The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1859-12-14
Thirty.sixth Congress = First sessloa

Weting TOT me.
Thirty-Sixth Congress ~ First Session
WAsHlscrus. Dc. 5-S-EATE. - The
Ssnste was called to order at hai-pasi ] 4.
n. by the Vice President.
A prayer wss then made by DR.. Curley
F,rtyeight Senators were present.
The credeniials Of John q. Ten Eyck. OF
N j., and Henry P. Iisun. Of Caliiorni',
we're presented. Both appeared aid we're
qualified
The absenises were Messrs. Benjamin.
Clay Critienden, Davis, Douglas. Fitch, F'tz-
patrick, Hammond, Johnson, Of Ark, Polk.
Seb.s,isn, Seward and Toombs.
Mr.. Macon. Of W. sub ajssed resolution.
which he would call up tomorrow, for the
appointment Of q committee TO inquire into
the fsc,s attending the late invasion and seiz-
ure Of the srmory and arsenal at Hsrpers
Ferry by band Of armed men, and TO 70.
port what legislation, II any, is Necessary ty
the Government for the future preservation
Of the peace Of Tie country and the safety
Of the public property committee 70
have full power % send for persons and "a.
pers.
Mr.. Trumbull, Of H., gave notice that
when the resolution came up he should move
10 amend By extending The inquiry 70 the
seizure Of the srmory ~ rrsnkiin. MO.
The customary resolutions were adopted 70
Inform the House Of Representatives, and
the President that the Senate is ready for
business.
Mr.. Gwin gave notice ola Pacific Railroad
bill.
The Senate adjourned.
4 HousE-Flrst vote for Speaker: Eococs
LEG. Sherman sc. Grow 43 Bo,eler II. Nelson
Is, Gilmer 3. Davis 2. Isskin ?. Phillips
Icorwin, Adrian. Hill. Iliekman, Pennington
lMcQneen and II. f. Clark each.
NJ one having received majority Of th'
yo,es east. Mr.. Grow rose and said: As ! de-
sire in 10 way 10 retard the organization o
the House, / Withdraw my name % csn
ddate. Assure these gentlemen who y
kindness cast their votes for me-. that shs
Treasure through life % distinguished mari
or friendship and regard
Mr.. Burnet moved sn adjournment, TO b
determined bv yeis and nays.
: A.. clark. II Missouri, wanted 10 max
some remarks in favor OF IN adjournment
after another vote.
Cries Of 60 on.
M Burnet objected 70 bic proceeding
J, saying there wss no question before -
y nIiouse. He subsequently, Withdrew his q
Injection, whih Was renewed BY Mr.. Wssi
) burn. Of Illinois.
Mr.. Clark renewed his application 70 NAL
o oremarks, and offered The following:
Whereas, certsin members Of this Hous
= now in romiualion for Speaker. aid indos'
G. and recommend tho book hereinafter name
Therefore,
Resolved, Thst the doctrines end cent
men,s ~ certain book cslled "The lmpen
! inr Girls . Of the South. and How 70 Meet u
purpornng 10 have been written BY A.
Heller, are incend,asy and bottle 70 Y
= = Iomes,ic peace and tranquility Of the count
! snd that no member oi ,his House, who
I, recommended or indorsed IL, 70 NJ 70 DC y
Speaker ot shis H,use.
The reading Of the resolution OCCASION
re .pOlsuse from some q the Northern me
~ ~ho clspped their hands.
be Mr.. stephens, u Penn.-N seems 70
iah ~, 10 tho present CONDITION o the Hou
bu, Two things ere 10 ordes--one, NOT
% sdjcurn. and the other % proceed 70 vo'
I, NJ. CLARK continued BY saying, ia view
\" " y crisis 10 Tho country, and rePrsssnsing'