Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-28

and as often rs | could, for two or three
minutes; but was not recognized by the
Clerk. IL the objection comes Too late it is
not my fault.
MIR. Washburn, Of Maine ask whether
the unanimous consent of the House will not
be given to the withdrawal Of the motion to
adjourn, in order that we may 30 on and
hear the rest OF the speech OF the honorable
gentleman from Virginia Let that be un-
derstood.
Mr.. Burnett. donot intend TO withdraw
my motion to adjourn; and gentlemen need
not make any appeal to me on the subject.
Mr.. Washburn, of Name. desire
The Clerk The Clerk desires To say To
the gentleman from Maine, that the gentle
man from Kentucky refuses to Withdraw
his motion to adjourn. The Clerk desires To
say to the gentleman from Illinois, that if he
had propounded his objection before res
pnnse had been made, it would have been
recognized as in time The call of the roll
has been commenced, and response having
been made no motion is in order during the
call.
Mr. Washburn, of Maine. We might, by
unanimous consent
Cries Of Call the roll ~
Mr.. Adrlin. | would inquire from the
gentleman from Virginia, how much longer
he intends to occupy IN making his speech !:
for thar will guide my vote ON motion To
adjourn. Cries OF Call the roll " un-
derstood from the gentleman that he wished
three hours more Ia conclude his speech. II
that be SO, will To adjourn.
The question was taken; and it was decid-
al fha
During the v"te,
Mr.. Hill said he should vote for an adj urn
ment on this motion; but if the House did not
adjourn he should vote against every other
motion TO adjourn until MIR. Smiths speech
was concluded
Mr. Kilgore stated that he had paired with
MIR. Edmundson who desired to 20 away
If he had voted ut all, he should have voted in
favor Of adjournment; and as his friend from
Virginia was also averse to Decorating
Christmas. he might. notwithstanding the
pair, have voted lie declined to vote.
Mr.. Mcpherson stated that he had paired
till Thursday next. with Mr.. Whitsley. who
had been called home BY the sudden illness
Of member Of his family
Mr.. Phelps stated that he had paired with
Mr.. Stratton.
Mr.. Yallindigham stated that he thought
that the House ought To have Mr.. Smith )
speech finished before adjournment; and
therefore he voted mo
Mr.. Webster said: A sense of Justice to
myself impels me to say one word here, so
that may be consistent on the record.
have heretofore voted for every motion to ad-
iourn, because an impression seemed 10
have prevailed throughout the country that
Congress would do something extremely
dangerous and extremely deleterious to the
country. On that view, have always voted
AVE" ON the motion 10 adjourn, knowing that
no damage could be done after the House adj
iuurned (Laughter.) But now feel call
cd upon to vote differently. and for this rea-
son: was with my constituents last week,
and. talking about the condition OF the coun-
try, they informed me that IN their opinion
the crisis had passed, daughter, and that ~
evil to the country would beialI. from Con
gress being III session. understand that
the distinguished gentleman from Virginia
desires 10 20 on with his remarks. With all
due consideration Tor those gentlemen who
feel inclined 10 adjourn, feel il my con
scientinus duty to vote mo.
Mr.. Smith. Of Virginia. Allow me /" say.
that voted IN the affirmative.
Mr.. Winslow. think we mig ht come t.
some understanding that would be satisiac-
tory to all. | propose that 1t shall hr the
agreement upnn all sdrs, that no vote shall
be taken to-day Then the gentleman from
Virginia may (, on with his speech
Mr.. Smith. of Virginia. object to that.
Mr.. Mcknight Understanding that the
gentleman from Virginia objects I" having
his audience diminished, object to that.
Mr. Bocock. do not know whether it has
been announced that my colleague, Mr.
Ccmens) has paired off with the gentleman
from Ohio. (Mr Ashley and tina, my col
league. Mr.. Elmundson.) has paired oil
with the gentleman from indiana, Mr.. Nil
gnre.)
The Clerk. Ii has been 81 announced.
Mr. Bocock. have only thus additional
remark to make Ii they had been here,
they would huvevotei in the affirmative, ana
| am authorized t. state that II either OF
the gentlemen with whom they are pared.
are disposed to vote l"r an adjournment, they
NAV do 40.
Mr. F.uke. Understanding that the gen
tlemau from Virginia wishes to continue his
remarks to-day, laughter, change my
vote. and vote against an adjournment.
Mr.. Hughes have heretofore voted on
motions to adjourn i'll the negative; but differ
ing with NV colleague from Maryland, and
believing that a great deal Of mischief may
be done. vote AYE"
Mr.. Hill. would remark that on n re-.
cent occasion. in the most eloquent speech
to which have had the pleasure Christening
for some time it was remarked Ivy most
distinguished statesman that all things must
have an end Even this contest for the Speak.
ership, it is said. must have an end. Ii o.
ours to me that if he had ever been present
in this House, on an occasion like to-day,
and heard such course Of debate a. has
been INDUCED in to-day, he would not have
hazarded the assertion. Laughter.
Now. sir, move, in the utmost good M
ture. that my friend from Virginia if he do
sires it, be permitted to continue his remarks
10 their conclusion. and that this House
stands adjourned until that conclusion,
roars Of laughter, without any vote beng
taken for Speaker.
Mr.. Smith, Of Virginia. | know not for
what reason it is that gentlemen are dlspoS-
ed to treat me in the manner which they are
now doing.
Mr.. Hill. disclaim for myself any IN
kindness.
Mr.. Smith, of Virginia. ! have borne
myself as every gentleman will bear me wit