The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-01-02
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.


cation, which Mr.. Sage accepted, to effect,
that until a Speaker is elected, no motionfor
adjournment shall be in order. lie wished
to bring the House to the test, and WAS
willing to sit here day in and day out, till
that result was effected.
Cries of agreed"
Mr.. Humphrey Marshall thought such
a resolve might go with healing OIL its
wings, to the country, but the country
might as we'll understand at the same time,
that the majorityca take any other course
they desire.
Mr.. Quitman was for following the ex-
ample of our fo%refathers, and adopt the
common law principle, namely, starving
the jury till they agreed upon a verdict.
CLaughter.)
Carlisle asked Stephens whether he
thought a sectional organization of 30 lit
tie Importance that he would give a GER
tain party, whose power of physical endu-
rance is greater than that of Others, owing
to their larger number, facilities to effect
that object.
Mr.. Stephens said he did not know
what would be the result of his PROPOSE
ton, but every gentleman must vote ac-
cording to the dictates Of his own jHdg-
ment.
Mr.. Letcher. l have no objections to
the gentleman from Georgia making a test
flor himself, but I object to his applying
it to me.
Mr.. Wilson thought there was no reason
for the House imposing this restriction on
itself, as it was always in the power ofma-
jority to adjourn.
Mr.. Boeock, while opposed as much as
any man to sectional organization, sub
mited to his colleague, Mr.. Carlisle, wheth-
er the adoption of the resolution would
throw into the hands of the party alluded
20, any more facilities than they now pos
sess. If q sectional organization is to b
effected, why not have it now as well al
next week?
Messrs. Orr and Greenwood severely
opposed making the resolution a test o
the strength of the stomach. daughter.
Mr.. McMullen supposed such a resolu
III ti1H NOult XIV Nv oho III
advantage.
Mr.. Paine said: The adoption of The
resolution was, with him, a mere matter
t of time, he desired before voting upon it
to take leave of his family and friends
(Laughter.)
1t was then moved to lay the resolution
!, on the table, but the House refused by'27
majority.
MIR. Peek suggested to lay in a stock
{ Of provisions. (Mcrriment.)
>, Mr.. Paine wanted the resolution anne
ded, so that every member who shall die
under it's operation, shall have a monu
E ment erected to his memory. (Immod'
crate laughter.)
The resolution thatno motion to adjourn
. shall be in order till a Speaker is elected
was adopted. Yeas, ZIG; nays, Sc.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, said, as it was
to lie a practical session, and as those who
!, have served here in years past knew o.
such occasional scenes of disorder ano
turbulence unbecoming the dignity of Con.
!, gress, he wonld offer a resolution inviting
Mr.. Orr, of South Carolina, to preside
until a Speaker be elected.
/ Mr.. Cobb, of Georgia, advocated the
| proposition
Messrs. Sage, Trafton, Washburn, O
Maine, and Stanton, opposed it on the
ground that such an exredient was un
necessary.
The House by 30 majority refused tc
lay the resolution on the table.
t Mr.. Colfox said he was opposed L
placing Mr.. Orr in the temporary occu.
!, pancy of the chair. He proposed thai
Mr.. Banks friends be represented by los
Mr.. Richardson's by IS, and Mr.. Fuller.
, by 40, and each select a Speaker pro tenn
to alternately preside by agreement, after
, three more weeks struggle there might b
!, a caving in of parties, and MIR. Orr woGlt
be found permanently in the chair.
Mr.. Campbell replied that if the gentle
: man from Indiana expects to be worried
) out in a battle for principle he had betteI
$ pack up and go home.
, Mr.. Colfax explained that he alluded
! to billing and cooling between Richard
son and Fuller men.
Mr.. Campbell commended that the res
~olution could do no harm.
h Mr.. Jones, of Pa, informed Colfax tina
a the Democratic party do not intend de
!. parting from their candidate and plat
n form.
Mr.. Humphrey Marshall denied tina
! there had been any billing and cooin;
by the American party, which had mad
o no proposition to alter the present cours
e of things.
n Mr.. Jones, of Tenn, moved that tn
Q House take a recess till tomorrow at l.
O'Clock and SO minutes.
d Several members saidthis was in effec'
e an evasion of the resolution adopted t
n remain in session till the election of
:. Speaker. Mr.. Jones motion negativet
Notwithstanding the apprehensions of tn
/ continuous session of the House, at ha
past 4 o'clock, the House took reces