The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-15


the public expense. /" (Ha hs! haD
MEnnEs above " ask to be excused, sir. " (Ha
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us some victuals. we're hungry down here
MsssRs in their seats looked up at the for this oc-
oaeion) outsiders and seemed to congratulate them
aelves that the doors were not closed upon them
Jokes were cracked between the parties.
THE EXCUSES.
Mr. KIse of Georgia. ask that my colleague, Mr.
stephens, be excused.
The SrEAkER-lt Is too late.
Mr. KiSe-l move that the sergeant alarms be sent
Mr.. VrrTos-I move that the list be called over.
MIR. Klrc-Is it in order to commence de nopo'
The SprAKER-lt Is not.
Mr.. KrNo-I move that the sergeant-at-arms be
sent after the absentees.
Mr. Housros, of Alabama-I move to suspend fur
Their proceedings. am satisfied that the result viii
be a. has been expense OF one two hu a.
dred dolsrs in the shape Of fees to the sergeantat
arms, out Of the contingent fund. Make the dein-
quents pay the fddler.'o
Mr. VInroN-Whst is slhundred dollars, We are
wasting two or three thousand by the delinquency of
Mr.. HousToN-I have voted with the gentleman
against adjournment 1t is all perfect folly pursue
this course.
The SrrAKER-The motion is, that all further pro-
oeedings in the call be dispensed with
Mr.. KINc-ls lot my motion first in order!
The SrEAxrR-No, but the motion Of the gentleman
from Alabama
The question was taken and decided in the negative
The question now required on Mr.. Kings motion
Mr.. WENTwoRTH-l msve that the sergea mt at arms
be Despatched for the abse ntees cAgreed," agreed
most unanimously.
Tho question was taken on Mr. Kings motion, and
decided in the sffrmatve-that the Sergeant Arms
60 after the absentees.
Another motion made to adjourn, and disa-
greed to.
At this stage of the proceedings one of the messen
gers of the House came in, putting and blowing, and
holding in his hand slip. containing the telegraphc
despatch that the Niagara had arrived and brought
Intelligence that there had been four days fighting in
Paris that ten thous nd had been killed and that
the government had triumphed, Sc The door-keeper
MA cd in pinap nlQ and hars
gathered round to read, and make comments. Much
excitement occasioned by the news Permit us to
say that your Herald Of Tuesday, you foretold al
most exactly what took place in France. You were
al lead Of the telegraph
ANINeuIRy-THE ANSWER
Mr. Conn, Of Georgia. wish to make inquiry of
the Chair. How many absentees have been reported
and how many have been excused!
The CT, rk began to add up
Mr. BowpoS asked to be excused from attending on
the sitting of the House. His request denied
The SPEAKEB, after procuring the information from
the Clerk informed Mr. Cobb that there were sixty
six absentees, and that six had been excused.
Mr.CoBB-l did not understand the report.
Tho SPEAKER Trap, rap)-The House will come to
order.
Mr. CepB-Did understand you to say that there
The SrEAxER-Yes and that six have been ex-
oused.
Mr.. CoBB-How many have been excused?
Mr.. CoBB-How many of these are in the city
(HN hal large number who answered to their
names absent move to dispense with fur
ther proceedings in the call. Let the House vote
whether they will unnecessarily put hundred dollars
in the pocket of the Sergeant alarms If you are
going to have call, let us commence de nop0. ask
for renewal
Mr.. BAvLy-Cobb, that opens the doors.
Mr.. CoBB-Well ! want to open the doors. r" Open
the DOORS" " let's have them open.'']
There was much confusion all the hall, and loud
The SPEAKER stated the question that all further
proceeding in the call be dispensed with
Mr.: RooT-l ask for the yeas and nays. No lodging
AsLrErLEss MEMBER
Mr.. Brown, Of Pc nnsylvania-Ih have not been in my
bed to sleep since last Saturday night. have been
attending to sick family | arrived from home this
morning at three O'Clock. think that ought to be
excused for absence
Mr.. RooT-By unanimous consent. move the gen.
hemsn be excused.
The motion agreed to.
The House by vote Of As to 65 refused to dispense
With al further proceedings in the call.
PRISONERS.
The SPEARER-The chair understands that the SER
geent It. arms is at the door with three four MEM
bers in custody [Rap1 The House will come to or
der.
Mr. French and Mr.. Fsrrelly were excused from fur
thor attend. nee in the hall
Mr. WEsTwoRrH-I understand that the sergeant
alarms has arrived having in custody gentlemen Of
10 House.
Several gentlemen excused, account of i'll
heath.
SsrgentI the sergeant at arms followed by Messrs
Darling, Lahm, and DR. Edwards. Z" Here they come''
here they come ~ Ha! ha ha "They
nembers.n Yes. you may be sure of that, or they
never would have been caught" Ha ha Come
N, gentlemen and make your excuses
Mr.. LABM was h, ard in defence. He stated that he
had been very attentive to the business of the House.
- the journals would show and, in conclusion,
marked came here this morning at the usual time
ef meeting Of the House remained here and listened
to the discussion II was exceedingly embarrassing to
ne. Ola ba y remained here until my dinner
time-ba rast oclock-and took the liberty of 60
ing to my dinner. have time wasted by useless
debates, T. Too much the csse" not at all pertinent
such speeches to-day ["Have we the hour five
minutes rule'nI don't wish to make long speeches.
have committed no crime GaughtsTl have dis
The SrEAKER-What is the pleasure of the House
with regard to the gentleman? {" Fine him'O The
usual motion is that he be admitted to his seat pay
Mr. KIso-Imove that the gentleman be admitted
70 his seat on paying the usual fee {" Agreed"
Dr. EDWARDS arose and said The, truth is, Mr.
Speaker, went home to get my dinner (Ha ha
He admitted to his seat paying the customary
Major John P Gaines stood up when
The SPEAKER addressed him : You have been absent
without leave Of the House. and contrary to its order
Hal hal hay
Msjor GAIrks-I am willing to submit to the judy
He was admitted to his seat upon paying the fee to
The Sergeant at-Arms.
Mr.. Darling stoodup.
The SpEAxEs-You have been absent without the
leave of the House. and contrary to it's order.
Mr. DARLING made an apology, but in q tone not to
audible.
He took his seat on condition to pay the fee.
MIR. wENTwoRTB-Now, let the Sergeant at arms
bring in the balance e. Agreed" agreed" Let them
come
Mr. HOLMES, of New York, moved that the House
adjourn and the motion disagreed to.
There was disorder in the House. Near the windows
gentlemen smoking segars and eating ginger
bread hope that this will not give offence there
were no [" sauss gesn in the crowd
FRIENDLY INTERVENTION.
Mr. VirroN-I me- We that MIR. Cranston be excused.
He was among the first who answered to their names
He has beer he last three fovr days Being
exhausted. he went home.
Mr. ToMPKINs-I ask the gentleman whether Mr..
Crsnston d d rot vote against the adjournment. Mr.
OroweL--" He did, He must be his own judge whe-
kser he IL sick not. will vote against excusng
him
MIR VIrTor--I will say" Question: question
MIR Cranston was not excused.
Mr. Kiro-I now ask that my colleague Mr.. Ste
phens, be excused il Is known that he is in bad
health He IL home writing out his speech" Ha ha