Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-21

Mr. Baker, Of Illinois. submitted the following mai
which he was satisfied would meet with the nns.
consent of the House
The proposition was then read resolving tb,, .,
Theobad Mathew be invited to take Seat within ,ba
the House.
The proposition passed in the Affirmative ,n,,
ly.
The Reverend Gentleman was then conduc,ad ,.,,
bar by Mr. Campbell, the Clerk. '1s
Mr. Andrew Johnson, submitted the fo,,o,.inr
ton: ~
Resolved, That the Ministers of the Gospcl ho,o..
the different denominations be and they are barahs
10 attend and open the proceedings Of this House Will
disorganzed state, with sincere prayer 10 the cf
good. for speedy and satisfactory organi,,io e,
patch of the public business. ''o
Mr.. Kaufman moved TO amend the resolution :. -,
And that the Rev Father Mathew favor Us with nov
prayer VIZ
Mr.. Hilard moved 10 strike from the re>ol,,o, =,
'disorganzed' and insert the word ''unorgani,eJ" ~
Mr. Meade moved 10 lay the resolution on ,ha ,,h,
did not think they deserved the PRAYER OF any bodv
Mr. Garter inquired Of the mover of the rtsaj,,io,
ther il was intended to havle al the Reverend sn,Ia
| al the same time =. 'H
Mr. A. Johnson said such was not his intention
Mr. Nil.not thought il better 10 Law the who, ,l
the table. he did not believe that they could ro,n,e
prayer:
Mr. Eiaton said if the mover would stlike ou, all co
ing the organization, he would not obiec, 10 il.
de thought they could organize without the asss,anr 4
clergy.
Mr. Mr.. Houston OF Delaware moved 10 s,ri.. :.
resolution SO much related 10 the unorpanzed "rI
OF the House. "S
Mr. Cobb Of Alabama suggested that the resolution u
AMENDED hat the reverend gentlemen be requested 10
continually for them. w
he question was then taken and the resoln,ion ~,
on the fable
Mr. Peck introduced resolution, providing that il sh
be III order when any resolution looking 10 the organic
vi the House introduced 10 debate such resolution
mat The debate should be confined the discussion
| resolution.
Mr. T. advocated the passage OF the resolution, in Co,
lence OF the construction which MAS placed upon the y
lon heretofore adopted introducing debatehat it VA,
IN order 10 debate resolutions their character
ing the election for Speaker For one he was will,
give his vote in silence on all resolutions introduced MI
yer might be their character Ii gave vote he wis
assign his reasons for so doing.
Mr.. Kaufman here moved that the resolution be anne,
10y adding and that the previous question as II exi,
the last session. be established" Without this he sal.
bate, II once commenced, might be- inernnablc
Mr. Peck accepted the amendment as modification
resolution.
Mr. Evans said there had been too much talk ALREADY
ganzaton was what they and the country wanted N
being accomplished, they mig debate TO their hearts !.
tent he moved 10 lay the resolution on the table Thu
ton prevailed.
Mr. Johnson OF Arkansas introduced proposition To-
scind the resolution passed the other day nterdcna @
and providing tina, debate shall be in order He called
The yeas and nays on The proposition They we're not or.
I'd. -
On motion of Mr.. vinton the proposition was laid on
table
After the ffty.sxth vote, Mr. McMulen introduced
proposition providing that the delegates from each State
spectiyely shall select member from their midst 10
stitute committee who should have power 10 consul,
devise plan for the organization Of the House
He askedfor tho yeas and nays on the proposition.
Mr.. lngc expressed the opinion that the House was
barassed in lis action by the frequent propositions ntr
ced He rebed the point of order whether Il was in
10 introduce and debate resolutions without rescisso
he rule adopted The other day.
Mr. Thompson enquircd whether the resolution for tt
ponment of committee, contemplated the selection Of
delegate only, from each State.
Mr. McMuen responded in the affirmative
Mr. Finton inquired of the gentleman from Virginia vi.
er he knew what party would have majority under IA
solution
Mr. McMullen said he had not counted noses.
Mr. Vinton-It was proper then that you should have
so before introducing the resolution.
Mr. Levin was satisfied that all such propositions onh
tracted the contest for an organ. 1ation.
Mr.. Stanton of Ten, thought that lhcy get along Iu,
10 day without any result II would be better TO talk n
Mr. Inge had objection talking ifthe rule adopie
other day was rescnded. He insisted upon its appc:
while il was in existence.
On motion Of Mr. Thompson, of Ky, the whole ma
was laid on the table.
Mr.. Bowdon, of Alabama moved rescission of ,he 4
luton interdiciing debate
On motion Of Mr., Thompson, of Pennsylvania, the Pc
sition lad the table on a count--ayes 1917 noes
counted
The House again proceeded vote the y-eevenh IL
and the following the result OF the three ballots