Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-08

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After further debate, Mr. ClIngman offer
ed resolution declaring that by reason OF
the adoption Of the plurality rule, ana the
votes taken under II, Mr. Banks has been
chosen Speaker, aud is hereby so declared
passed-li6 to 80.
Several gentlemen explained that though
they had consistently voted against Mr..
Banks, they felt bound as judges, not az e.
lectors, to carry out the order Of the House,
by voting for the above resolution.
Mr.. Banks was, by request OF the Clerk
conducted to the Chair, by Messrs AIKEN
Of S. c., Fuller Of Pa, and Campbell OF
Ohio. He was greeted with loud aud en-
,husiastc cheers, and amid the profound ST.
lence which followed, suid -
Gentlemen Of the House Of Representa-
tires Before proceed TO complete the ac~
ceptanco of the office you have conferred
upon me, | avail myself Of YOUR indulgence TO
express my obligation for the honor 1t would
afford me greater pleasure were 1t accom-,
panied even by the sclf.assurance that !
would bring to the discharge OF ardnous and
delicate duties, alwny difficult but now en-
yirored with unusual difficulties, any capa-
CITY commensurate with heir responsibility
and dignity. can only say | shall bear
myself VITA idclity TO the interests and in
stitutions of the country and the Government
and with impmtiality so far as regards the
rights of the members Of this house. ] have
no personal objects TO accomDl Oh. am
animated by a single desire Of contributing
in some little degree to the maintenance Of
the well-establlshed principles Of our Gov
T a. AptuFf.NU gIWUIlf-
cation-in developing thlt portion OF the
continent we occupy, 80 far IA we may 90
within the power conferred upon us, enlarg-
in and swelling It's capacities for benehceht
influences at home and abroad, and main
tanning intact and perpetuity the inesimable
privileges transmitted to US. Hm aware
neither myself nor any other man is equal
to the perfect accomplishment Of these Gu-
ties. am, therefore ~ a man must be IN
such presence supplant for your IN
diligence and support. | again return to
you my thanks for the honor you have con
ferred upon me.
Mr. Glddines, being the oldest member Of
the House. administered the oath 10 Mr.,
Banks, by request uf the Clerk.
Mr.. Stanton then offered the following
resolution, which was passed UNANIMOUSLY:
Resolved That the thanks Of tins House
are eminently due, and are hereby rendered
to John W. Forney, for the distinguished NJ
hllny, fidelity aud imparualty with which he
has presided over the deliberations Of the
House, during the arduous and proractcd
contest for Speaker.
Adjourned
The Republicans Justify cheered Mr..
Banks, and congratulated hun on his sue
cess
MoNpAY, Feb L.
SENATR.--The Senate, to-day, is engaged
in receiving petitions from Naval officers az
grieyed by the action OF the Naval Board,
and IN discussing matters connected there
with.
Many bills were introduced, principally
for internal improvements, and one by Nh.
Adams, to extend the term of naturaliza-
ton.
On motion Of Mr. kusk, the Finance
Committee were instructed TO inquire wheth-
er the smaller Spanish coins may not be re-
moved from circulation, or have a value es-
by law to accord with their iutrln-
sic value, aud to avoid the fractional parts OF
a cent.
Adjourned.
HOUSE. Speaker administered the
oath to support the Constitution OF the Unit
cd States to the members, the Representa-
tlyes OF each State advancing as their names
were called for that purpose. The Dele
gates from the Territories were likewise
sworn.
When the name of Mr.. Whitfield was
called, Mr. Grow said, IN Difference to the
wishes of his friends he would not object to
his being sworn. lie thought however that
would warrant the withhold
ing of the oath he hoped to be heard some
other time on the question.
Mr.. Campbell, OF Ono, said that constI-
tuent Of his, Il kentucblan by birth, had
been dabollcally murdered, IN the most cow
ardiy manner, having been shot IN the back
as he was credlbly informed by an officer
under the pay OF the General Government,
in Kansas As Directing to the administra-
ton of the oath to Mr.. W Whitfield would only
tend to greater confusion, after their excited
struggle, he would not insist upon It,
On motion of Mr. Washburn, Of Me-. a
was appointed to wait upon the
Senate, and inform that body that quorum
Of The House had assembled, elected Mr..
Banks Speaker, and was now ready to pro-
coed to business.
On motion of Mr. Pennington, a commit
tee was appointed, IN conjunction with one
rom the Senate, to wait on the President,
md inform him ihat quorum Of the two
Houses had assembl, d, aud were ready to
receive any communication he might be
peased to make.
Mt. Thurston offered resolution for the
election of a Clerk by piUa uoce. Laid on
he table by lO3 against Is
resolution declaring Mr.. Cullom. Of Pa.
Clerk OF the House, was adopted by ~ a.
galnst Z. A. the Speaker administered the
oath OF office TO Mr.. Culom, there were
of approval IN the galleries
The members then proceeded TO select
seats, m accordance with resolution offer
I'd by Mr.. Ball. that ali the members retire
the bar, aud severnlly return as their
names were drawn by the Clerk from a box. I
md take possession Of such seats Ms they .
night select. THIS proceeding occupied a. (
loul one hour.
MIR. Nichols then offered resolution, do |
'laring Mr. Glossbreuner, the present IN
Scrgean,ut- lrus -, spending the |
consideration the House adjourned.
Aiier he adjournment, an Anu.Admlnis. /
idAiph CAUCUS was huuOuHStu, 10 De nelu J
his evening.
TEusDAr, Feb. 5.
SENArE.-The consideration of the Cen.
raj American question was resumed
Mt. Foot although not an udmrer of Mr.. /
buchanan, euoglzed the argument of that
gentleman, regarding he construction of the
layton and Bulwer treaty, as of Of consunl-
nate ability. An assurance Of the treaty re-
ulref Of her malesy's Government the in
Mediate withdrawal from any actual occu-
ancy OF or dominion over any portion OF the
dosqullo Territory or sea coast, by virtue OF
pretended protoctorate. The clams of
England over Central America aud Bay Is
lnds, being founded on no right of dlscoy.
ny, conquestpurchase or treaty, her occupa,
ion OF the territory was clear case of
orclble entry and detalner, and her right the
anne that hlghwayman has to pursue an
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onor OF this country, no less than lis inter.
sts, demands that W. shall insist on En-
lands fulfilling her treaty supulatons.
he idea OF Welding To the preenslons of
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