Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-12-27
Congress-.

We continue resgrne of the proc eedings-
if talk can be called proceediuss-of the pres
eut or 36th Congress.
December ID.
SESArE.-Mr. Fitzpatrick. of Ala. was cleo
ted President by ballot
Mr. Pugh called up his resolution submitted
on last Thursday, instructing the Commitlee on
Territories to inquire into the expediencv of
repeating much of the Act for { oreaniza-
ton of the Territorial Governments of New
Mexico and Utah, as requires all laws passed by
those Territories to be submitted to Congress
for approval or rejection.
Mr.. Pugh then made I general splurge
"Sqnatter Sovereignty" Northern and South
ern Democracy, threatening the South that if
they expelled Douglas, they would have 70 ex-
pei ninety nine one hundredths of the Northern
Democracy. He wanted Mr. Douglas retained
rs Chairman of the Committee on Territories
He found fault with the established usage 10
give the South the Craftsmanship of every i'm
portant committee in the Senate. BE said, the
Senator from Illinois was the ony exception aud
and now he is decapItated.
Mr.. Gwiu. of Cal. opposed The doctrines of
Douglas; and said that those who agree with
ance of that doctrine is dangerous to the Dem
ocratc party.
The discussion was continued by Lane Davis
Brown and Pugh, all Democrats, who failed to.
agree as TO what was Democracy
HoUsg.-Mr. Gimer denied having any con
nection with Helpers Book.
Mr. Singleton, of Miss, wanted to know of
Mr. Hickman, when the South had violated an
compromise
Mr. Hickman said that if he understood the
history of Legislation in 1850 and "a. there was
demand made from the South that the Missou-
ri Compromise line should be repealed, mas
much ms it prevented slavery north of SO deg
80 min, and was uni ust to the South which
went almost in body for its repeal, and with
the aid OF a few Northern Representatives ac
comphshed It, In return. they gave the North
what lie Mr.. HI considered was distinct
pledge. namely: That the question of slavery
from that day forward should cease 20 be agi-
tated in Congress, and the settlement of the
whole question be loft to the people of Terrific
RES for their determination.
After further debate, in which strong Ian
Euage was used by Mr.. Singleton. of the Inten-
lions of the South. he reminded the Republic
cans that the chivalry son oftle South. Jefferson
Davis. had been a leader In the with Mex
leo, and that he might again lead army. lie
said the South might extend into a govern
ment, would take possession and administer the
estate.
The 18th ballot was taken.
Sherman. Rep. 1l2 -
Bocock, Dem. So
Boteler, South American 81
Mr.. Bocock then Withdrew his name, and
some Democrats went over to 2oteIer. S. Am.
18th ballot.
Necessary to choice, lie
Sherman, II2
Botelar, %
Remainder scattering.
18Th ballot.
Necessary to choice ia
sherman. 10
Bo,cIer, 81
Remainder scattering.
December, 30
HoU5K.-Johu Cochrane made Il speech de-
claring the Union in 40 danger. He said that
the North Krn Democrats would stand by their
fellow Democrats all over the Union, (which
means that they would stay ia tho union with
them or 60 out of it with them
18th ballot.
Necessary to choice, ll5
Sherman. i'll
McClernand, 2l
Boteler, SO
Scattering, -
18Th ballot.
Necessary to choice, III
sherman, 40
Boteler, 43
Remainder scattering.
9th ballot
Necessary to q choice, lI2
Sherman 100
Boteler, 80
McClernan1 %
Remainder scattering.
December 81.
SEyATE-Mr. Slidell introduced a Cuba Bill.
Several other unimportant bills were introduced
and the Senate adjourned.
HousE-The question of union of forces be-
tween the Democrats and;South Americans was
discussed. The Democrats wan ed the latter to
come over and help them. and vice versa
18th ballot
NeceSsa. TO Z. choice, ia
sherman, Jog
Nilsson. &c
Remainder scattering
After some talk House adjourned
December %
SEyATE.-Mr Lane introduced a bill making
an appropriation for the payment of the expen-
ses incurred by he'people of Oregon and Wash
lngton territories, to suppress Indian hostiiites
therein.
Mr.. Gwin introduced Pacific t. r. bill, and
gave notice that he should call it up an early
day.
HOUSE Mr.. Haskin remarked that he cast his
vote Cor Giimcr. who was consistent in opposi-
ton to the Lecompton policy of the Admins
tration. rs an anti-Lecompton democrat.
After little more talk ballot was taken
18th ballot
Necessary TO choice, lI2
sherman, 95
Nilsson, 20
Gilmer. &c