Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-10

called 10 preside over the deliberations of this House
ieel at ong onyokc in advance, the indulgent for
oesrahee OF It's members, for any of Judgment
wu.en may occur in tue discharge OF the severe duties
wh,cn wi devove upon 1t shall be my pleasure to
enu'Svor to administer the laws which may be adopted
Tor Tue government of the House Justly and impartiay
ITS members and yith view the preservation
OF mat OF der which indispensable to character as
o9oy, and 10 The pronoon Of the public interests TO
preserve The dignity of this body aud It's high character
e counIy so lar as shall depend upon its pre-
SIDING officer, will be objects of my deepest solicude
ana am sure shall have the cooperation and support
view to these objects
return to YOU gentlemen, my sincere acknowledge
ents Tor this manifestation OF your confidence in elect
ing b this high station and INV arden. hong * t,t
our aoor here merit and receive appreciation of
our constituents, and result in the advancement of the
public good
in tue House usual oath 10 the sneak
or, when the latter qualified the members by States and
and Michigan
Mr. Beardslcy submitted resolution, appointing MIR
waiter 8. Franklin, Clerk of the House, which was
agreed TO, and Mr.. +. was qualified by the Speaker
message was received from the Senate announcing
mat that BODY, having assembled and formed quorum
were ready 10 proceed with legislative business that
Committee had been appointed the part of the Sen
ale' TO meet such Committee might be appointed on
the part of the House. wait on the President of The
United States, and inform him that Congress havinp as
soied are ready to receive any communication which
he may choose TO make.
MIR Coffee submitted a resolution in substances ,bo,
the House proceed 10 the election Printer for the
twenty,iou Congress- which agreed to-
and Rives;
Mr. Williams, of North Carolina, nominated Messrs.
Gales and Scaion
And MIR. Peyton, of Tennessee nominated Massr,
Bradford and Learned
Mr.. Patton remarked that the House having indcat
ca an indsposton to adopt the principle of voting yr
e0ee, he would not press that question a this time
The officers ofihe House having been directed 10 col
lect the ballots, - ~
Mr. Whittlesey remarked that this resolution he an
Prehended, was premature We about 10 suppy
an omission of preceding Congress; and he doubted
IN iSt. .,tch,
thoIize The present proceeding.
The Speaker stated that the election could only be
oVeTrued by reconsideration of the adopting the
resolution.
Mr. Whittlesey moved 10 reconsider the vote on the
resolution.
Mr.: Adams, of Massachusetts said that there was
question: which would be we'll consider before this
matter was decided lie considered it incumbent upon
Tue Individual who should be chosen Printer pre- vously
TO enter into bond He did believe he could be
required to enter into bond subsequently, his election
MT robertson was IN favor of the motion To recons
der lie doubted the propriey of elccting Printer AT
an lie believed this was the opinion of number of
the members of the last Congress He preferred that
The printing should be by contract instead of elect
ing political partisan. 1t was certainly not marnan
nous OF generous in majority here, TO impose upon
abuse that minority.
MIR. Beardsey Gdverted 70 the proprety and necessity
OF AN immediate election of Printer He would like 10
know by what rule the gentleman from Virginia, (Mr
koOerson) anticipated that the majority of this House
would appoint Printer who would Willy tie minority
Tor the due discharge of their duties here Upon what
grounds docs the gentleman found any such belief? Cen
tlemen not sensitive on former occasions II
had been the practice of the preceding Congresses TO
choose the Printer for their successors The last House
was not kind enough TO perform this duty for u.s. and il
now became the province of this House TO make its own
selection
Mr. Whiulesey explained that he only desired that the
Rouse should not elect printer without adopting the
proper guards.
MIR Robertson after few remarks presented a reso
luton, IN he iorm of an agreement providing that the
puollc printing should be performed by contract.
hf. Whittlesey waving his motion for the present
MIR Mann, OF New York, by consent of the House
moved the adoption of the rules of the last House
mr.. j. q Adams wished to propose an additional rule
proV!dng that the Committee of Ways and Means should
report me general annual appropriation bill within thirty
days OF the meeting of each session of CONGRESS-
MT Mann then modified his motion SO as to except
the 57th rule ~
MIR Reynolds remarked that ne cid not wish 10 dl,v
the business and elections of this House; thought II
was inconsistent for him supper. the system of bal
ing Tor officers he had urged, the last session OF
congress The mode voting by oi1a for all officers
lie continued 10 entertain the principles and oni
mons, and accordingly felt conscienously bound no,
only no. TO vote Tor the baoing mode but to urge the
MIR X, after some remarks, modified his proposition
so as to exclude the said Objectionable rules to which
mr. Mann consented. but afterwards withdrew the whole
resolution.
The question, the motion of Mr. whtlesey. to re.
consider The resolution TO elect Printer of the House
Mr. Mercer moved an adjournment; and
TIT Sillet called for the yeas and nays; whereupon
Mt Mercer withdrew the motion.
The subject further debated by Messrs II Eve
ret, Ward, Evans, Robertson Beardsey and White
Mr. Bcadsey offered resolution providing that the
rT'eT should give bond and security for the perform
ance OF his duties, laid down in the Joint resolutions
OF March, 1919, and February, 1929 which by unani-
nous consent, was adopted u modification of MIR Cof.
fees resolution -
MIR. Whitllesey withdrew the motion 10 reconsider
Mr.. Robertson renewed II; and upon being put it was
lost without
The House then proceeded ballot for the election of
frinter; and Mr Johnson of Kentucky Mr. Williams
oil NORTH Carolina, and Mr. Pcyton of Tennessee being
appointed leileTs, the result announced as follows
Whole number ofvotes 223; necessary TO a choice 10
or MessTs. BLAIR and Rlves, ............. 1873
Gales and Seaton ........... 50
bradford and Learned, ........ 26
Duh CSreen, .................. 2
Ihurlow Weed ...... .......l
bahhs, ..:....... .............2
WheTeup0n, messrs. Blair and Rives were declared
duly elected Printers to the 24th Congress
ne onse proceeded 10 consider the message from Che
senate winch was agreed TO; and Messrs Thomson of
ono, Mas1n OF Va, and Reed of Mass were anpoini
co committee on the part Of the House. to wait upon
On motion Of Mr. Conner a resolution was odoo,ed.
directing That message he sent to the Senate infor
ing that body that The House had assembled elected n
Speaker, and were ready TO proceed to business
On motion of Mr.. Ward, OF ~ - i. was ordered that
when the House adjourn, it will donrn to meet acain
on tomorrow, at IL O'clock and at the same hour each
succeeding day. ~
Mr. Mercer offered resolution providing for The an
pontnent Of Chaplain By the House. at u clock nj
to morrow ' 44
Mr. Reynolds Of H. moved to amend the resolution bv
providing mat IN future, in the election of Officer of the
House, At shall be by rira p0ce
mr' 'inson moved an adjournmentj which was agreed