The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-12-27
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Mondays Proceedings Concluded

-srusr 1ise--es WAsHINGToS, Dec. "a.
House-Mr. Crow ask the gentleman
and every member who has been here for the
last four years, whether sucha declaration has
not been repeated from time to time by some
of those now voting for Richardson, namely:
That they are willing to dissolve the Union
and let it slide? We stand here, he said, to
support the constitution as it is explained by
the fathers of the republic and contemporaries
GUS reports for over 60 years. We say we are
not willing to take any other construction or
that slavery shall go wherever our flag floats.
Mr.. Rust believed from the beginning that
all the debate was out Of order, as the first
business was the election of Speaker.
The, proposition pending when the House
adjourned Saturday, that no debate shall be
in order till a Speaker is elected, was then
laid ON the table. -,
A resolution was then offered to elect a
Speaker by a plurality vote, bat it was reject
ed by Is majority. =. -....--,.,.-. ~. +
The House then proceeded to ballot for
Speaker, with the following result:
Banks 100, Richardson 70, Fuller 81, scat
tering H. Nochoice: ' '-I7h -
Mr.. Stewart submitted a proposition de-
claratory OF national principles on which
Speaker of the House should stand. = siarse Al
Mr. Colfax stated that if Mr.. Stewart would
accept as a substitute proposition opposing
the annexation of Cuba and approving the an
nexation of that part of Oregon which was
surrendered to Great Britain by Mr. Polk, he
might vote with that gentleman. Laughter.
Mr. Bocock raised the question that order of
law required that Speaker be elected and the
members sworn before the transaction Of other
business.
Mr.. Boyce asked Mr.. Banks; among other
questions---44re you in favor Of recognizing the
independence Of Hayti and receiving black
minister Do you favor the abrogation of the
fugitive slave law and the abolition of slavery
in the District of Columbia? HaT
Cries from the friends of Mr.; Banks-"Call
the roll.''
Amid much confusion Mr.. Banks replied to
Mr.. Boyce, and said he recollected that Mr..
Richardson, being a candidate for the Speaker
ship; has declined giving answers to questions
propounded to him. (Laughter.)
Cries of Good" "Call the roll"
Mr.. Florence made an Intellectual effort to
adjourn till Thursday, in order to enable the
members to participate on Christmas, religious
and social obseryances. (Laughter.) ~
Mr.. Brooks, referring to anuncations of Mr..
Banks and Mr.. Grow, said that in the reverse
contingency he was willing to let the Union
slide" if the gentleman of the other side, who
supported Mr.. Banks, have that fixed deter
nination he wanted his constituents to know
it. lie desired that the issue be made here
that it might be frankly met Unnecessary.
Mr.. Shorter, although voting for Mr.. Rich
ardson, was willing to unite upon some other
conservative candidate with those who believe
the Missouri compromise line should not be re-
stored, in order to effect an election.
The House then, on motion, resumed ballot
ing for speaker, with the following result
Banks 10l; Richardson ~; Fuller 81; scatter
ing Unnecessary to choice los. No cleo
ton. ss
Mr.. Nichols offered resolution for the cleo
ton Of speaker by plurality vote, which was
laid on the table-yeas 116, nays 1O1.
Mr. Orr moved that when the House adj
journ it be till Thursday. u
Mr. Giddings-We have no power to adjourn
over If the motion is agreed to the majority
may come here tomorrow. Reverse the order
and elect a speaker.
Mr. Orr-f speaker were elected under
such circumstances the majority would find
"Jordan hard road to travel" (Laughter.)
Mr.. Florence-And it would be very pretty
example for Christian men to set to county
merriment
Mr.. Orr's motion was then negatived, and
the House adjourned till Wednesday.