Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-03-04
THIRTY FIFTH CONGRESS SECOND SESSION
MONDAY. Feb. Is. 1852.
SENATE.

MONDAY. Feb. Is. 1852.
SENATE.
Among much other unimportant business
Mr.. Yuec. from the Post Office Committee, re.
ported adversely to a large number Of memo
rails asking for the establishment OF new post
routes
Mr.. Pugh would take up the homestead bill.
but the Senate refused by vote OF - 10 %.
Yns-Mc,srs Bell Brod.riek. Cameron. Chandler. CLARK,
Dixon. Dooi,tlr Douglas. fc,'enden Foot; Foster. G"n.
lIauu Harlan Johnson Of reunr',se Jones hlgc agh
Rice, seward. shields, >irnuons stuart, Trnnbu:, Wade.
Wilson.
N.y,-M..,r, All.n Bates, rayari. B!sler. Bright.
Brown Chestnut, Clay Clnsan. Davis Fitch, Fitzpatrick.
Grsen Hammond, Houston Hunter lyerson: Johnson OF
Arkansas. Mallory Mason. Prarcr Polk. Reid Sebastian,
Thomson Of New Jersey. Tomb,, Ward, Wr:h,, iu!s".
Shortly after II o'clock Mr. Houston arose
10 the personal explanation that he gave notice
of few DAYS ago lie said that his political
life had now about come 10 4 close, and hr had
no doubt he would bc allowed TO address the
Senate in reply To the numerous mi>represcn-
lations which he had from time TO time been
the subjcr, Of Within the space of twelve or
fifteen wears dozen or so books had been writ
ten in defamation of him.
lie first alluded to book written. he said.
by certain man with the handle OF Doctor TO
lis name, to give it influence with the public,
which book purportcd to give an account of the
San .Jacinto campaign This book he said was
written Tor certain purposes, without any know
ledge of the facts Mr.. ii. then proceeded 10
give 4 history Of that campaign, founded upon
his own knowledge and experience.
Mr. Houston concluded by trusting that wise
and patriotic counSclS would rule the nation,
and happiness and prosperity prevail
The Post office appropriation bill was then
taken up.
Altcl much discussion the third section was
stricken ont, and in lieu thereof. was inserted
section providing that the sum Of $4,000 900
be appropriated from the treasury, to meet the
deficiencies Of the fiscal year, commencing
July !, 1859, but that the postmaster shall in
no event cxpend or incur any liabilities what
ever over the appropriations for the current
fiscal year Adopted.
About six hours were spent in the dis
cussion Of the bill and the amendments there
10. The debate was unintcrcSting, and much
confusion prevailed throughout the pro-
ceeding>. Athalfpast twelve clock. an amend
mcnt was pending to engraft on this bill the
bill which had preyiouSly passed the Senate to
abolish the Thanking privilege.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. Reagan made personal explanation re-
lative to dialogue recently between himself
and Mr. Bryan, his colleague, involving a ques-
ton Of veracity After the colloquy had been
continued some time this morning, Mr. Reagan
asked whether Mr.. Bryan intended TO impute
dishOnorable motives to him. If so. then they
would know where they stand.
Mr. Bryan. in reply. said among other things,
il his colleague was aggravated he knew where
he could right the wrong. lie should not
shelter himself under any constitutional prorl-
sion Of his State. lIcwa responsible hcre and
elsewhere for what he said.
Mr.. Reagan charged his colleague with having
sought to place him in the light Of not being
good Southern man. But he Reagan had al
WAYS protested to be national man. repudia-
ting all sectional hercsies and fanatci>m, whe-
ther coming from North or South. He would
ever resist all violations of the moral or statute
law to build up political or sectional parties.
lie had once gone through the ordeal, and was
ready again TO meet the people ol Texas Oh
this issue.
Much excitement prevailed during this col
lOquy.
The scec, committee appointed At last SEES
sion to examine the account and conduct OF
General Cullom. former Clerk Of the House,
acnut him Of any corrupt or dishonest doings
IN the Discharge of his duties. They have re-
ported the facts connected with every charge
in which an Investigation was asked with at
tcnton.
In some cases the committee thought much
care might hay. been exercised. but il amount
ell to 10 more than Il failure to correct pre-
existing abuses.
The House took up the naval appropriation
hill. and concurrcd IN Mr.. Sherman amend
ncnt reducing the appropriation Of So 10000
for repairs, armament and equipment; fuel for
steamers, TO 81 900, 900. &c. Yeas I'D, nays G6.
The amendment striking ont the appropra
ton for navy yards and appropriating instead
thereof for repairs and preservation of navy
yards, the following sums, viz: Portsmouth, y.
H.. $1,000 Boston, $4,000; New York,
$50. 900; Philadelphia, $4,000; Washington.
$4,000; Norfolk. $4,000; Pensacola, $4,000:
Mare Island, 100000, and Sackctt's llarhor,
81 900, was carried BY yeas 1870, nays G2. The
appropriation of 1926, $50 for the publication Of
the American Nautical Almanac was not strch
en- out, BY yeas -, nays ll3. The bill was
then passed.
Mr. Phelps of No. asked leave to report a
bill from the committee on ways and means. IT
objection was made he would move to suspend
the rules
The bill simply provides Tor the reissue Of
treasury notes.
The motion to suspend the rules was lost by
yeas 49, nays los.
Mr. Phelps. OF Missouri, moved TO suspend
the rules. and 20 into committee Of the whole.
Carried
The civil appropriation bill was taken up.
Mr. Washburnc. OF Wisconsin. moved to
strike out the appropriation Of $4,000 for
the survey Of the Atlantic and Gulf coast.
Mr.. Mile, opposed the amendment, and cha
racSerised such policy as penny wise and
pound foolish.
Mr. Blair. Of Missouri, thought these sur
vcys should be made by officers of the navy
They had plenty of time to DO SO; in fact he
knew there were enough on duty to perform
this service.
At half past ! o'clock, the bill was report
ed TO the House; but before any question vas
taken upon it an adjournment took place
TresD,Y. MARCH i. lsj9
SENATE
After some time spent in executive session.
the doors were re-opened.