The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-12-16

confusion beyond descrfpdon--ony equaled by
the proceedings. of yesterday. The two clerks
we're calling rolls at the same time--answers were
given by the members OF both sides Of the House.
Some demonstrations of violence were made.
but am happy to say as yet there has been none.
Z At five mihutes to twelve the wings moved
recess TIL three o'clock. And ttereupon they re.
tired from the Hall amid much noise and confu.
sion.a .ssnie- iaa3 al5.l ~ 's1 cheS tu.
Mr.. Letter sfiIl occupies tie Speakers chair,
and will perhaps occupy il for weeks to come.
But that is hard to tell. f,..r,,a ,e.a,,,E
No motion for adjournment will be made by
those who have entered into the regular organiza-
tion. No more of the wings have come into our
organizaton. 1t is said, some would, if they could
get their certificates back from the whig clerk
But they (lhe whgs,) refuse to give them up.
At three o'clock the wings came into the Hall,
and went through their usual fummery, and then
adjourned. tE,ao !..tae
Half past FIVE o'cldck. House still in session.
During the afternoon, Pugh, Of Hamilton, made
an excellent speech on the SUBJECT Of the organi-
zation. T'' ''H H.s' .rs r. ha'
A committee offive was appointed by the House
to report the causes which obstruct the organiza-
ton.
The Senate have elected Randall, free-soil,
Speaker, by the votes Of the democrats and free.
soers. The Senate has adjourned over till to.
morrow morning, after several unsuccessful at.
tempts to elect a Clerk
The House will remain in session all night.
HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Columbus, Dec. 6, 1913.
The House, as organized by the democrats, re-
NAMED in session during the whole Of Ipst night
The wings met again to-day. and the scenes Of
yesterday were re-enaced, except, am glad to
say, that there were no demonstrations of vio-
Ience. At twelve O'Clock the wings adjourned
over until ten O'clock tomorrow (rhursday)
morning.
The House is still in session, and will remain in
session all night 1t sounds rather odd to hear the
absent counties called, say at the hour Of three
o'clock in the morning
There have been 36 ballotings in the Senate for
Clerk. Knapp, democrat, ls; Galloway, whig,
l6; Tappan, free.soiI, 2. The Senate has adjourn.
ed over until tomorrow m
still think there will be no organization. If
this is the result, the whgs will have to bear the
responsibility.
HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Columbus, December z, 1913
The House remained in session tire whole OF
last night. did not leave the Hall until FIVE
clock this morning. think the members are
becoming more pacific in their department
Whether it will lead to an amicable arrangement,
cannot yet be told. ..ac
The wings came into the Hall as usual this NOR
ning and after going through their usual perform
ance, adjourned until o'clock. At three they
met, and adjourned till tomorrow.
The House will remain in session night.
The Senate adjourned until 10 morrow. without
having elected Clerk. There have been lO2 bal
lettings for that Office.
think there is no more danger Of violence b..
ing resorted to. s.e
HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REpREsENTArlvEs,
r1s Columbus, Dec. 8, lS48. 4
After one hundred and t,oenty. one baiiotings,
Mr.. John r. Knapp, Jr., was elected Clerk of the
Senate. He received 10 out of the 36 votes cast.
The IL remaining votes were cast for some five or
'ix candidates. Mr.. Knapp is good democrat.
The House remained in session all night. At
he usual hour the wings came in, aud went
through the usual performance. Mr.. Riddle, free.
'oier, submitted a proposition, which a.ked US to
yield every thing, or nearly every thing, we have
gained by getting the initiative in the organization.
L was laid on the table. During its discussion,
md after. considerable feeling was manifested.
No violence, however. .fi.f
Mr. Pugh moved torefer Mr. Riddles propo-
iten to committee, which was decided out of
rider. ss the House had already passed resolu.
ion that those holding certificates from the Clerks
# Courts are entitled to seats
Mr.. Riddle proposition is, in short, to exclude
dessrs. Puah,, Pierce, Runyan and Spencer until
he matter can be decided by the House; thereby
the county Of Hamilton oftwcmem.
ers. ei,s-siaa ), s.,s ~ Il r. a. st.uasf Il
Whsn Mr. Pugh movsdto refer the proposition
o 1 committee, some person on the whig side.
moved car OF their side Of the Hpuse; which
.onsidered very indecorous and very ungentleman.
v, as Mr.. Pugh wished to treat the proposition
With al respect. When the Chair decided Mr..
ough's motion out Of order, MIR. Pugh took an sp.
zeal, aud called the yeas and nays, and while The