Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-13
House Of Representatives.

ne mOtlOn was aSfceu tO--yeas Id, nays r
And the Senate adjourned till Monday
House of Representatives.
Our report Of Thursdays proceedings was given
to the hanr of midnight, and what follows is in
continuation: 8ss ax
Mr.RICHARDSON modified the resolution in
troduced by him at the commencement OF the
DAVIS proceedings, as TO close the debate on the
Nebraska bill in five minutes after the House
shall again resolve itself into Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union upon that sub
ject.
Mr.. DEAN moved that the House adjourn !;
but the question was decided in the negative.
Various motions were made, and severally dis
agreed to, by yeas and nays; and the scene al
ready described in the first part of the proceedings
published yesterday morning We're repeated
THREE O'CLOCK, (FRIDAY MoRsING.)
Mr.. RICHARDSON stated that he was advised
TO say that the proposition which was made lat an
early stage Of the proceedings) to postpone the
special order, and to terminate the debate on the
Nebraska bill some time next week, would meet
with no opposition from the friends Of the bill.
Mr.. CAMPBELL objected to any statements.
He had invariably been refused asimilar privileges
and must now object to the gentleman's proceed
Mr.. HUGHES asked consent 10 make re-
mark but many objections were interposed.
Mr. III. thought that inasmuch as the gen.
tleman from Illinois had made proposition on
one side the privilege Of responding should be al
lowed to the other.
Mr.. RICHARDSON remarked that he had
made no proposition. He had merely said he
would accept the proposition coming from the
Mr.. HUGHES wished to make statement,
but was met with cries Of sorder," 0order." He
said he would not consume over two minutes.
Cries Of "Hear him, "hear him.
Mr.. WALSH. object, no matter who desires
~ hear fha gentleman I do not want prODO-
ston at all.
The SPEAKER The Chair heard several dis
tinct objections. @
Mr.. WALSH. repeat my objection for the
gentleman's especial benefit. 6is
NINE O'clock.
The House having been called, the doors were
closed to hear excuses from absentees.
The Sergeant-at-arms was announced with Mr.
BARRY in custody.
The SPEAKER pro tenn. (Mr. Bocock) Mr..
Barry you have been ordered 10 be brought for
ward by the Sergeant-at-arms, and are now al
liberty to offer an excuse for your absence.
Mr.. BARRY. was not very well. thought
that if should sit up all night it would make me
sick. paired of with gentleman on the other
side, who also went home to sleep.
Mr.. BARRY was excused.
Mr. KERR suggested that the doors be opened,
as members were outside waiting to come in
The House refused 10 dispense with all further
proceedings il. the call.
Mr. BALL moved that the House adjourn; but
as in repeated instances, the question was decided
in the negative.
Mr.. AKIN was excused for non-attendance.
4 After further proceedings, It was agreed, by
unanimous consent, that the doors should be
opened SO as TO allow the absentees in waiting to
come in and separately make their excuses
Messrs. BELCHER, BENNETT, and BELL
were excused.
MI. BENTON'S name having been called, he
said he had to make an excuse, which he hoped
would be satisfactory TO the House. Neither on
account of age or infrmities was he absent, nor
did he g pair off," though offers were made TO that
effect. He had never "paired off" and never
meant to begin any such thing now. He was abb
sent without disrespect to the House. He was
noinclined % impede the progress Of its business
He wished TO be allowed 10 say that he had been
greatly gratified with the decorum, gravity, and
precision with which all questions had been put
by the Chair. The Chair had conducted itselfwell
during the entire proceedings. He went away
after taking a survey ofthe House. He saw good
men and true sitting all around the hall, enough
10 keep up a quorum, and carry on the business
of the House, such as It was, tlaughter,l and ms
absence made no difference. He desired TO re-
turn and not to skuk the business of the House,
and to take his share in the proceedings; saving
some strength for the pinch when it comes In
making this excuse he did not mean to be consid-
cred absent till now. He had been waiting out
side for admittance, and was entitled to credit for
the time he was kept out. Laughter lie hoped
this excuse would be satisfactory. He declared
he meant TO do better at some time or other. he.
newed laughter.
All further proceedings in the call were dis
pensei with.
BETWEEN ELEVEN AND TWELVE O'clock, FRI
DAY MoRNING.)
Mr.. HOWE said it is quite evident, that after
having been here nearly twenty-four hours, we
have arrived at no practical good result, and
therefore move that when the House adjourn it
adjourn TO meet on Monday next.
The question was decided in the negative--yeas
43, nays SO.
Mr.. DEAN rose to question of order, saying
that by the first rule the journal was required to
be read every day at ~ o'clock, and he therefore
called for the reading of it, that hour having now
arrived.
The SPEAKER replied that the House had not
adjourned and therefore it was not in order TO
read the journal
Mr.. BANKS read an order adopted by the
House on the first day Of the session, according to
which, he insisted, the House is adjourned.
The SPEAKER overruled the point, on the
Ground. mainly that the legislative day continues,
That there can be no meeting without an adjourn
ment, and, further, that he had no powerto ad-
journ the House. I.
vain, asked to make brief explanation, and TO
quote precedent on this subject.
He afterwards withdrew the appeal.
Intellectual motions were made TO go into Com
mittee of the Whole on the Private Calendar. and
10 proceed 10 tn. business on the Speakers table
A motion was made that the House adjourn,
and the question was lost by tie vote.
SIX O'CLOCK.
Mr.. CUMMING wished TO make suggestion.
There being no objection, and, amid cries oil
aHear him. shear him" he said he believed that
the struggle going on here was caused by few
gentlemen who wanted TO make remarks about
the Nebraska question. He hoped that the side
10 which he belonged the majority, would consent,
provided the other side would agree to postpone
the Pacific railroad bill one week from Tuesday
next, and allow gentlemen in the intermediate
time, to say what they please. Several objections
were interposed.l
Mr.. RICHARDSON. We have already offered
that.
Mr.. KERR. We are willing for il.
Mr.. CAMPBELL. | object TO any proposition
out OF order. hope we will proceed with the
regular order of business.
Mr.. DEAN. ask the consent ofthe House to
make suggestion.
Mr.. WALSH. object.
Mr.. SEWARD. hope the gentleman will be
heard Nothing will be lost by il.
Mr.. DEAN. | hope the opponents of the bill
The vxronnsitou II ia fair md the