The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-02-21
WASHINGTON NEWS
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THE PAINTING INTERNATIONALLY CONTESTED SEAT
-INnIAM A ZEE L. MEr1cn- Tile Tam

THE PRINTING IsvEsrIGATIoN-THE CONTESTED SEATS
INDIAN AFFAIRs-MExIoo-THE TERRITORIES
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Printing Investigating Committee have
had before them Quarles, one Of the clerks
in the Office of Superintendent of Public Printing
He did not seem to know much about the corrup-
lions in Wendelps time, but made some statements
in regard to the present superintendent in the pur
chase of paper, which will require some explana
ton. He states that the Superintendent had pur-
chased some cap paper and paid cent and three
quarters more per pound for it than some articles
which were being furnished by the contractor for
sixteen cents per pound. He also made other
statements which seemed to reflect upon the pre-
sent Superintendent. But it is said that it is sus-
ceptble OF explanation. But little if any evidence
Is elected, except that given by Wendell, showing
that there has been much corruption. Most of the
witnesses are regular Know Nothings.
The House Committee on Elections have had the
Sickles and Williamson contested election case be-
fore them for some days, and have heard argu-
ments on both sides. The question to be decided
is strictly of law, the contestant not having,
cordIng to the statute, notified the sitting member
OF his intention to contest his seat majority of
the Committee, it is understood, hold that Mr..
Williamson did not comply with the statute, and
therefore has right to contest his seat. There
will doubtless be minority report, taking differ
ent view, which will bring the question before the
House for its decision. The statute which Mr..
Williamson failed to comply with was passed for a
two-fold object-frst, to prevent persons from con-
testing seats insufficient grounds; secondly to
afford sitting member opportunity while
events were recent and proof attainabe to prepare
his case.
VIM. P. Preston, ESQ.,, is here preparing to
contest the seat of j. Morrison Harris returned as
elected from the Third Congressional District of
MARYLAND
Mr.. Sherman, from the Committee on Ways and
Means, Will report to day two Indian ApprOpria-
ton bils-the annual bill, appropriating two mil
lions of money, the other a deficiency bill, en-
bracing five hundred and thirty thousand dollars
The latter bill is based upon the ratification by the
Senate of about eleven treaties, with as many diff
ferent tribes of Indians in Oregon and Washington
These treaties have been made since 1856 and
were all ratified by the Senate at its special session
in March, 1859. All of them contain stipuIations
which can be set aside at the discretion of the Pre-
sident, and they provide for the payment of about
ten million of dollars, in annual annuities of five
hundred and thirty thousand dollars. of which the
deficiency bill, to be reported on Tuesday, is the
first.
Advices were received here this morning from
Mexico, brought by the schooner Star, which ar
rived at New Orleans a few days ago, with dates
from Vera Cruz to the 10th inst. Miramon had
elt the city of Mexico on the Sth for Tiascaa, to
encounter the Liberal forces under Carvaja and
from thence, If successful, would proceed at once
to Vera Cruz. Under the most favorable crcum-
stances he could not take his army to Very Cruz
before the lst Of March. The report that he had
advanced as far as the National Bridge was I'M
true.
The Juarez government are not at all apprehen-
sive of this expedition Vera Cruz is defended by
works which are good defences against a force des-
titute of artillery, and the troops of the Liberals
will make good stand behind stone walls The
city cannot be starved out, because it can be sup
piled from seward
The Committee appointed by the Senatorial eau
Gus, and to whom were referred the various resou
lions before the Senate in regard to the slavery
question, have had one two meetings, but thus
far have failed to arrive at any conclusion. The
object and aim of this Committee is not to bring
forward resolution resolutions which is to be
considered as the platform for the Charleston Con-
We ntion. The Committee states that they had no
such idea in contemplation, their object being mere
y to harmonic the conflicting resolutions to meet
the views OF the various Senators. 1t is not at all
certain that they will agree upon any resolutions
but leave the matter in its present shape.
The House Select Committee, appointed 10 inquire
into the existing laws and to report reforms in the
manner of execution and the prices paid for print
ing and binding, had long session yesterday,
Superintendent of Public Printing Heart giving
many valuable hints from his long experience on
that subject.
special despatch from Washington to the New
York Times states that it was determined in the
Cabinet on Tuesday last to order Col. Fauntleroy
to march United States troops into Chihuahua for
the protection of American citizens against outlaws
from Durango; but the order has not yet been is
sued. 1t is also said that three thousand Ameri-
cans are before this time in Sonora, and in posses
sion OF the Government of that State.