Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-03-06
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CONGREssIONAL,
WASHINGTON, March 3.

HoUsE-Mr Millson was unwilling that
the House should seem to be indifferent 10
u usa e coeYd with our Government and
d!gnitied by many historical recollec-
tons. He therefore offered the resolution
providing for the election of chaplain to-
morrow, to oticiate alternately with the
chaplain already elected By the Senate.
Mr.. Houston objected, contending that
the resolution was not question of priri-
lege, there being no law for the election
OF chaplain.
Mr.. MiIlsou replied, saying that there
Should be s daily Invocation fov divine
I assistance ana protection, aud it should
not be il che power CT any one man, by a
solitary objection, to defeat all c0nvention-
/ al deceucies and obStruct the rules OF the
House.
Mr. Houston regarded Mr.. Wilson's re-
marks rs extraordinary, and repealed them
| Dir Clemens showed that there is luw
! Of CONGRESS fixing the salary of the chap
lain al Sl50per year, hence there is author
ity to Cle:t one.
l Mr. Jno. Cochraue had au essay to deliv-
er on the subject.
The Speaker, following the presidents,
+! decided that the resolution was question
| of privilege.
Several gentlemen raised points of or
der, and desired to extend an invitation
to all ministers to officiate alternately.
Mr. Houston appealed from the speak
cr's decision, which appeal was on motion
of Mr.. MillsOn, tabled.
Much confusion prevailed throughout
the discussion, half doZca gentlemen ut
n time, speaking at will.
Mr. Barksdale moved to table the whole
subject. Ncgatived 60 against ll6.
Mr.. Wilson's resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Sherman moved that the House pro-
coed 10 the business On the speakers ta-
lie, with the view of acting on the bill
regulating the mileage Of members at zoe
per mile, the distsrce being computed by
straight line.
Mr.. Wushburne moved resolution re-
ferring the subject to the committee of the
Whole on the state Of the Union. Disa-
greed to by 40 majority. He then moved
suspension of the rules in order to in
troduce G resolution for the improvement
of the harbor of Chicago.
Mr. Stanton said that If such motions
were to be interposed, his colleague (Sher-
many might abandon his hope to reach the
mileage bill to-day.
The House refused to suspend the rules
only SO voting in the affirmative.
Mr. Sherman gave notice that he would
on tomorrow, renew his motion. He
asked leave TO offer resolution referring
the subject of the Pacific railroad to u Sc
lect committc of Is. If the committee
were ordered, he should decline serving
on it.
Mr. Covode asked leave to offer reso-
luton for the appointment of Select
Committee of FIVE for the purpose of in &.
vestigating whether the Presidant, OF any
other officer of the government, has, with
money, patronage, or any other improper
means, sought to influence Congress. or
any committee thereof, or any act referring
to the rights of the States or Territories;
whether any officers, by combination or
otherwise, have sought to defeat the eXecu-
ton of any laws, and whether the Presi-
dent has refused to compel the execution
of the same.
Mr.. Florence objected to the Introduction
of the resolution. The charges should be
specified.
Mr. Underwood-Let the gentleman
state what dishonest acts have been COM
mitted:
Mr. Bingham objected to the debate as
out of order.
Mr.. Underwood said it was not in order
to make vague, loose and indefinite
charges for investigation. The gentleman
should state the grounds for his enquiry
If the gentleman would, on his own re-
sponsibiity, state that he knows, or has
been informed that brides have been re-
sorted to, be would not object to an in
Ycstigation. but ne objected to charges by
insinuation.
Mr.. Grow objected to the debate.
The Chair mir Colfax temporarily pre-
siding) overruled Mr.. Florence's point
The argument would be appropriate if tue
rules should he suspended.
Mr. Florence repeated that the charges
objected to The resolution. (Crics from
.hc Republican side of Order" lie
would not sit in his place quiet when such
inuendoes were directed against honest
men. Laughter.)
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Mr.. Florence replied. lie was rs much
in favor of ferreting out corruption as his
colleague WIS, bat he wished a reason for
these Investigations.
Nr. Morris, of Pa, said that he did not
mean to debate the resolution, but these
charges were made (the remainder of the
sentence WAS lost in cries of order from
the Democratic side
Mr.. Covode moved suspension of the
rules.
we're made specific, he would vote for
them. (Tho Republicans called him to
Sir. Florencs said it would be just as
easy to make the charges specific, as gen
eral.
Mr.. Ashmore commenced speaking, but
was called to order b. Mr. Grow. Mr..
Aebmorc said be thought Mr.. Grow had
better hold his tongue. (Cries OF order
from the Republican side.) He would not
vote for any investigation On iusinuations,
lying aud uutrutbfuI, when the gentleman
will not personally take the responsibility
of what he asserts. This is believed to
be the substance of Mr. Ashmores re-