The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-04
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

ton offered by himself with reference to the print
ing Of the House. which had yesterday been under
consideration, not substitute for the entire res
outon of the gentleman from Virginia Mr.. BAY
~ ! but only for much Of il ms proposed forth
with to proceed to the election Of printer.
The SPEAKER, after moments delibcration,
stated that the amendment would be made
The journal, as thus modified, was approved.
COMMITTEE ON PRINTING.
The Committee on Printing, appointed under the
resolution adopted yesterday is composed of the fol-
lowing members
Messrs. BAyLr, of Va, G. DAVIS, OF KY, Nc
KAY, of N. c., HoeE, Of It,, and BENTON, of N.
York.
Mr.. BRINKERHoFF introduced to the House
his colleague, MIR. ALLEN E. THURMAN, representa-
tive elect from Ohio, who qualified and took his
seat.
The SPEAKER announced the unfinished BUSH
ness before the House to be the resolution of the
gentleman from Georgia Mr.. CoBBl with reference
TO the seats of the members of the House.
MIR. GILES asked leave to offer resolution,
which, by consent, was read for information, and
which provided for the printing soon as possible,
of 5000 Of the 10000 copies ordered of the Pres-
dents message, with the documents relating TO Tex.
and Mexico; and also for the printing of the usual
number of the report Of the Secretary of the Treas
ury
Before any action had been taken on this subject,
Mr.. BAYLY rose, and said he found his name
upon the Committee on the Printing of the House,
announced this morning. Il was subject on which
he was profoundly ignorant, and ne begged the
House to excuse him from service.
The question being taken, the motion was agreed
to; and Mr.. RIrTER was appointed by the Speaker
to supply the vacancy.
Mr. GILES now repeated his request to the
House to receive the resolution just read. If the
House would indulge him five minutes, he would
give them the reasons which induced HIM to offer It
atth ssfoo IF he rrorea1iuOa
The SPEAKER informed the gentleman that the
resolution could only be received by the unanimous
consent Of the House, ms there was a question
which took precedence, being upon the resolution
of the gentleman from Georgia.
Mr. GILES trusted there would be no objection
made on the part Of any gentleman.
Mr.. MCCONNELL rose, and objected to the re-
ception Of the resolution He objected to any BUSH
ness out Of order
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE.
Mr.. TIBBATTS asked leave to offer resolution
providing for the appointment Of the standing COM
mittees of the House, with the exception of the
Committee on Engraving; and for the resembling OF
the rule relating TO that committee.
Mr. MCCONNELL objected to the reception Of
the resolution.
The SPEAKER. The Chair is under the inn
preston that the resolution relates 10 the organ
izaton of the House, it will take precedence of the
resolution Of the gentleman from Georgia.
The resolution of Mr.. TBBArrs then being under
Mr. HOPKINS suggested to the gentleman from
Kentucky the propriety of modifying his resolu-
ton, so as to omit that portion providing for the
resembling Of the rule. Every gentleman was in ia
Of the former part of the resolution, which pro-
yided for the appointment Of the committees of the
House at this time. But, to the latter portion,
there might be different opinions; and he thought the
subject should be referred to the future determine
ton OF the House.
Mr. TIBBATTS yielded to the suggestion and
modified his resolution, to provide for the APP
p,intment Of the standing committees of the House,
with the exception Of the Committee on Engraving.
After further momentary conversation, the reso-
luton, as modified, was agreed to.
Mr. OWEN asked leave to give notice of the
introduction Of bill.
The SPEAKER. The resolution Of the gentle
man from Georgia is the business in order.
Mr. COBB called for the consideration of the said
resolution.
Mr.. RATHBUN rose, and wished TO offer a reso-
luton on privileged question. The resolution ia
as follows,
Resolved That when the House adjourn to-day, IT ad
jon to meet Monday next to afford the Speaker oppo
tuny for tho appointment Of the standing committees
[Cries of ''agreed, hope that resolution viii be
considered."]
The question being taken, the resolution was
The SPEAKER again announced the business
in order.
Mr.. POLLOCK desired TO offer resolution,
and wished it to he read for the information Of the
House.
Mr.. COBB objecting-
SEATS OF MEMBERS.
The consideration Of the following resolution,
offered by Mr.. Conn on Monday, was resumed:
Rssoir,d THAT The clerk of this House Immediately after
the passage Of this resolution place in box the name OF
each member oihe Honse Of Representatives upon sep
pcce of paper, and that he then proceed la the pres
nj th, Tn hoy Mt
said pieces Of paper and each Is drawn he shall
nounce the name Of the member upon IT, who shall then
choose his seat for the present session.
Mr.. DODGE requested the gentleman to modify
the resolution, as also TO include the delegates
from the territories.
Mr.. COBB, remarking that this was his inten-
ton readily acceded TO the request and the resolu-
ton was modified accordingly.
Mr.. BRoDHEAD demanded the previous ques-
ton on the resolution.
Mr.. GIDDINGS called for lelIers on the demand
for the previous question.
Tellers were ordered; and the vote being taken,
the demand was seconded.
The main question was ordered.
Mr.. WOODWARD inquired OF the Speaker il
amendments were now in order.
The SPEAKER replied in the negative.
Mr.. MCDOWELL wished to submit few re-
marks, as he believed he could do in accordance
with the rule, showing what had been the practice
Of the House in, this matter
MIR. HUNGERFoRD moved to lay the resolution
on the table,
The SPEAKER, in reply to Mr. McDowsLL
stated that after the question had been propounded
to the House, the demand for the previous question
seconded, and the main question ordered, il would
not be IN order for The gentleman 10 debate the
question:
Mr.. MCDOWELL appealed from the decision oil
the chair, but, on a more distinct understanding Of
the decision acquesed in il, and withdrew his ap'
peal.
Mr.. PETIT asked for The yeas and nays on the
resolution.
Mr.. GENTRY rose 10 question Of ORDER and
he thought, if The House should proceed to vote on
the question now before il, il would probably Sub