Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-12


His remarks were well received by many gen.
tlemen, some of whom exclaimed 'sgood," "capi-
tai DC.
Mr.. SAGE justified his action in making the OBJ
lection which he did. He was not 10 be intimi-
dated, and should assert his rights. He thought
me Pacific railroad was more important than
this (Nebraska) swinde, which has been thrown
upon the countryn
Mr.. BENTON asked what was the question.
The SPEAKER informed him of the state ofthe
case, when
Mr.. BENTON said he wished to be understood
as permanent obJector 10 the postponement oil
the Pacific railroad bill
Mr.. FLORENCE. Now let us go on, and sit it
out.
MIR. BAYLY was quite sure that he spoke the
sentiments Of the friends Of the bill when he said
Il was their disposition to allow the largest liberty
OF debate and that had been shown But why put
OH action on this BILL when they were already adj
monshed by one of the prominent opponents OF
the bill that no matter how long the debate is to-
be continued these scenes were 10 be reenacted
They might as well meet the issue now.
Many voices: Now" now" :" let's begin
MIR. HUNT said it became the House, as Ameri-
cans, national representatives, as lovers of liberty
and parliamentary law, 10 60 on with this discus
sion, as proposed by the gentleman from California,
Mr. vcDoUeAL.) and proceed with the business
before them.
Voices: That's right good''
Mr.. WASHBURN, of Maine, was sorry TO dis
agree with the gentleman, and repeated that the
Pacific railroad deficiency, and other bills, should
be acted on in preference 10 the Nebraska bill.
This gentleman frequently called TO order
during his remarks for irrelevancy.
After further proceedings, the question recur-
red on the question: Shall there be call of the
House?p
MIR. SAGE asked to be excused from vot-
ing, and the motion was disagreed to-yeas SO,
nays SO.
Mr.. CAMPBELL moved to reconsider the vote,
and the question was decided in the negative
yeas 90 nays 1884,
adjourn. Decided in the negative-yeas SO, nays
100.
Mr.. DRUM moved that the House adjourn TO
meet on Saturday next. Decided in the mega
tive--yeas 40, nays 12l.
Mr., SAGE moved that the House adjourn; and
the question was decided in the negative-yeas
20, nays 50.
The House, by yeas AS, nays so, refused to call
the House.
MIR. GOODRICH moved that the House aG-
Journ, but no quorum voting, and the majority be-
ing against the motion,
Mr.. RICHARDSON, at four o'clock, moved
that there be a call ofafhe House.
Mr.. SAGE again moved that the House adjourn,
but,he motion did not prevail-yeas AZ, nays 81.
There being no quorum present,
Mr.. RICHARDSON'S moved call Of the House
Mr.. SAGE moved that the House adjourn, but
the motion was disagreed io-yeas Al, nays 81.
The House ordered call-yeas rs, nays A.
Mr.: WASHBURN, Of Maine, moved that the
HOUSE adjourn; but the question was decided in
the negative-yeas SO, NAYS 81.
The House was then called; and the officers
were directed TO close the doors to hear excuses
from absentees.
Mr. DRUM moved that all further proceedings
in the call be dispensed with. The question was
decided in the negative--yeas 26, nays 13l.
| Mr. EDMANDS moved that the House adjourn
and this was disagreed to--yeas GA, nays Sc.
motion was made that Mr.. APpLEToN be ex-
cused on account Of sickness in his family.
| The question was taken by yeas and nays and
| determined in the affirmative 141, against2.
| Mr. HUGHES moved that the House adjourn
| The question was decided in the negative-yeas
| GA, nays so.
| All further proceedings in the call were dis
| pensed with; and the doors were again opened.
Mr. SAGE moved that when the House adjourn
| it adjourn till Monday. Decided in the negative
| yeas dS, nays Ill.
Mr.. WASHBURNE, Of Illinois, moved that the
House adjourn.
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE inquired of the Chair
what was the pending question.
The SPEAKER replied, on secondng the de-
mand for the previous question on the resolution
offered this morning by the gentleman from Illinois,
(Mr. RIcHARDsoN.)
The question was taken, and the House, as il
had repeatedly before, refused TO adjourn.
During the proceedings,
Mr.. BISHOP PERKINS remarked he could
make proposition 10 end this sort Of matter now
going on. Laughter, and cries of :. hear him =
Z hear him. Il was to allow the debate to pro-
coed for one week, and direct the clerk TO notify
the three thousand and fifty clergymen, who sent up
a remonstrance against the Nebraska bill, 10 come
here, at their own expense, and indulge one hour
every morning in prayer for the successful de-
spatch Of business. Excessive laughter.] AS
soon as they all get through with their prayers,
the House will be in proper temper and dispo-
siton to take the question and do justice TO it.
Renewed laughter
MIR. SMITH, of Virginia, expressed his sur
prise that The gentleman should make such dis
credtabe proposition. He desired to speak fur
Their, but objection was made.
The opponents of the bill continued to make
motions to adjourn, for calls Of the House, &c,
taking the question thereon by yeas and nays
and were thus engaged at IL O'clock, when our
paper was put to press.