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


Mr. Stany suggested the proprey Of emitting the names
Of Mcssrs Winthrop Cobb and substituting other names
The of Mr. HARRISON of Ga, proposed TOR that OF
Mr. Cobb and Mr. Ashmun of Massachusetts, for that OF
Mr.. Winthrop
MIR. Thomas said he was particular about names. He
would support the action of the committee whoever mlghl
be chosen for the different Offices whether they be wings or
Democrats.
On motion of Mr. Robinson the resolution laid on the
table-the vote being taken by ecrs-ayes o nays 90
Mr.. Goodenow, Of Me-. submitted resolution proposing
appoint Robert C.. Winthrop, Speaker }. W. Forney OF
Pa Clerk and John b. Johnson of Va Postmaster OF the
House.
Mr. Kaufman proposed to amend the resolution by insert
ing after the of Mr.. Winthrop the words provided nc
can get votes sufficient"
ton of Mr. Robinson laid the table, Ayes no. noes mol
counted.
Mr. Thompson renewed the proposition submitted by nun
above for the appointment of committee on organization
He submitted the names of Messrs HARRISON ana Ashhu
for those of Messrs. Cobb and Winthrop ano ne nae "
Mr. Stanton of La, for Mr. Jones Of La de remarked
that he had excluded the names OF oil the asplranis ne
pressed his willingness to sustain the action oil the commit
tee. All parties and oil sections OF the Union were represent
ted a.,
proposition then made to lay the resolution on the
table
Mr. Stany demanded the yeas and nays which were
dered and the resolution was laid the abe-yeas III
nays ITO.
On motion, by Mr. Levin the House. at socock adjourn
ed till Tomorrow
WAsHiNoroS TUESDAY, Dec le, l649.
SENATE.
In the Senate Mr. Manglm moved that the Senate pro-
coed to appoint Charmen of the Standing Committees
Mr. Mangum said understood that the committees
should represent the political character OF the majority OF h
Senate and avoid the tedious process OF oaione a
been usual of late appoint the Committees by resolution
He held list in his hand which had been furnished 10 NM
and in accordance with which, he moved that Mr. Ming Vi
Alabama be Chairman Of the Committee on Foreign As
Mr. Hale said he should object to the arrangement mus
made the parties in this body, by wmcn Tue
minority was to be smothcred He had at least one eno
here who sypahised with him. and he could not consent
that he or his friend should be deprived of their rights IN any
but constitutional regular mode He could not assen.
the arrangement made by the two parties because nc
his constituents believed them 10 be false and 10
the true and great interests OF the country he woud SUP
nit 10 whatever done in regular way according 70 inc
rules of the Senate but they could dispense with any
rule He would submit he said but biding his tlme waited
for better day that surely coming
Mr. Mangu then moved that the Senate proceed to ballot
for Chairman of the Committee OF Foreign Affairs as inc
motion 10 appoint required unanimous consent.
Mr. Clay and requested the Senate toreieve hlrom
service on any committee There much DANGER he
said that he would be elected Chairman, but even 'h"'
honor he would be compelled to decline.
The ballots having been counted was found that MY
Mr. King and for Mr.. Benton. and one for Mr. Man
Mr. King was declared to be elected Chairman OF the
Committee of Foreign Affairs. 80
Mr. Manpum proposed 10 ballot for all the other Chair
men at once. :, ,; &c
what il was composed He had the list III nc were
allowed opportunity to it, he would probably "haf"
all objection. ;,
MIR. DICKINSON was tnen electeu ShaHH'a" Va .'>
Another attempt was made to obva,c Mr. Haes objection
to taking the vote all the Chairmcn
Mr.. Chuse objected in few words -.
MT Hamlin was chosen Chairman Of the Committee on
Commerce. ;,
The Chairmen of the remaining Committees were appoint
ed, follows:
On Manufacturcs-Mr. Sebastian.
Agriculture-Mr Sturgeon.
Military Affairs-Mr. Davis OF Mississippi
Milta-Mr Houston.
Naval Atiairs-Slr. iulee
Public Lands-Mr. Fetch.
Private Land Clams-Mr. Downs.
Indian AfFairs-Mr. Atchson.
Clums-Mr Norris.
Revolutionary Caims-Mr. Walker.
Judiciary-Mr. Butler.
Post Office and Post Roads-Mr. Rusk
Roads and Canals-Mr. Douglass
Pensons-Mr King
District of Columba-Mr Mason.
Territories-Mr. Douglass.
Public Buildngs-Mr Hunter.
Expenses of Senae-Mr Dodge of Iowa.
Patents-Mr. Turney.
Retrcnchment-Mr. Bradbury.
Library-Mr Pcarce.
Enrolled Bills-Mr. Rusk
Engrossed Bills-Mr. Jones.
Printng-Mr Borland.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE. OF REPRESENTATIVES
The House met az l2 o'clock
Mr. Kaufman rose and offered the following resolution:
Resolved That it. the Yotngs of to-day, no person
have majority of al the votes for Speaker the next
ballot then upon the second ballot after the adoption OF w
resolution any member shall receive only one less an
majority Of the whole number of votes he shall be declared
~ he elected and if no person be elected Speaker the
said second ballot then upon the next or third oao any
member shall receive only two less than majority, NJ sun
be declared elected; and on requiring one vote less 70
egct for every TAKEN una choice OF Speaker mace
Provided that there shall not be election by less tan
majority of quorum. e
feet until Tomorrow Its purpose secure an organza
ton which he expressed his belief it would do in day
after its adoption Mr. Kaufman desired to views
at large, and was proceeding to do so; when -,
Mr. Brown of Miss interposed objection on the ground
that it would be violation of the rule when was aaopea
the other day. nterdicng debate pending the election OIL
Messrs Woodward and Ashmun, expressed objections to
debate in view of the rule. go
o they were proceeding the election of Speaker For one
he would not the introduction OF resolutions under
the rule adopted Inc rule @ nG be
to debate any resolution which might be introduced
There was some considerable discussion as to the right oil
members to debate Notwithstanding the rule in which
ashmnn Toombs Woodward Johnson of Ark, Root Van
DYKE, Kaufman, Holmes, McMulen, Thomas OF MISS ana
Hiliard participated. ,. u,sa
favor of the fullest debate He was prepared 10 ste
to full debate upon all subects,hc value OF the Union ana
af should take place to render such oeoae
Nr Toombs insisted that the Introduction Of all reso-
,ons under the rule adopted out of order But reso
uions introduced he would claim the fsh' "
them -, 1I,,a 90 ,,..
He insisted that it incompetent for the House 10 pass
the resolution introduced by the gentleman from leAas
he
TO show which he could show, that such resolution aec
ted the Constitution of the United States ana inc gns OF
the States He insisted that in view of the Constitution
less than majority of oil the Representatives were NOT
House therefore that less than majority could not eject
Speaker. NJ uolnoo of Soutb
He was supported in this view by MT. r1omeS' VI '
Carolina. ,,:. - y,d =, Tho
table. e. ,,o .ho;co
If Sneaker Messrs s. W. Harris Van Dyke, Gorhiaa
and Henry acted as tees The following is the result Oh
the several votes: -, snh s,,h
Mr. Winthrop 70 20 % 96
McClernand, Is 70 10 - At
Boyd, 90 o.
Julian, m
Potter
Disney II l6
H. Cobb = 0
McLane,
IAicLanahan, i n o
Cabell
Outlaw,
It. Stevens, !
Robinson
Morehead, n O
Clingman, o
Baker, n o