Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-19

4 TdSSdBo VI inc OkdS BOUNDARY Bill,
and the Bill giving Territorial Gov
eminent to New Mexico-Great ex-
element in the House, Scenes there
Defeat of the Disunionists, North
and South.
WARRINGTON, Sept. 9Th, 1850.
! The telegraph ere this will have
given you the best news that has
gone from this hot-bed of excite
ment. think NAV say, since the
commencement Of the present ses.
sion Of Congress-that is, the pass
age Of the Texas Boundary Bill, and
the Bill giving Territorial Govern
ment to New Mexico. with conse-
quent assurance, that the rest Of the
Senate Bills will in like manner re-
ceive the approval Of the House.
When the main question was put,
the scene which the House presen-
ted battles description. 1t would
take the pen Of Hogarth, Thack-
cray, or Dickens to do it. Excite
ment and CONFUSION prevailed for
many minutes, completely drown
ing the rap, rap, rap of the Speakers
hammer, and the still louder cries of
"Orderl" "Orderl" "OrderP'
People came rushing into the hall
from the outside, and the galleries
and lobbies were crowded almost to
sufocation with anxious spectators.
When the Clerk commenced calling
the roll, death like silence succee-
ded. Anxiety was pictured on eve-
ry countenance. Fear and Hope al
ternated.
When the name of Howard, OF
Texas, was called, that gentleman
voted "aye," and there Immediately
followed an attempt at applause, but
IT was promptly suppressed by the
Speaker. At this point there was
not many members in their seats.-
Many had come into the area in front
Of the Clerks table, and the impa-
tience TO learn the result was per-
ceptible on all hands. 1t was stir
ring scene.
When the Speaker commenced
announcing the result, there was
fresh demonstration of disorder in
the rear part of the hall, but the
speaker exerted himself vigorous
ly to restore quiet. AT length was
heard, 'ayes l07-and Just here the
Speaker paused to give some gentle
man chance 10 vote, but Mr.. Burt
made a point that no one could now
vote, as the affirmative vote had
been proclaimed.
The Speaker, however, overruled
the question, and the late gentleman
gave his vote; and now, in a clear,
loud tone, the presiding officer de-
clared the yeas los, nays SO. shall
never forget the spectacle that ensu-
ed.
Clapping of hands, stamping of
feet, whistling, and even dancing
were seen and heard ali over the
hall. The NulIifiers put on long
faces, and the Fanatics looked stark
and mad. Cries of order were heard
here and there, but those who were
loudest in demanding it seemed least
enclined to be orderly themselves.
About this time the following con-
versalion ensued:
Mr.. Ashe Of n C-ls it in order
TO have the galleries clearedl
The Speaker-The House have
the power TO order it.
Mr.. Featherstone Of Me-The
Chair has right to direct the Ser
geant-at-Arms to enforce order in |
the galleries.
The Speaker-The Chair has d.
rected the officers to enforce the
rules at all times.
The noise increasing; conversa-
ton going on in the area; loud talk
ing in all parts OF the hall.
MIR. Ashe-l move that the gal
leries be cleared at once.
Here the appearance of the Ser
geant-at-Arms contributed a little
to the restoration Of order, and the
excitement gradually subsided.
The Speaker-The question is
now on the third reading Of the
Bill.
Mr.. Homes, Of S C-has the Bill
been engrossed.
The Speaker-It has.
Mr.. Duer--I move TO reconsider the
vote.
The Speaker-The motion is not
in order.
Here the bill was passed TO its
third and last reading.
Mr.. Thompson, ol Pennsylvania,
moved the previous question on its
which was seconded, ayes
l03. nays SO. The main question
vas then put.
Mr.. Burt moved to lay it on the I
able, but this motion was decided in
he negative, ayes LOT, nays 81.
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