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that noblencss Of soul, and self-sacrifcing
patriotism, which have ever distinguished him.
A number Of speeches were delivered.
CONGRESS-.

tives, rs the only mode by which we can af- |
ford our readers distinct and satisfactory
view Of them.
On Saturday the 18th, the House was call |
ed to order by Mr.. Adams, and the proceed
ings of the ''asscmbly' were read by the
clerk. A long debate arose on motion to
correct the journal, in regard to the inquiry
made by Mr.. Dromgoole as to the persons he
should count, as teller. Mr.. Dromgoole al
legged that his remark was not correctly stat
ed, and Mr.. Adams said that his decision was
not exactly as it appeared on the journal. A
vote being had, LOG were in favor of amend
ment, and lO7 opposed to it. None of the
members whose seats are contested voted on
the question. In the course Of the debate.
MIR. Bynum abiding to the decision of the
chair, called 1t usurpation, and appealed to
the democracy of the House to put il down.
This was replied to by Mr.. Adams pretty
tartly-he said if the object of members who
used such language was to intmidate him,
they would be disappointed that he would
do his whole duty. In the course of his ad-
dress he suggested u mode by which he
thought the House might relieve itself from
lts embarrassment. 1t was to pursue the
course taken in regard TO the vote of Michi-
gan In the late Presidential election-which
1t will be recOllected undertook to vote for
President and Vice President. before it was
regularly admitted into the Union as State.
That was, TO receive the votes of the New
Jersey members having the commissions, but
count them only on the condition that they did
not elect the Speaker. After Mr.. Adams con-
cinded his remarks the discussion was re-
newed on points of order. Mr.. Duncan hav-
ing the floor yielded it to Mr. Johnson of
Tennessee, who implorcd the House to leave
OIL Its Improbable debate, and do something
to organize. Mr.. Profit, of Indiana. then
jumped up, but was called to order, Mr..
Duncan having the right to the floor; but
before he was got down he made ont to saw
"a pretty time of day for Mr.. Johnson to
talk about matter of compromise. 1t came
with an i'll grace from him to speak of COM
promise, when he was among those who, at
the outset, had caused all the difficulties I'M
der which the House has suffered 81
should like (said Mr.. p. to take the Tonnes
see member in hands, and one or two Others"
A great laugh. Permission was then ask
ed by Mr.. Jennifer for Mr.. Dickinson, one of
the claimants from New Jersey, to speak
not as matter of right, but as a matter of
courtesy. Great confusion prevailed at this
moment, and several members were on the
floor. Mr.. Fanderpoel objected to his max
ing an address, but as any other member
and MIR. Wise said that if Mr.. Dickinson at
tempted to speak he would call for his Gre
dentials. MIR. Duncan then insisted on his
right to the floor, and said he would not Weld
1t but Tor the purpose OF hearing Mr.. Dicken-
son. AT length order was restored, and Mr..
Duncan commenced a long speech in favour
OF the claimants, and called on the clerk to
read certain documents. Finally Mr.. Hal
sted, OF New Jersey, called him to order, and
asked the chair whether it was in order for =
gentleman to read eX parte evidence, taken
without notice =? If it was, he and his friends
could furnish testimony taken on notice. A
discussion then arose on the point of order.
which continued until the House adjourned.
Alondny.-Nearly the whole day was con-
sumed IN the discussion of the point of order,
whether MIR. Duncan SHOULD be permitted to
read his eX parte testimony, which was final
ly decided by the House in favor Of the read
Ing-ayes LOG, noes l0I. Mr.. Duncan then
resumed his speech, but moved an adjourn
ment before he concluded.
IneSday.--Mr. Duncan failing TO appcar
Tor some time after the house met, and the
members becoming tired waiting, the previ-
Gus question was seconded, ayes ITO, noes
~, and the main question ordered, ayes ITO,
noes 4S. Mr.. Adams then stated that the
next question before the assembly was whe-
ther the decision of the chair, lin regard to
counting the New Jersey members having
the regular certificate Of election, shall stand
as the judgment of the house. The question
was put by ieilers and lost by the following |
vote, ayes lO9, noes Ia. This was an i'm.
portant vote, and created no little sensation.
In the midst of the confusion Mr.. Adams said
from the chair that "the State of New Jersey
cannot be deprived Of her representation in
this house, and shall not be, so lone as 7
have seat as chairman Of the meeting" At
ter the disorder had somewhat subsidized.
MIR. M'kay, of North Carolina, moved that
neither of rnpr,hors, l.