Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-12-06
Last Nights Report.
CONGRKsslONAL.


WAsmNGToN, Dec. 5.
HOUSE,
Vote for Speaker Sherman &C. Booock 80, Grow
43, Baiielor IA, DAVIS q Phillips l, Gilmer 3, Mel
son 8, Corwin !, Adrian l, Hill l. Hickman l, Pen
ngton !, Haskin =, 2,McQueen III. 4. Clark /, No
one having received majority of the votes cast,
Mr.. Grow rose and said "as desire in no way 10
retard the organization OF ihe HOusa, withdraw
my name as candidate. assure those gentlemen
VINO In kindness osst their vote for me that shall
treasure through life 30 distinguished mark Of
their friendship andregard."
MIR. Burnet moved an adjournment to be deter
mined by yeas and nays
Mr.. Clark, of Mo-, wanted to make some re-
marks in favor Of an adjournment after another
vote. (Cries Of 60 on.
Mr. BurEet objected to his proceeding, saying
there was no question before the House. lie sub,
sequently Withdrew his objection, which was re-
nswed by Mr.. WashbuEne OF Illinois.
The Clerk said he would submit the question
whether Mr.. Clark should have the liberty to pro-
ceed.
Mr.. Garnet contended thoro was no power here
to preclude debate, and said the gentleman had :
| right to show that there were some nominees for
| Speaker who should not be elected.
Mr.. Clark insisted that the House could not dc.
prive him Of bis constitutional rights TO make re-
marks as to the qualification Of some ofthose nom
mated for Speaker.
The Clerk replied that he should not take upon
himself the responsibility to decide the question,
| but would submit II TO the House.
Mr.. ClaIk--I claim tho right as an individual
membsr, to speak, deny the power OF the
House 10 deprive me Of that right. decide foI
myself (Cries Of 60 on, 60 on, good,) lr ID
Mr.. cartis-What part Of the Constitudon d.
you refer tof II you have that right have II also
/ (Cries thick aud fast"eall the roll call the roll"
| Mr.. Clafk--I deny the righ: te call the roll fol
have the door. (Cries Of question, question
from the Republican sido.)
Mr.. Kilgors presumed this matter could be set
tied. The Republicans would consent to an ad-
4 journment after another vote. Here tho cries O
| question were renewed.)
Me- Clark Withdrew his application to make re-
marks aud offered the following
/ Whereas certain memhera OF this House now Ia
nomination for Speaker did endorse aud recon
mend the book hereinafter named, therefore,
Resolved, n at the doctrines and seniimenta
a certain book, called tho "Impending Crisis" o
tho South and here to meet II, pgtpOrling TO hav,
been written by IL. X. Helper, ARE inVebdihry RnI
hOstile to the domestic peace and tranquility O
the country, aud that no mombor OF this Hoase
who Recommended Il or endorsed Il ol the com.
pend, Is ht TO bo Speaker Of the House.
The reading Of the resolution ocoasoned ap
ping their hands.
Mr.. Stevens, OF Pa.--It seemed to him that Il
tho present condition Of the House bat two thing
we're IN order-ono motion to adjourn, and III
other to proceed 10 vote.
Mr.. Clark continued BY saying, in view Of
crisis Of the county and representing as h
did slayeholding constituency, he would
Mr.. Washburn, of Me-, called him 10 order
Mr.. CLARK continued, saying, we have ha
two wars since the Declaration Of Indepen
} denee aud have grown from weak State 10
great eonfedefacy, challenging the Admira6o
Of the civilized world. ea
Mr.. Stanton interrupted saying he Appre
hended nobody wished 10 stay here Il the Oh
ieet wee not 10 aase time. He sew no good !
remaining here a. be knew gentlemen tn th
other side could consume this day.
Mr. Clark--Aly purpose s higher than tha
CTiee from tbs Democratic sids---Good, let
adjourn
Mr.. CLARK proposed 70 90 on with his :.
marks unless some gentlemen wished to Al
ionFn,
Mr. stevens---I hope We viii not adioufT
these things must come out
A VOICE. Your right 1,r
Mr. Stanton---I sec no good to be aesoH
plished by remaining here unless we proeee
20 vote. Itskc on myself the responsibility :
move that tho II iuse adjourn. IN the negatiV
: BY two majoihy.
Mr.. VallSndghhm remarked that some Den
ocsais were absent, three Of them might
here Tomorrow, therefore voted aye.
Nj CLARK resumed butin tone not alsogeth