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pendence and have grown from weak State
to great Confederacy, challenging the ad-
miration of the civilized world.
Mr.. Stanton interrupted, saying he wished
to stay here if the object was to savetime, but
no saw no good in remaining here, as he knew
the gentlemen on the other side could con-
same the day.
Mr.. Clark-My purpose is higher than that.
Cries from the Democratic side, "Good," "Lets
adjourn"
Mr.. Clark was willing to give way for that
purpose.
Mr.. Stanton thought this line OF discussion
would be much more appropriate and better
managed if the House were organized by the
election of presiding officer.
Mr.. Washburne, of Me-, arose to question,
but Mr.. Clark proposed to 60 on with his
remarks unless some gentleman wished to move
to adjourn.
Mr.. stevens--I hope the House will not ad-
journ; these things must come out. A voice,
"You're right."]
Mr.. Stanton--I 500 no good by remaining 6
here, unless We vote. take on myself the
responsibility to move that the House adjourn.
Negstived by two majority.
Mr.. Vallandigham remarked that some
Democrats were absent; three OF them might
be here to morrow; he therefore voted aye.
Mr.. Clark resumed, but In tone not alto
gether audible. He wished to show why the
resolution ought to pass, and to present to the
American people tho position certain gentlo-
men occupied az to the Speakership.
Heretofore the people were divided as Dem
ocrats and Wings. There were conservative
and fraternal feelings; there was scarcely found
an American citizen who advocated insurrec-
IL ~ A;aunIutiOn M marty
since this government has had history, how
ever fond Of power, has until now 80 muen
disregard to the popular will as to send forth
to the country at large document advising
the disfrapchisement and numbering Of q large
portion of the people.
Mr., KiIpore, Of Ind, explained, and wal
understood as saying that he condemned at
strongly as the gentemsr from Missouri pos
sibly could the avowal of such sentiments.
SENATE Tho Senate was Ga, .,'ed to orde
at 1880 P. N. by the Vice Presidents praSe
was then made by DR.. Gurley.
Forty eight Senators were present. I,
The credentials Of John g. Teneyck, Of N
j., and Henry P. Ham, Of Cal, were presented
and they were qualified.
The absentees were Messrs. Benjamin, Clay
Crittenden, Davis, Douglas, Fitch, Fitzpatrick
Hammond, johnson Of Ark, Polk, Sebaatiop
Seward and Toombs.
Mr.. Mason, of Va, submitted resolution
which he would call up tomorrow, for the
appointment of committee to inquire into the
facts attending the late invasion and seizure
of the armory and arsenal at Harpers Ferry
by band of armed men, and report whether
the same was attended by armed resistance to
tho authorities and public force Of the United
States, and the murder of any citizens
of Virginia or any troops sent there tc
protect public property; whether such inya-
sion was made under color Of any organaa-
tion intended to subvert the government oi
any of the States Of the Union the character
and extent of such organization whether any
citizens of the United States not present were
implicated therein or accessory thereto by
contributions of arms, money, munitions OF
otherwise; the character and extent of the
military equipment in the hands or under tn,
control of said armed band where, how and
when the same was obtained and transported
to the place invaded. Also, to report wha
legislation, if any, ia necessary by the govern
ment, for the future preservation of the peace
of the country and the safety Of the public
property. The Committee to have full power
to send for persons and papers.
Mr.. Trumbull, of ILL.,, gave notice tina
when the resolution came up he should moy'
to amend by extending the inquiry to the
seizure of the Asenal, at Franklin, Mo.
The customary resolutions were adopted Il
inform the House of Representatives and the
President that the Senate is ready for business
Mr.. Greer gave notice of Pacific Railroad
bill. The Senate then adjourned.