The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06

32d Congress--lst Session.
Washington, Dee, !, 1851,
AtAArE There Nln foil attendance OF
numbers, The Senaie was called 10 order
al ~ O'Clock, By Mr. King when prayer wa
offered BY Rev, Mr Huber.
The credentials Of Messra Fish Of New
York, Wade Of Ohio, Stockton Of New Jer-
sey, James OF Rhode island, and Grier Of Mis-
sour, we're presented BY their colleagues.-
Air Casa presented ihe credentials Of Mr.
sumner, OF Massachusetts, The new mem
beers wera sworn In and took their seats.
Nc Morton presanied the credentials Of Mr.
Mallory, OF Florida aud also the resolutions
passed ~ the Legislature of that State, with
oui remark. The documents were Fead,
The Chair declined 10 decide whether Mr.
Mallory was entiiled 10 a seat. and suggested
that the Senate take up some order,
MI Bright moved for select committee
Of investigation.
Mr. Clay Thought that Mr. Mallory was en-
titled 20 a'beat, aud would mOye HE admission
if Mr. Bright would Withdraw his motion.
The debate nn the subject was continued
by Messrs foote, B6rrien ard others, IN favor
OF Mr. Mallory claim, and Mr. Mason aud
Others against .
Mr Bright then withdrew bis motion for a
select committee Of investigation, vheWupon
Mr. Mallory was admitted without opposition
II Was then ordered, that the Holsd BE- no
tihod Of the organization Of the Senate. aud
after agreeing 10 meet tomorrow at 2 o'clock
the Senate adjourned C
HousE OF REPRHsESrATIvEs- The
House met al 4 O'clock. The Clerk called
-IIid ron, and 2iB membcrs answered.
Mr. Campbell Of Ohio, nominated Linn
Boydfof Kentucky, Tor Speaker OF the House.
A dcsultory discussion ensued, IN which
the Compromise measures we're introduced,
Mr. Meade, OF Virginia, obtained the floor,
sHd spoke NJ cvuHiiurabiU length. Tn min
that uo Compromise resolutions passed 10y
the NtriE caucus, was q deception practised
upon the Democratic party, and meant 90 de-
ociye the South The majority NJ the North
wers not satisfied with the Fugitive Slave
law, aud were doing all la their'Powor for its
repeal,
Mr. Fowler Of Mas, said that he moved
tho resolution be laid ON the table, which mo-
tion was supported by one third Of the meet
ing.
Mcssrs Cabcll Of Florida, Richardson Of
Illinois, and Fowler Of Mass, discussed at
some length the portion of the Wing aud
Democratic parties.
Sir Giddings, OF Ohio, objected 10 occupy
ing the time Of the House ia sach discussion,
and on motion the Clerk proceeded to call
the roll on the vote for speaker.
Linn Boyd, Of kruiurky was nominated rs
thu Compromise candidate, and Thaddcus
Ste,cns Of Ia, was supported by portion
of the Wings On the irst trial Mr. Boyd
was elected.
The result was ~ follows:
Linn Boyd. ofKy. lis
Edward Stanley, OF y. G. ~
Joseph X. Chandler, Of Pa. 20
Thaddeus Stevens, OF ia, 10.
David j. Bailey. Of Ga. IS
10 other candidates, 20
a few Of the Southern Rights men voted
for Thomas 5. Bocoek, of Virginia.
Mr. Boyd was conducted 10 the Chan 10y
Mcssrs Stanley aud Disney. aud sworn in by
Mr. Giddings, being the oldest member Of the
Honsc.
Mr. Boyd made very brief bot admirable
speech.
New members were sworn and took their
seats.
The House then proceeded to ballot for
ttVTt, ana COt. fOFnvy,sT The Tcnnsylvaui-
an, was elected on the hr-t trial, having re-
ccived 1919 out of POS votes
a resolution declaring a. j. Glossbrcnner
for Sergeant at Arms, MIR johnson for Post
master, aud Mr. MrCrew for Doorkecpcr, a.
lectcd, was adopted RIA roce.
The rules Of the last session, after an un-
successful attempt, on the part OF MrGiddiugs
to amend them. werc nlnpied, and tho House
then adjourned.