The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-11

March 8, lS49.
After the consideration of executive business the SEN
ate adjourned until Monday next ss aa,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
EXECUTIVE CONCENTRATIONS
The SPEAKER laid before the House a communica-
ton from the War Department informing the body that
by mistake the usual appropriation for the manu-
facture of omitted in the regular army appro
praton bill for the last session of Congress Attention
had been called to this omission it dis
covered and the Secretary of War would respectfully
quest that it shall be brought to the notice of the House
of Representatives at its present session. and recommend
that act making the correction be passed soon as
possible.
The above communication was laid on the table
Also, communication from the same department,
stating that the engineer in charge of the work Of
the new hall of the House of Representatives had given
notice that the hall and the rooms for the Office Of
the Clerk of the House in the extension Of the Capitol of
the United States ready for occupation The Secre
would beg to that these Mt the
disposal of the House ~ sha
The communication was referred to the select commit
tee of the House. gssgg 9@ -
The SPEAKER also laid before the House the annual
report consular returns for fees for judicial services
both Of receipts and disbursements for 1885, from the
United States commissioner to China which laid on
the table and ordered to be printed. " ggg
Guy NJ BRYAN representative from Texas after taking
the usual oath of Office took his seat the floor Of the
House. ~
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Mr. BANKS of Massachusetts submitted the following
resolution which unanimously agreed to:
Rsp That the Speaker be authorized to appoint the
standing committees Of this House.
Mr. BANKS also moved that when the House adjourn
to-day it adjourn meet Monday next in order that
the Speaker might have time to appoint these commit
tees which motion prevailed,
NEW HALL OF THE HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. WARNER, of Arkansas, submitted resolution
for the appointment of committee of five to examine
the new hail. and report when it be occupied with
safety; which was agreed to. EEM HE
PAYMENT or EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, again asked consent to sub
NIT his resolution providing for the payment Of the clerks
and other employees of the House who have been en-
poyed during the present session, and who have been
dismissed, may be dismissed; but objection was
made. fsrg4z afna-e-BsNF.HaEE so s%
...sr THE CHAPLAINcY.
Mr.. DoWDELI, of Alabama submitted the following
resolutions
Whereas the people of these United States, from their
earliest history to the time have been led by the
hand of kind Providence, and indebted for tho
countless blessings of the past and present. and depend
ent for continued prosperity in the future upon Almighty
God and whereas the great vital and conservative cle
system the belief of people in the pure
doctrines and divine truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
it eminently becomes the representatives of people
highly favored to acknowledge in the most public
ner their reverence for God therefore,
Resolved That the daily sessions of this body be opened
with prayer.
Resrd That the ministers of the Gospel in this city
are hereby requested to attend and alternately perform
this solemn duty without compensation
Mr. DOWDELL remarked that II plan,
but had been tried at the last session. q ar
Mr. JONES, of Tennessee, read from the Clerks desk
memorial from citizens Of the State Of Indiana remon-
strating against the employment Of chapains by Con-
gress and in the army and navy, adding that the
which he had just read but copy of memorials sent
him from the States of Illinois, Connecticut Iowa. vir
ginia Ohio Maine, Missouri Georgia, Texas, Arkansas
and Pennsylvania signed by upwards of thirty hum
dred citizens In conclusion, he demanded the previous
question and the main question ordered TO be put
Mr.. BoCOCK, of Virginia, inquired whether, II the
clergymen refused to comply, 1t would not be in Order
notwithstanding this resolution TO proceed TO the cleo
ton of chaplain.
The SPEAKER was understood TO decide afirmatively
Mr.. STEPHENS, of Georgia. thought that the minis
tiers ought to be paid and would therefore, TO
consider the vote by which the main question
dcred. - r.aaa
Mr. DowDELL of Alabama moved that the motion
to reconsider be laid the table which motion did not
prevail n 1900
The question recurring the motion to reconsider 1t
was decided in the affrmative-ayes l0e noes 81.
The demand for the previous question not receiving
Mr. STEPHENS moved TO amend The resolution by
striking out the words without compensation " pend
ing which,
Mr. NORRIS, Of Illinois, caused to be read from the
Clerk desk the proposition Of the clergy of Washington
city submitted 70 the last congress- and which had been
accepted for two months He said that the chapsncy
had been sought for the money and the political cast It
gave the services performed under such circumstances
would lose its effect not only upon the House, but the
country He in favor therefore Of the proposition
Of the gentleman from Alabama Let the House try the
new plan. If it failed TO work they could resume the
old again. He concluded by demanding the preri
ous question. srga 81 - S 9s RN
Mr. STEPHENS trusted that the amendment would be
agreed to.
The question being on seconding the demand for the
previous question, nsi0 q l.si7ea q s'l 80
Mr. FLORENCE, Of Pennsylvania, moved that the
amendment be laid on the table which motion neg
atived Ert4la T5Eta
: The amendment was then sdopted-yeas lls, nays
s4-and the resolution "a amended agreed TO-
The question recurring upon agreeing 70 the prcsmble