Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-12-11
CONGRESSIONAL.
Washington, Doc. 4


between members aud friends are pleasant
and exciting.
SENATE Fifty members were present
when that body was called to order by the
Secretary, who read letter from the Vice
President, stating that he would not be
present at the opening of the session.
On motion of Mr.. Benjamin resolution
was adopted, that the oath prescribed by
the constitution I've administered to the new
members by Mr.. Bright, the Oldest member
present.
Andrew Bell, Of Tennessee, and Daniel
Clark, of New Hampshire, new members,
took their seats.
A ballot was then had for President pro
tenn Hon. Bcni. Fitzpatrick, of Alabama,
was chosen. and returned thanks for the
honor conferred on him
The usual resolutions to inform the Pres
ident that the Senate was organized, and in
readiness for business, were then adopted,
and the Senate went into executive session,
and confirmed G.. w. Bowman, Of the Bed
ford, Pa, Gazette as superintendent of pub
lie printing.
The Senate then adjourned without trans.
acting other business.
HoUsE-On the call Of the roll at 12
o'clock, 222 members answered to their
names. and quorum having thus been as
certained to be present, the House proceed
ed to the election Of n speaker.
James D. Orr, of S. c., was nominated
by Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, and Galusha
A. Grow, of Pa, by Mr.. Banks, with the
following result--Or 1913, Grow "a, scat
tering 10. Orr was declared elected. Tho
announcement Of the result was received
with applause.
The clerk appointed Messrs. Stephens
and Banks committee to conduct Mr.. Orr
to the chair. The oath was administered
by Mr.. Giddings.
On assuming it, Mr. Orr expressed thanks
for the honor conferred upon him. Said
the delicate and responsible duties Of the
Chair would be comparatively light if he
should be so fortunate as to secure the cor
dial cooperation of the mclubors in dis
patching the business and upholding the
dignity Of the House.
He promised to administer the rules
which may be adopted with ffrmness and
inpartially. The great business confded
to them admonshed them to cultivate pa
triotism as expansive as the confederation
itself. He cherished the hope that business
would be transacted to promote happiness
of and prosperity of the entire people; that
the constitution would be maintained in its
integrity, and that their legislation would
quicken the greatness and glory of our COM
mon country.
| The members were then sworn, advanc-
ing by delegations for that purpose.
On motion of Mr.. Clingman, the rules Of
the last house were adopted till otherwise
ordered; with proviso as to the 23d rule,
that whenever any committee shall occupy
the morning hours for two days, it shall be
in order for such committee to report furth-
er until the same committee shall have been
called in turn.
Mr.. Clingman alluded to tho fact that
the sessions monopolized the morning hours,
compelling the other committees to rely on
the courtesy of the House to make reports.
Mr.. Florence gave notice of his intention
to introduce bill for the entire suppression
of all bank notes as currency, or of bank
notes of denomination less than 800 in
the District of Columbia.
Adjourned.
Immediately after the House adjourned
hundreds of men crowded on the door keep
er, clumorng for situations. The Postmasi-
er was similarly assaled. The Clerk too,
was overwhelmed with applicants.
The Republicans in caucus this morning
renomnated Geo. NJ. Weston, editor Of the
Republic, for printer.
| Col. Richardson, Of ILL.,, has been formal
ly rendered the Governorship of Nebraska
The entire @Globe" of to-day and sup
plcment is occupied with an exposition Of
alleged frauds in the purchase of books du-
ring the last Congress.
The publication produced much sensation
particularly about the Capitol.
In the Court of Claims to-day, Judges
Scarburg and Blackford delivered opinions
adverse to the claimants of the brig Gen
Armstrong.
WAsHINGroY, Dec. AT the Demo.
cratic caucus this evening, lo9 members
were in attendance. The Southern and
Western members united, and Mr.. Steed
man was nominated, receiving so votes tc
81 for WENDELL Messrs. Faulkner and
Hopkins voted for Mr.. Harris of the Union
Some of the Democrats refused to vote, and
trouble is apprehcnded tomorrow. The
Tribune correspondent says that Steedmar
and Banks had written agreement for tho
division Of the printing. Steedman, though
a personal and political friend of Douglas
is openly for the Kansas policy of the Ad
ministration. The editor of the Leaven
worth Journal arrived here this morning ant
says that himself and his Pro-Slavery
friends intend voting for free tho state CLAUSE
submitted to the people. He announces
positively that Gcn Calhoun will pursue
the same course, and is unreserved in hi
determination to that effect. He return
on Thursday, to participate in the election
Capt. Walker, Aid to the Governor, re
ceived letter from Sec. Stanton yesterday
stating that from 5000 to 10000 vote.
would be poiled, and that there would be
decided majority for Free State.
WASHINGTON, Dec. e.---The Presiden
says that owing to the monetary derangc
o ments of the country, Government Loaf
may be required before the close of th
, present session. The financial history o
Z tho past forty years, has been one Of cx
trayagant expansion followed by ruinou
contraetions in business. The Federal Gov
a.n.noot cannot do ,ouoh ~ nrnt-ida a0ains