The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-08
THIRTY-FTFTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.



WASHINGTON Dec Z, 1857
Fifty Senator'S were present when the body called
10 order by the Secretary who letter from the Vice.
President stating that he would not be able to reach Wash
ington at the commencement of the session.
On motion of Mr. BENJAMIN, Of La, resolution was
adopted the oath prescribed by the constitution be
administered the Senator's by Mr. Bright the old
est member present.
Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee and Daniel Clark, OF
New Hampshire, MEMBERS took their seats, and the
Senate proceeded to ballot for President pro tempore
Hon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick, of Alabama, chosen,
and returned thanks for the honor conferred upon him
Tie usual resolutions TO inform the President Of the
United States that the Senate organized and in read
for business adopted.
The Senate then went into executive session. and
lrmed George W. Bowman, editor OF the Bedford (Pa)
Gazette, as Superintendent Of Public Printing
The Senate adjourned without transacung any other
business
House OF Representatives.
WARRINGTON, Dec Z, 1857
On the call Of the roll at IL O'Clock 22l members
swered 10 their names.
quorum having thus been ascertaned TO be present,
the House proceeded TO the election Of Speaker.
James L. Orr, of South Carolina, nominated by Mr.
Jones of Tennessee, and Hon. Gausha A. Grow, OF Penn
sylvania, by Mr.. Banks, of Massachusetts,.
The vote taken with the following result
James l. Orr, OF South Carolina a..............i2s i2s
Galusha A. Grow, OF Pennsylvania. .............. -
scattering 10
and Mr.. Orr was elected.
The annunoiston OF the result was greeted with sp-
plause.
The Clerk appointed Messrs. Stephens, Of Georgia, and
Banks OF Mass, a committee TO conduct Mr.. Orr the
Chair.
The oath was administered by Mr.. Gddings.
On assuming chair Mr. Orr expressed thanks the
honor conferred upon him. said the delicate and respon-
sbe duties OF the Chair would be comparatively light f
he should be so fortunate the cordial
ration Of members despatohng business and upholdng
the dignity Of the House He promised administer the
rulee which may be adopted with hrmness and impair
tally The great business connded 10 them admo.
nshed them 10 cultivate patriotism expan-
sive as the confederation Itself. He cherished
the hope that business would bc transacted
promote the interests and happiness Of the entire people
that the constitution would be maintained In IL integrity,
and that their legislation would quicken the greatness and
glory OF our common country. (Applausc)
The members then sworn, advancing by dcegs-
tons for that purpose.
On motion OF Mr. CNcxlS (dem), Of n C., the rules Of
the House were adopted I'LL otherwise ordered with
provsio 10 the twenty third rule that whenever any
committee shall have c~1pied the morning hour two
days shall be order for such report
further until other committees shall have been called in
turn
Mr. CsesAs alluded 10 the fact that the Committee
Public Lands had for several sessions monopolsed the
morning hour compelling the other committees TO rely
the courtesy Of the House To make reports
Mr. Allen Of Illinois, then elected Clerk, receiving
the same number Of votes Mr. Orr did for Speaker.
Mr.. Gloebrenner was elected Sergeant alarms.
Mr.. Hackney chosen Doorkeeper.
Mr. Cluskey was declared Postmaster by resolution
Mr. FIoRrScE (dem.) Of Pa, gave notice Of his inien.
ton 10 introduce bill for the entire suppression Of all
bank currency Of bank notes Of less deno
nation than sloo q circulating medium the District
of Columbia.
The House thcn adjourned.