American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1825-12-13


and ready to receive any communication he migt
have TO make; and MIR. SMITH, of Md. and MI
LLOYD, Of Mass were appointed the Committee o
the part Of the Senate.
Il The usual orders, for furnishing the Member
with certain number OF newspapers, &c. sc. wer
adopted, and
The Senate adjourned to IL O'Clock Tomorrow
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Il quorum of the House assembled in the Repre-
sentative Chamber at twelve O'Clock, when, after III,
i roll being called over by the Clerk, the House pro
81 ceeded to the election Of Speaker and, on III,
a first balloing there were,
4 For john w. TAYLOR of N. York, 80 votes
JOHN w. CAMPBELL Of Ohio, al
ii LOUIS McLANE, of Delaware, Sc
N ANDREW STEVENSON, OF Virginia, II
~ LEWIS CoNDicT, Of New Jersey, 6
II Scattering, S
III Neither of the Candidates having received the re-
u qnsite number Of votes to constitute an election,
a second ballot was taken; when the votes stood as
" #lolows: JOHN w Taylor 80
81 JOHN w CAMPBELL d.
n LOUIS McLANE 44
n A. STEVENSON S
i Scattering
n JoHn w. TAYLOR, having the constitutional
8number of votes was accordingly announced to have
3been elected Speaker of the House, and was con-
8ductrd by Mr New TON, (the Father OF the House)
4o HE Chair, whence he delivered the following ad-
#1ress:
n "GENTLEMEN: When see around me so ma
my Representatives whose virtues and talents adorn
5Pur country; whose services, at home and abroad,
fn The cabinet and in the held in Halls OF Legislation
Bnd Judicial tribunals, have largely contributed to
Pur national prosperity; am penetrated with graf
tude Tor the favorable opinion which has recalled
ne TO this distinguished station. My brief expert
8rry yrd IN hat lie dutie
Pre- arduous than to create confidence in my ability
10 discharge them to your satisfaction Every effort
however, Of which am capable, shall be faithfully
ERECTED TO merit your support.
In the complex questions frequently presented
% the Chair for prompt decision, unerring accuracy
Is scarcely attanable. When mistakes occur, my
pest endeavors shall not be wanting to them,
md TO repair whatever injury they may have occa-
Stoned.
With an anxious desire that your countenance
|3nd advice will not be withheld, and that the Just
Expectations OF your constituents may be fulfilled, in
Epur Legislative labors, enter upon the duties of
Iahs important rust7
n The Members having respectively taken the oath
Epf office,
n On motion Of Mr.. LATHRor, MATHEW ST.
CLAIR CLARKE, Esq. former Clerk of the House,
Ekas appointed Clerk for line present Congress; JOHN
OSWALD DUNN, Sergeant-at-Arms; BENJAMIN
|BuRcH, Door Keeper; and OvEnroN CARR, AS
Distant Door Keeper.
II These officers having been sworn
II The usual resolutions were adopted, continuing
E2he Rules Of Order adopted by the last Congress
4ppoinlng IL O'Clock the stated hour of meeting,
Rnd directing the Clerk to furnishthc Members with
Newspapers.
n message was received from the Senate, that
E&hey were assembled, and ready to proceed to bus.
ness; when
II Messrs. TRIMBLE and LATHRor were appointed
Committee OF the House, to join such Committee
Rs should be appointed for that purpose by the
[benaIr, to wait upon the President OF the United
Plates. and inform him that quorum Of the two
2tlouses met, and ready to receive any commu.
Rlca'on he might have to make.
farther message was received from the Senate,
nat they had appointed similar committee, con-
fisns Of Messrs. SMITH, and LLOYD, of Massa.
Fnusetts. And then the House adjourned.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6.
IN SENATE
Mr.. Fan Buren, gave notice that he should, on
uesday next, submit resolution to amend the
constitution in relation TO Roads and Canals.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
on motion of Mr.. Saryer, it was
hesolred, That commi,,ec Of three members
appointed, who, with three members of the Sc
a'e' 10 be appointed by that body, shall have the
'ecuon OF money appropriated to the purchase OF
coks and maps for the use of the Two Houses Of
Congress-
i he message from the President, and the accom-
a"ying reports we're referred to committee ofl
e Whole House on the state of the Union.
WEDNESDAY, DEcEMBER
IN SENATE.
Mr; pan Dyke, from the State of Delaware, ap-
'a'eo Today and took his seat,