Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-03-10

EoSl AASleE ven ID SAtkG W us next ailu1ai
report the number Of letters consigned to the
dead letter olllce, and what legislation IS neces-
Sary to diminish the number, or to their return
to the writers thereof.
MIR. Trumbull, of Ill, desired to make an ex-
PLANTATION of n public character, in regard to
the editorial in the Washington Union, aud also
the statement of Senator Ciingman in the same
paper OF Tuesday last, the subject oil the
defeat of the Post Office Appropriation Bill
which threw on the Republicans the response
bility of its failure.
Mr.. Johnston, of Ark, raised to- point of
order. He said there was nothing before thc
Senate on which personal explanation could
be based.
Mr. Trumbul said his object was not to de-
lay the business of the Senate unnecessarily.
Mr.. Hunter, of Va, merely wished to say
that all the Senators were anxious to get away
to-day. If the Senator from Illinois opened
that subject it would lead TO an interminable
debate.
Mr. Trumbull again rose to speak
Mr.. Iverson, Of Ga, and Mr.. Mallory, Of Fla,
sevcrally raised to points of order.
The Vice President remarked that Mr.. Trum-
bull must have unanimous consent, and that the
question would be submitted to the Senate.
Mr.. Truubull dissented from this ruling, and
asked whether dissenting voice Shouid At any
time in the future prevent Senator from eN-
planning what affected his character gentle
man. He only wanted the truth 10 prevail, and
to correct erroneous statements.
Mr.. Mallory moved that the Senate go into
executive session.
Mr.. Trumbuil claimed that he had the floor.
However, the question was taken, and Mr.. Nal
lory's motion agreed to; yeas %, nays To-
Alter the doors were opened the Vice PreSi-
dent retired from the Chair, and on motion of
Sir. Bright it was ordered that Nr. Fitzpatrick,
of Ala, be President pre- tam Of the Senate.
A message was received from the PrcSi-
dent announcing the death Of Post Master Genl
Brown.
Mr. Nicholson of Tenn, said this sad intelli-
gence justified the propriety Of some action ON
the part of the Senate expressive of their deep
sense Of public loss sustained by the late p. NJ.
General. After pronouncing a eulogy the
deceased he submitted a series of resolutions
expressive of deep regret at this public loss;
that the Senate will attend the funeral, and
Committee be appointed to make arrangements
for the same; that the Senate go into mourning
for 80 days; that copy of the resolutions be
communicated to the President, and as a further
mark Of respect, that the Senate now adjourn.
Adopted.
PHILADELPHIA, March 0.-The n Y HeraEF's
Washington correspondent SAYS the nomination
Of Ex-senator Geo. w. Jones' of Iowa, as Min
lister to New Granada, was sent in and immedi-
atey confirmed.
The city Is already rife with specuations as to
the successor Of p. n. General Brown. Cave
Johnson, of Tenn, Col. Orr, of Fla, Mr.. Ander-
of Ind, and Mr.. Holt, the present Commissioner
Of Patents, are spoken Of The President has
informed the Senate that he will require their
attendance until Friday next, when he will send
in the name of the new p. NJ. General. He has
refused TO communicate TO any one whom he
will probably select; he says he will not make
any selection till after the funeral.
Senator Gwin, Of Cal, is mentioned in promi.
nent circles.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-Tho Commissioner
of Patents, Mr.. Holt, has been appointed and
confirmed as Post Master General vice Brown,
deceased.
The Senate confirmed the nomination of
Joseph Holt, of KY, late Commissioner of Pat
tents, as p. NJ. General, also, John Hubbard, Of
Maine, ms boundary Commissioner, for which
Virgins was recently nominated but rejected,
also, Hon. G. W. Jones, ex-senator from Iowa,
as Minister 10 Bogotia, also, John Petit of Ind.
as Chief Justice Of Kansas, vice Lecompte,
also, Bartholomew Fuller, Of n. T., as 9th Au-
ditor of Treasury; Emory ID. Potter, rejected as
Collector at Toled, was again nominated and was
confirmed. Other appointments Of less conse-
quenec were confirmed. The Senate win meet
t6-norr6w at o'clock and will then formally
close the present session. II is not expected
that there will be quorum present
WASHINGTON, March 9.-The City Councils
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