The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-28


'dSHqb ER inquired if it would be then In order to
S in the Affirmative, he call for the previous question
s.;as debated by unanimous conseni) he lMr sent
" Ss desk the following amendment TO be read for the
nTr SCHENCK, before that amendment was read de-
- h send up one TO be read for information also He
All moi like the proposition 10 stop for the present with
su,smanenty the rules OF the House, without modifca
oa modification OF the rules. after being reported
~ the committee. might lie the Speakers table for
nasachsd and he explained at some length the crcum-
stances likely thus to defeat necessary and desirable
changes in the rules
Ohio rMr ScHENcK1 to order, for debating after the de-
snd for the previous question had been made but not
messing the call to order at that moment,
mi SCHENCK went on to show that what he was
,yng was simply in reply 10 what had just been said in
syor Of the adoption OF the old rules without modca
lions As for previous question: he regarded that as but
ninsrumen Of tyranny p Dc Welded BY Inc majority
reties here being In mnorilythat questions likely
q arise il would probably be found to cut all alike, in
tsrierng much with the rights OF one party as with
' The SPEAKER called the gentleman from Ohio mr.
SHENcKl to Order for discussing the previous question
generally, not as applicable 70 the question immediately
MI SCHENC trusted that gentlemen, for future secu
iiy would aid him to vote down the previous question
inthis case.
for the previous question was then put by ellers and II
was not seconded-yeas N, nays 90.
Mr. WENTWORTH made a few remarks in favor Of
constituting. the proposed Committee on Rules OF nine
MI OLDS inquired il i was in order to offer an amend
ment to the rules before they had been adopted and
The SPEAKER was understood to reply, that the
House could then adopt any such modification or new
as WENTWORTH VI desired the gentleman from Ohio
10 give way for his amendment; but
Mr. OLDS, suggesting the importance of having
Standing committee to revise the accounts of the Depart
men the Interior sent to the desk proposition to that
effect. a,y5s a6sy4 .at
The amendment Of the gentleman from Illinois was
next read BY the Clerk and then the amendment last
proposed by Mr. OLDs as follows:
81 committee much Of the public accounts and
expenditures relates to the Department OF the Interior
The SPEAKER stated the question to be upon this
Mr.. JACOB THOMPSON made few remarks, urging
the necessity for the prompt adoption of the original
oon leaving all changes to be made hereafter, which
the House, he maintained could at any time make, when
eve, majority lfGiE may be 60 disposed ~, !.
proposition If agreed TO, the 130th rule, asked that il be
read and ii was again read by the Clerk and then
Mr. W, saying that, as there was no ether pressing
ment to discuss the rules, went on to urge at some
length the proPrety Of making the notifications deemed
proper at this time az when members were each anxious
10 push through business in hand few none would be
found willing to advocate the abstraction from the
business OF the House OF the very considerable time
heretofore found necessary to bring about changes in the
rules Ass
Mr. DUER had no objection to the adoption OF the
present rules for limited tme-say until the 18th of
January next He was, however, for making the neces-
sary notifications soon possible. He, too, had
mobilization to propose, which he sent to the Clerks
desk to be read, as follows: tgl
Provided ksicever, That on the 49, day Of - there
shall be chosen by piua poce noua ton OF the members
select committee to consist Of Ten enbers-ve frc the
sayeholding and five from the saschodipg Sateso
whom shall be referred all bills petitions, resolutions, and
District oil Columbia and that H shall be the duty OF such
eau be sdopted that viii carry into effect the de-
sie generally entertained by the people OF the Morrill, dis
slavery in such manner as shall not be- INJURIOUS 20 the in
eres offensive the feelings, OF the people OF the
and strengthen and pepetuate the Union OF the States"
Mr. BOYD accepted the suggestion OF Mr.. DuER as to
M Mr.. WENTWORTH urged the gentleman from Ken
lucky mr. BoYD] to accept as modification his propo-
sition that nine MEMBERS instead OF i've, shall constr
lue the committee; which having been accepted 6y the
latter the modified resolution, proposed by Mr. BOYD
was read by the Clerk, as follows:
Rsoipsd, That rules of the House of Representa-
lives they existed at the close OF the last session OF Con
rules O. This House and that standing comoiriee Of nine
members be appointed, to be styled the 'C,mminee on
report upon ali subjects and matters referred TO them or
having relation the rules Of proceeding In this House
MI; ScHENCK desired to know whether the previous
The SPEAKER Yes, sir-by the gentleman from
Kentucky, tMr. BOYD
MT. SchENCK. Can ] now move modification to
Mr.. CARTIER here made a-few remarks, which were
inaudible at the desk Of the reporter.
Mr. BOYD objected 10 permitting Mr.. ScHEScK to in
troduce his amendment requiring the unanimous consent
OF the House to secure its Consideration.
Mr.. STANLY urged that the objection had come too
late and that therefore Mr. ScHEScK would be In order
in proposing bis amendment TO the rules
Mr.. SCHENCK then went on TO urge upon the House,
considerable length, his proposition TO substitute for
the Committee on Commerce and on Roads and Canals
two Committees on Commerce-one on foreign commerce,
and the other commerce between the States, and the
thereof, with corresponding division OF subjects
and duties for each and further TO urge the immediate
OF the rules OF the last House IN oher par
ticulars
Mr.. BURT (intenupting Mr.. ScHEscK) inquired il the
previous question pending and, being answered IN
the Affirmative understood TO demand that the ques-
ton upon il should be put
The CHAIR put that question by tellers; and it was
This vote having cut Of the several amendments. the
main question odered TO be put and the resolution
Of the gentleman from Kentucky as modified, was then
agreed 10. p
Mr.. VENABLE offered the following resolution;
which was read for the information Of the House
quesed communicate this House, early he con-
veneny whether since the last session OF Congress
person has been by him apponted either civil or
military governor Of New Mcxico if any military or civil
pensation II military and civil governor has been united
IN person. whether any additional compensation has
been given for SAID duties and the amount Of the same
Also thst he be requested 70 communicate 10 THIS House
whether aDy agent sgenrs other persons have been
appointed by the President any Of the departments OF
this government and sent 10 California o. New Mexico or
lied Organize the people OF California New Mexico
into government. AID advise them In such organ