Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-14

i,v he did not think II unfair to- compel selection be-
tween these two gentlemen. ihey are ooh wen qualified
elected BY the process he could not rebu propc
ston to compel choice between the two gentlemen named
in the resolution Both of the gentlemen had received more
,han 100 votes; that being large plurality, made usti-
cation in combining the House choice between them As
10 the proprey OF the proposition he would only say as
aroye matters as this had been settled III the same way
Mr. Brown of Mississippi moved TO lay the Proposition
on the table. ooo
crc struggling organize the House in unfortu
prcdicacnt that they could not accomplish that OBJ
ec because there ten other men who could agree
h them The great parties had indeed brought them
selves to ridiculous situation when they could not organize
the House and proceed with the business OF the country Ii
,hcrc was any thing il ridiculous than another il
yeas the acknowledgment that the two great parties could
,nze the House and thar they should be compelled re-
SORT 10 gambling resolution kind OF lottery III which there
were as many blanks przesand call upon one Of the pa
cs thus help them organize the House he did not
any thing in the situation OF the House ridiculous.
| Wr Woodward of South Carolina defended his action
He said he had voted for several gentlemen as many from
@ nc from slave States He opposed however 10 yo.
np for anv compromise candidate whose
would carry with il compromise OF principle Hs had
,ood nr,parcd when his would elect Speaker make
choice between the gentlemen nominated by the caucuses
Mr. Morse defended his proposition. Laughter he said
was no argument against ii: nor was ii an answer 10 tell
him that il was gambling transaction
The House. hemaintaincd had right 10 seec; its own mode
of clecng choosing its officers
Mr. Brown, Of Mississippi, wished 10 put an end 10 the
discussion, ana moved 10 III! Inc proposition on the tables
which motion prevailed
Er Schcnck moved tha, the House elect Speaker by
ballot He said they could 20 times day that way in
stead of the or by viva yocc principle. He would not
urge il US an argument that there possibility Of break
ns the party ties The ballot system adopted He
thought it, however good principle that the presiding OIL
Ger the House should not know BY whose vote he was
elected The fact Of the ballot system being consistent with
the theory OF our government recommend 1t TO tho conside-
ration of every man.
Mr. Venabe hoped the proposition would with no
favor He did believe that any gentleman wished 10
conceal his That must be one OF the geptenans rea'
hy flp
cipc The proposition appeared 10 him to be reflection
upon the integrity of members. Mr. v. after some other
remarks said ii the election OF Speaker be made
geographical question be would not for one make il 50; brt
due candor ana consistency 10 say that he could
would not vote tor tree soer or abotlonst he
vas willing 20 for safe man.
Mr. Thompson of Hiss, viewed the proposition a
Election upon mcbersupon their independence and nteg1
rii of character and therefore moved lay The table
Mr. Schenck defended his proposition and said
so intended. He then said he willing 10 take any gen
tmen from any section OF the country who could preside
over the house with irmness and dignity
The proposition then ai on the table, by vote on
yeas and nays Of 62 in the affirmative and ~ in the mega
tive. .,.,.,,.
read for information.
Resolved that the organization of this House cannot long
er be suspended without Jeopaidng the commence Oh inc
tensions that spirit party has tiumphed over the de-
Lucrative reason of this assembly.
Resolved That each party and every member OF each par
70 in this House. is under the solemn obligations 10
cultivate spirit of Cancellation and self sacrifice and 10
give up their country their personal and party predec-
lions.
Resolved That Committee Of - be selected by bal
lor who shall recommend this House suitable person 10
ill the ccc Of Speaker OF the House and that the Commit
tee report by IL o'clock 10 morrow
The resolution pressed pending the following
ton Mr. Wentworth moved that the House proceed vote
again for Speaker.
Al this stage Mr. Potter expressed his thanks for the fiat
,cng vote given him by The House for Speaker and begged
his friends withdraw his name il was apparent that he
could receive majority.
Mr. Sweetzer introduced proposition resolving that mas
much as the House could elect Speaker, that IL adj
lourn till the lst OF Jan. 1850.
This proposition he defended in few remarks and made
some reflections the minority, who he said respon
sibc for the DISCRIMINATION of the House.
The proposition was ruled out Of order.
proposition was here made adourn, which agreed
Ia and the House adjourned till tomorrow II o'clock