Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-22
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does, received by IN arrival here, state that the
u. S. steamer met account of the Paraguay |
expedition sailed from Barbados on the 10th
ult for Pernambnco.
A Danish war steamer touched at St Thomas
ON the LIST on its way to Dominic to form the
Dominican government Separation for the
seizure of three Danish vessels during the adj
ministration of Prest Baei. Flour was selling
at st. Thomas at 6,75a6,00.
The n. Y. Times special Washington dispatch
says n scene occurred at Washington on Satur-
day evening. AS Mr.. ID. B. Martin, who has been
exposing certain frauds on the part Of U. S.
Marshall, Pine of Ills, was leaving his hotel to
fill an engagement with Senator Davis, he was
arrested by an officer on a search warrant issued
upon the oath of Mr.. John Il. Settle, who IS at
Washington to defend Pine, that Martin had IN
his possession valuable papers distracted IRON
the Marshall's office and belonging TO the govt.
Martin surrendered, when his pockets were
searched. The officer then proceeded to Martins
room accompanied by Settle, where they read
all Of Martins private correspondence, Including
letters from his wife. II. S. Fitch, Esq, son OF
Senator Fitch, was also present and reading
Martins correspondence. The object appeared
to be to ascertain the names Of the parties en-.
gagged in having Pine removed. After careful
reading of Martins letters the parties proceeded
to the room of Mr.. Chandler, particular friend
of Senator Douglas, and there oyerhauled hiS
private correspondence. To-day warrant was
procured and sent to New York for the arrest
of Settle on a charge of perjury, he having left
on the afternoon train for New York. requi-
siton will be sent for him tomorrow. Several
distinguished gentlemen are interesting themN
selves in the matter and there is no telling where
it will end. The attempt is making to break
the force of the complaints against Pine by imf
peaching the witness Martin, late book keeper
to the Marshall.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-SENArE.- During tina
morning hour the Vice President and Mr.. Green,
of Mo-, presented memorials from citizens oil ST.
Louis, praying for assay Office to be. located
there. Referred
Mr.. Hunter, of Va, wished the motion made
by Mr.. Simmons, of II. l., to reconsider the
vote by which the Consular and Diplomatic bill
is to be considered at once, so that the bill might
be finally passed.
Mr.. Slidell, of La, took objection to Pugh's
amendment, which was Saturday added to
the bill, and showed that its effect would be to
prevent the President from sending any ENJOYS
on special business, as might become necessary
in the case of MEXICO and elsewhere.
| Mr.. Gwin, of CAL, moved to lay the motion
to reconsider on the table, for he considered the
practice of moving to reconsider appropriation
bills would be productive Of considerable en-
barassment to the legitimate course of business.
The Vice President explained that Mr.. OWNS
motion was in order, but that its effect would be
to lay the motion the table, liable TO be called
up at any time during the session and would
therefore virtually suspend the operation of the
bill.
Mr.. Gwin, therefore withdrew his motion.
| Mr.. Simmons, of R. |. again went at length
/ into the question of exchanges.
| HousE.-The House proceeded to act on the
amendments to the Army Appropriation bill as
reported from the Committee Of the Whole on
the State Of the Union, by concurring in the
amendments. The appropriations have been
| reduced as follows: Reduction for the erection
of barracks, hire of quarters, &c, 100000; for
regular supplies of the quarter masters depart
ment between $4,000 and $4,000; animals
being dispensed with $500, 900; for Transports
ton Of the army, &c, $490, 900; for the Spring
field and Harper's Ferry Arnory 100000; for
the other objects $4,000. Total reduction
81, $4,000; thus cutting down the appropria'
tons for the army to about 81 900. The,
House refused to strike out the appropriation OF
| 81, ls0, 900 for the arsenals- The Army bill
was then passed. yeas ll6, nays 3d.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-An effort will be
made in the Senate this week to take up the
passage in that body, 1t is considered that its
chances in the House will be better than here
toforc.
The Select Committee appointed to investi-
gate the alleged corruption in connection With
the House Committee OH Accounts, consists of
Nichols, of o., Winslow, N. c., Eustes, La,
Whitley, Del, and Clark 3. Cochrane, N. Y.
| The Select Committee in relation to the cor
ruptions connected with the Navy Department
and Navy Yard, are not able to agree on a re-
port Sherman, of o., and Richie, of Pa,
will submit statement; and Bocock, of Va,
and Groesback, of o., will unite in another,
while Ready, of Tenn, will have something to
say in third paper
It said that portion of the troops in Utah
will be ordered To the Southern boundary of
New Mexico.
New Yonk, Feb. 9o-The steamship Black
Warrior, from Havana, with dates to 18th, went
ashore on Rockaway Bar this morning, while in
charge of the Pilot. The passengers and mails
were brought to the city by the pilot boat this
evening. The steamer is light and will proba-
ly be got of. She has on board $20s, 900 in
specie and valuable cargo. Three steam tugs
have been sent to her assistance.
NEW YoRK, Feb. 2I.-The steamship Black
Warrior, from Havana, which went ashore at
Rock Away, is still remaining aground. The
specie on board has been saved, and lighters
and tug boats are alongside receiving the cargo,
preparatory to the attempt to get her afloat
lie re mains light.
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THE Detroit Free Pres states that Miss judi
son, the Michigan Desdemona, went to Indiana
about six weeks since, with her brother, and