Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-02-08
Conversational.
Washington, Feb. 4.


HoUsE.-Thc Speaker administered the
oath to support the Constitution Of the
United States to the members, the Repre-
sentatives of each State advancing as their
names were called for that purpose. The
delegates from the Territories were likewise
sworn. When the name of Mr.. Whitfield
was called, Mr.. Grow said that, in deferncee
to the wishes of his friends, he would not
object to his being sworn. He thought,
however, that circumstances would warrant
the Withholding of the oath. He hoped to
be heard some other time on the question.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, said that con-
stituent of bis, Kentuckian by birth, had
been diabolically murdered in the most
cowardly manner, having been shot-as he
was credibly informed-by an officer under
the pay of the General Government in Kan
'as. As objections to the administration of
the oath to Mr.. Whitfield would only tend
to greater confusion after their excited stug-
gle, he would not insist upon it.
On motion of Mr.. Washburn, of Me-, a
committee was appointed to wait on the
Senate and inform them that quorum of
the House had assembled and elected Mr.
Banks speaker, and were now ready to pro-
ceed to business.
On motion of Mr.. Pennington, commit
tee was appointed, in conjunction with one
of the Senate, to wait on the President and
inform him that quorum of the two hous-
es had assembled, and were ready to receive
any communication he might be pleased to
make, ,--l
Mr.. Thurston offered resolution for the
election of a Clerk, viva voce. Laid on the
table by lo3 against IS.
A resolution declaring VIM. H Cullom,
of Tenn, Clerk Of the House was adopted
by 1o6 against 81. As the Speaker ad-
ministered the oath of Office to Mr.. Cullom,
there were manifestations of approval in the
galleries. ~ @ @
The members then proceeded to select
seats in rotation, with resolution moved
by Mr. Bell, that all the members retire
without the bar, and severally return as
their names were drawn by the Clerk from
a box, and take possession of such seats as
they might select. This procedure con-
sumed about an hour.
Mr.. Nichols then offered resolution de-
claring Mr.. Glossengunner, the present Ser
geant-at-Arms, to be reelected; pending
the consideration of which the House ad-
journed.
After the adjournment an anti-adminis-
tration caucus was to be held this evening.
To-day acting Sergeant-at-Arms Glossen-
gunner, drew from the Treasury about $50
600 in gold, which amount had been adj
vanced by him to the members. Speaker
Banks, at near midnight on Saturday, signed
drafts for that purpose; and $4,000 are
due the members and will drawn during
the week.
#5 Washington, Feb. 5.
In the House, Mr.. Glossengunner was de-
clared Sergeant-at-Arms by lo3 against SO
and Mr.. Robt. Morris Postmaster, 11s
against 81. I45
SEEATE.-The nomination of Mr.. Dal- !
las as Minister to England was confirmed
to-day without opposition, also Judges Cato,
Of Ala, and Burrell, of Pa, for Kansas.
Gov. Shannon's nomination was favorablv !
reported upon. The motion to confirm was
opposed by Mr.. Wilson and Others, and laid
over.
Mr.. Douglass has written to postpone the
territorial business until he comes.
Mr.. Clayton introduced resolution ap-
200 cords of wood to the suffer-
ng poor of Washington, to be paid from out
If the contingent fund. The resolution was
aid on the table by Z majority.
An anti-administration caucus was held !
1t the Capitol tonight John U. Petit of
Indiana, was chosen Chairman. F. S. Ev-
lns, of Washington, was nominated for Ser
yeant-at-Arms; M. c. Darling, of New
York, for Door-Keeper; Robt. Morris, of
Pa, for Postmaster; 0. Follett, Editor
Ohio State Journal, for Printer.
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