New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-25
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


The House opened with prayer.
Mr.. FCLLEE.sad il had been bis desire for weeks
10 withdraw as candidate for Speaker, and be had so
expressed himself to his friends but as they had
sdered bis under their control and not his own,
be had permitted its without public objection. He
wished now to withdraw and have it distinctly under
stood.
He rendered bis acknowledgements for the support he
had received and for the uniform kindness and cOur
tesy with which be had been treated. He expressed
the hope that the House would now adopt some plan
by which existing difficulties might be settled by
adopting mode of adjustment agreeable to them
selves, satisfactory to their constituents and honorable
10 the whole country.
Mr.. RUST'S resolution was laid on the table by
one majority, and the House proceeded TO take the
ONE HUNDRED AND TwESTY-THIRD BALLOT.
Banks. .......... 90 On. .............66
Fuller, -; james b. kicsud Nd, ls; L. ID. Camp:
bell 3. Mesers. Edie Haven Pennington, Miller Of
Indiana, Kennel and Williams, each l. Necessary for
a choice, 1902.
While the Clerk was calling the roll for the cleo
ton of a Speaker, the DOorkecpcr announced Mes
sage from the President Of the United States.
Mr.. CAMPBELL Ohio objected to its reception.
Sudden excitement sprang Hp all over the Hall, va
nous gentlemen demanding to know the character Of
the communication.
The CLERK vanly endeavOred TO enforce order.
Amid the turbulence Mr. ORR'S voice was heard
expressing hope that the Presidents Private Sec
retary might be permitted to state his errand.
Cries" Go on with the election Order" and
the like.
Mr.. CRAIGE claimed the right to be heard declar-
that he represented thdt dstrct IN NORM CarOnd
which first proclaimed its independence of Great
Britain.
What be further said was lost in the confusion and
cries Of &C Go on Craige," 4" Hear him" Order"
and the like.
Nearly all the Members were now on their feet.
Mr.. CRAIGE said he would let gentlemen know
that he was not to be put down by their noises.
Mr.. pamela the name Of God and my country
] am ashamed of these proceedings.
Mr.. CRAIGE-And i am ashamed to have a col
league who objects to the exercise of my, rights
Renewed vOciferatOns of "OTderl" " Call the
roll !" and other cries. Intense excitement prevailing
The CLERK essayed TO speak.
Mr.. CRAIGE quiet being partially restored) made
his point. He said they had right to know who the
messenger is and what his business is here.
Renewee cries Of " Order " " Order!" Down in
'front.'" Down in front ~
Mr.. CAMPBELL Ohio made his point, saying
nothing was in order excepting the election of
Speaker.
Mr. STEPHENS moved that the Message be re-
ceived, and demanded the previous question
HUMPHREY MARSHALL-That's right Sec
pnd it. - ,
Messrs. CRAIGE and CAMPBELL withdrew their
points the latter declaring that he still maintained his
objection.
Mr.. STEPHENS'S motion was agreed to by 80 ma
jorty. 49,,
announced, as follows
Banks......95 Ricaud ..........
On........."6s Campbell, (Ohio
Fuller.........25 Scattering. 49,.
Necessary TO a CHOICE lOl.
The Private Secretary then again announced
with Message in writing, IT was the pleasure OF the
House TO receive 1t. -
Mr. CRAIGE-Iti is the pleasure Of the House.
The reading of the Message was then ordered by %
majority.
on Kansas affairs.
II was laid ON the table and the House adjourned.