote with
him, but not OH such sweeping indeiiuiIe char
tges.
Houston conicidcd with Warren.
Hoard read an article from Richmond South
which said the President declared he would put
LecomptOn through in 80 days cor bust" as
four desirable voters could be procured by
means of executive appointments, but itwould
require nice engineering.
| The speaker thought this did not present
question of privilege. .
Mr.. Hoard then rend from the correspondence
Of the n. Y. Tribune.
MIR. Warren retorted ia defence Of Dun, and
members Burns, Stephens, Washburne, of Me-,
and Giddings followed.
The House by los to IS decided HOard's res
OlutiOn was not a question OF privilege. Adj
ijourned till Monday.