Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-12-07

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ThIrtY-sixth COnsress--First session.
Below we copy from our Louisville exchanges
full Geographic synopsis OF Mondays proceedings in
Congress:
WASHINGTON, Dec 5-SEX1rE-Thc Senate was
called to order at halfpast F. NJ. by the Vice Pre-
| sdent.
A prayer was then made by DR.. Gurey. Forty
eight Senators were present.
The credentials of John c. Ten Eyck, of n. J.. and
Henry z. Han, Of Cal, were presented. Both APP
pelIed AMI were qualified.
The absentees were Messrs Benjamin, Clay, Crit
tenden, Davis, Douglas, Fitch, Fitzpatrick, Ham
mond johnson, OF Ark, Polk, Sebastian Seward and
Toombs.
Mr. Mason. of Va. submitted a resolution, which
| he would call up tomorrow, Cor the appointment of
committee to inquire into the facts attending the
late invasion and seizure of the armory and arsenal
at Harper's Ferry by band of armed men, and re-
| port whether the same attended by armed re
sistance to the authorities and public forces of the
| United States. and the murder of any citizens OF
Virginia of any troops sent there to protect pub
/ lie property; whether such invasion made I'M
der color of any organization intended to subvert
the government of any of the States Of this Union
| the character and extent of such organization
whether any citizens of the United States not pres
ent were implicated therein or accessory thereto by
/ contributions of money arms. or munitions OF war,
or otherwise: the character and extent OF the mill
tary equipments in the hands under the control Of
| the said armed band where, when, and how the
same were obtained and transported to the place in
yaded and to report what legislation, If any. is
essary by the Government for the future preserya-
ton 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 H., gave notice that when the
resolution came up he should move to amend by ex-
tending the inquiry to the seizure Of the armOry
| Franklin Mo.
The customary resolutions were adopted to inform
the House of Representatives and the President that
the Senate is ready for business
| Mr.. Gwin gave notice of Pacific Railroad bill
The Senate adjourned.
! HousE-The interest in the organization of the
House Is if possible on the increase. Long before
noon the galleries densely filled, and crowds
| were unable to obtain admittance. NOtw.thstand-
ing the weather, there is the usual attendance Of
ladies. On the floor there were the customary sal
| utatiOns among members and others, and pleasant
| excitement prevailed everywhere.
Mr.. Allen Clerk of the last House, called the
| House TO order at nOOn The din OF voices imme
diatey ceased. Spectators were excluded from
the floor, and members took their seats. The roll
was called, and Z3l members answered to their
name. The absentees were Stillworth and Ian
drum of Ala: Brown and Adams, of Ky; Hind.
man and Rust Of Ark; and Hamilton, of Texas.
On motion of Mr.. Phelps, the House agreed TO
proceed to the election of Speaker UiUd U0ce. Mr..
Houston NJ
mated Mr. Davis Of Indiana. Mr.. Haskln nonlIna-
ted Mr. Hickman, of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Stephens
nominated Mr.. Grow. of Pennsylvania. Mr. Briggs
nominated Mr.. Boteer, of Virginia
Numerous voices impatently, " Call the roll"
The Clerk appointed Messrs Houston COrwin,
Adrian and Briggs, tellers.
Mr.. Florence said: In listening to the call of the
roll | noticed that several members were absent
In order TO enable them TO participate in the cleo
ton, move the House adjourn till tomorrow.
Mr.. John Cochrane. / hope the gentleman will
Withdraw the motion.
Mr. Cobb. Oh. let US have one vote. TLaughter.]
The House took the vote by reclamation, amid
which and laughter Mr.. Florence withdrew his mo
ton, and the House proceeded TO vote
First vote for Speaker Bocock &c; Sherman &C
Grow 43: BotecI. II; Nelson ,; Gilmer ,; Davis ,:
Haskin 2 Phelps Corwin, Adrian, Hill, Hickman.
Pennington. McRueen and II. F. Clark, each
No none having received a majority OF votes cast
Mr. Grow rose and said As I desire in no way TO
retard the organization of the House, | withdraw
my name as a candidate. | assure those gentlemen
who in kindness cast their votes for me- that shall
treasure through life distinguished mark OF
friendship and regard
Mr. Burnet moved an adjournment, to be deter
mined by yeas and nays.
Mr. Clark of Missouri, wanted to make some re-
marks in favor Of adjournment, after another
vote.
Cries of go on.
Mr. Burnet objected to his proceeding, saying
there was no question before the House. He sub
sequentlv withdrew his objection, which was re-
newed by Mr.. Washburn, Of Illinois.
The Clerk said that he would submit the question
whether Mr. Clark should have liberty to proceed.
Mr. Burnet cOntended there 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 cOuldn deprive
him of his Constitutional rights to make remarks as
to the qualifications Of some Of those nominated for
Speaker.
The Clerk replied that he should not take upon
himself the responsibility of deciding the question,
but would submit it to the House.
Mr.. Clark [earnestly.l-I claim the right an
individual member to speak. deny the power of I
the House to deprive me Of that right decide for
myself.
Cries of go on. go on-good
Mr.. Curtls-What part of the Constitution do you |
refer to: If you have that right: L have also.
Cries thick and fast, call the roll, call the roll,
Mr.. Clark deny the right to call the roll, for l
have the floor.
Cries Of question, question, from the Republican
side. Mr.. Kigore presumed that this matter could |
be settled. The Republicans would consent to Gd
journment after another vote
Here the cries of question were resumed.
Mr.. Clark renewed his application to make re-
marks and offered the following:
WHEREAS. certain members OF the House, now in |
nomination for Speaker, did indOrse and recommend
the book hereinafter named. Therefore
ResOlCed, That the doctrines and sentiments of
certain book called The Impending Crisis of the |
South. and How TO Meet It." purporting to have /
been written by II. r. Helper are incendiary and .
hostile to the domestic peace and tranquility of the
country. and that member of this House, who |
recommended or Endorsed it, or the cOmpend is fit
to be Speaker of this House.
The reading of the resolution OCCasiOned applause .
from some of the Northern men, who clapped their
hands.
Mr. Stephens of Permit seems to me that in
the present condition Of the House but two things
are in Order-one, motion to adjourn, and the 9TH
er to proceed TO a vote.
Mr., Clark continued by saying, in view of a cri-
sis of the country, and representing, as he did,
slaveholGing constituency, he would
Mr. Washburn of Maine called him to order.
Mr. Clark-We have had two wars since the De-
CaratiOn of independence. and have grown from a
weak state to 4 great contedaracy. challenging the
admiration Of the civilized world.
Mr. Stanton interrupted saying lie apprehendcd
nobody wished to stay here if the object not to
save time. but he good in remaining here, az
he knew gentlemen on the other side could consume
the day.
Mr. Clark-My purpose is higher than that
Cries from the Democratic side-goOd. good-let's
adjourn.
Mr.. Clark was willing to give way for that pur-
pose.
Mr. Stanton thought this line oc discussion would
be much more appropriate and better managed il
the House were organized b. the election OF pre-
siding officer.
Mr.. Clark proposed to go with his remarks. IN
less some gentleman wished To move to adjourn.
Mr.. Stephens I hope the House viii not adjourn.
These things must come out
4 Voice You re right.
Ny. Stanton see good TO be accomplished by
remaining here. unless we proceed to vote. ! take
on myself the responsibility to move that the House
adjourn.
Decided in the negative by two majority.
Mr.. Nallandigham remarked that some Democrats
were absent. Three Of them might be here to-mor-
POW. Therefore he voted ave.
Mr. Clark resumed, but in tone not altogether
audible He wished to show why the resolution
ought to pass. and to present to the American
people the position certain gentlemen occupied as
.egsrds the Speakership. Heretofore the PEOPLE
we're divided as Democrats and Wings. There
was conservative and fraternal feeling There
was scarcely found an American Citizen who adj
Yocated instruction, robbery and dissolution {
70 party. since this Government has had a hsto-
" however fond of power, has had until now so ,
much disregard to the popular WILL as to send i
orth to the country at large a document advising
he disfranchisement and numbering of a large por-
ion of the people.
Mr. Kigore, of Indiana, explained and was un- '
erstood to say that he condemned as strongly as i
he gentleman from Missouri nossiblv cOuld the