The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-24

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The files Of the House the papers IN the case OF
William Norris, executor Of John Norris, and
moved their reference 10 the Committee OF Claims
Ordered accordingly. ...
cosTEsTED ELECTION FRoaFLoRIpA
The House resumed the consideration Of the re-
port Of The Committee of Elections IN this case,
Mr.. STEPHENS Mas entitled TO the floor, and adj
dressed the House the general merits OF the case
and IN favor of Mr.. CABELL's right 10 his seat. IL
lhe House did not concur with him in this view,
then he thought that they could come 10 no other
conclusion than 10 adopt the resolution Of the gen
tleman from South Carolina, Mr.. SINS, thus
giving an opportunity for further Investigation
Mr. HAMLIN desired TO say a few words in
explanation Of the course Of the committee as to
certain points Of law.
After some conversation,
Mr. Seldom proceeded with his remarks, and
spoke during the hour in support OF the claims Of
Mr.. 'BRocEEsERoUsH.
Mr. s. having concluded
Mr. SAWYER rose and said, that the House
had now listened 20 very ling discussion on thiS
question. plumber of members, and the conIesting
parties themselves had been heard in favor OF their
respective claims, and about an equal number OF
speeches, he thought, had been made on both sides
The House had vast deal of other important bu-
siness awaiting it's action, and he would therefore
move the previous question, D.,
Mr.. @. DAVIS appealed 10 Mr.. SAWYER TO with
MIR SAWYER. | should be glad to accommo-
date the gentleman, but cannot and VII not with
draw the demand
Mr. CABELL inquired of the Speaker whether
the effect OF the previous question would be to cut
eff debate on all propositions
The SPEAKER said such would be the effect
Mr.. CABELL. III the vote were taken on inc
proposition OF the gentleman from SCUM Ssronna,
Mr. SINS will IL then be IN order 10 debate any
other proposition
SPEAKER IN will
Mr. CABELL was understood 70 say, he would,
then, make an appeal IN his own behalf, that he
might be heard.
MIR. DOBBlN asked Mr. SAWYER to withdraw
the previous question Tor moment, TO enable MN
(Mr. ID. 10 add third resolution To those which
had been reported from the Committee OF Elections
Cries Of mo, no." "let the gentleman from
Ohio Mr.. SAWYER offer 1t himself
Mr.. SAWYER then took in his hand the propo-
shon of Mr.. DoBBN, and said, | withdraw the de-
nand for the previous question; offer this PROPOSE
tior and renew the demand for the previous ques-
ton.
This was done amidst very great confusion and
uproar.l
The proposition WIS read. II declares that the
adoption OF the resolutions Of the committee shall
not preclude Mr. CAsrLL from contes,ing his seat.
Mr. THOS. q. KING rose and submitted that
the contesting member Mr.. BRocKEsBRoUcBl had
been allowed to speak twenty minutes over and
above his allotted hour, with the distinct under
standing that similar privilege should be allowed
10 the sitting member, Mr.. CABE:L.1
The SPEAKER addressing Mr. SAWYER
Does the gentleman demand the previous question:
Mr. SAWYER. lido.
MIR JACOB THOMPSON. ! will not vote for
the previous question, il the gentleman from Florida
viii occupy only twenty minutes
The SPEAKER. The question is on the de
Inund for the previous question.
Mr. II. EWING rose to a question of order
Was II in order for the gentleman from Ohio Mr.
al nd fnr al,
question: then to submit a distinct proposition
md renew the demand for the previous question
y.ithout siTordirg an opportunity to a gentleman
WHO was OH the door, and who had been recognised
hy he Speaker to make any remarks When hi
gentleman from Ohio Mr. SAwrERl Withdrew tn,
4 rnand for the previous question: was not the gen
llcrnan who had been recognised by the Speake
entitled to the hoora
The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Ohio TMr
S,wvrRl has no power 10 submit any propositior
smbreauent To the demand for the previous question
The proposition of the gentleman from Ohio ia no
IN order. The previous question is still pending
and is the question before the House
Mr.. G. DAVIS | understand that the gentle
man from Ohio had Withdrawn the demand.
Mr. SAWYER. | adhere to il.
MIR. @. DAVIS said, il the House would allow
him one moment, he would suggest that all gentle
men, he presumed, expected the question to bt
taken today; and, if that object was effected, h,
mIrnosed it would be enough without pressing the
question to an instantaneous decision in this way
The SPEAKER. The chair understands the gen
tleman from Ohio to say that he has not withdraw
the demand for the previous question.
Mr.. G. DAVIS. Then l hope it will be votet
down.
Mr.. HOUSTON expressed the hope that the de
,nand you'd be Withdrawn, for the purpose of al
loving the sitting member to he heard in explana
tiouss
Mr. JACOB THOMPSON called for the vote.
Mr.. TiBBATTS said he had understood the gen
teman from Ohio MIR SAwYERl first to Withdraw
tie demand COR the previous question: then to offe,
another proposition
The SPEAKER The gentleman from Ohio
moved the previous question. Then the gentleman
from Kentucky mr. DAvrsl was recognised by the
chair. If the gentleman from Ohio withdraws the
Jemand for the previous question, then the gentle
man from Kentucky is entitled to the floor.
MIR. SAWYER called for the question.
The result of a good deal of conversation, and o.
much confusion on points of ORDER was that
Mr.. SAWYER insisted on his original demand
f,r the nrevious question (which excluded the prop