The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-01-15
Tia Senatorial Election.

session for the election Of United States
Senator. It will be seen that Mr. Ebenezer
Peck-the ultra menarchist'-exhibited
that intense hatred" of Douglas, Of which
he boasts so much:
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
The House met, pursuant to adjournment,
l:51 pm.
M. Bane moved, and it was ord cred. that
there be call of the House, all the members
answering 10 their names.
NJ. Peek, Of Chicago, mcved, and it was
resolved, 20 administer the oath Of office to
MIR. Bu'z, OF Cook county. That business
being disposed Of.
iir. EpIer, of Morgcn, moved to notify
the Senate that the House is in session await
ng the arrival Of the Senate. Carried.
Mr.. P,ck-I move to clear the galleries.
Mr. Bsuc-Of gentlemen.
AIr Peck-No. sir; clear the galleries,
ana the we can admit who we please.
Mr. Cam, bell, of Logan move that the
gallery be cleared, with the exception OF
ladies'
ur. Pec!.-I accept the modification. Mo-
ton carried.
JOINT SESSION.
At this stage, the honorable, the Senate
entered the hail. proceeded by its presidin.
officer and its secretary. The President Of
the Senate Eavil. taken his seat with Mr..
Speaker, and the Senate being seated On the
l-!t of Mr.. Speaker.
Mr.. Speaker hear that it in contem-
platoon upon the result being announced, to
express congratulaton. The chair express
IS his opinion that this is unbecoming leg
i>.a:ive body. and therefore announces that
It viii not be tolerated. Strict order will
te kept.
H. Senator Kuyilendall moved, and it
waSre'oived. 10 call the Joint session.
The roll OF the Senate being called, all the
Senators were pres, Mt.
The roll Of the House being called, all the
members were present.
Mr. -rator Richmoni-I move to dis
pense with further proceedings under the
call
Carried.
Mr. Representative Peck-Lct the re suit
be announced.
Ir Speaker announced that ali were pre-
Sent.
ilr. SPerker-Gcntlemen- two Hous- |
cS OF the General Assembly Of the State of |
Illinois are uow met in Joint session for the !
purpose Of elcctin- Uated States Senator /
Tor lie State Of Illinois for the term of SIX
years, from the 4th day of March next
Nominations are now IL order.
Alr. Rep. Blrrett-The homer of nominal
t'r- an Individual to be voted for by the
Democratic party has been conferred upon
ny i.uH,3e self. Ipresume, from the cir
c2.nstIn"e ofmy beng, perhaps, the oldest
member belonging to this body. | hope
So, I saai. De pArtoaed, il / make a few re-
MARES.
1Jr. Rep. Peek object. !
Voices, :" Go on
llr. Rep. Peci-Mai5e the nomidation in
the ord naFy wny-we will be satisfied with
thai
Mr.. r ?. B1grctE-I should dislike excce-
dinghy, Mr.. Speaker, to tTauSSress in any
tJrm; but presume that preccpents, bear
ing the signature Of the very highest author
ily can b. found, where such procedure
ari remarks have been made in the Con-
ercsS fine United States, and in the high
,~t Legislative and political poiic<. Bmt if
t-an>greSS, VIII NTH great deal OF plea
SUE 81 init.
Nr. Rep. Peck Object. Make your
nomination in The ordinary way.
III. e.. E,rret;-Ef ain precuded from
making such remarks, | announce the ramc
at Stephen y Douglas as that individual to
he ."trd ;or, not only by the Democrrtic
party, but hope by all good men in the
State OF limos. Applause, and cries of
" 20 on. If have proceeded as far as H.
sensc VIII permit me-
,ir. Senator O'Kean-Make your speech
nov. /
liz. R-p. BARRETT did in. erd Just brief
Y 10 state mat would announce IN rapid
career Tire progress Of The Individual whom
rtcrd.i to nominate.
&r. Reo. Peck-I call the gentleman 20
ODD.
Nj S7cakcr-s;atc vour point OF order
Mr. Senator Judi have the honor to
;s.t IL nomination before this General As
senb!v, the peoples candidate. Abraham
l. Mocha.
iCrcs Of & call the ROLL
Ir. Rep. Davis, Of Montgomery-It is
vcry well known that have come here by
til arm Of friend. have come here un-
der the protection
Lnud cries OF order.
SIR Speaker-The gentleman will please
take his seat. tie is out of order.
The roll was then called, with the follow
ing result:
Those who voted for Stephen A Douglas
Messrs. Brooks. Bryan. Enck-
master, CofFey, Fuller, Goudv, Highes,
X Knapp, kuvkeniall, Martin, O'kean, Post, ,
Richmond, Undcrwocd-l4 4
J,cTEESENTATIvES-A Anderson Danc, !
hl'rct. Berry, Brewer, Campbell of Logan, "
Cummings, Davis of Montgomery, DIETRICH,
In, lc. Epier. Erwin, Forth, Graham, Green,
lIlcker, Hampton, Hardin, HEX of GaIlatin,
HIT. Holes. Job, kerley, King, McCleave,
u vaine, Mgtcaii, Powell. Pulley, Roose-
vet, Rush. Shaw, Shirley. Short. Sloss, Set
Phensoa, UpdegraG, Wilson, Wood, Mr..
SPy:l,er-fo.
1'hos who voted FOR Abran Lincoln !
wtr.--
SasAroRS-Meszrs. Adams Of Lee, Adams {
Of Stephenson, Anp.ington, Lestor. Bods
r'', Cock, Cook. Henderson, Judd, Marshall,
Parts VGudcren-
I,fPEEScNrIvE5- Baker, B'aisdcn, y
E-yant Brace, Butt. Campbell of La Sale,
{ aurch. Cra!docI, Davis Of Stephenson, De &
" of, Gilmore, HaircS. Harmon, HEX of A
livingston, Higgins, Hook, Hu'lhut, Jarrett, e
Moc", Mccall, Miles. Moore, Mosey, Nor. G
tor, Pattcn, Peck, Plato, Prothrow, Rice, m
Srhecl, Sweet, Townsend, Nernlyea, White II
50. L
EECAfITCLATToN.
Douglas, Lincoln
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