The Nevada journal., 1855-04-20


maintain.
Mr.. Davis, of Ind, moved to lay the
bill on the table.
No quorum voted, but subsequently, ap-
peared, and the bill was tabled-yeas 81,
nays 50.
Proceedings throughout the night were
orderly. No insults and fights as here
tofore.
Reports from all Committees of Con-
ference on disagreeing votes between the
two Houses, concerning amendments were
adopted. Resolutions were passed giving
extra pay to sundry persons employed in
and about the Capitol. Some other busi-
ness was transacted, but the details are
not worth telegraphing
$3.50 A. Mo quorum. Another
call for the House. 1t was suggested that
the Sergeant-at-Arms be sent up to COM
pei the attendance of members.
Mr.. Pratt wanted to know whether it
would be in order to direct the Sergeant
alarms to bring breakfast, and
Mr.. Walsh asked if whiskey punches
could be introduced? Laughter and
cries Of "good, good, well put"
A voice--"Send biscuit to Pratt''
Mr.. Pratt am hungry.
Many voices in succession" am ]. :"
The Sergeant-at-Arms was dispatched
in search of members Meanwhile the
members amused themselves with kind
of conversational debate, all in fine humor,
though half asleep.
At nine o'clock the Sergeant -at-Arms
reported his success in hunting up mem
bers. Excuses were made by some Of
them that they had retired to refresh
themselves
All further proceedings on call, dispos-
ed of. The House adopted the report of
the Committee on Conference on the
Navy Appropriation bill. 1t makes a
clean appropriation for existing Ocean
mail service. Nothing is said about Civ
ing notice to the Collins Co., for the ter
mination of the present arrangement,
leaving the Government the right to give
| it.
The report of the Committee of Con-
ference on Civil and Diplomatic bill was
adopted.
The House adopted Senate's bill in
creasing the compensation of receivers
and registers under the Land Graduation
Act of last year. Other bills were pass
cd, under a suspension of the rules.
During the calling of the yeas and nays
the Clerk called the name of Mr.. Benton.
That gentleman appeared at the door of
the main aisfa, and protested, with violent
gesticulation, ngainst his name being call
ed He said he was an ex-member, and
the session to-day was a desecration of
the Sabbath, Confusion.
Mr.. Orr (the Speaker pro tenn The
gentleman is out of order.
Mr.. Benton-I am not a member.
Speaker-Then, if the gentleman is
not q member, Che door-keeper will put
him out Laugfter ss,.- JaJs, ken ,s;s;;s,tions nat
of "Pretty good' "That's the talk .."1
The galleries we're doubly crowded.
A committee was appointed to act with
a similar one from the Senate, to wait on
the President and inform him that the
thirty third Congress has closed its labors,
and is ready to adjourn, if he has no
further communication to make.
1880, A. MIR. Lane, Of Oregon,
said that, being about to part with gentle
men here, he could not separate without
apologizing for his conduct, in the heat of
the debate, some time since, towards Mr..
Early, towalds whom he cherished the
kindest feelings.
Mr.. Farley reciprocated the feeling ex-
pressed and was sa aticf1ad
MIR. Jones, Of Tennessee, reported that
the joint committee had discharged their
duty, and learned from the President that
he had 40 further communication to make.
At 10 minutes of 12 Mr.. Orr, Speaker
pro tenn, moved that the House adjourn.
Agreed to, amid the deepest silence.
The Speaker arose, and returned thanks
for the high honor conferred on him by
the complimentary resolution of last night;
and said, in conclusion-Being about to
exchange the tolls and cares of official
station for the more quiet and peaceful
pursuits of private life, I bear with me
the consciousness that in my official con-
duct L have at least endeavored to de-
serve these testimonials, in connection
" ",'h INC ot repeated expression OF un-
faltering confidence and esteem on the
part of my fellow-citizens at home, and
they will forever be cherished by me as
among the most gratifying recollections of
my past life. In this connection it is
pleasing task to bear testimony to the
general courtesy and personal kindness
which has prevailed, one towards another,
throughout this Hall. If, springing from
tue exciting nature of the debates to
which we have been subjected, ebulitions
OF unfriendly feeling have arisen, they
have, | trust, passed away and will be re-
membered no more. Cordially sharing
the pleasure this must afford to all, and
with feelings of unmixed personal kind
ness towards each of you, bid you adieu
This House stands adjourned without day
Applause followed the delivery of the