Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-05-20
Congressional.
WAsuiSoToN, Friday, May 10, 1854. |
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now appeal to the House on both sides, to accept
the proposition made yesterday morning to allow
the debate to continue till Thursday next, and to
postponed the special order-the Pacific Railroad
bill-ior one week. This will give IN opportunity
} for full discussion and is fair to both sides
l Objection was made by Mr. TWEED and others
i Mr.. RICHARDSON stated he was advised to
say that the proposition, made in the morning to
/ postpone The special order and terminate the de-
bate on the Nebraska bill some time next week.
would meet with no opposition from the friends Of
| the measure
! Mr.. CAMPBELL said he had invariably been
refused the privilege, and must now object TO the
gentleman's proceeding.
! Mr.. HUGHES asked the consent Of the House
to make remark, but many objections were inter
posed
Mr., HUGHES thought that, inasmuch as the
/ gentlemen from Illinois he had made proposition
ON one side, the privilege Of responding should be
allowed on the other.
! Mr.. RICHARDSON said that he had made no
proposition. lie had merely said that he would
accept the proposition coming from the other side
Mr.. HUGHES wished to say something, but what
he said was lost IN loud cries Of order
! A motion to adjourn was negatiycd.
| MIR. HUGHES again asked 10 make statement
which, he said, would not Consume over two min
utes.
Cries Of clear him hear him.?
/ Mr.. WALSll-l object no matter who desire
to hear the gentleman. do not want any PROPOSE
/ ton at all.
4 The SPEAKER--The Chair heard several very
distinct objections.
I Mr.. WALSII--I repeat my objections for the
gentlemen's special benefit.
! Ddyiight appeared. The scenes already describ-
ed had been repeated The members were all
nearly tagged out and some with their heads tied
up. The morning newspapers came to the relief
ol the honorable body, and occasionally baskets Of
Refreshments were brought in to individual mem
bers. The House had been called and the Ser
gcant-at-Arms directed to sally forth and arrest
absentces aud bring them to the bar Of the House
/ Nins O'Clock 4. w., Friday.--Mr. BARRY was
produced at the bar Of the House. when the Speak
or informed him that he was at liberty to offer an
excuse for his absence.
| Mr.. BARRf-l was not very well, and thought
sitting up all night would make me sick.
paired off with gentleman who went home to
sleep.
! Mr.. BARRY was excused for not-attendauce.
Mr.. KEER suggested that the doors be opened
for the admission Of members il there were any
outside who desired to come in
MIR. BALl-for the purpose Of giving members
an opportunity to shave and brush up little, moy-
cd that the House adjourn till II o'clock
! The motion was negatiyed.
BY unanimous consent, all the absentces wait
ing outside the Hall were admitted at once with
the understanding that they should separately ren.
der excuses.
Mr.. BELCllER said he had remained as long
[ hS MS Heullll peTnltlcu. Excused.
| Mr.. BELL said he was present all the time with
the exception Of an hour.
MIR. BENNETT remarked that hc remained as
long as he was able, and then went away.
| Both were excused.
! Mr.. BENTON-I have an excuse which hope
will prove satisfactory. Neither on account of
age nor nhrmity did stay away; nor did pair
off, though such offers were made to me. | never
did pair of, and do not intend 70 begin any such
thing now. Laughter. was absent. without
disrespect to the House. / am not inclined to
impede the business of the House. ! have been
greatly gratihed with the dccorum, gravity and
precision with which all questions have been put
by the Chair. The Chair conducted itself well
throughout the proceedings. l went away after
taking survey Of the House 1 saw good men
and true sitting around in the Hail. and enough to
keep up a quorum and carry ON the business, such
as it was. Laughter. And my absence made
no difference 1iiiaus rererteRdi designed to re-
turn, and not to skuk from the business Of the
House, and take my share, in turn-saving some
strength for the pinch when it comes. was with
out doors for some time, waiting to be let in, and
therefore entitled to credit for the time | was
kept out. [Laughter.l l declare l mean to do
better some time or other Renewed Laughter.
All further proceedings in the call of tho House
were dispensed with
Motions to adjourn were renewed.
Hdlf-pdSt hrelre o'clock T. Mr. DEAN rails
cd point of Order that as II o'clock was named
in the first rule the time for the meeting of the
House, and as that hour had arrived, the Journal
should be read.
The SPEAKER overrued the point on the
ground that there had been no adjournment, and
this was the continuation Of the legislative day
commenced yesterday. IIo had no authority to
adjourn the House.
Mr.. SLICEll, the Chaplain came in as usual to
perform his duty if necessary.
Four o. Ciock-Inefiectual motions were made
to 60 into Committee on the Private Calender, and
10 f,eh ehaI NalI
Nothing was done but taking the Yeas and Nays to
kill time on trivial motions.
HalEpdst Four OCLock p. MA motion to
adjourn was made, andresulted in Yeas 65 Nays,
&C. A voce-"A close shave"
Mr.. CUMMlNGS-Iw wish 10 make q suggestion. |
Cries of Hear him." Hear him."l believe
this struggle arises from the fact that few gen
tlemen want to make remarks on the Nebraska
question. hope the side to which belong-the
maority-will consent, provided the other side
win agree to postpone the Pacific Railroad bill one
week from Tuesday, and allow gentlemen the in
termediHte time to say what they please.
Several objections we're made
Mr.. RICIIARDSoN-We have already offered
that.
Mr.. KEER-wo are willing for it.
Mr.. CAMPBELL object to any propositions
out of order. hopew we will proceed regularly.
Mr.. DEAN-I ask consent tho House TO mako
a suggestion.
Mr.. WALSH--I object.
Mr.. SEWARD-l hope the gentleman will be
heard nothing can be lost by it.
Mr.. DEAN-I hope the opponents Of the bill
will accept the proposition II is lair and the
man who does not accept it will be liable TO the
charge Of being factionist.
While some called him to order, others cried out
"Good," "Good.
Further Yeas and Nays we're called.
Mr.. WRIGHT (pa.) wished to make PROPOSE
ton.
Cries of "IIoar him." Hear him.
Mr., ,WASUBURNE-I object, #