Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-12-10

M Oh an American c2ldfdhte.
Over 80 members were present at the Re-
publican conference held. this afternoon
Petit Of Indiana presided. Mcfherson Of
Pennsyivania, Secretary. The discuss5DA
-wbiehwss humorous lasted one or two hours. |
E, Some of the most radical Republicans ex-
pressed their willingness 70 vote for an Anne
rican or Anti Lecompton Clerk if Repub
lican Speaker was elected. 1t was finally de- |
icided not to call an opposition or straight
out Republican canvas, but that every men,
Der should 60 into theeiI House and vote for his
choice, as was done four years ago. E. Joy
Morris Milward and other North Americans 4
were present
Thirsy-slxsa OOmgrsss.-.Firss session.
5.!t t,a aaiq WAsHMGToS, Dec. 5, 1859.
di SENArE-The Senate was called to order
at 1880, by prayer madeeby DR.. Gurley.-
Forty-eight Senators were. present.
The credentials Of John Q, Teneyke ofN.J.
were examined.
i The absssntees were Benjamin, Clay, Crit.
tenden, Davis, .Douglasq Fitch, Filzptrick,
Hammond, johnson Of Ark, Polk, Sebastian,
Seward and Tombs., i,
Mason, Of Va, submitted 4 resolution, which,
me woIld call up tomorrow, for the appoint
nentof q committee to inquire into facts at
tending the late, inyasion and seizure Of tie
armory and arsenel att Harper's Ferry by
uarid Of armed men, and report whether the
satne was attended by armed resistance to
tlie puoiic authoritiesuofsth United States
and the murder of any Of the eiiizens of Vir-
gilia, or Of any troops, sent there to protect
property " neither uch invasion was made
erdcoaof ofary organiziton intending to
subyert the government iof any Of the States
gof the Unions, the, character and 9mtent Of
such organization !; whether any citizens Of
the U, 5. not present were implicated. therein,
or aecessory thereto by Contributions Of mon
ey,arus, muniuons or otherwise; the char
acter and extent OF the military equipments III
lhe bands or under the control of said armed
band; where, how and when the same were
obt,ined, and transported to the place of in
vasion also to report what legislation, il any,
Is necessary, by the government, for the fu-
ture preservation of the peace OF the country,
and the safely of public property I the CON.
mittee to have full power to send for persons
ana papers,
Mr. TrumbulI of Illinois gsve notice when
she question came up, he should move to
amend it by extending Inquiry. to- the sack
iny OF the Arsenal at Franklin, Mo-,
fhe customary resolution was adopted to
inform the House vi Representative that the
Senate is ready for business. - II g..
MIR. Gwin gave notice ot a Pacific Rairoae
Bill
r Tho Senate then adj urned. A2a.'l ~,
veg Fps! ''a.l' 10 WASHINGTON, Dec. s.
{ House. OF REpREsExTarivEs-Th interest
IN the organization Of the House, is, if posi- !
ble on the increase. Long, before noon the
:alaries were densely filed and crowds were
unable to obtain admission; notwithstanding
the incle,hehcy of the weather, there ia the
'isual attendance Of ladies' Tn the floor
there were the customary salutations among
lncnl,ers and athers, and a pleasant excite.
ineDt prevailed every where, ,s
MIR. Allen, the clerk Of the last House, cal
led The House to order ut noon. The din Os
vsiccsF csFimlnediately ceased Spectators were
excluded from the floor, and the members
tos,k their seats. The roll was called and
23l members answered to their names.
The absentees were Messrs. Stalworth and
Landescoon, Of Alabama; Brown and Adams,
Of Kentucky : flindman and Rusk, Of Ar
kansas; and Hamilton of Texas 81
On motion Of Mr.. Phelps, the House agreed
% proceed to the election Of a Speaker, viva
voce. fI . ~ .5l,ts 4. s5f
Mr.. Houston, nominated Mr.. Sherman, of
Ohio. 20 a'''1s3 7
AIR. Anderson, nominated Mr.. Davis of In
diana. o1 slIf1a tea f}g&d }o4 - - aaa
/. Mr.. Haalsin, nominated Mr.. Hickman of
Pennsylvania s.} @ 1851
q Mr.. Stevens, nominated Mr.. Grow, of
Pennsylvania ,aSs sfet - Ja@78 1851
! Mr.. Briggs, nominated Mr.. Boteler, Of vir-
g1nla. Siih 10 40 - y ~ s'+t "tfit 3 ttN
Numerous voices impatiently CALI the
roll EIg1 Toi lgits4Tt@- rs ~ a1ft'
{ The clerk appointed Messrs Houston, Ir
win, Adrian, and Briggs, as tellers. & - :
Mr.. Florence, said-in listening to the. call |
ofothe roll, 1 noticed that several members |
were absent In order to enable them To- par.
tticifate IN the election, move that the House
adjourn until 10 morrow - 4
Mr.. John CUctrane-I hope the gentleman
will withdraw his motion ai1 s.st,
z Mrs gatle-Oh! let us have one VOTE
(laughter.) - q - ssssa' 70 ii'sia 2'}a
qa ThslfIon took the idea, by acclamation, |
amid great laughter p Z lEisS i sF5
ls6 Indifference Withdrew his motion and the
House proceeded TO vote.a si3 ~ 80
% First vote for Speaker ns.'1, s.As.,
s. S Sherman, esi Bocoek, sc !; Grow, 4s jBo;
eSiS., iI Da''9, usitS, L 4StsJ ~ l.
Nelson, 5r;,fit erwin, ls,i,Ad,in, !; pHii, r,;t
iliikialas i !: PsnMnlnggio9, M .Iiaskns li nc
Qneen, sfouke, issr r.y .1sEe i,sigT II
$ No one hayi'g received a majority of the
votes cast, III. Qrow rose and said:r-As T.,
desire ii no way to retard the organization Of :
the House, I withdraw my maine as a eapdiis /.
date, thank those gentlemen in kipdnessst e I.
who cast their Yote for me, and shall. treas.
ure through life SO distinguished mark OF =
their iriendship and regard,
Burnell moved an adjournment, to be de-
ternned by yeas and nays. ast .5il .t8e
Clark of Mo-. wanted to- make some re-
marks, in favar Of adjournment after another
vote. s. gs4ssa4.si3 S
Garnet objected to this proceeding, say.
pe tt,ere was ,D. question before the house. =
He, 9 subsequently,. withdrew his objsctpn,
which Vas supported by Mr. washburne Of
Illinois,. ~, ,sa.e -. te.si .sa h4.,l III
The Clerk said he .wo,,ld submit the aues.sI,s
ion Whether Clark should have liberty 70 -
proceed. s.. &. 49, "a
Garnet oaniinusd usss sAs ~ power
{; . s.Ii4isa 10 sesj Dsisia sgasi l,of ga
~ essT 900 % asaRhAaa 1sgBoi eli % zye