Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-03-06

the oath was administered to him, when he
made few appropriate remarks.
At o'clock. ex President Pierce and the
President elect entered, and proceed, with the
Senate, the Supreme Court, the Foreign Min-
listers, aud Others, 70 the East front of the
capitol, where the Inauguration ceremonies
were conducted.
The Senate afterwards returned to their
chamber, and adjourned till l o'clock to-
morrow.
HOUSE, a. M.--The joint resolution, pro-
viding medals to be presented to DR.. Kane
and his companions. was passed
Mr.. Aiken offered a resolution of thanks to
Speaker Banks, to which Messrs Craige,
Wheeler, Mem ullen. and others objected.
The Speaker pro tenn, Mr.. Haven, decided
that the resolution was aquestion of privilege.
Mr.. McMullen said he had voted against
Mr. Banks. There was much in his conduct
he could approve and much he was called
upon to condemn. AS one of the represent
alives of Virginia, he was not only opposed
to the resolution, hut entered his protest
against it. II came from the last State in the
Union he supposed it would come from. He
regretted that Mr.. Aiken had introduced it,
and If he could now take back the vote he
gave the latter for Speaker, he would do it.
Mr. Seward regretted exceedingly that there
luu DGGil any luduitbLdAlUtt VI lG6liil va Aiito
subject. He came from the State of Georgia
which occupies as proud position Virgin
la, or any other State. He came here with all
the Southern prejudices against the occupant
of the chair. He had witnessed his conduct
closely, and scrutnized it at every step, and
must say that he lad SEEN as much fairness
in Mr.. Banks, AS in the occupant of the chair
of any legislative body elsewhere. He took
pleasure, coming from the South as he did,
and differing with the occupant of the chair,
to vote for the resolution, and raise his voice
in doing justice to his political adversary.
Great confusion ensued.
Mr.. Harris of H.. appealed from the deci-
sion, and said the resolution was not privi-
legged question.
Cries of TOO late
Mr.. Harris loudly maintained his position,
and said he was moi. to be cut off from obtain
ing the floor.
NJ Houston appealed to gentlemen to vote
on the resolution. and not raise points of order.
Mr. Ke tt asked Mr. Harris OF ILL.,, to with
draw his appeal.
Mr., Harris did 30 on the condition that
members would record their votes
Mr. Barclay intellectually endeavored to ta-
Bile the resolution.
Dnring the call of the yeas and nays on the
resolution of Nh. Aiken, Mr.. Walker said
that while he was willing to do an act of
courtesy, he did not thereby endorse objec-
tionabe principles.
Mr.. Barksdale was willing to endorse the
sesoluiion, except that part saying Mr. Banks
had acted impartially
The resolution was then adopted by yeas
1l9, nays %.
The House then, amid deafening confusion,
passed several compensation bills and resolu-
tions.
Other business was attempted by fifty or
more members, but the disorder was so great
that nothing was done.
The Speaker resumed the chair, and delv-
cred bret but eloquent address, in acknowl-
edgment of the honor bestowed upon him,
wishing all the members safe return to their
homes and tiresides.
The address was loudly applauded.
The House then adjourned sine die.