The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-02-22
Proceedings on THE THIRTY,SIyTH CONGRESS.

II.
WAsHINGFoN, Feb 2l.-Elndry Communications
We're received from the departments.
Mr.. MASON gave notice that ON Monday he would
move TO go into Executive session, and continue
therein until certain matter was disposed of.
Mr.. DooLTTrLE presented the memorial of the
Legislature of Wisconsin, in regard to the Indians
In that Territory. The memorial says the Indians
have been shamefuy imposed upon and reduced to
aesttutlon; and the passage of laws .is asked for
their protection.
On motion of Mr.. lvERSON, a resolution was
adopted setting apart Friday of each week, after
the present week, for the consideration of private
bills on the calendar.
MIR. SEWARD introduced bill for the admission
OF the State OF Kansas into the Union and will
speak on it on Wednesday of next week.
Mr.. Brown reported bill authorizing the cor
poratlon OF Washington to issue 5000 600 of stock
for building a market house in said CITY; which
was read three times and passed.
on motion OF Mr.. MASON, resolution was adopt
ed that the Sergeant-at-Arms arrest Thaddeus
Hyatt, OF New Iork, who refused to obey the sum-
mons OF the Harper's Ferry Investigating Com
mittee.
Mr.. HAUN submitted resolution, which lies
ovet, of inquiry inIo the expediency of granting
the State OF California all the right, title and inter
est OF the United States, to the New Almaden
quicksilver mines in that State the proceeds thereof
road
On motion of Mr.. NICHOLSON, resolution was
ADOPTED OF inquiry into the expediency of having
revenue service submitted to the Senate for con
hrmatlon, and also increasing their pay.
On motion Of Mr.. DAVIS, the bill for supplying
the states with arms, was taken up and made the
special order for Thursday next.
The Senate went into Executive ession and
afterwards adjourned until Thursday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
On motion OF Mr.. Grow, the Select Committee on
Printing, Engraving and Binding was authorized
to employ clerk.
Mr. ocN
erroneous and unjust impressions existing in the
public mind, growing out of the recent contest for
the Speakership
lie had never been member of the American or
ganlzanon, but was still Whig, elected on broad
national grounds; but he did not say he denounced
the American party and repudiated its principIes
some of which commanded his appreciation but
nothing that was proscriptive in them. Among
that organization are good and true men, and to
them he owed the honor OF a seat here In conclu-
sion, he spoke in favor of the compromise resolu-
tIons OF 1850, which agreed to bv both the
Wing and Democratic parties, as the means of
quleting the slavery agitation.
Mr.. PENDLEToN remarked that he understood Mr.
Smith to say that he (Mr. Pendletonl during the
contest correctly stated his Mr.. Smth's) political
principles: lie wanted MIR. Smith to say distinctly
whether that was so?
Mr.. SMITH replied: "While you did not state the
details OF your conversation, your statement of the
result was correct"
MIR. ALLEN wished to make an explanation in re-
lati"n to the subject but prevented by calls to
order
MIR. Morris, of Illinois, from the committee on
the subject, reported joint resolution giving the
assent of Congress to the action of the States of
Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas in relation to pro.
vlding for the removal of the Red River aft bv
imposing tonnage duties and he moved the aues-
ton be taken on Its passage.
This resolution occasioned much confusion
MI. fARNswoRTH said it was read merely for in
formation.
Mr. rl.oI tl,oI. -
that there was any attempt to deceive.
The resolution then recommitted
Mr. WASHBURNE, of Illinois, from the select com
mttee en- the subject, reported in favor of removing
the present seats and restoring the chairs and desks
and in order to give time for this purpose, propos-
ing an adjournment, the Senate cOpcurrinu from
Friday to the 5th of March,
Mr. MILES made minority report -.
Mr. WAsHBURNE, of Illinois, for the purpose of
testing the sense of the House, moved the previous
question.
Mr.. FARNswoRrH moved to lay it on the table
Decided in the negative by l6 majority
The resolution for the restoration of the chairs
anu desks was passed-yeas %, nays sc; while the
resolution proposing an adjournment over to effect
the change was laid on the table-yeas lO5 navs a.
Mr.. Hoard, of New York, offered a resolution
providing for the appointment of a select commit
tee of five members, to inquire and investigate
whether any improper attemp pts have been or are
about being made by persons connected with the
Executive Department, or any one acting under
them to influence the action of members of this
House on any measures before the House with the
direct or indirect promise of office or favOr and
that the COMMITTEES have power to send for persons
and!papers.1 -
By request, Mr.. HOARD Withdrew the resolution
for the present
On motion of Mr.. WAsEBURNE, of Maine, the elec-
tion of Public Printer was postponed till Thursday
yeas sc, nays 80.
Mr.. LAMAR, of Mississippi said that State was not
for dsunion per Sc. She would never make this
no W. hon r1I,.
North are deliberately determined to endanper her
'"te""s lfAAanA and social institutions, and to i'm
palr her dignity and equality a confederate
State. Perhaps the majority in that State do not
speak with the same reserve and caution that he
did to- lay The obvious and unmistak kable motive
and design in relation to the slavery question has
produced alienation and distrust and this has pro-
duced the unanimous opinion in the South that thn
Republican organization is a standing menace TO
their peace and security, and standing insult to
their character lie then replied to the anti slave
ry views of Mr. Ferry, of Connecticut.
Mr.. DAVIS, of Maryland, announced his purpose
to acknowledge the compliment paid to him by the
Legislature OF his State. Ii had been long since
the present dominant party had majority in both
branches Of the Legislature, but it had conducted
itself in remarkable a manner that probabIv n
long time would eapse before this accident would
be repeated IT one might Judge from the conduct
OF that party, the gentlemen who composed it are
perhaps, more surprised at their present power
than their opponents, over whom they triumnhed
IN the nobleman's chamber, asked himself whether
he was asleep or had slept, saying: "'I speak;
hear; ! think; | smell sweet savors On nv life
am lord indeed Then bring wife to our
person" Laughter.
They were OF that class Of men described bv
Montesquieri, in Paris, ignorant of everything vet
have the genius to teach everything to the world
and employed an attorney to keep them from
folly.
He proceeded to speak of their acts as n series of
blunders, in disregard of the fundamental law:
smitten with the resolution of Mr.. Clark of Mis-
souri,, when tie police bill was before them, they
Incorporated proviso that no Black Republican,
or endorser Of the Helper Book should be appoint.
ed to office under the Board of Commissioners
Having thus protected Baltimore from such infIu-
ences, they shortly after passed another measure in
relation to the City Railroads. dangerous ma
chine, by which thousands of people daily come in
contact, and subtle political poison might be in
fused into the veins of Baltimore without any one
being the wiser. They thought the people should
be protected against the poison in the atmosphere
and therefore 1T was provided and stands as part
of the bill, that Black Republican, or endorser
or approver OF the Helper book should receive any
OF the benefits or privileges of this act or be EN-
ployed in any capacity. He would therefore tell
the Republicans that they must be prepared to an
swer at their car doors for their political princ.
pies, or use the lightning train. Laughter.
bill was also before the Legislature concerning
the Agricultural College, when a member rising
moved to apply the same proviso to that But
'So
try as in the city, and it quickly voted down
They then assumed the guardianship of one of
Marylands representatives on this floor and passed
Il resolution that Henry Winter Davis one of the
Representatives OF Maryland in Congress, by his
vote for Mr.. Pennington, the candidate Of the
Black Republican party, has misrepresented the
sentiments of all parties and thereby forfeited the
confidence of the people. Only think This is
spread on the statute book to remain there forever
Laughter.
Now he would say he would speak to their mas
tiers, face to face, and not to them. 1t has ALWAYS
been striking popularity of that party which &C.
cidentally predomnates in Maryland, that it will
allow no opportunity to pass to indicate its entire
fealty to the South and this always consists in
stirring up strife and in belling its neighbors who
live next door, by saying that man who is not
Democrat is Abotionst. The Legislature can
be described in itspoliey amsand principles as Mil
ton describes the fortress of hell. 1t would let
loose wild and demonaca passions to DESTROY and
ruin the county if it could. There were small,
tmd, restless creatures, incapable of striking a
blow incapable of logic, but skilful to scratch and
of these was the honorable gentleman who offered
the condemnatory resolution. Heknew his constit-
uents better than those dabblers in eternal agita
ton. This day his vote for hr. Pennington was
not only approved, but honored by every man
whose opinion be regarded. Applause in the
galleries.