Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-29
House Of REPRESENTATIVES,.

On re-assembling this morning at 12 O'Clock
! there was no quorum present, and call of the
House was ordered when lSi me nbers answered
TO their names.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Ohio rema rked that he had
understood this morning some of he friends of the
proposition Of MIR. STEPHENS for a continuous ses-
sion till Speaker shall be elected, are disposed
10 rescnd it in order that the House NAV go on
in the usual way for the election Of Speaker. The
proceedings Yesterday demonstrated thai there
was nothing practicable in il, and, for the pur
pose OF affording gentlemen opport unity for
resembling that order, he would temporarily with
draw his resolution inviting Mr.. ORR of South
Carolina, 10 preside over the House till a Speaker
be elected, not seeing any necessity for such an
arrangement unless there was probability of
proiracted srsson.
Mr.. ORR SAID thai inasmuch as the gentleman
from Ohio had indicated his purpose of withdraw
ing his resolution, he (Mr. ORR felt himself re-
lieved from the delicacy of smarLins that no had
learned with some surprise that rumor had been
set on foot prejudicial TO Mr.. CAMPBELL. and HIM
SELF namely, that Mr.. CAMPBELL. offered the reso
luton with his consent So far as he (Mr ORR)
knew or heard or believed, the report was false
He highly appreciated the compliment of the gen.
tlenan from Ohio, and should ever cherish Il in
his memory
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, by way Of silencing
that particular SANDER said that he never inter.
changed a single word with Mr. ORR on the sub
ject. He cared little about the rumor IL being
generally understood that the most notorious liar
is Madame Rumor. He understood that there was
disposition 10 go on in the usual way of voting
for Speaker. He hoped that there would be as
little debate as possible till Speaker is elected
without running into night sessions. He then
moved TO rescind Mr. STEPHENs's resolution pro-
vidng for continuous session TILL Speaker shall
be elected
Mr.. STEPHENS said that when he submitted
that proposition he was anxious that the House
should elect Speaker and thought that the ma
0rIfy of he me m 1csi he.
BHt yesterday evening he become satisfied that
he was mistaken; for a number of gentlemen who
voted on the passage of that resolution voted for
recess, there being no record of yeas and nays
on the latter question He had no personal feel
ing on the subject, and could come here as many
days anybody else in continuing The farce OF
talking and voting short time and then going
home.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, said he minated
yesterday that majority can control the proceed
ings, no matter how many resolutions be passed
There is nothing 10 be gained by attempting 10
force mis- hi sessions on the House.
Mr.. TODD demanded the yeas and NAYS wish
ing the country 10 see who supported the resolu-
ton one day, and voted 10 rescind il the next
The resolution was then rescinded by vote of
liz yeas 10 So nays, and the House resumed vot-
ing with the following result
Banks 100; Richardson 66; Fuller 80: scattering
Unnecessary 10 a choice 103.
The House again proceeded TO vote as follows:
Before the last vote was announced MIR Mill
WARD said he had been approached by one Of his
colleagues, who had proposed that IL he would
vote for Mr.. BANKS, he (MILLwooD) should be
made Chaisnan of the Engraving or Lithograph-
ing Committee, and have good thing of il.
Laughter and cries f"name him." "who is he 2"
&c.l
Mr. MILLWARD replied--"Mr. PrARcK. of
Pennsylvania"
nearly all the members rising TO their feet and
much interest was manifested in all parts of the
Hall
Mr.. BANKS, amid great confusion, denied en-.
pbatically that anybody had authority 10 offer
such propositions from him.
Mr. PEARCE rose amid cries Of aOrder.n Let's
hear him." Down in front" He said he had not
heen authorized by Mr.. BANKS TO make such
pledge to Mr.. MrLLwARp or anybody else although
afew moments ago he asked that gentleman how
ne would Ike TO be Chairman Of the Committee
on Engraving lLaughier.]
Mr.. MlLLWARD asked Mr.. PEARcE, Did you
not say that II nwas not against my conscience 10
vote for Mr.. BANKS, | could make good thing OF
il? lLaughterl asked how You replied, that
| could be made Chairman OF the Printing Litbo
graphing, or Engraving Committee | asked how
do you know can he made chairman7 when you
responded, II have just had conversation with
Mr. BANKS, who said that any promise should
make would be carried out by him"
MI rEAhIE. deny what my colleague has
said He has lliacaastrued my remarks.
Mr.. MILLWHRD I could not misconstrue
them. Great confusion, mingled with cries OF
order5l
Mr.. II. MARSHALL remarked that he had ad.
vised Mr.. MiLLwatD TO make the exposition
Mr.. PEARCE. alluded TO the matter merely
In playful manner to my colleague. lLauqhter1
Mr.. MlLLWARD. ! don't consider Il play,
SIR ~
Mr.. FLORENCE. Such a Thing il disgracefuI
10 our State tPennsyvania,) and, were il in order,
should at once move committee Of iuvestigs.
ton.
Mr. M1LLWARD, 10 Mr.. PFARcR) Did YOU |
not tell me that Mr.. BANKS assured you, in case
voted for him, be would give me what you prom. |
ised7
Mr.. PEARCE. did not. ~
Mr.. MILLWARD, COMPATIBILITY say YOU