Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-01-26

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and other documents in support Of his motion,
clearly showing that the motion to adjourn took
precedent of any other except certain motions
stipulated, of which the one before the House
was not included. He urged that his motion
be put. hssB5o1sga arl ge5st = Z e--ss4 1
MI. Taylor stated that there sOeTs times when
no motion could be entertained, such as when
the House was voting, and call Of the House.
rive hope our readers will bear in mind that
Mr.. Taylor was elected by Republicans votes.
He appeared to be quite anxious to lay the Ne.
braska resolutions on the table, and exhibited
considerable nervousness, arising probably from
a vision in the shape of the People, which fit
ted before him. I'D Aass geer ss
MI. Buck read a rule of the House, explain
ing the duties of the sergant-at-arms, and
thought nothing could be accomplished until the
report of that officer had been acted upon
He moved that his report be accepted, which
motion was greeted with considerable laughter.
Mr.. Holland wished to know if call of the
House was in order. He had examined the
proceedings of the last session, but found no.
thing in the journal to show that the report Of
the sergeant-at-arms was acted upon. Itwas
considered accepted, as matter Of course
The same case had occurred to-day matter
had intervened, and now it was in order for
the House to proceed to other business.
Mr.. Mobiles stated that in the case referred
to by the gentleman from Scott County, the
members were all present-in this case men,
Der was absent and the sergeant-at-arms was
now engaged looking him up. Under these
circumstances the House could not act until the
matter had been disposed Of.
Mr.. Holland cited a case where. several
members were absent this session. They were
found by the sergeant-at-arms, and reported
sick. Mr. Holland was in his room---they did
not call upon him, nor did the House suspend
business in consequence of his absence.
Mr.. Norris thought it best that the House
should come to some definite understanding
The gentleman from Scott County had read
the proceedings Of the last session relative te
this point, clearly showing that motion to ad.
journ under call Of the House, was in order
And as to the report ofthe Sergeant-at-arms,
he did not deem action of the House necessary
The Speaker could not see the applicability
Of the last case 10 the present one.
Mr.. Norris-If we decide that the House
has no power to adjourn, why we place ourselve.
in the hands Of the Sergeant-at-arms, who car
keep US here as long as he pleases. VIII,
should the Speaker stultify himself by deciding
in the morning that the motion to adjourn wa.
in order, and in the afternoon that il was not il
orders Such state Of things was lamentable
Mr.. Holland renewed his motion to adjourn
which created considerable confusion.
Mr.. Galbraith rose for information. He die
not understand the motion before the House
(Cries Of question" 'ques,ion;'' out of or
der" "question," resounded from various part.
Of the House. Mr.. Galbraith turned fiercel,
upon those who sought to silence him, remark
ing that no gentleman on this floor can gag
me- He wished to state his position as h.
understood the matter; he was in order, ane
he stood there to defend his rights. The Speak
er endeavored to seat him, but he continued hi.
remarks until he had received the desired in
formation. Cries Of question, question" and
much confusion.
Mr.. Holland pressed his motion Of appeal
while six or eight members scre on the floor a
the same time, calling Mr.. Speaker, Speak
er, Speaker The confusion was sprinkled
with several motions from various members.
Order was finally restored, by the Speake,
again explaining his position, which was the
same as has been alluded to.
Mr.. Norris wished the House to understand
the matter before the members voted. He theu
recapitulated the proceedings of the Gay clear.
ly and deliberately, stating that the motion now
before the House was. an appeal from the de.
cision Of the Speaker that motion to adjourn
under call Of the House, was not in order.
Another explanation was made by the Speak.
er, ditto as the last.
Mr.. Norris insisted that no silent assen,
would answer-the appeal must be settled by q
vote Of the House.
Mr.. Taylor endeavored to throw light upon
the subject, but dark darkness darkened the
darksome dark" He claimed that the House
could do "othiag. but finally admitted that the
House could suspend the rules. A. the gem
tleman broke through the ice, a general laugh
followed.
AT this juncture of the proceedings the Ser
geant-at-arms appeared and reported that the
missing member could not be found.
Mr.. Pierce moved that the report be ACCEPT.
ed. Motion put and carried. Various motion.
to adjourn were made and lost. A general up-
roar followed.
Amid cries Of order," " ORDER" from the
the Speaker and the members, Mr.. Holland
moved that Mr.. Mcleod be excused from at.
tendance on the House that day. A dozen
members were on the noor 1t the same moment
and motis6i 70 adjourn came from various nan,
OF the House. The excitement gradually sub