The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-27

were appointed hereupon by the Speaker.
The SPEAKER, The gentleman from Maryland [Mr
Mi. MORSE requested the gentleman from MARYLAND
lMr EvAksl TO give way, to permit him to offer resou
lion, providing that when the House shall adjourn, will
Mr. A EVANS declined yielding the floor He desirsd
TO propose resolution heretofore usually passed on h
sss asy q ss session. was a ss well 4
ylous question.
MEssFas. No previous question can BE- called, Will,
Mr. DUER was understood to ask il il was in order n
the posPonement OF the consideration Of that reso
luton 4sw
The resolution OF the gentleman from Maryland IMr
EvANsl was then reported to the House, as follows:
Rcsolpd That the Clerk Of this House, Immediately after
the passage Of his resolution place "a box The name Of
lives on separate piece Of paper that he ren proceed in
tho presence OF the House, 10 draw from said box,
shall announce the name u the member Or deisss,s upon
~ who shah then choose his seat for the present session
Speaker shall cause every seat 10 be vacated sn shall se
that each seat CONTINUES vacant until Is sccled under
this order sl.-~fte
The SPEAKER. The question is on the adoption Of
Mr.. MEADE moved an amendment to this sssola,on
which, he remarked. was 10 enable absent membets to
Mr.. STRONG rose to aquestion of order After the
previous question had been Called he conceived that no
motion could be made proposition brought forward
until the House had voted upon the resolution before
them.
The SPEAKER. II the previous question has been
sY gsNgS%sos to i out Of order
previous question is debaabe under parliamentary law,
now alone governing the proceedings Of the House.
under rules bu hesaroa
be strictly confined to the previous question ITSELF
MIR. HARRISON was understood to be Of opinion that
the call for the previous question did not off all prop
ositons amend while the House might not be proceed
ing under its usual rules He TOO, desired TO submit
~ Spsa RI horo ,o.d. ~ .,,,..,:. A;.l -
inaudble 10 the reporter; concluding, however, with
request to know whether the gentleman from Maryland
had Withdrawn h Ss%sd o he previous question
Mr.. STANTON. Is it contemplated to carry into i'm.
mediate execution the resolution Of the gentleman from
Maryland' II will there be time for the reception Of
Mr.. lNGE moved that The whole subject be laid on the
table. Not agreed 10.
Mr. KAUFMAN also desired 10 propose an amend
men TO the resolution Of the gentleman from Maryland
Mr. ALEXANDER EVANS j but
The SPEAKER decided that il could only be entertain
ed BY general consent the previous question had been
Mr. BOWLIN desiring to say why the call for the pre-
vous question should be sustained, went to speak,
referring to the resolution when
Mr.. HOUSTON called him 10 order, alleging that he
was discussing the resolution.
Mr.. BOWblN, disclaming desire to debate the res
oution continued his remarks, saying that there
other resolutions necessary to be now adopted which
could not come before the House until this shall have
been disposed Of;
MI. f1OUOlON again Cdtu Inc BenuendH lIOn MIS-
souri, Mr.. BewIIN] to order, and
The SPEAKER sustained the point Of order.
Mr.. BOWLlN was understood to say that, with due
Difference the Chair he did know how he could have
otherwise explained the necessity existing for prompt
action on the resolution before the House.
Mr.. KAUFMAN thought he had right TO discuss
the previous question, the House not having yet
A MEMBER called him to order.
Mr. 5 STEPHENS. But any remarks not going directly
MIR, KAUFMAN desired the gentleman from Mary
land MIR EyANs] to withdraw the call for the previous
question;
The SPEAKER then put the question on the call for
the previous question, and il was sustained.
The question upon the adoption OF the resolution pro-
posed by Mr. A. Evans was nextpu, and il agreed
The SPEAKER then stated that the resolution just
he a. ~ ana hv hs
the resolution was again reported TO enable the House to
understand how the seats were TO be assigned after
which,
The SPEAKER requested the members to vacate their
Seats and each to remain standing until his name had
been called after which, 10 take the seat of his choice
and remain in it, that Others might know which places
had been selected previous 10 their obtaining the right
make choice ,
The drawing for seats was then proceeded with A
page, having been bndiolded, drew from box, placed
the Clerks desk, strip OF paper with the name Of
member written printed thereon, which announced
aloud by the Clerk and that member then made his
lection.
After the conclusion of this business member moved
that the House, when ADJOURN should adjourn over
until Wednesday, al IL, m.
MIR. A. EVANS moved to amend that motion by sub.
stituung 81 Thursday" instead OF Wednesday; which
amendment was agreed to- and the resolution was then
passed.
Mr.. JAMES THOMPSON, on behalf Of the commit.
tee 10 notify the President that the House ready TO
receive any communication from him, reported his reply,
and that message might be Immediately expected from
him.
On motion Of Mr.. JACOB THOMPSON, The hour Of
IL, m, fixed as the regular hour for the commence
ment OF the daily sessions OF the House.
Mr.. SCHENCK gave notice OF bis intention 10 intro
duce bills for the relief OF John 0sos; regulate the
value OF certain foreign indemnify the officers
AMI OF vessels OF OF the United States navy,
for losses incurred by shpwreck, re and other casual
ties and bill to grant presumption rights for certain
islands in the Great Miami river.
Mr.. WILLIAM J. BROWN gave notice that he would,
morrow, day thereafter introduce bill 10
reduce the hostages, and Tor other purposes.
message from the President OF the United States
then announced when the private secretary OF the Exec
utve Col Bss) appeared at the bar and delivered the
message, which read by the Clerk.
When the reading was concluded
MIR TOOMBS offered resolution for its reference 10
the Committee OF the Whole the state OF the Union,
and that $4,000 copies thereof-the usual number-be
printed.
Mr. SWEETSER moved to amend that resolution by
adding clause, directing 5000 copies TO be printed In the
German language.
Mr. HOLMES moved to amend il still further by pro.
vding for the printing Of 5000 copies in the French Ian
guage.
Mr. JONES. Is il intended 10 include the accompany
ing documents, in this order 10 PRINT
MEmBERs SHOP "No" "Nop