The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-01-20

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL.
HoUsE.-Mr. Scranton, of Pennsylvania,
said his constituents had demanded of him
no pledges, and that he enjoyed an independ-
ent position. He had once voted for Mr..
Gilmer, not that he loved Mr.. Sherman less,
but order more, and desired to rescue the
House from its difficulties. Mr.. Sherman
had explained satisfactorily to him that he
repudiated all sympathy for the obnoxious
sentiments of Helpers book.
He then called attention to a recent
meeting in Luzerne county, to declare
attachment to the Union and Constitution.
The resolutions adopted, doubtless express
the sentiments of the entire people and
condemned in strong terms aggressions on
the institutions of the South, and approve
the conduct of Gov. Wise, in connection
with Browns invasion of Virginia.
Mr.. Campbell endorsed the patriotic
sentiments Of the resolutions. The time
had arrived when he could say for Penn
sylvania, without fear of contradiction any,
where, that she has always been true, and
always will be true, to the Constitution and
laws. His State was too great to be in
jured. She had population of 100000,
an empire in herself. She sits on her noun
tains with an iron crown on her head. She
is for the Union now, and will be till the
last syllable of recorded time. She will not
embark in any crusade against her neigh.
bors. She believes in the equality of the
States. He repudiated the idea that any
particular man cannot be lawfully, peace
fully and quietly carried into the Presi-
tial chair. Where would treason show its
front who would commit the act? He
believed the people would rise in their
might to support the Constitution and the
laws of the land. He had voted for Mr..
Gilmer with great pleasure, because Mr..
Gilmer was for the Union, the Constitution
and the laws, and an unhinching friend of pro-
lection. In reply to Mr.. Gartrell's remarks,
made yesterday, that the single cotton crop
of Georgia would purchase all the arms
and ammunition Pennsylvania could make,
Mr.. Campbell proceeded to show that the
production of Pennsylvania mineral and
agricultural, for one year, were 100000.
900, while the actual value OF the cotton
crop of the South, was not more than $685.
100000 or 285,OO0,OOO.
After further debate call of the House
was made, with view of voting for Speaker.
The first ballot resulted:
Whole number, 221 necessary to choice,
Ill; Sherman, lob; Hamilton, 70; Gilmer,
10; Davis, Ind, 4; Florence, 3; scatter
ing, 6.
After considerable discussion of rather a
rambling character, another vote was
taken.
Whole number, 22l +; necessary to a
choice, Ill; Sherman, LOG ; Hamilton, 70,
Gilmer, 20; Davis, Ind, g.; scattering, Z.
Adjourned.
SENATE.-Mr. Rice presented the Gre
dentials of Mr.. Morton S. Wilkinson, Sem
ator elect from Minnesota, from the 4th of
March, 1859, and he was duly sworn.
Mr.. Iverson introduced bill to amend
the act establishing the Court of Claims.
Mr.. Lane introduced bill to increase
the salaries of the Judges of the Eastern
and Western districts of Texas. Read and
referred.
Mr.. Green continued his remarks on
Hughes resolution, contending that the ter
ritories have no power to prohibit slavery,
expressing confidence in the perpetuity of
the Union.
Mr.. Pugh followed in reply to Iverso
and Green, and argued to show that his
views were consistent with the Cincinnati
platform, and the Kansas Nebraska act
Without concluding, the Senate went
into executive session and then adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL.
from the Secretary of the Treasury, in reply
to the resolution of the Senate, calling for
information as to the unexpended balance
of the amount appropriated under the treaty
of Guadalupe Hidalgo, to pay the claims
of all citizens. The balance is stated at
something over 100000. The communi-
cation was ordered printed.
Mr.. Davis introduced bill for the better
organization of the army. Referred.
Mr.. Wilson presented the petition of
Sampson & Tappan, and several merchants
of Boston, respecting the drawback to be
allowed on Manila cordage.
Mr.. Sumner presented petition in favor
of the homestead bill. He also introduced
a resolution, calling on the President to COM
municate information relative to the outrage
on American citizens at Perugia, in the
Pontifcal States, and what means have
been adopted to procure redress: Adopted.
Mr.. Chestnut presented some memorials
from South Carolina, asking for the re.em.
bursement of money expended during the
Revolutionary and Mexican wars. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Slidell moved that when the Sen
ate adjourn, it adjourn to meet on Monday
next.
Mr.. Sebastian introduced resolution to
supply the Choctaws and Cherokees with
such laws and journals as are furnished
to the States and Territories, which was
laid over.
Mr.. Pugh's resolution was taken up, and
Mr.. Pugh resumed bis remarks. He ex-
planned the meaning of the Kansas-N
braska bill, which he regarded as sur
render of the power of Congress over the
Territories. He denied that the bred
Scott decision was susceptible of the Presi
dents Interpretation. The President seemed
to think that the frequent assertion of the
same thing would finally cause it to be &C.
cepted by placemen and personal admirers;
but the claim that there was any vested