Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-11

nected with the formation of said Constitution
and the laws under which the same originated,
and into all the facts and proceedings which
have TRANSFERRED since the formation of the
Constitution, and whether it is satisfactory to
the legal voters of the Territory, the Com
mittee to have power to send for persons and
papers,
The Speaker said that Mr.. Harris could
offer his resolution only as an amendment to
Mr.. Hughes motion to refer the message to q
select committee of thirteen.
Mr.. Harris believed the ruling of the
Speaker correct, and in order at once to as
certain the fate of his resolution, moved the
previous question.
Upon which most disgraceful scene &C.
CURED, lasting until half-past six o'clock the
next morning. This movement of Mr.. Har-
ris, who is Douglas Democrat, was looked
upon as deciding the fate of the Lecompton
scheme. The fear of the passage of the
resolution caused the most intense excitement
and cofusion. We append short descrip-
tlon of the scene:
Mr.. Stephens of GA. in vain appealed to
MIR. Harris to withdraw the motion, and then
moved call of the House.
MIR. Clingman moved an adjournment.
Calls of " Lets take the question" min
ged with vocifsrations OF "No, no." Great
confusion prevailed. A voice" Go it boys
the fight has commenced ha, ha, ha, &c. "
The House, by yeas and nays, first voted
down the motion to adjourn, and then mo-
ton to adjourn till Monday. Both parties
were evidently nerved for the fight. Some
body on the Democratic side moved an ad-
journment till Tuesday.
MIR. Clingman-We are getting into a
snarl.
MIR. Campbell, (amid much confusion,) pro
posed that the several propositions for ad-
journment be withdrawn, and the House come
to direct vote on thd pending proposition
respecting the message.
This Was received with laughter and cries
OF "No, no-you can't steal march on us
In that way That is the very thing we want
to avoid"
Mr.. Keitt moved an adjournment.
Mr.. Stanton moved point of order.
Mr.. Cobb asked to be excused from voting
and also that the question be determined by
yeas and nays.
The Speaker said that the motion was not
now in order,
MIR. Warren of Ark, this being Friday
moved that the private calender be taken up
Laughte;.
The confusion was great, members stand
ing up in all parts of the House. The Speak
er asked them to please come to order, and
knocked with his gavel till they did So
Cries of call the roll. A motion was made
from the Democratic side for an adjournment
The Republicans demanded the yeas and nays
on the question. Mr.. Seward in loud voic,
cries it's too late. Cries of order.
The motion to adjourn was defeated by ;
majority of fourteen.
The Speaker announced the pending ques
ton to be the excuse of Mr.. Cobb from vo
ting.
Mr.. Houston of Ala--That being an i'm
portant question, move for a call OF tn
House. Laughter. 1t involves the fate @
the country.
MrWashburn of Maine called Mr. Heus
ton to order.
Mr.. Letcher asked to be excused from VIC
ting on the question to excuse Mr.. Cobb ffor
voting. Laughter.
After similar proceedings and the confu
sion continuing, Mr.. Jones of Tenn, aske
whether it would be in order to move tina
when the House adjourn, it adjourn to NEE
in the old hall. Laughter He though
the majority of this House would willingly g
back, being satisfied with this experiment.
The yeas and nays continued to be take
on trivial motions on the Democratic side
Mr.. Warren suggested, as they had bee
so long on Kansas, they had better do som'
thing for his State Arkansas. Loud laughtt
followed this, amid which Mr.. Warren We
called to order from the Republican side.
Mr.. Washburn of Maine, thought they hl
better first dispose of Kansas by referring I'll
Presidents Message.
Mr.. Keitt and others called him to ordel
The Speaker endeavored to calm. the col
fusion, and requested the gentlemen to tai
their seats.
Mr.. Clay-Suppose a gentleman occupi
another seat, what then
The Speaker-He can be ousted.
Mr., Letcher inquired what could be dor
by legal process. Laughter)
Mr.. Davis of Miss. rose to priveledgt
question, saying that the heat from abo,
was blstcring his head, which is bald, an
he asked unanimous consent to wear his hanC
kcrchief over it. Excessive laughtcr.)
Mr. Florence, whose head is also bald, o.
Ejected causing renewed auhter.
Two unsuccessful motions were then mac
to adjourn,-on the last one only fifteen me
bers voted in the affirmative and ninety 81
in the negative. Not quorum.
Mr.. Harris of Illinois at IL o'clock move
a call of the House.
One o'clock A, N. Mr.. Davis of Mis-
unacceptibly proposed by way of varie
that the House have few speeches. M
Grow objected.
The proceedings were exceedingly du
one-tenth of the members being either aset
or nodding in their seats. A few were smo
ing cigars, and others going and coming fro
the refreshment rooms just at this poi
the House was thrown into violent excit
ment, and fearful scene took place.
A member of Congress, who was witne,
gives the following particulars
Mr.. Grow objected to Mr.. Quitman's ma
/ ing any remarks
Mr.. Keitt said, if you are going to objec
return to your own side of the House.
Mr.. Grow responded, this is free he
and every man has right to be where
5 pleases.
Mr.. Keitt then came up to Mr.. Grow al
said want to know what you mean by SUI
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