Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22
WAsEIseroE, Feb. q
Adjourned

seiec' committee 90 printing, engraving
and binding. was authorized TO employ q
. clerk.
SIR. Smith, Of n. G. corrected certain
erroneous and unjust impressions existing
in the public mind growing out of the re-
cent eOntes. for the Speakership. He had
never been a member OF the American or
ganization, but was still Wing, and had
been elected on broad national grounds;
but be did no, say that he denounced the
American party and repudiatsd its prinei-
piles, some. Of which commanded his ap
probation, Dat they had nothing proscrip-
tive in them. Among that. organisation
there are good and true men, and to them
he owed the honor of his seat here.
In conclusion, he spoke in favor of the
compromise resolutions Of 1850, agreed to
by both the Wing aud Democratic parties,
as the means Of quieting the slavery sgi-
tation.
Mr.. Pendleton remarked that he under
stood Mr.. Smith to say that he (Pendle-
tom had, during the contest. correctly sta
ted his tsmith's) political principles He
wanted Mr.. Smith to say distinctly vheth.
err that was SO.
Dir. Smith replied--while you did not
state the details Of our conversation yeur
statement Of the result was correct
Mr.. Allen wished 10 make an explana-
tion in relation TO the subject, but was pre-
4 vented by calls to order.
Nj. Morris, Of Ills from the committee
on roads and cansls. reported joint reso
luton, giving the assent Of Congress 10 the
action of the States Of Louisiana, Texas
and Arkansas. relative to the removal of the
Red River raft, by imposing tonnage du-
ties, and moved the question and its pass
age. This resolution occasionsd much
confusion. ~
Mr.. Farnsworth said tho, ;s raa reaj
merely for Information.
Mr.. Rust remarked that il was utterly
untrue that there was any attempt to de-
ceive. The resolution was then recommit.
ted.
Mr. - OF Ills. from the select com
mitiee on the subject, reported in favor of
removing the present seats and restoring
the chairs and desks, aud in order to give
time for the parpose, provided an adjourn
rnent, the Senate concurring. from Friday
next, till the 5th Of March.
Mr. Miles made a minority report.
MIR. Washburne, Of Ills, for the purpose
Of testing the sense Of the House. moved
the previous question.
Mr. Fsrnsworth moved to lay the reports
on the tsbls-negaiived by l6 majority.
The resolution, for restoring the chairs
and desks, was passed by 8 majority.
The resolution. 20 adjourn from Friday
to the 5th of March, to make such changes,
was tabled by 81 majority.
Mr.. Hoskin offered a resolution, which
was adopted, that The select committee on
printing hand over 10 the committee on
public expenditures, all their books aud
papers, and such evidence as they have
taken, and be discharged from the further
+ VI lilo e4OicCt
Mr. Hoard offered resolution. that a
committees Of Eve be appointed to inquire
and investigate whether any improper at
/ tempts have been, or are about to be made
By persons connected with the Executive
Departments and acting under their advice
/ to influence he action Of this House, or
members thereof, on any measure which
the House mas acted upon, or which is un-
der consideration, BY directly or Indirectly
( promising fayors under the government or
subordinstss, in consideration of any vote
withheld or to be given, and that The com
mittee have power to send for persons sad
papers. seg-
Mr. WinslOS objected.
Mr.. Houston was willing i, shouid be in
trOdueed at some other time.
Mr. Hoard Withdrew the resolution for
the present.
On molten Of Mr. Washburpe Of Me-. the
election Of Printer was postponed till
Thursday by4 majority. asia
The House vent into committee a the
whole HIUHl " 81
! Mr. Lamar proceeded TO inquire how far
his constituents are responsible for the ex
istIng condition Of things. Mississippi
was not for oisunion per Sc; she would
never make the issue until abe became con
WINGED that her Sister States Of the North
were deliberately determined 10 eudsnger
. her internal peace and social institutions.
and impair her dignity snd equality as a
confederate State.
, Adjourned.
SENATE ubdry conDunlcstions
were received from the departments.
Mr.. Seward introduced q bill for the sd
mission of Kansas into the Union il was
, made the special order for Wednesday Of
, next week.
Mr.. Mason gave notice that on Monday
he would move to 90 into Executive sss
. sion and contisus therein until . matter
Z was disposed Of. $40 asf9nf
8 Mr.. Dooli.tie presented a memorial from
4 the Legislature OF Wisconsin regarding thu
}. Menomines Indians the memorial say
: these indians have been shamefully impo
E sed upon snd reduced TO destitution. ant
i asks the passage OF lav for their Protec
: ton.
a Mr.. Haun offered . resolution that tn
= committee on Public Lands inquire int
the expedieney Of making survey Of tn
: Silver and other mines Of the eastern slep'
Z Of the Sierra Fevsds Aountsips Adop
tad sfaozfis aanosos oan eift rea'
,. He also sssss resolution tAss Ne sea