Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-09


the thanks of the House are due, and are
hereby presented to the Hon. Lynn Boyd,
for the able, impartial and dignifed man.
ner in which be had discharged the duties
of Speaker during the present session Of
Congress. .oCcl e El tfl & It
Mr.. Chandler said il had been his for,
tune TO serve with Mr.. Boyd for six success.
siye sessions, and he bore testimony to that
gentleman's personal merits and efficiency
as Speaker. f s.,ss .ee
Mr.. Hunt, from self respect and a sense
| Of public duty, would be compelled to vote
against the resolution. .is.l.
Mr. Mallory said Mr.. Boyd may have err
ed, but it had been bis fortune TO discharge
the duties Of the Chair in as fair, able and
impartial manner as rarely falls to the lot
Of any man.
Mr. Caskie remarked that at the close Of
the last Congress he had voted against
thanks to Mr.. Boyd, but he was now con-
strained to say be had changed his mind,
and would cheerfully vote for the resolu-
tions. -..-.-
Mr.. Kerr said be came here with strong
prejudices against Mr. Boyd--differing from
him in poliIics-but those sentiments have
yielded to sentiments of profound respect.
He bore testimony to his purity Of motives
and frmness Of character.
Mr.. Walbridge briefly paid his voluntary
tribute.
The resolution was almost unanimously
adapted.
The House concurred in the Senate's
amendment to the bill requiring prepay
ment of postage in all cases, and prepay
ment in postage stamps after next January.
Mr.. Wentworth, of Mass, from Commit
tee on Commerce reportnd bill preventing
the introduction of foreign paupers, GRIMM
ais, insane and blind persons
Mr.. Breckenridge, in examining The bill,
siigmatized it as anti-Republican. 1t was
one of the fruits of that spirit which is now
sweeping like hurricane over the land
He denounced the Know Noihings-was
willing to abide the time when there would
be reaction in public sentiment. Emf
grants must come here with pass, like ne
groes going from one plantation to another
Mr.. Campbell knew nothing about the
new organization, and asked Mr. B. whether
be had not understood that the gentleman
who reported this bill was not swept down
BIZ the hurricane.
Mr.. Breckenridge replied that he bad SO
understood.
Mr.. C.-Then why charge this bill with
being introduced under Know Nothing
spirit?
Mr.. Breckenridge understood that Mr..
Wentworth was defeated for Congress by
that organization, but thought that the gen.
tleman introduced the bill to put an extin.
guisher on Know Nothingism. He would
rather trus: next Congress, which, it is said
will be full of Know Nothings, rather than
have this bill thrown in this House, patch
ed up 10 compromise the subject. Ths bill
requires every human being coming hitber
to obtain certificate or pass, and makes
an odious distinction between the rich and
the poor.
Nj. Wentworth denied that this bill
sprung in the House. II has been printed
more than two months, and had been duly
considered by the Committees on Commerce
and Judiciary. 1t was done in accordance
with demand Of the Atlantic States, which
bat asked that Europe keep her own worth
less population at home, and not pour them
into this country for US to 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 So.
Reports from all Committees of Confer
ences on disagreeing votes between the
two Houses. concerning amendments were
then adopted.
$50 A. M-No quorum. Another call
for the House. It was suggested that the
Sergeat,at-Arms be sent up to compel 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 whisky punches could
be introduced. laughter, and cries OF
good, good" swell putt
A voice-Send biscuit to Pratt.
Mr.. Pratt am hungry.
Many voices IN succession-So am l.
The Sergeant at, Arms was despatched
in search Of members; meanwhile all the
members amused themselves with kind Of
conversational debate, all in fne humor,
though half asleep.
AT nine O'Clock the Sergeat sI-Arms re-
ported his success in hunting up members.
The House adopted the report OF the
Committee on Conference on the Navy Ap-
preparation bill 1t makes a clean appropri-
alton for existing Ocean mail service
Nothing is said about giving notice TO the
Collins Co, for the termination Of the pres
ent arrangement. leaving the Government
the right 10 give it.
The report of the Committee on Confer
ence on Civil and Diplomatic bill was pass
ed.
During the calling Of the yeas and nays,
the Clerk called the name Of Mr.. Benton.
That gentleman appeared at the door ofthe
main aisle, and protested with violent ges-
tiCulauon. against his name being called
He said he was an ex member, and the ses-
sion to day was desecration of the Sab
bath. Confusion.
Mr. Orr, 1.-THE Speaker pro tem)-The
gentleman is out Of order.
Mr. Benton-I am not member, sir.
Speaker-Tben. if the gentleman is not