Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-03-17
Last Night Of the Session in the Senate

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We quote from nn editorial in the Wash
ington Saies, the fcIiuwing sketch Of the
last night of the Thirty, fifth Congress, in
the Senate Chamber. Il contains much that
is amusing aud suggestive:
Large numbers wendell their way toward
the capitol, despite The Indictment weather,
attracted lhither not only by the interesting
scenes within, but without 10y the brilliant
reflection oalhs Yapory atmosphere over the
capitol, caused by the lighted roofs Of the
two wings. .
Apparently interested in the debate on
the Indian question was Smith OBrlen,
who has already become a famous visitor 10
the Senate. and who was determined 10 i'm
prove all ths remaining time in realizing
one OF his desires in sitting America
that Of seeing Republican Congress in
session. On one Of the sofas sat The Vice
President, Bisler, Tooinb>, and Hunter, mp
parenuy enjoying good joke related by one
Of them, when in came message from tue
President, calling on Congress in this, the
eleventh hour, for a loan 10 fill the Trea>u-
ry Golfers. The Senators put their hands
in their puekels, and finding the deposit ex
haus,ea, tabled The message, and ordered il
10 be printed. As If 10 see the sff5c OF ii,
in came Secretary Cobb al the main aisle,
and from tie corner Secretaries Thompson
and Toucey made their appearance. The
veteran Secretary of State appeared from
out Of smoil group, and entered into con-
;.h Il. he
and Wade and Hammond Withdrew 10 one
Of the lobby doors, and as representatives. OF
extreme sections, had very pleasant chat
before parting.
At midnight precisely, "when all foul
deeds are DONE" the preconcerted attempt
10 take up the Avenue Railroad bill was
made, when il was expected by certain par
Ties that The Senators "would be drunk and
heavy" and The bill would be easily passed.
They were mistaken, however, in apply
ing so disreputable reputation 10 The SEN
nte. Not only was everybody sober, bni
Senators were prepared TO vote On The bill,
and the attempt 10 take up was decidedly
rejected. Soon after, certain portions ofthe
lobby were seen walking hurriedy down
the Capitol steps.
At half past two o'clock The Senate pro-
ceeded 10 Executive session. The gale
ries were crowded, and the secret session
continued until o'clock, when the doors
were reopened, and eleven spectators came
into The galleries, in addition 10 tour repor-
tiers. Seueral private bills were passed,
and for want Of more business the Senate
took o recess for several minutes, awaiting
the action Of the House on Senat. bills
During the recess in came Mr.. Bavard, who
was somewhat astonished 10 find Senators
in promiscuous conversation, and enjoy
ing themselves in Tree and easy manner.
lnguiring of Senator Tcombs was en-
Toying one Of the sofas-wllat il meant, he
was informed that The Senate was now, like
Micawber, waiting for something TO "turn
up" The public business was finished
The sofas and chairs were occupied, and
the cigar smoke was soon curling gracefully
upward.
A. four o'clock This morning the Senate
reessemuled, when Mr.. Douglas, wrapped
in a cloak, rose and suggested that the Sch
ale adjourn until nine o'clock. Mr.. Hun
ter opposed if, as the House bills would be
IUIincoUIlilSS. MI. IIolStOil Ulu Iul UclltEt
in adjOurning, as he doubted il they would
ever meet again. Senators had been up
late for several nights, and he knew SUI
dier's life too well TO believe Tint if they
separated and got asleep they wouldn't be
here any more. So The Senate took another
recess, while every sofa presented a Sena-
tors head buried in the velxet cushions
Stewards voice rose above the audible snores
and it was heard 10 say that in this silence
the Union might go 10 pieces.
AT five o'clock there were three specta-
tors in The gallery and eighteen Senators on
the floor--fve of whom were asleep. A
recess was continued the Senate conven-
ing when any Seaaior had bill he wanted
passed--until hslf-Pa<t six o'clock this
morning, when recess until nine o'clock
was taken-the Senate having waited over
four hours TO hear from The House. A spr-
it of harmonious action on the bills, and 6
good feeling prevailed NIL night.