South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-12-24

ton submitted resolution setting forth
alleged frauds and ontrages in the Mis-.
sissippi election. and calling for a com.
nittee of investigation he also offered
concurrent resolutions declaring that the
doctrine tina. n State has right to Sc
cede from the Union is inconsistent with
the idea of nationality. in conflict with
the constitution, and should be regarded
as extinguished by the suppression OF
the rebellion.
In the House, various resolutions were
introduced. Among the most Important
was one by MIR. Hale declaring that
measures should DO taken to render the
specie resumption act effective. Bills
Tere Introduced fixing the rate for third
class mail matter at oae cent for every
two ounces or fractions thereof; and for
the removal Of political disabilities Ism.
posed by the third section OF the four.
teenth article of amendment to the con-
stitution. A resolution was adopted by
large majority that in tho present f.
nancial condition Of the government no
subsidies in any form should be granted.
and that all appropriations ought to be
limited to what is imperativcly demand
ed 10y the public service. A resolution
was adopted by a vote of PSI to 18 de.
claring that the precedent established
by Washington and other Presidents in
retiring after second term has become,
by universal concurrence, a part Of our
republican system of government, and
protesting that any departure therefrom
would be unwise, unpatriotic and fraught
with danger to our free institution. a
resolution abolishing the committee on
freedmei's affairs was agreed to. A con.
current resolution was adopted provid-
ing for an adjournment of both Houses
from Monday next to the 4th Of January.
In the Senate, on the 18th, Mr.. Spen.
Ger, Of Alabama, said the Legislature Of
that State had at tie last session raised
committee to inquire into his election.
He denied the authority of the Lcgisla-
tufc to make the inquiry, but submitted
resolution, which was agreed to. in
structng the committee on privileges
and elections TO inquire whc her any cor
rupt means had been used in his cleo.
ton. The House concurrent resolution
to adjourn from Monday next to Japua.
~ was amended by inserting January
8 and adopted. Mr.. Morton called up
his resolution providing for the appoint
ment Of n committee TO investigate al
legged frauds in the Mississippi election.
After discussion by Messrs. Bayard and
Thurman against, and Morton i'm favor
ofthe resolution, it was laid over upon
the request of Mr.. Gordon. Mr. Coop
er stated that the resolutions concern
ing his late colleague, Andrew Johnson.
would be presented on the 18th of Jan.
uary. The House was not in session.
In the Senate, on the 18th, petitions
were presented for the repeal of the
bankrupt act and tho two cent stamp
tax on bank checks. A resolution to
proceed to the election Of president pro-
tenn, of the Senate on the 9TH Of Janua.
ry was referred to the Judiciary commit
tee. Mr.. Morton's resolution in regard
to the Mississippi election was, by his
consent, permitted to go over to Mon.
day. to which day the Senate adjourned.
In the House. Mr. Page offered res.
olution declaring that the right of select.
ing candidates for President could only
be exercised by the people, and that any
attempt of the House Of Representatives
to limit the public will on this question
was an invasion ofthe rights of the peo-
pie. The reading of the resolution pro-
duced laughter on both sides of the
House, and Mr.. Pages demand for the
previous question was refused by large
majority. The remainder of the session
was occupied in the presentation ofbills,
principally OF private character, after
which the House adjourned until Mon
day.
Mr.. Davis introduced bill making an
appropriation OF S15O,O0O to continue
the improvement OF the Monongahela
in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Referred.
In the Senate. on the 10th, the Gre
dentials of Il. III. Mari, recently appoin-
ted Senator from Louisiana by John
McEnery, signing himself Governor,
were presented. A resolution continu.
ing Thomas w. Ferry, OF Michigan. rs
president OF the Senate until the 18th
of January next, was adopted by strict
party vote. Mr.. Dennis. Of MARYLAND,
introduced bill to provide for the set
tlement of the claims of revolutionary
officers and their widows and children.
Mr.. Mortons resolution in regard TO the
Mississippi election was allowed to GO
over until after the holidays. Mr.. Nc
Donald. of Indiana. gave notice that lie
would hereafter submit substitute for
the State rights resolution heretofore
offered by his colleague, Mr.. Morton
The Senate then adjourned until Jan
nary 3.
The only business transacted in the
House was the announcement Of the
standing committees by the Speaker,
the West Virginia members being as
signed ms follows Mr. Faulkner, on the
committee on Foreign affairs, education
and labor; Mr.. Wilson, on invalid pen.
sions and expenditures on public build
Jugs; Dir. Hereford, on commerce and
militia.
HAVE FATHER AND MOTHER WITH
Youth boyhood AN aged aunt said to
the writer of this: when you grow to
be d man advise you. if possible, to
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