The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-24

Littlefeld, job Mann, Marshall, McClernand, Nc
Donald, Mcdowell, McKissock McIanahan, Rob,
ert Nj McLane, FINS T.. Mclean, Melville, Mil
Ter, Millson, Moore, Morris, Morss, Newell, Oglo,
Orr, Otis, Parker, Peaslec Phoenix, Pitman Potter,
Powell, Putnam, Reynolds, Richardson, Robbins,
Robinson, Rockwell, Rose, Ross, Savage, wtelle,
Schenck, Schermerhorn, Shepherd, Stanly, Fred
erick p. Stanton, Richard H. Stanton, Stetson,
Sweetzer, Taylor, Thomas, Jacob Thompson, James
Thompson, John b. Thompson, William Thonp-
son, Thurman, Van Dyke, Vinton, Walden, Waldo,
Watkins, Wentworth, White, Whittlesey Wild
rick, Williams, winthrop, Wood, and Young-l47.
NAYS-Messrs. Allen, Andrews, Averett Bayly,
Bowdon, Burt, +. c. Cabell, Campbell, Colcock,
Crowell, Daniel, Durkee Featherston, Giddings,
billiard, Holiday, Holmes, Howe, Hubbard, Hun
ter, Julian, Preston King, McGaughey, Mcqueen,
Morton, Outlaw, Owen, Root, Alexander III. Ste
phens, Toombs, Tuck, Venable, Wallace, Wilmot,
and Woodward--35
SO the resolution was adopted
The CLERK then read the resolution, and re-
quested Mr.. WINTHROP of Massachusetts and Mr..
Mcdowell of Virginia to conduct the Speaker to
the chair
The two gentlemen designated proceeded to dis
charge this duty, Mr.. WINTHROP approaching Mr..
COBB with much good humor, and shaking hands
cordially with him.
Mr.. CoBB was thereupon conducted 10 the chair
and took his seat.
After moments pause, the SPEAKER rose and
delivered the following
ADDRESS:
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.:
1t would be useless to disguise the fact that feel
deeply embarrassed in taking this chair under the
circumstances attending my election.
am conscious of the difficulties by which this
position is surrounded at the present time.
The peculiar organization of this body, as exhib-
tied In our proceedngssin first met the nature
and character of the various important and exciting
questions OF public policy which will engage our
attention during the present session Of Congress
conspire to render the duties of the office peculiarly
embarrassing, onerous, and responsible.
may be permitted therefore, to ask in advance
your generous aid and support in the effort shall
make, firmly, faithfully, and impartially, to dis
charge its duties.
our efforts to effect an organization. The people
will continue to regard with intense interest every
step we take in our Legislative course. Our duties
Will be laborlous, our responsibilities great. Let
US, then, In view of these considerations invoke in
the discharge of these duties patriotism broad
as the Union, and as comprehensive the nature
and character of her various interests and institu
tons. Guided by this spirit, under the blessing of
Heaven, our action will result in the continued
prosperity of our common country.
Accept, gentlemen, my grateful acknowledge
ments for the honor you have conferred me in
selecting me your presiding officer during the
present Congress.
Mr.VINTON said that the annual communication
from the Executive had so long been delayed that
the country, matter of course, is very DESTROYS
of knowing what it is For the purpose, therefore,
OF preparing the way Tor Offering the customary
resolution informing the Senate that this House is
organized, and the President that both Houses are
organized and ready to receive any communication
from him, he moved that the Chair now proceed to
swear in the members of this House.
The SPEAKER That will be done without the
necessity for motion.
The CLERK. Mr.. LINN BOYD, a Representative
from Kentucky, and the oldest consecutive member
of the House, will please administer the oath Of Of
tice to the Speaker elect.
The SPEAKER accordingly descended from his
seat, and took the oath to support the Constitution
of the United States-administer by MIR. Boyp.
The SPEAKER having resumed the chair
Mr.. THOMPSON, of Mississippi said that he de-
sired to make one remark: that was, to swear in
the members this evening will take some time Ii
would not advance the House at all in getting the
Executive communications, because this must be
done in conjunction with the Senate, and cannot be
done until Monday morning. He therefore moved
that the House adjourn to Monday, the usual hour,
twelve o'clock.
Mr.. JONES, of Tennessee, suggested TO the gen
tleman from Mississippi the proprcty of so modify
ing the motion To adjourn TO eleven O'Clock
m, Monday, to enable the members of the House
to take the oath of Office before the meeting of the
Senate.
The SPEAKER reminded Mr.. JONES that the mo-
ton to adjourn not debatable.
The question then taken, and, at about six
o'clock,
The House adjourned until Monday.