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CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, December 5--H0USE..-The
interest in the organization of the House is, il
possible, on the increase. Long before noon
the galleries were denseIy filed, and crowds
were unable to obtain sdmittance. Notwith-
standing the inclemency of the weather, there
is the usual attendance Of ladies on the floor.
There was the customary salutations among
members and others, and pleasant excitement
prevailed everywhere.
Mr.. Allen, the Clerk Of the last House
called the House to order at noon. The din
Of voices Immediately ceased. Spectators
were excluded from the floor, and the mem
bers took their seats.
The roll was called and two hundred and
thirty-one members answered to their names
The absentees were Messrs. Stallworth and
Landrewn, Of Alabama, Brown and Adams, Of
Kentucky, Hindmsn and Russ, Of Arkansas,
and Hamilton Of Texas.
On motion Of Mr. Phelps, the House agreed
to proceed to the election Of Speaker, viOa
uoce.
Mr.. Houston nominated Mr.. Sherman, of
Ohio; Mr.. Adrsin nominated Mr.. Davis, of
Indiana; Mr.. Haskins nominated Mr.. Hick.
man, of Pennsylvania Mr.. Stephens nomi-
nominated Mr.. Boteler, of Virginia.
Numerous voices impatientlyl Call the
| roll.
The Clerk appointed Messra. Houston, Cor
win, Adrain and Briggs, tellers.
Mr.. Floren-In listening to the call Of the
roll, noticed that several members were alb
sent. In order to enable them to participate
in the election, move the House adjourn till
tomorrow.
Mr.. John Cochran--I hope the gentlemen
| will withdraw the motion
Mr.. Cobb-Ob, let US have one vote,
| Laughter.
The House took the vote by scclamation,
amid which and laughter, Mr.. Florence with
drew his motion, and the House proceeded to
| vote.
First vote for Speaker-shsrman 66, Bocock
66, Grow 43, Boteler IA, Davis 2, Phillips l,
Gilmer 3, Nelson 5, Corwin /, Hill l., Hick-
man l, Pennington l, HoSkin 2, Mcqueen l.,
Il. F. Clark |.
No one having received majority of the
votes cast, Mr.. Grow rose and said: As de-
sire in no way to rstard the organization Of
the House, 1 withdraw my name as csndi-
date. / assure these gentlemen who, in their
kindness, cast their vote for me, that | shall
treasure through life SO distinguished mark
of their friendship and regard.
Mr. Burnett moved an adjournment, to be
determined by the yeas aud nays Without
concluding the consideration Of the subject,
the House adjourned.
Mr.. Clark, of No., wanted to make some
remarks in favor of adjournment after another
vote. Cries Of ego on.
Mr.. Burnet objected to his proceeding, say
| ing there was no question before the House.
He subsequently withdrew his objection, which
was renewed by Mr.. Washburne, of Ill.
| The Clerk said he would submit the ques-
| ton, whether Mr.. Clark should have liberty to
| proceed.
Mr.. Garnstt contended there was no power
here to preclude debate, and said the gentle
man had right to show that there were some
nominees fo.' 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 qualification Of some
of those nominated for Speaker.
The Clerk replied that he should not take
upon himself to decide the question, but would
submit II To the House.
Mr.. Clark, esrnestly--I claim the right at
an individual member to speak. deny the
power of the House 10 deprive Inc Of that
right. I..decide for myself. Cries Of "Go on.
go on" "Good."
Mr.. Curtis-Whst part Of the Constitution
do you refer to? II you have that right
have it also. Cries thick and fast, "Call tn
roll"
Mr.. Clark-I deny the right to call the roll
have the floor. Cries Of "Question.
"Question," from the Republican side.
Mr.. Kilgore presumed this matter could b
settled. The Republicans would consent b
an adjournment after another vote. Here tn
cries of "Question" were nevewed.
Mr.. Clark, with his application to make re
marks, offered the following:
WHEREAS, Certain members Of this Hous
now in nomination for Speaker, did indors
and recommend the book hereinafter men
toned, therefore,
Rcsolusd, ThatIthe doctrinc.fand sentiment
Of certain book called the "Impending CriSi
Of the South, and how TO meet it" purportin
to have been written by H. r. Helper, are in
cendiary and hostile to the domestic peac
and tranquility of the country, and that n
member Of this House, who recommended II o
indorsed 1t, or the compend, is fit to be tn
Speaker Of this House.
The reading Of the resolution occasion Q
applause from some Of the Northern men
olapping their hapdt
Mr.. Stevens, Of Penn, thought, in tn
present condition Of the House, but two thing
we're in order, one, q motion to adjourn, an
the other to proceed to vote.
Mr.. Clark continued by saying in view 0
the crisis OF the country and representing, Q
he did, a slaye-holding constituency, b
would
Mr.. Wsshburne called him TO order.