The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-10
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! WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Mr Seward and Mr..
| Douglass appeared in their seats this morning, on
the opening of the Senate. There was but thin
attendance.
| Mr.. GwIN introduced a bill to organize the Ter
ritory of Nebraska which was referred to the Com
mittee on Territories.
Mr.. BRowN gave notice of his intention to intro
duce bill to establish government printing
office.
Mr.. DAVIS submitted a resolution that there be
printed for the use of the Senate the same number
OF extra copies of Gov Stevens final Report and
Narrative as has been printed of other reports;
which was referred to the Committee on Printing.
Mr. DAVIS also introduced a bill to authorize the
sale OF the public arms to the several States and
Territories, and to regulate the appointment of
Superintendent of the National Armories; bill to
prevent desertons and facilitate enlistment of sol
ders in the army of the United States; bill to fix
the pay aDd regulate the allowances of officers of
the army, and bill to promote the efficiency of
the army by retiring disabled infrm officers;
which were severay read twice and referred to the
Committee Military Affairs.
On motion of Mr.. LANE a resolution was adopted
requesting the President of the United States to
communicate to the Senate the official cOrrespon-
dence OF Lent. General Winfield Scott in reference
to the Island of San Juan and Gen. Harney, in
mand OF the army for the department of Oregon.
On motion OF Mr.. lvERsoN, a resolution was
adopted, requesting the Secretary of the Treasury
to inform the Senate what amount remains in the
Treasury, unexPended, of the funds set apart by
Tue treaty OF OuauaOupe HldalgO, between the
United States and Mexico, for the payment of
claims of American citizens.
Mr.. DIXON then made long speech, based upon
that portion of the Presidents annual message
which recommends The payment of the Armistad
claim. Mr.. d. strenuonsy argued that the claim
had no foundation in justice-ought not to be
paid.
Mr.. NELSON presented the petition of a committee
OF the people OF Boston against the removal of the
Post-Office of that city.
MIR. lvERsoN spoke in reply to Mr.. Pugh, and as
sailed Mr.. Douglas position the question of
popular sovereignty. He said the South must have
protection from Congress for slavery in the Terri
tories, and unless the Charleston Convention recog
nlzes this, the Southern delegates should withdraw
he also said that the election of Republican Pres
ident would be sufficient cause for the South to
withdraw from the Union, and none but fanatical
TOOL would attempt to prevent her.
When he had concluded, Mr.. Green obtained the
floor, and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MIR. WINsLow asked Mr.. Gartrell, who was enti-
tied to the floor, to give way for call of the House
Mr.. GARTRELL said that although he wished to
trespass short time the House to-day if it was
desired by his friends, and they thought there was
prospect of an organization, he would cheerfully
yield the toor for the purpose of voting, with the
understanding that he would be entitled to the
floor when the discussion was resumed
The House was then called. Mr. SMITH, of Va,
made humorous explanation as to his tasting egg
nog on the 26th of December, which was kindly
sent him by a lady while he was speaking on that
occasion. Although, not strictly speaking, tenn
perance man, he was remarkably temperate. He
had not taken glass of spirits and water for As
years, although, he acknowledged, he liked little
egg-nog at Christmas times. Laughter. He called
attention to the remarks OF an opposition paper,
the Alexandria Gazette, in his District which rep
resents him as a strict temperance man. He COM
planned of the remarks of newspaper correspoa-
dents, who, by courtesy, occupied the reporters
gallery in the House, deliberately intended to bring
members into contempt and ridicule instead of pre-
senting them in the best possible position before
the country.
1t appeared by the call Of the House that the
only members absent without pair were Messrs
Florence, Hindman, and Taylor.
MIR. WNsLow moved that the House proceed to
the election of Speaker The motion was agreed
tO-yeas 2l0, nays g.