The Whig standard., 1843-12-05
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

At l2 o'clock the Clerk of the last House of
Representatives, Mr.. CLARKE, commenced cali
ing the roll. Having read the names OF the
Maine delegation, he was about to call that from
New Hampshire, when
Mr.. CAMPBELL, Of South Carolina, rose, and
desired, before this was done, to read an extract
from the law Of Congress regulating the election
of members.
Mr.. G. was interrupted by cries Of go on
with the CALL"
MIR. c., however, called upon the New Hamp-
shire gentlemen to say how they were elected,
but getting no response, he began to read. Be-
ing still interrupted, he finally gave way Il
Mr.. BARNARD then interposed, and said be-
fore the House proceeded to elect Speaker, he
wished to give his reasons for opposing the or
ganization at this stage Of the proceedings.
Mr.. B. was equally interrupted; and at length
the roll was called, and the House proceeded to
vote for Speaker.
There were 1SS votes cast, of which Mr.. ].
w. JONES, Of Virginia, had 1893, Mr. JOHN WHITE,
of Kentucky, SO, and Mr.. WILKINS, of Pennsyl-
vania, l.
Mr.. JONES being elected, was conducted to the
Chair by Messrs. ADAMS and Coles and the oath
to support the Constitution was administered tc
him by Mr.. LEWIS, of Alabama.
Mr.. JONES then made brief address, re-
turning thanks, asking indulgence, and promising
fidelity and impartiality.
The members were next called by States, and
duly sworn in. s
Mr.. DROMGOOLE, of Va, offered resou-
ton to- adopt the rules and orders of the last
House, but Mr. ADAMS rose TO make objections I;
whereupon Mr.. D. withdrew this resolution and
substituted another, to inform the Senate that
the House was organized aud ready 10 proceed
TO business.
Mr.. C. ]. INGERSOLL moved the appoints
ment Of joint committee, to wait upon the
President, and inform him Of their readiness to
receive any communication he may wish to make.
Mr.. DROMGOOLE then renewed his resolu-
ton in reference to the rules and orders.
Mr.. DUNCAN, of Ohio, movedpto except the
cone hour" rule, so called-being the rule that
restricted members to one hour in addressing the
House.
Mr.. ADAMS made exceptions to the 21st rule
relating to the subject of slavery,) but the ques.
ton on the one hour rule was first, on motion of
Mr.. CAVE JOHNSON, of Tenn, taken by yeas
and nays, and the same was retained by a vote
of SO to 90.
MIR. WISE then rose to move an exception TO
the rule whereby bills are taken out Of Commit
tee of the Whole by majority instead of two
thirds and passed upon without debate but the
exception Of Mr. A. being first in order, the vote
was taken upon iqby yeas and nays, aud the 2lst
rule was retained by 50 10 81.
We noticed, among the few who lodged this
vote, DIR. DUNCAN, of Ohio.
The question then came up on the exception
made by Mr.. WISE, and it was debated by
Mcssrs. " Use, Adams, Rhett, and Ingersol, in
favor of striking out the rule to which Mr..
w. objected and Messrs. Cave Johnson and Hop
kins against the elimination. The rule was
stricken out.
On motion of Mr.. WISE committee of nine
was ordered 10 be raised TO draw up new code
Of regulations for the House.
MI. c. ]. INGERSOLL gave notice that he
should take the earliest opportunity to introduce
bill for the benefit of General jackson.
On motion Of Mr.. WELLER, the House ad-
jouned TO meet at II o'clock each day until
otherwise ordered.