The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-09


Mr.. Phelps, of Missouri, explained that
the increase was by act of Congress, and
showed wherein the expenditures had been
augmented, including the printing of en-
cravings and the circulation of documents.
Mr.. Giddings moved to strike out the
compensation to members of Congress for
the next session. He wanted them to fix
their own pay, and argued that mileage
was unequal, and should be reformed, be-
ling now great abuse. -,
Mr.. Smith of Illinois, said that the
Committee on Mileage has directed bill
to be reported for the reduction of mile
age. $50 -.zal e.
Mr.. Phillips, of Penn viewodthe pres
ent system as correct 40 = Al HIT
Mr.. Stanton, of Ohio, advocated, and
Mr.. Davis, of Mississippi, opposed the re-
form. Finally, 100000 for mileage was
stricken oat by nine majority. " ~ - a.
b. -,.r! ..sifa e.. =-saa .fr FEBRUARY, 8.
SENATE.--Mr.. Bayard, from the Judi
Eciary Committee reported adversely to the
Eclaims of Messrs. Lane and Mccarthy as
ISenators from Indiana. and said he would
call up the case on Monday. ,9q
+ Mr.. Collamer, of Vermont, presented
a minority report from the Judiciary Com
Emittee, in reference to the contested seats
tof the Indiana Senators 4+ y ss-.s,s
Mr. Gwin moved to reconsider the vote
by which the agricultural bill was yester-
day reconmitted, which was carried-yeas
81; nays, 81. ---.-.-.--.
The bill was therefore taken up, re-dis-
cussed and amended, and its further con-
sideration then postponed till Monday, in
order that Mr.. Clay, of Ala, may speak
on It'll he, Mr. Clay considering it mon
strous, dangerous and injudicious measure.
The Indian appropriation bill was then
taken up, debated on and passed. H7a%
The Senate then. went, into executive
session and subsequently adjourned T.e.
HoUsE.-On motion Of Mr.. Reagan,
of Texas, the Judiciary Committee was
instructed to inquire into the expediency
of reporting albill to define and provide
for the punishment of poligamy in the ter
ritories of the United States, and to res
train the people and authorities therein,
from Interference with the Federal Judi
ciary. =. - -7sslI ll- So p ls.-e 81. ss -,ait
! The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the State of the Union, Exec
utive, Legislative and Judicial appropria-
tion bill. An earnest debate, ensued on
the reduction of the item ,ofappropriation
for boxes supplied to members of Con-
gress. The question Of economy. being
involved. ... ss,.~t.st,,5 ss,,.s..,,.,.,.s,
John Cochrane, of N. Y, said the time
thus consumed was worth very much more
than the boxes, and gentlemen ought to
confiue themselves to weightier matters
for retrenchmeht. sif's54ss. IL. '9|s-
Mr.. Stanton replied that he would strike
down the army. to the peace establishment,
of $50; strike down the navy and curtail
} oil Post Office expenditures &c.
, Mr.. Cochrane responded that such nc.
: tion would deform and not reform the
public service.
} The five thousand dollars for the boxes
> was then voted to be stricken out. 9th
er small items of the contingent expenses
: of the House, viz: saddle horses, wag
D ons, ETC., were discarded.
D Mr.. Mlson, of Va, reminded the gen
e tleman that the rate at which the Hous,
had been proceeding it would require four
!, teen days to dispose Of this bill. lie
e them trust the Committee of Ways ant
s Means for the details and devote them
selves to the consideration of larger oh
n jects.
d Mr.. Haskin, of n Y. said he woul
vote for an additional number of newspa
e pers for distribution among members, 70
. he was certain more intelligence was re
: quired than had been expended to-day
for TIE whole time had been expende'
n in Buncombe speeches. Laughter. j
r If he could have his way he would incor
tporate an amendment to prevent lawyer
speaking on such bill as this. go
: The amendment to strike out $1,000
: for newspapers for the members was re
jected, .f--.+syuqexses1@ 80
Me- Curry of Alabama, spoke agains
the present authorized system of reportin
o debates. It acted like an embargo o
, prohibition on all Legitimate discussion
d and only furnished material for books tina
0 nobody reads EELg u sTTCE
: Mr.. Nichols of Ohio, was for excluding
a from the Congressional Globe all irrele
: want speeches or essays' and adve rted t
n the existing oratoricai abuses. -, -
i The committee then rose without com
II inu tn n conclnsiou m tho hi III and til
2 House $ adjourned adjourned QILI
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u rent of this morning publishes its usus
annual statement of pork packing in tn