The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-12-17

to-day is charming. Dense crowds In the
galleries and Other portions Of the Capitol,
and the greetings between members aii
friends are pleasant and exciting.
SgsArg.--Fifty Senator's were present.
when the body was called 10 order by the
Secretary who read letter from the Vice
Prasidcnt, stating that he would not be able
TO reach Washington by the commencement
u the session. On motion Of Mr. Benja
min, resolution was adopted that the oath
presented by the Constitution, be admins.
tired to the new Senators by Mr.. Bright,
oldest member present Andrew Johnson
u Tennessee, Simon Cameron, Of I'ennsyl.
yania, and Daniel Clark, Of New lamp
shire, new members, took their seats, anil
the Senate then proceeded 10 ballot for
President pro fem. Hon. benjamin Fiiz.
patrick, Of Ala. was chosen. aud returned
thanks for the honor conferred on him
The usual resolutions 10 inform the Presi
dent that the Senate was organized and in
readiness for business were then adopted
and the Senate went into executive session
confirmed Geo. W Bowman, editor Of the
Bedford pa Gazette. o. Superintendent Of
Public Printing.
The Senate adjourned without transacting
any business,
IIotsg.---On call 0f the roll al 2 O'Clock
222 members answered 20 their names, ani
quorum having thus been ascer,aned %
be present the House proceeded TO the
election Of Speaker.
Jas. j.. Orr u > g., was dominated by
Mr., Jones, Of Tenn and Hon. q. A. Grow,
OF Penn, by Mr.. Banks, With the following
result
Orr l2s Grow, =, scattering 10. Mr..
Orr was declared elected
The announcement Of the result was
greeted with applause
The clerk appointed Mes'rs. Stephens, Of
Ga, and Banks, Of Mass, committee to
conduct Mr., Orr 10 the chair.
Tho oath was administered by Mr. Gid.
dings. On assuming ii, Mr Orr expressed
thanks for the honor conferred on him. and
said the delicate AMI Responsible duties Of
The char would be comparatively light, il
ho should be 50 fortunate n to secure the
cordial cooperation Of the members in dis.
patching busin ~ and upholi.ng the dignity
Of the House.
lie promised 10 administer rules which
might DO adopted, with llrmncts and Impar.
tinlIty. The great business conhdcd "a them,
admonIshed them to cultivate patriotism "a
expansive IA tho confederation itself lie
cherished the hope that business would be
transacted 10 promote the interest and hap.
plness Of the entire people that tho Constj
tuition would be maintained in its integrity,
AMI that their legislation would quicken
the greatness aud glory 81 our commou
country.
The members were then sworn, advancing
by delegations for that purpose
On motion "l Mr.. tIn9mnn, the rule Of
the last house wrrc adopted TIL othcrwi.e,
ordered with provia0 as to- the I'D rule
that whenever u committee hall occupy the
morning hours two days il slall be tn or.
der for the committee to report further un
I'll other committee, shall have been called
in turn.
Mr.. clingmau alIrdrd 10 the fact that the
sessions monopallkcd Tia, morning hours
compelling the committees to rely oa the
courtesy Of the House to make reports
Mr. Florence gave notice Of his intention
10 introduce a bill for the entire suppression
81 all bauk notes as currency, or 1T hauk
notes ot a lrs- denomination than SlOO 81, -
circulation in the Di.,rc, Of Columbia --
ADJOURNED.
WAsuNoro>. bE. Tho house ws.
occupied entirely except the time dcyot i 10
the reading Of the Message 10 dcbatc oa
the prnt,rshlp without arriving at Aay
conclusion.
SE>Nr.--.lhe Message ri the Prcsid.ul
Of the United states 40. received and
read
Mr. Douglas submitted motion for g.,
printing ol the usual nnmber at copies pl
The message and documents, and lsrIO
copies thereof Tor the u.c at the senate
He remarked that he con, urrcd heartily and
cordially ia the views ct the President. with
, the exception OF that portion relating ~
Kama. and the action ct tho iecomptou
Constitution. At All early day he would
express hiss views aud give r1a%ouS why BE-
beloved that the people of Kansas had not
hccn lett as the organic act declared por-
iccty trc To form and regulate their nsti.
tutions N their owa way,
Mr., Gwyn offered substitute that all
the printing hc executed ,J the rrntcf to
the senate. a. at the las, session,
Mr. Stuart concurrei IN Mr. Douglas
views respecting The loc"mptou movement
At u tntare day he would speak on the sub.
lcct, aud INSIST 10 the extent of his ability.
that thc peop.e OF Kansas should I've treated
like others. and nave the fullest opportunity
to Regulate aud have such instltatiou, rs
they WISHED 20 tlyc under
Nj DAVIS concuyrd 10 the views of the
President on the Kansas question AMI would
await the remarks q. Mr. Douglas before ho
expressed i,, own views
Mr., Klgler gave notive that he should de-
Icnd the position assumed 10y the Prsidcnt,
to the h,st Of his ability aud tia, he would
nepoui Ia Mr. Douglas
Nr. Douglas accepted Mr.. Gwyus subs;i-
stltute.
Mt. Hale spoke in opposition to the Con.
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