Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-12-12

IRISH CoNvEyTIoS.--An Irish '.National''
Convention assembled recently at the Astor
House in New York, and after somewhat
protracted, and certainly not Harmonious ses-
sion, they adjourned, having issued an Address
TO the ss1rish race" in which, among other
things, they say that under what ever flag they
find shelter, their snatural home is among the
sweet valleys of Old ireland, beside her histo-
rc rivers, and under the shadow Of her ancient
pillars, towers, and chathedrals' Beautiful
American citizens, amt they
Itseems that their proceedings, as we might
suppose, were decidedly rowdyish. Col. Doh
eny is reported to have said that he represent
ed on that floor at least two thousand armed
men, but if Mr.. M'Clenahan (editor Of the Ci-
Gzen) was permitted 20 take scat, he (Doheny)
would take up his hat and walk out. MIR. Nc
Clenahan informed Doheny, in a loud voice,
guage. Doheny, amid loud cries for order, in
sisted upon Mr.. M'Clenahan's leaving the Com
vention, prDnouncing him q s.tritor,'' and de-
claring that, within two hours, he would be
closeted with the British Consul, making that
individual acquainted with all the proceedings.
A delegate from Rhode Island, hoped that the
members would conduct themselves as men
aud as gentleman, and not as ruffans. O'Ma-
hony, of New York city, wanted to know what
the gentleman from Rhode Island meant, and
to whom he applied the epithet s.ruffian." A
satisfactory explanation followed. Another
delegate said that if Mr.. M'Clanahan sat in
that room, no New Yorker would sit with him,
as he was mean man. M'C. said he lied
The egate-shaking his fist in M'C.'s face,
''I'll hold you responsible for that remarks
when get you out of doors.'' Another dele
gate said if any reporters were present, they
had better retire. After this brteze was over,
4 delegate from Ohio rebuked the disposition
10 disunion, visible in the Convention After
awhile, when the army was ready to march, he
said, they would all be squabbling as 10 ,cho
should be general, he supposed. For his own
part, he was ready to serve in the ranks.
Thus we have had an s'Irish National Con
vention,' and we see by circular published
in the Peansylraaian, and other s:Democratic''
papers, that Irish political clubs, are being
formed. all over the State! What next?
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CoEGREss.-The twenty fourth Congress
met at Washington on Monday of last week.
The Senate simply organized and adjourned
The House of Representatives was called to
order at noon, and was occupied until the
hour OF adjournment in unsuccessful attempts
to elect Speaker.
On Tuesday, the Senate elected Chaplain,
and swore in a few members. The House had
four more unsuccessful ballots for Speaker,
and adjourned without choice.
On Wednesday, in the Senate, Mr.. Hale of
fered resolution asking the President for in
formation relative to the disturbance in Kan
sas. Mr. Adams gave notice of a bill to
amend the naturalization laws. The House
after six more ballots, without effecting an
election adjourned,
On Thursday, in the Senate, Mr.. Hae's res
olution in relation to Kansas was laid over un-
til the organization Of the House. The House
had three more ballots for speaker without
choice.
On Friday, in the Senate, Mr. Miller gave
notice that ne intended to bring in bill au-
thorizing and facilitating the construction of
a Railroad and Telegraph to the Pacific The
House resumed the baIloting for Speaker. On
the 23d ballot. Mr.. Campbell, the Republican
Candidate withdrew. After the 9th ballot
the House adjourned.
The Representative from this District, Mr..
Barclay, voted for Richardson, the Demo-
cratic candidate, on every ballot. We will al
tend to Mr.. Barclays case hereafter.