The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-12-06
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, M.-HoUsE--The
interest in tire organization of the House, if
possible is on the increase.
Long before noon the galleries were
densely crowded, and the crowds were una
BILE to gain admittance, Notwithstanding the
inclemency of the weather.
The House agreed to proceed to the cleo
ton of Speaker ViUd Uoce.
/ Mr. Houston nominated Mr.. Sherman, of
Ohio. Mr.. Adrian nominated Mr. Davis,
of Indiana. Mr.. Haskin nominated Mr..
Hickman, of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Stephens
nominated Mr. Grow, of Pennsylvania
Mr. Briggs nominated Mr.. Boteler, of Vir-
gina.
Numerous voices, impatiently Call the
roll.
The Clerk appointed Messrs Houston,
Corwin, Adrian, and Briggs, tellers.
Mr.. Florence said-In listening to the
call OF the roll, notice that several mem
bers were absent. In order to enable them
to participate in the election, move the
House adjourn till tomorrow.
Mr. John Cochran said-I hope the gen
tleman will withdraw his motion.
Mr.. Cobb slid-Oh, let us have one vote.
The House took a recess before proceed
ing to vote.
WASHINGTON Dec. 5, M-SENATE--The
Senate was called 10 order at 80 Z. NJ, by
the Vice President
Prayer was then made by DR.. Gurley.
Forty-eight Senators were present.
The credentials of Mr.. Ten Eyck and
Henry p Haun were presented Both gen
temen appeared and were qualified.
The apsentees woe MessrS. Benjamin,
Clay, Crittenden, Davis, Douglas, Fitch,
Fitzpatrick, Hammond, Johnson, (of Ar
kansas), Polk, Sebastian, Seward and
Toombs.
Mr. Mason, of Virginia. submitted a res
olution which he would call up tomorrow,
for the appointment of a committee to in
quire into the facts attending the lite inva-
sion and seizure of the armory and arsenal
at Harper's Ferry by band Of armed men,
and report whether the same was attended
by armed resistance to the authorities and
public force of the Uniled States, and the
murder of any citizens of Virginia, or any
troops sent there to protect public property;
whether such invasion WAS made under
color of any organization Intended TO sub
vert the government of any Of the States of
the Union TIE character and extent Of
such organization; whether any citizen of
the United States, not present, were imph
Gated therein or accessories thereto, by con-
tributions of money, arms, munitions, or
otherwise the character and extent of the
military equipments in the hands or under
the control Of said armed band; when, how
and where the same were obtained and
transported to the place invaded; also, to
report what legislation, if any, is necessary
by the government for the future preserva-
ton of the peace of the country and the
safety of the public property. The COM
mittee have fall power to send for persons
and papers.
Mr. Trumbull, of Illinois, gave notice
that when the resolutions came up. he
should move to amend by extending the in
quiry to the seizure of the arsenal at Frank
lin, Mo.
The customary resolutions were adopted
to inform the House of Represen tatives aud
the President that the Senate is ready for
business.
Mr. Gwynn gave notice of Pacific Rail-
road Bill.
The Senate then adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, M.-The first vote
for Speaker, Sherman, Sc; Bocock Sc
Grow, 43; Boteler, IA Davis 2; Phillips,
l. GiImer, 3; Nelson, 81 Corwin and
Adrian, 1 Hill, / Hickman, 1 Penning-
ton, l; Haslin, ?; Mcqueen, ; II. F.
1--nO OIt nav lllS lNGNlN gu IL uihJOl l.
ty of the votes cast.
MIR. Grow arose and said: As I desire in
no way to retard the organization of the
House, withdraw my name as Il candi-
date. l assure those gentleman who, in
kindness, cast their votes for me, that l shall
treasure through life so distinguished IL mark
of their friendship and regard.
Mr.. Burnet moved an adjournment, to
be determined by yeas and nays. Without
concluding the consideration of the subject,
the House adjourned.
Mr.. Clark, Of Missouri, wanted to make
some remarks in favor OF an adjournment,
after another vote. Cries of go on.
Mr.. Burnett objected to his proceeding,
saying there was no question before the
House. He subsequently withdrew his OBJ
lection, which was renewed by Mr.. Wash
burne, of Illinois.
The Clerk said he would submit the ques-
ton, whether Mr. Clark should have the lib
erty to proceed
Mr. Garrett contended there was nopower
here to preclude debate, and said the gentle
men had a right to show that there were
some nominees for Speaker who should not
be elected.
Mr. Clark insisted that the House could
not 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 to decide the
question, but would submit it to the House
Mr.. Clark, earnestly, claim the right, as
an individual, to speak. deny the power
of the House to deprive me of that right.
Series of 60 on, go on"
Mr.. Curtis said-What part of the Con-
stitution do you refer to If you have that
right, have it also.
Cries thick and fast /" call the roll, call
the roll"
Mr.. Clark deny the right to call the
roll, for have the floor.
Cries of "question, question: from the
Republican side.
Mr.. Kilgore presumed this matter could
be settled. The Republicans would consent
to an adjournment after another vote.
Here the cries of "question were re-
newed. II
New York, Dec. 5, M-The steamship
Cdha'o6a arrived to-day, with Havana dates
to the 3Oth ult There is no news of i'm