The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-01-11

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of The territeslal cspital ~ Utah.
| M. John CocbraDs pfesented petition from
she Canal Board for an appropriation for the
iahes and harhoss j. oesn1eiiOa. nth ia aAoal1
Of the State Of New York.
Various reports we're presented from the
starding Committees, inessding TIE folsowioG
10y -. Comans, OF Mass, making an appropsia.
licn Tor the improvement Of the haroos O.
Boston 80 c. -
By Washburse, Of Illiaois, the Senate blu,
makieg eppeopeiesione fer Tho Improvement 81
the mouth u Miiwaskee River ond Chicago
Harbor.
81 ". Faulkner, ofVa., the 6enate Bill pro-
viding for the payment d the claims Of Maine,
| Tor expenses incurred BY that State III organ
sxiDg regiment for the Mexican war.
Nv. Davis, Of Mass, introduced bin pre-
| viding that invalid eeanIen may receive an an
nual stipend from the government-reside with
their friends when they shall 20 elect instead Of
living at an Asylum.
NJ. Curtis, Of lows, asked, but failed to OBJ
tain consent TO introduce joint resolution,
| pf0vidiBg for . commission Of Members Of Con-
grsss and army officers, TO revise the militia and
the army laws.
On motion Of Mr. Phelps, or No., the House
went into Committee Of the Whole on the state
Of the Union, on the Indian Appropriation Bill.
Without coming 10 . conclusion, the Com
mittee rose and the House adjourifed.
SENATE.-The Senate met 1t noon in the old
| hall, from which the desks had been removed,
but q supply Of cane.bottmed chairs had been
provided Tor their accommodation. The gal
| Ieries and floor were crowded, Notwithstanding
| the falling snow, ii having been understood that
the Vice President, Mr.. Crttenden and others
would speak.
the proceedings, as usual, opened with pray
er and the reading Of the journal. after which
Mr. Stuart, Of Michigan, moved that % msny
| radies unprovided with seats in the gallery
would be admitted 10 the floor.
Mr.. Hamlin, OF Me-, objected on the ground
that the admission OF ladies would embarrass
The legislative business, consequently the ladies
were not admitted.
Mr.. Davis, Of Miss, submitted the report Of
the Committee, stating that the new Chamber
was ready
Mr.. Cristenden, Of Kentucky, moved the
adoption Of the report. The parting from the
Chamber, he thought, was an event Of much
solemnity. Many associations, many OF them
proud ones, bind US to tbs Chamber. 1t has
beer the scene Of great events Questions Of
the American Constitution, questions Of great
national import, questions OF peace and war
have been debated in this Chamber. Great
men have frequently been the actors within
these walls. He had seen men whose name and
fame bad not been surpassedin Greek or Roman
history. Here he had seen Clay, Webster,
Calhoun and others, who have left on these
wallis the impress Of their fame The majestic
dome seems yet to echo with their voices
There are others, too whom be would not desig-
nate, for they had not yet fulfilled their political
services, but whose names are in no danger OF
beng forfeited.
When the Senators are removed 10 the new
Chamber they will carry with them the inspira-
ton Of their predecessors. They will leave be.
hind them no iota OF patriotism or alta chment
to the Constitution. These, our household gods
are carried with u.s. The new Hall will be the
scene OF the past. There they will ever remain
the Senate OF The United States, the great pre-
servative of this great nation conserving the
sovereignty Of the States and the integrity OF
the Union.
The Vice President addressed the Senate,
giving historical sketches Of Congress At the
various seats Of Government, until its location
at Washington. He then narrated the burning
Of the Capitol by the British army, the ASSEM-
bling thereafter of Congress at the Blodgett's
Hotel, on the site now occupied by the General
Post Office; and finally the assembling in 1919,
IN the present building. He then went into an
interesting comparison of the present character
OF the Senate in the early days Of the Govern
ment and now. Then it was almost wholly an
executive body, and much of its business was
transacted with closed doors. The President
often took part in the debates, and it was not
Tor many years that galleries were provided for
spectators. After further remarks, which we're
listened to with wrapt attention, the Senate pro-
ceeded In body to the new Hall.
st. Louis, Jan. 5.
A despatch from Kansas City says that gang
of Jayhawkers" under Brown entered Bates
County on Thursday last and stole four horses
from Jesse Jackson and burned his house. Ii
is stated upon good authority that Gov. Medary
has ordered four companies of dragons to that
region, and al-o that four companies of militia
De raised in Linn and Bourbon Counties for
which officers are already commissioned.
de has telegraphed to the Secretary Of War
to send arms and ammunition from St. Louis,
which has been done. 1t is expected that tAese
counties will continue under martial law for
some time.
The pro-savery party still hold mos. Of the |
Offices. They are accused of oppressive acts |
Old prosecutions, pending on account Of former |
troubles, are great cause of dissatisfaction.
Springfield, Ill. Jan. s.
Douglas elected Senator at o'clock. The |
vote stood Douglas 81; Lincoln As. An i'm
nense crowd was present. The announcement
OF the election was received by tremendous
cheering, followed by wild huzzas. The Demo.
Gratis hred 100 guns There is great excite ment
in the city. Both Houses adjourned imnedi-
atey after the election.
indianapolis, JAM 6.
The Indiana State Board of Agriculture is in
session at this city to-day. Dr.. Stevenson, Of
dreen Castle, presiding. There is large at
tendance OF delegates. An interesting letter
was read from Baron Humboldt. The winter
exhibition of dressed meats, fruits, grain, &c.
IS very creditable display.
The House organized this afternoon and cleo
ed Hon. J. w. Gordon Speaker. The clerks
md door keeper remain ss at the last session.
Both Houses adjourned Immediately after
Louisville, Jan. 6.
Twelve buildings on Front Row, Memphis.
between Adams and Washington streets, were
burned yesterday. Loss nearly SEC, 900. Sew
raj persons injured.
St. Louis, Jan I.
The overland mail, with dates to the 18th ult..
Irrived last night. News unimportant.
Governor Weller had offered reward OF
Il 900 for the conviction of any parties engaged
the late mobbing in Los Angeles and Colum-
ia Counties.
A man named Ward caught a r. Malony.
tate Comptroller, in bed with his wife, Sub
equently Ward shot at his wife. and thinking
e had killed her shot himself, infictng dan.
erous wound. Mallory is fifty years old, is
narried and has a large family or grown IN
hlldren. The Press demands his resignation.
u. .. Dowd had committed suicide n conse-
uence Of admins ering an overdose Of opium
reducing the death Of young man named
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