Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-10
House OF representatives

Mr. Sherman moved that the House pro-
ceed to the election Of q Printer, and demand
ed the previous question.
Mr. Stanton hoped that his colleague would
Withdraw the demand for the previous ques
ton
On motion Of Mr.. Burnett, there was
call Of the House.
On motion Of Mr.. Hoard, resolution was
adopted that the Committee on Public Tx
penditures inquire into the expenses for
printing for the House, and report at an ear
Ii day. Such notifications Of the rates paid
As public justice and due regard to rigid
economy in expenditures require, shall be
paid, and that they have power to examine
witnesses and report at any time.
The House refused t. second the demand
for the previous question against 81.
Mr. Stanton desired to pass over an cleo
ton for the present; and in giving his views
for this suggestion, said he wanted the print
er to be- elected, practical man, who has the
means for executing the work Resides, he
wished to avoid the possibility OF having the
profits used for corrupt purposes.
1t was known that charges had been made
against the Administration party for thus
he did not desire his party to be thus paint
ed. The price should be reduced before they
elect a printer
Mr. Culiax replied to Mr.. Stanton, whose
remarks, he thought, came with bad grace.
lie Mr. Colfax) defended his vote IN the
Thirty-fourth Congress for Mr.. Defrees, and
it was only after Mr.. Follett had no chance
If an election, that he had voted for Defrees.
Mr. Sherman offered an amendment to
his motion, to the effect that the Printer
elected shall have the Office with the proyiso
that the House may at any time redeue the
prices paid for printing.
Mr.. Sherman subsequently moved that the
election Of printer be postponed till Monday
next; and this motion was agreed to-yeas
lO3, nays not counted.
The Speaker then announced the commit
tees:
ELGcTro>s.-AIessrs Gilmer, Dawes Campbell,
Boycc, Marston, Stevenson, Gartrell, Stratton,
and Mcknight
WAYS ASH MEAyS-Mrssrs Sherman Dayis Of
Nd. Phelps, Stevens. Washbunc Of No. Nelson
Morrill, and Crawford.
CLAwS.-Mcssrs. Tappan, Hoard. McClernand
Ely, Moore ~ Ala, Maynard, Hale, and Hut
chiuS
ouwRRcR-Messrs Washburne or H., Wade,
John Cochrane, Elliott, Smith 81 y. q, Morchcad,
Lamar, Nelson AMI Clemens.
PUBLIC LASpS.-Messrs. Thayer, Lovejoy, Cobb,
Coyode, Davis ot Ind, Trimble, Eandeyer, Win
dom. and Barrett
Posi- OFFICE AND PoSr RoADS.-MessrS. Colfa1,
Woodruff, English Adams Of Ky, Alley, Helmick,
Davis Of Miss, Craig oC No.
DISTRICT Of CoLNuIA.-Me Carter Kill
gore, Burnett Rice, Corkling, Garnctt Pryor,
Edserton, and Anderson Of Ky.
JrDIcrAEY.-Mc,srs Hickman, Bingham, Hous-
ton, Taylor, Nelson Kellogg, Reynolds, Robinson
Ut X. j. and Porter
REVOLUTIONARY CLAWS.-Mes.rs. Briggs, Per-
ry, Cox, Vance Jackson, Duell, Dejaruette, Hol-
man, and Fonton.
TERRITORIES Messrs. Grow. Perry, Smith d
Va, Waldron, Gooch, Case, Vallandigham, Clark,
and Ashley.
ESPgNDTURES.--Mcs Haskin, Porter Ed
mondson, Killcnger, Hindman Somes Wood, CloP-
on, and Fouke.
ROADS ASD CANALS-Messrs Mallory, Morris
Of H., Dunn, Singleton, Burroughs. Burnett,
Montgomery, Rust, and Ferry.
REVOLUTIONARY PESSIoNs.-MessrS. Potter,
Eerree Craig Of u. q, Adrain, Junkin, Reagan,
Bnbhtt, Delano, and Lcech Of \. c.
INVALID PESSIoNS.-Messrs. Fenton, Foster,
Sickles. Florence Stokes Of Penn, Kellogg Of
Mich, Brubson, and Martin Of Ohio
PUBLIC BvlLDINGs AND observation-disclosures.
Train, Beale Keitt Mcpherson, and Peyton.
MILIrIA.-Messrs. Tompkins of Ohio, Irvine
jenkins Of Va, Webster, Quarles, RufRn, Wells
Theaker. and Sims.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS essrs HOLMAN, Jones
Of Ga. Howard, Rabbit, and Foster.
ACcouSrs'-Messrs Spinner, Kunkel, Blake
Graham, and Allen Of Ohio
MrLEAGE.-Messrs Ashmore. Van Wyck, Loo
mis-, Hardeman, and Robinson Of III.
EyGnAyING.-Messrs, Adraiu, Coyode, and Mac
lay.
To ArDu THs CoSINGENT EXPENSES Of TIE