Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-12-11
t0asbineton Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, Dec. /, 1916.
Indiana has proved Victorious John
w. Davis is SpeaEker!!-- Crow, Chap

w. Davis is Speaker.!-- Crow, Chap
nlan. CrOw!!!
To the Editors Of the Indiana State Sentinel:
The first day Of the 29th Congress Is ever II is
needless fr me TO saw that very important results,
other than the mere organization Of the two Houses
have yet occurred, or been agtated But that
there viii be agitation and discussion in abundance
we may reasonably predict, by the complexion of the
House and Senate, and the action heretofore TAKEN
and the party pledges ard promises to be hereafter
redeemed.
Texas is not yet done with, you nav be sure; and
there will be many speech yet to be made on that
prolific subject before she will be fully and airs in
stalled as integral part of our union. She viii
come IN, however, with many kindly greetings on
every hand: almost, but with many curses and nut
terngs from Abolition quarters But while the cues
ticn Is pending, and even long after her admission
she viii form the prolific theme of party defamation
even did that Of Missomi-a question in its time,
you know that generated much bile and spleneic in
dgnaiion.
Oregon, too, viii undergo similar keel-hauling,
and the opposition viii do their best to sustain Bri-
fish policy and British interests: while tie Democra-
tic party will go on, unierrifed and undismayed BY
any threats or denunciatOns, either from this the
other SIDE OF the Atlantic, and our Just claim up 10
the degree Of 3D. 40 viii be carried without faerng
or fiinching our part So let it be. Are we not
first rate power among the nations of the EARTH and
would il be dishon0rable to Weld an inch Of our
er Trust me when say that from indications here
and among Democrats all the country, there is
and will be but one voice this question. TIE lrhoe
of Oregon will remain ours but whether immediate
notice of occupation, a further posponement will
be recommended. does not as yet appear. The Pres-
dents Message of tomorrow viii, perhaps, enghsen
US as to the future policy Of the President aud his
b:net on this point.
That prolific theme, the Tariff, which touches the
Manufacturers pockets so nearly, viii undergo
long discussion; and wordy strife bitter the
tiers of Marah, will be the order Of the day when this
indirect taxing process comes on the carpet. Even
now the enmissaries of the cotton weayers at the
east, are busy electioneering threatening. coaxing
and counting noses and votes TO sustain the Tariff Of
1912. You may find them already prowling about
tie capital, and ntrudng themselves into the private
sanctuaries of the Congressional Representatives.
This is the policy of Daniel Webster. Agitate, ag-
tate ogitate is their motto. 1t is his recommends
ton to do so; and thereupon members of Congress
must be bearded IN their dens tie threshold of the
session and, unless this mean and contemplate ma
nGuverng is promptly exposed, and frowned down,
IT will last throughout the session. Neither is money
any object. They have plenty Of it, and it viii be
used, as freely water, as means of corruption.
FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS
At II o'clock the House of Representatives was
called to order by Mr. French, (Clerk at the close Of
the last session. and the roll being called hun
dred and eleven members answered to their names.
The Speaker then elected, riUa roce, each member
his name was called, pronouncing the of his
choice, and the vote resulting for JoHN W. DAVIS, Of
Indiana. 100; Mr.. Vinton; of Ohio, (Whig0 -;
Mr.. Miller, of New York, (Native,) D; Mr.. Norris,
Of Maine, S-suppoted principally by the South Car
olna delegation and some six for so many
different persons. 1t requiring but LOG votes TO elect,
Mr. Davis was declared chosen Speaker of the 18th
Congress.
Messrs. Vinton and Mccoy conducted the Speaker
TO the chair. from whence he delivered brief and
excellent address, returning thanks for the honor
erred upon him. He stated his intention to discharge
the important duties of his station in an impartial
manner, knowing party and no Relative to
the business Of the session, he alluded TO the great
benefits which are produced by harmony in legisa-
tive body, and expressed hope that the present
SIGN would be conspicuous for its decOrum as well as
the good which It's acts would confer upon the ma
ton.
The members were then sworn to support The Con-
stitution and the usual resolution TO appoint joint
committee 10 wait upon the Pres dent. &c, Of
fered but after debate lis pr6priciy preyi
the adoption of rules for the government of the
House. Withdrawn. A resolution was then offer
ed to adopt the standing rules OF the last session, but
on suggestion OF Mr.. Adams this was Withdrawn;
and ON motion of Mr.. Thompson, committee was
appointed 70 inform the Senate that the House
organized and ready TO proceed TO business. The
solution TO appoint joint committee 10 wait upon the
President then adopted. That for the adoption
OF the rules OF the last session was again moved,
when Mr. Hamlin, Of Maine, proposed an amendment
striking out whist is usuai'y denoannated the hour
rule. Mr. Paine, Ue Alabama. offered amendment /.
by which the hour rule would extend to a II questions
except those connected with tie raising of revenue,
and supported his amendment by appropriately re-
marking upon the Importance and general bearing of
bills relating to the revenue, and the consequent
cessty of giving free scope to debate and examina-
ton Whenever they under consideration of the
House. Mr.. McClernand of Illinois, proposed fur
Their Amendment, which would embrace within the
scope Of the exceptions 20 the rule all Appropriation
bills and he gave some brief and strong reasons In
support of his proposition The original amendment
to tue rules was finally withdrawn.
Mr. Chapman, from Alabama, with -siew TO revise
the celebrated '2lst rule moved 10 amend the re-
solution so that it would read the rules of the first
session of the last Congress ayes s4 noes I21.
member offered resolution intended to settle the
rights OF members 10 seats. He supported his prcpo
son by remarsinG, that several disputes and msun-
derstandings had occurred anC were still pending in
relation 10 certain seats to each of which there
two claimants. Tie House adjourned with
oct disposing of the resolution.
! The Senate simply organized. The new Senator'S
from Florida were sworn in bat not clasSed. They
will not choose their officers until next Monday
A caucus was held this evening and b. B. French
nominated for ClerlI; Mr. Lane, Sergeant-at-ATms;
c. S. Whitney, Of Illinois, Door-keeper; Richie and
/ Heiss for Printers.
The Supreme Court met to-day but adjourned with
out transactng any business, on account of the al
sefce Of some of the Judges.
Yours, TTMOLE0N.
! 65- Weare indebted to Jonx W. HAMILTON, Esq.
for his copy of the Presidents Message published in
the Baltimore Patriot. from which we published our