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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-07-26

IL A meeting consisting of fifteen thou
~ =, -
Scotland, to concert measures for erecting
national monument to William Wallace
Lord Elgin presided.
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~ Congress has granted pension of
$50 month for five years to the widow of
Commodore Decatur.
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BAYARD TAYLOR AGAIN ON HIS TRAVELS.
The Ny. Tribune says that among the
passengers who sailed for Europe in the Asia
on the 9th, was Mr.. b. yard Taylor, who
goes to spend two or three years in Den
mark, Sweden, Norway and Russia, those
being the only parts of that continent which
this distinguished traveller had not before
visited. Mr.. Taylor centemplates returning
home by the route :ross Northern Asia, ST.
IBERIA and Mantchouria, to the mouth of the
river Amour, whence he will take ship for
Oregon or California. During his absence,
he will correspond with the Tribune.
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IL The opinion now is that Congress
will not adjourn much before the LIST of Sep.
TENDER. Some think earlier.
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EE A man killing hogs, became vexed.
and venting his spleen, wished they were in
hell
"What does the fellar mean 2" said a per-
son who overheard him.
"Mean !" said another, "why, suppose
the awful wretch wants to have his proyis-
ions sent on beforehand"
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G. S. CLAUsEN, formerly Editor of the
Emigranten, and one of the leading Norwe-
gian Democrats in Wisconsin, is now the
Republican candidate for Representative Of
the four northern counties of Iowa in the
Legislature of that State.
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@ A freight depot has been erected in
Buffalo capable of containing $4,000 bar
rels of -four.
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IL In Madison, Indiana, on Thursday
last, the ship yard works of Temple & Rob
ertson were destroyed by fire, with large
quantity of material and steamboat ready
to be launched. Loss 100000, with but
little insurance.
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A SQUIRREL HUNT lately came off at Co.
lumbus, Warren County, Pa. The number
of animals killed was SOLO, of which there
were wood-chucksl3G3; red squirrels 700 /;
"chipmuncks" 2,400; black squirrels 46S.
The balance was made up of porcupines,
coons, hawks, blackbirds, &c.
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THE Boston Atlas says arrangements have
been made with Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe
for separate editions in England, France and
Germany, of her new novel now going thro'
the press of Messrs. Philips, Sampson Co.,
of that city. So that the book will have
simultaneous issue in the four great publish
ing cities of the world-Boston, London,
Paris and Leipsic.
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Fremont IN New YoRK.--The Tribune
of Tuesday week enumerates large num-
Der of influential Democratic presses and
leaders in that State, now earnestly enlisted
under the Fremont flag, and expresses the
confident belief that the majority for Col.
Fremont, in the Empire State, will not fall
short of Sixty Thousand!
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The Shawneetown Illinoisian has "Buck
and Breck" at its mast head-about half of
its political articles are in favor of Fremont,
while it goes in for "Bissel and Hoffman"
tooth and nail. 3q
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ANOTHER CHANGE.-The Ithaca Journal,
for nearly thirty years the Democratic organ
in Tompkins County, N. Y, has taken down
the Buchanan flag, and run up that of Free
mont and Dayton. 1t is the only Dem
ocratic paper published in that County.
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Fremont RATIFICATION MEETING AT In
DIANAPoLIs.-A friend writes to the Chicago
Journal from indianapolis on the 18th inst
"The Fremont Ratification meeting being
held here to-day is no doubt, the largest as
to number ever held, on any occasion, west
Of the Allegheny Mountains. No one that
have consulted places the number below
$4,000. am satisfied it cannot be less
Tonight there will be proces sion of six
thousand torchlights. Indiana may be set
down as good tor 10000 for Fremont and
Freedom"
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PERsEvERING. The Rochester Union
tried some time to make out that Fremont
is Catholic. 1t having been conclusvelv
shown that he is communicate of the
Episcopal Church, the Union is now proving
him to be Know Nothing.
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e The President of the United States
has recognized Barthold Schlessinger as Vice
Consul of Sweden and Norway, at Boston,
and G. Meyer as Vice Consul of Sweden and
Norway for Minnesota.
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KENTUCKY IN THE FIELD.-The Republi-
cans of Kentucky met in State Convention
at Lick Springs, Madison county, on the 4th
Of July, and nominated the following electo-
raj ticket:
SenatoriM.-l. G. NJ. Clay, of Madison Co.
,. Geo ID. Blakely, of Logan Co.
R7wesentmices.--l. Edgar Needham, Of
Louisville; ?. j. Fl. Rawlings, of Madison
county 3. Rev. J. S. Davis, of Lewis coun-
ty; 4. j.. Glazebrook, of Barren county s
J. Whcttemore, Of Campbell county g.
David Morgan, ofFloyd county; ~. Ham
lton, of Bracken county; 9. Green Spells
of Jessamine county 10. John Wash, Of
Anderson county.
Addresses were made by the Rev. Messrs
Davis and Fee, and G. M. Clay, Esq.
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e. The weather is hot-hot as-but
no matter, comparisons are odious. Their
mometer nearly 100 in the shade. Oh, for
blast from Old Boreas. We believe if il
were not for the bountiful supply of ice left
here every morning by Symonds, that we,
instead of the ice, would melt.
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-IowA.---We tell our Iowa friends plainly
that the partisans of Buchanan are betting
freely in St. Paul, that the two Border Ruff
fan candidates for Consress-Leffler and
Hall-will be elected to Congress at the Au.
gust election. We hope it is not SO. Is it
so, neighbors of the Iowa Republican Press?
You must not let it be SO!
UNITED STATES PUBLIC DEBT.-On the
LIST of June, 1856, the total debt of the Unit
ed States amounted to 4O,049, 309,75.-
Since that time this amount has been reduc-
ed to 1908, S92, 80; thus: Paid on Texas
debt, $500, 1877, and the United States
stock redeemed during the month Of June,
1856, 500.
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TRENTON. N. J.. July 7. 1856

ioN, w -, ouiy - 1000.
GENTLEMEN II have the honor to a.
knowledge the receipt of your letter inform
ing me That, at a Convention of Delegates
recently assembled in Philadelphia was
unanimously nominated as their candidate
for the Vice-Presidency of the United States
ana requesting my acceptance of such nomi-
nation.
For the distinguished honor thus conferr-
ed, be Pleased to accept for yourselves, and
IN behalf OF the Convention you represent.
my sincere thanks.
! have only to add, that having carefully
examined the resolutions adopted in that
Convention, as indicating the principles by
which it was governed, / find them, in their
general features, such as have heretofore had
my hearty support. My opinions and votes
against the extension Of Slavery into free
Territory, are of record, and well known
Upon that record am willing to stand
Certainly nothing has since occurred which
would tend to modify my opinions previous
ly expressedupont that subject. On the con-
trary, the repeal of the Missouri Compro-
mise, Chat greatest wrong, portentous of
mischief) but adds strength to the convic.
ton that these constant encroachments must
be calmly but firmly met that this repeal
ing Act should be itself repealed, or RENE
died BY, every just and constitutional means
in our power. s
| very much deprecate all sectional issues.
have not been in the past, nor shall be
in the future, instrumental in fostering such
issues. But the repeal of the Missouri Com
promise, and as consequence the extension
of Slavery, are no issues raised by us; they
are issues fol ced upon us, and we but act in
self-detense when we repeal them. That
section OF the country which presents these
issues is responsible for them and it is this
seetionalism which has subverted past COM
promises, and now seeks to force Slavery in
to Kansas. In reference to- other subjects
tire ted of in the resolutions of the Conven-
ton, l find no general principle or rule OF
political conduct to which cannot and do
not yield cordial assent.
But while expressing general concur
renee in the views of the Convention, l can
not but remember that the Constitution
gives to the Vice-President little power in
matters of general legislation that he has
not even vote, except in special cases and
that his rights md duties as prescribed in
that instrument are limited to presidingover
the Senate of the United States. Should
be elected to that high Office, it W II be my
pleasure, as it will be my duty, to conduct
so far as | can, the business of that body in
such a manner as will best comport with its
own dignity, in strict accordance with its
own rules, and with a just and courteous re-
gard to the equal rights and privileges of all
its members.
Accepting the nomination rendered thro
you, as | now do,
-''-l am, gentlemen,
S. ~ Very respectfully yours, II
WM /. n A XTON
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cry respectfully yours,
VIM. l.. DAYTON.

To Henry S. Lane, President of the Con-
vention, j. NJ. Ashley, Anthony j. Blocker,
Joseph c. Hornblower, E. R. Hoar, Thac-
deus Stevens, X. S. Singbam, John A. Will
lis, c. F. Cleveland, Cyrus Aldrich, Com
mittee.
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e Queen Victoria's eldest daughter
has had narrow escape from accident. Her
sleeve caught fire from taper, and was
burned to the shoulder, but fortunately she
had presence of mind to extinguish the
flame before it caught the body of her dress
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IL 1t is reported that the Empress q
the French is again eaciente.
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INDIAN BATTLE IN FLoRIDA.--A desper
ate battle between the U. S. troops and the
Indians occurred near Fort Frazael, Florada,
on the 18th ult., in which five white men
and sixteen Indians were killed. Lieut.
Carlton was among the killed. The Indians
were routed, when they took refuge in a
swamp.
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WASHINGTON. July

WASHINGTON, July IA.
The House has done lively business to-
day. Though Brooks has not been expelled
the House, by its vote Of l2l Yeas in favor
of expulsion, to IS against it, has, as Brooks
very truly said, after the vote, transmitted
!. him to posterity as man unworthy to hold
a seat on that floor Mr.. Campbell endeav-
ored to postpone the whole subject until
Wednesday, owing to ill health, but the
House was opposed toit. The previous ques-
ton was called, and the motion to recommit
was lost. Cobb's amendment was defeated
by Yea and Nay vote Of 66 to AS. Then
came the question to expel, which, requiring
a two-third vote, was not carried, but receiv-
Oh the majority above given.
n0n the call for the previous question Mr..
sEdmmdson of Virginia, one Of the censured
party, addressed the House, and contended
that what Brooks had told him about his in
tentions were confidential, and he could not
have divulged them without betraying con-
fidence; that he supposed the meeting be-
tween Brooks and Sumner would be equal,
and therefore fair. That no injustice would
have been done to Sumner, if he edmund
sony had been present. He made strong
appeal to the sympathies of the House.
Mr.. Campbell made the closing argument
which was very clear and able review Of
the whole transaction. Opportunity was
given to Brooks and Keitt to speak in their
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List Of pap-s gccorpcsg III rsroE ef NE Seregrs ef
Sate b the Freyident ef Ilbra0ry n, 1885, u
Mr. Champion to Mr.. Marcy, April 2l, 1854
M. Marcy to Mr. CramptoO, April q, 1884
Mr. Marcy TO Mr. Buchanan June 8, 1855.
Mr., Buchanan 10 Mr. Marcy, textract) July l3, la55
with accompaniment
Mr Marcy 10 Mr buchanan July Is, lS5a.
Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Marcy, iextraetl July 20, 1855
with an accompaniment
The TO The same, lextraaxl August ,, 1856.
Mr. Marcy 70 Mr.. CHAMPION, September 8, 1855.
Mr. Cramptoa Mr.. Marcy, September !, 1855.
Mr. Marcy 10 Mr.. Buchanan, September {, 1855.
Mr. Barhanaa Ar. Marcy, ieKtrAct3 September 2E
1885, with Accomplishments
Mr. Marcy 70 Mr. Buchanan October ], 1855.
Mr. Buchanan ia Mr. Marcy, exuact) october g. 1855.
Mr. Buchanan Mr. Marcy, tsKrracil Oceber 30 1855.
Nr Marcy 10 Mr.. Buchanan October l3, 1855
Mr. Buchanan TO Mr. Marcy November 2, 1855.
Same to the same, extracts, November 8, 1854
Lord Clarendon Mr.. Eramptea, November l6, 1855.
Same 10 The Same April IL 1855
Nj. Marcy to Dir. Buchanan, December Is, 1855. y
Mr.. Buchanan 10 MI Marcy, eKtract February ], 1856
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NJ Bre1apqm 10 LorS Clsrsndon.
LrsarroS % ruK USrrEp sT1TEs-
London, July 9, 1885,
The undersigned, envoy extraordinary and minister
pieufpotenary ~ tbe United SatS has becn instructed
g ci the attention ef The Earl of Carrndon Der Majesty
Prnripal Secretary q State Cor Foreign Affairs The
TACT That numerous attempts have been made since the
commencement Of the existing between Great Britain
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rag CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE GOVERN
MENTs OF THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT
BRITAIN

n ysaard 10 rsry4istng for az BrisA army WhEA the
Tsissd as toyay ui The docEmcEts aNa sudraes rla-
tr n thgg sstjse conzssHca,eS q s Senate " ths LEi
ted Saes o. ne 2s& Fs5raayg 1856
DEPARTMENT or stats,
Waslihgton, February n, 1856.
70 The Prosilesa ef tAs Ufissa Statss
The Secretary Of Statp 10 whom was referred the
lUoa Of the seEa1e of the 25th HstAn requesting the
President II not incompatible with ths public interest 10
communicate that body The correspondence which has
zen place between this goYernneD and that Of GrrAt
britain In regard 70 the enstmnt Of sold within The
United stas by the agents and officers ~ the latter for
the British army accompanied ~ surh evidence and doea-
ents a. The President nsy sIa proper 10 show the
exion Of these agents and ocss with the alleged violA-
or Ii our laws and soveTga rights has the honor 10
ny before The Prtsdent the papers mentioned IN the sub
joined list
All Of which is respectfully submitted
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N Nrrv 2 ". Rnekanrr.
[Eu IoI ]

INo. I01 nEPlkrxEyT STATE
Washington, July r., 1855.
Sra Since nv despatch q the 9th ultima in relation 10
recruiting soldiers within United States or the Brsb
army information has been received here that tine business
l. ouly continued but prosecuted with increased viger
and spccss and there dopht ha carried by
tent sid 81 the Officers and sgtats o the British govern
Ii expected after e attenfoh Sf her Brisnnie
MAjestts minister this goytrnnent vas air~cied
this sgc and after be had presented Lord Carsnun note
q the 18th April lst 70 this department. and given
anos that siers had ben taksn 70 arret tbs Illegal prove
durs that should hars witnessed urber partrpa-
lion by British functOuasies IN thr spt 70 invade
sovereignty and defy laws
Something than the disHv0wai theu made 70 ths
department looked Cor from the British governmcnt
which had, II sppeNrs by Lord Carendens note cOupe
nanrsd this aggression upon righ wsx reasonably
roRnres not merely sprove It's 0osTs engaged ia
this scheae of raising recruits within Jurisdiction bot
promptly TO rraos the STEPS which bad been taken and st
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hon. wutrAN r. MapcT,
Secretary Of Stsie.


FoRKTsS Orrrcs, September az, 1855.
wr RuchanRu envoy extraordinary snd minister peuY-
rofentarr II The unied States this court I'll prob
ably received from his government copy of eier
Which mr. Marcy Secretary of State u the Tnited sstes
addressed Nr Crsrnpto her Brisnnic Mssfys envoy
ertr.o~iinary snd rinier r8enpotsrtsrr The nised
Stas sh Of this outh The subject ~ fhe
which fse nndsrsigncd her As,~ys PrBepl
S~reiary cf State cor Foreign Afs~s had the honor
make Mr. Bucharan the leth Of July n reply his
note er the sth Of chat month complaining a the procei
Rys q British agents and British oolopis Autsores ia
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w. BscAas1u 70 W. Nucv.
TEEtrar1
no a01 LFskTfog o. rm UNrEp STkrEE
London, Juiy "a 1856.
SlR:
herewih transmit the copy o. note addressed hy me
Lord Carsudon dated fhe 6h instant ard prepared
IN conformity wtth your So 81 The sub
t uf the eulsstept and employment Of soldiers for the
British array witku the iiaits q hs JBed Stairs which
tfnF msy receive y0ur appreciation u was sent - The
Foreign Uos On the sth is rePt has jet been
hckn8Wledgei.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Hon Wu1AAM 4 NAncv.
Secfeiary Of State.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-05
4couiftol of Mr.. Parsons.

'Ehe trial of James Parsons, jr.. a citizen of
Virginia. at Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, charg
ed with the several offences of kidnapping, as
saut and battery, and breach of the peace. was
brought to close on Thursday evening last. 10y
the triumphant discharge of the accused IN
which result, the Judge, the bar and a large
crowd of attentive spectators. testified their con.
currenca in most marked manner. Messrs.
Faulkner and Tucker. of Virginia, appeared no
behalf of Mr. Parsons Bali. Sun.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-05
ritp au0 State a6alrs.

E., rsE LADIES OF LYscHBURo.-we are requested 10
h., the ladies Of Lynchburg are invited to Mr.
NJ Speeds this morning at IL o'clock. to organize
,v Society the State Association for the purpos.
,g plans for the purchase of MOUNT NtRsos the home
ave Of wAsHIsoTos. 1t is hoped that SO noble aud
4 - an object will ensure full attendance.
a., SAMUEL J. BOOKER, prominent yer estmable
died his residence in this city early yesterday
orning
,,,xcs CouRT.-The February term of this Court was
:, e.terdy criminal and very little civil business
! 4. transacted
r,c,,yEp By VA & TENN. RAILROAD, at the Lynch
Depo for the week ending Saturday I'd day February
a. D'''
nsf SCI pounds butter 357 pounds 900 bushels
hers a6 pounds lard 1874 pounds pork 1887 pounds leaf
co go pounds wheat LAB bushels; wool 74a pounds
,rellaneous a,oi6
4. W. McCRARY, Asst Freight Ag't
PACKET BOAT scESErhree years last September there
, good load of passengers The packet from Rich
"A 10 Lynchburg and 1t was rapidly progressing when
ae loud words and blow observed to take place
| ar the stern.
VOW tell me- said brawney shouldered huge framed
peeeau, who gave you your Information, and will put
'ase through,bm as have mind to II through you'
Ing medium sized individual, as he held him by the
Il and brandished huge Bowie knife. There was rush
% spot and our Western disarmed and the par
separated The beigerents had taken several friendly
together and had eternal friendship each 9th
seemed that the fight occurred in the heat the mo-
nj and Tennesseean taking another huge drink rer
leaving his opponent, who had second best to
owl at his leisure.
soon whipped man. who had begged for his life began
show signs of destructive character an have engeance
will" he he paced the deck and fro, gnashng his
| sth and shaking his fists in the air.
Approaching Mr. b., who much Of wag and who had
loved the scene, he exclaimed Can you, sir tell
nal hour the morning the stores in ynchburg opeu init
ng procure weapons and destroy his adversary
! no had grossly treated him.
Can't say, precisely replied B. but think the hardwa
res open a. NJ, while the liquor shops stand open all
light, sir
What sir Do you to insult me, sir ~ demanded our
\ ro.
oh no much" said Is. "But it to that
u try get up fight No you should honoaby close fight
j. l."
laugh through the crowd, and no more was
I'm or heard the anxious trade At storesCor
aton Chronicle
STEAMER RoANoKEWc glad to learn that this excel
BIT vessel will her regular trips this week. leaving
(w and returning Saturday This will be
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-05
Eisai Negroes Fro..n 10 Death in Ttras.

EiSaf Negroes Frostn 10 Death in Ttras.
me shreveport, Gazette of the l9th. says:
Mr. james G. Cox, for many years II citizen
ot this parish. set out with hi, negroes sometime
III December. for Western Texas. where he had
determined To locate. W., lenr, tina, while
crossing prairie forty miles wide, the cold
norfhers attacked his party and eight Of his ne
groes iroze 10 death, aud two of his Wagons
were cut up and burned as fuel to save the lives
OF himself and the balance of his negroes.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-05
Louisiana Legislature.

In, tho Louisiana Legislature. on the 25th, the
three American members from Orleans parish
were uns-uteI, and the contesting members sworn
in. In the House n resolution was adopted to
employ catholic clergy alone. and in the Senate
Il catholic chaplain elected.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-05
Tirpinia Post office affairs.

The Postmaster General has established q
post Office at Frenchville, Va, and ap-
pointed David Bolton postmaster. This office
is directly on the Cumbtr land Gap and Fincas'
tie turnpike road. equidistant between East
River and Bell Point.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-05

Mr.. Benson, of Maine.one of the teers announ-
ced that Nathaniel =. Banks. Jr,, of Massachu
sets, was duly elected Speaker
The Clerk appointed Messrs II NJ. Fuller, Aiken,
and l.. ID. Campbell to conduct Mr., Banks to the
chair.
Mr.. Banks, on taking the chair acknow-
lodged the honor done him in brief and neat
speech.
The usual oath Of office was then administered
to him by Giddings.
After a vote ofthanks TO Mr. Forney,th House
adjourned.
The Washington Union of yesterday says,
The result was, we have stated, the election
of Mr.. Bonks by plurality of three votes Mr..
Banks receiving lob votes. and Mr.. Aiken 100
six national Americans throwing their votes on
Mr.. Fuller, and four republicans throwing theirs
on Mr.. l.. d. Campbell Although the result is
one which every national man will regret, yet ms
the republicans have n known majority in the
House, and therefore were entitled to the Speak
er, there is reason for acquiescing. inasmuch as
it enables the machinery Of government once
more to move on.