Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-13

dental count, which wGald be most original dis
covery II 1t were not the most unique invention In
in American politics.
! The second and third theories would still leave
undetermined the votes of the states which have
sent double returns, and how many votes a state
IS entitled 10 that has selected ineligible electors
| Inc resolution contemplates that all these
questions shall appear on record faly as posi-
pie, and authorize the tribunal appointed if it Is
deemed essential TO the final determination either
to take cognizance of all the facts of which con.
gross has official knowledge.
1t may be suggested that the justices Of the
supreme court would not exercise the power cor
| ferred. Sir, if in this exigency the congress of
the United States believes it necessary, they cam
not refuse-honor, patriotism, and gratitude alike
forbid it.
Mr.. Booth continued his argument at length
Inc senate resumed consideration of bills to
perfect the revision OF the statutes of the United
States.
The petition of citizens of New York, for
partisan count Of the electoral vote, was re-
ferred.
The senate went into executive season and soen
adjourned TIL Monday.
HorsE.
The petition of citizens of Lawrence, Mass,
Tor partisan count Of the electoral vote, was
referred.
The house into committee of the whole on the
private calender.
MIR. Orion, president Of the Western Union tel
bar OF the house until to morrow.
Mr. Knott reported from the judiciary that the
mouse had right to compel production of tele-
gram from telegraph companies.
Mr.; Knott OF KY, from the Committee 10 sscer-
tam the privileges Of the House in the counting
Of The electoral vote made report from thar
committee recommending the adoption of the fol-
lowing rcsolutions
Resolved That the constitution Of the United
States does not confer on the President of the
tn q MI
votes to be counted as electoral votes for Presi-
dent and Vice President Of the United States.
~, That the only power which the constitution
coniers on the PRECEDENT of the Senate 10 regard
to the electoral votes of President and Vice Presi-
dent, is to receive the sealed lists Transmitted TO
him by the several electoral clerks, to keep the
same sale and to open all certificates, or those
Purportng to be such, in the presence OF the SEN
ate and House Of Representatives.
81, That the constitution does confer on the
Senate and House of Represe ntatves the power to
examine and ascertain the votes to be counted as
the electoral votes.
4th, That in the execution of that power in re-
spect TO the counting of the electoral votes, the
House has at least cqual power with the Senate
9th, That in the countng of electoral votes no
vote can be counted against the Judgment and de-
termination of the House of Representatives.
9Th, That committees have leave 10 sit again
and report hereafter further matter for the con-
sideratlon of the House.
The report, together with the minority report
submitted by Mr., Buichard of Ill was ordered
printed, aad NJ Knott gave notice he would call
The resolutions for action Wednesday next. Mr.
Knott also asked that two additional members be
appointed on the committee to ascertain the rights
aud privileges of the House in counting the cleo
toral vote, which was granted and the Speaker
subsequently, appointed Mr. Field OF n Y and
Mr. Lawrence OF o., such additional meuber,
to the committee.
Consent was given TO print the testimony taken
by the committee on election in South Carolina,
and the House at 40 adjourned till Monday.