The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-04
FORTY-F0URTH CONGRESS.
WAsR1NaTos, March 8.
SENATE.


time of every peril and every darkness,
be Thou the helper. of those Thy servants
and of this whole people. Grant unto
them wisdom at all times, and grant that
the men may unite together and estab-
lish whatsoever is pure, true and noble,
norable and Just, for the honor Thy
name and for the prosperity OF the
nation"
The. Chair laid before tho Senate the
credentials Of James B. Beck, as Senator
from Kentucky for the period Of six
years from March 4, 1877. Read ard
laid on tho table.
Bills were introduced and referred as
follows:
By Mr.. Hamill-Fixing the rate OF
postage on third class mail matter, and
for other purposes. Referred.
By M. Robertson-To restore the
franking privilege. Referred.
Mr.. Morton, from the Committee on
Privileges and Elections, reported favor.
ably on Senate bill to provide for and
regu,a ate the counting of votes for Pres-
dent and Vice President, and the deci-
sion of questions arising thereon.
Placed on the calendar. He gave notice
that he would ask the Senate to consider
the bill at an early day.
Mr. Spencer from the Committee on
the District of Columbia reported favora-
bly, on the Senate bill to amend section
993 of tho revised statues of the United
States relating to the District OF Colum-
bia, so as TO make the 22d Of February a
legal holiday, with an amendment max
ing the 18th Of February, the birthday
of Abraham Lincoln legal holiday also.
Mr.. Spencer asked for ths present con-
sideratlon of the BILL but Mr.. Withers
objected and it was placed upon the
calander.
Mr.. Whyte moved that when the
Senate adjourn to day it bs to Monday
next. Agreed to.
Mr.. Morton presented a petition of the
colored men OF Texas, representing
that the present States government OF
Texas denies them ample school facili-
ties, and asking such legislation as will
compel the State to maintain asystem OF
! free schools. Referred.
A bill was introduced by Mr. Hamlin
fixing the rates Of
Postage on Third ass Mail Wa ter
and for other purposes, for all third class
matter, at the following rates, graduated
according to distance, viz: For distances
not exceeding 800 miles, one cent for
each two onces or the fractional Fart
thereof for the distance between 900 and
1900 miles 3 cents and tor each additional
900 miles one cent additional for each
two ounces or fractional part. a special
rate is, however, proposed for transient
newspapers and magazines. Namely;
One cent for every two ounces or trac-
tional par thereof for any distance
not exceeding 1000 miles
but for any greater distance, double this
rate is to be paid. The bill also pro-
vides that all occasional publications,
price currents, catalogues and .annuaIs,
and al regular publications devoted to
advertising purposes, or for free circuia-
tion, or for circu alton at nominal sub
scription rates. shall hereafter be consid-
cred and charged as void class
mail matter. The other provl'
slons authorize the writing ol
the brief form of the presentation or
o. a brief description on books and mag
azines or any other articles of mail 60
a, third class matter and allow insuf.
fciently prepaid matter to be carried to
TO its destination and in a case where
there has not been an evident intention
to under pay provided double the dehc-
iency shall be collected at the other
end. When the sender Is known
however, he is notified and required tC
make iull payment.
Mr.; Morton submitted resolution ap
proprsting $4,000 out of the contingent
fund OF the Senate TO deiray the eIpen
ses of of the investigation into the facts
attending the election OF Hon. Geo. (
Spencer as United States Senator from
Alabams, being made by the Committee
on Privileges and Elections. Agreed to
The Impeachment Managers at the
Bar of the Senate.
At one o'clock committee of the
House OF Representatives, composed OF
Me;.rs. Clymer, Robbins, Blackburn
Bass and Davenport, appeared at the bal
of the Senate and were announced BY
Sergeant. al Arms French.
Up being recognized by the Pres''
dent pro TEN. of the Senate, Mr.. ely
said:-
Mr.. PREsIpEsr:-rn obedience to the
order OF the House of Representatives, WI
appear before you, and in the name o
the House Of Representatives and of al
the people OF the L Gnitcd States OF Amerl'
ca, we do impeach William W. Brlknap,
lato Secretary OF War of the United
States OF high crimes and misdemean'
ors while in office, ana we further inform
the Senate that the House Of Represen-
tatives will in due time exhibit article:
OF Impeachment against him and make
good the same, and in this manner we
demand that the Senate take order for
the appearance of the said William w
Belknap to answer.
Mr.. Ferry, President pr. Ten, Of the
Senate, said: Mr.. Chairman and gentle
men of the committee, the Senate wall
take the order in the premises.
The committee then retired.
When the committee from the House
appeared in the SENATE there was
Great Sensation fn the Galleries,
which BY this time were packed, and
upon the floor were many persons having
knowledge thereof.
The presiding officer was compelled tc
demand order in the chamber before
recognizing the committee.
Mr. Clymer upon entering the Sonata
and being recogr ICED IN iron. Of the
desk. spoke rs above in a distinct and
clear. though very solemn tone.
After the committee retired, Mr.. Ed
mund.. OF Vermont, who had been speak
ing in opposition TO the admission OF Mr.
Pinchback, resumed MS argument.
PInchback'
Mr.. E1munds there was no such thing
As a prirra facie case before the Senste
The constitution compelled the Senate
to Judge OF the election OF this man s.
well as the certificate he presented. The
legislature which elected Pinchback may
possibly have been the legsl Legislature
of Louisiana. but il did not come before