The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-12-06
PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTY,SIy7H CONGRESS-

fhVVbLplNGS Uf The ThlRll-SlAIll CONGRLSN
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-This being the day for tb
annual meeting of Congress- there was, as the hon
OF noon approached, quite current of people set
ting In the direction of the Capitol As usual upo,
the commencement of session of Congress
F the great interest manifested bv the crowds wh
throng the Capitol on such occasions is to witnes
the organization of the popular branch of the Ma
tional Legislature
oh the present occasion, owing to the peculiar
condition of political affairs, there was much mor
than The ordinary curiosity and interest manifested
anu long before the hour of noon the galleries o
the House of Representatives were densely filled
with spectators, whilst crowds were unable to OBJ
tain admittance Notwithstanding the inclemen
weather, there was the usual attendance of ladies
MoTDAY, December 9Th, 1852
In conformity with the provisions of the Consti
tuition, the first session of the 36th Congress com
menced to-day. The Senate called to order al
Il o'clock by the Yice-Presihent and PRAYER wa,
offered by Rev. Dr. Gurley, Old School Presbvte
rlan The following Senators appeared in Their
seats: Messrs, Anthony, Bayard, Bigler, Bingham
Bragg, Bright, Brown, Cameron, Chandler, Ches
nut, Clark, Cingman, Collamer, Dixon. Doolittle
Durkee, Fessenden, Foot Foster, Green, Grimes,
Gwin, Hale, Hamlin, Harlem, Hemphill, Hunter,
1verson, johnson, of Tennessee, Kennedy King
Lane Mallory, Mason, Nicholson, Pearce, Powell,
Pugh, Rice, Salisbury, Simmons, SlidelI, simmer
Thomson, Trumbull, Wade, Wilson, Yulee
MT. THOMSON presented the credentials of Hon
John T. Ten Eyck, of New Jersey, and Mr.. Gwin
presented the credentials of Hon. Henry P. Haun,
OF California Both gentlemen appeared were
qualified and took their seats
MT MASON submitted the following resolution,
and gave notice that he should cal up to morrow:
ReSoLred, That Committee be appointed to inquire in
a. re act attending the late invasion and seizure of the
Ferry in Virginia. by band of men, and report
whether the same attended by resistance to the
authorities and public force of the United States and bv
murder OF any OF the citizens of Virginia, of any
troops sent there protect the public property
such invasion and seizure made under color of anv
orsanHauon intended to subvert the Government any
OF the States OF the Unon what the character and
tent OF such organization and whether any citizens
United States not present implicated therein or ac
cesSory thereto by contributions money arms mum
tons or otherwise what character and extent of
the military equipment in the hands or under the control
OF said armed band and where and how and when the
same was obtained and transported to the place so nva.
ded. That said Committee report whether an and what
legislation may in their opinion he necessary on the part
OF the Unted States for the future preservation of the
peace of the country the safety of the public
erty ana that said Committee have power send for per
| sons and papers
MIR. TRUMRULL gave notice that when that resolu-
tlon came up for consideration, he should move to
| amend it by adding that the same inquiry be made
IN hregard to the seizure of the Arsenal at Franklin
in Missouri
On motion of Mr.. GwIN, the Secretary was
directed to inform the House OF Representatives
that quorum of the Senate had assembled and
| were ready to proceed to business
| On motion Of Mr.. SLTDELL, committee was ap-
| pointed to JOIN such committee as might be an
pointed on the part of the House, to wait on the
PRESIDENT and inform him that a quorum of each
House had assembled, and that Congress was ready
to receive any communication he might be pleased
| to make, The Vicc-Presdent appointed Messrs
| SlldeiI, Fol t, and Thomson.
! MIR. GwIN gave notice of his intention to intro
| duce Pacific Railroad bill.
resolution adopted, fixing the hour of
meeting at II o'clock, NJ; whereupon the Senate
| adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The members assembled the floor some time
! before noon, and the customary saIutatlons were
exchanged, pleasant eXciem, mt prevailing every
! where.
| At noon, Mr.. ALLEN, the Clerk of the last House
! called the members to order. The din of voices
| Immediately ceased, and the spectators were ex-
euded from the floor, whilst the members took
| their seats.
The roll was called and two hundred and thirty
one members answered to their names Those alb
| sent were MessrS. STALLwORTH and LAUDMAN, of AL
aoama Brown and ADAMS, of Kentucky; HUIDMAN
! ana hCsr OF Arkansas, and HAMILTON, of Texas.
| THE ELECTION OF A SPEAKER.
On motion OF Mr. PHELPS. the House agreed to
| proceed to the election of Speaker rira roce
Mr.. HUNTER nominated Hon. j. r. PuELps of
| Missouri.
Mr.. CoRwIN nominated Mr. SHERMAN, of Ohio.
Mr.. ADRIAN nominated Mr.. DAVIS, of Indiana
MF. nAsKINs nominated Mr.. HICKMAN, of Penn
| sylvania.
Mr.. STEVENS nominated Mr. Grow, of Pennsyl-
vania.
Mr.. BRIGGs nominated Mr.. BorsLER, of Vir-
gnia.
| Numerous voices, impatiently, ''call the roll"
The Clerk appointed Messrs. Houston, Corwin
| Adrian and Briggs as tellers.
Mr.. FLORENCE id In listening to the call of the
! ron, noticed that several members were absent
In order to enable them to participate in the cleo
ton, move we adjourn till tomorrow
Mr.; JOHN COCHRAN.-l hope the gentleman will
| withdraw the motion.
MIR. COBB, of Ohio.-Let US have one vote
| Laughter.
| The House took vote on the motion by acclama-
tion, in the midst of which and the laughter of the
members, Mr.. Florence withdrew the motion, and
the House proceeded to vote.
VOTE
The result as announced by the tellers was as fol
lows: Sherman, Ohio, (Rcpublican,) &C; Bocock
| OF Virginia, (Democrat,I Sc: Grow of Pennsvlva-
ma Republican, 43; Boteler, of Virginia, South
ern Opposition,) Ia; Davis, ?; Phelps, l. Gilmer,
| ); Nelson 3; COrwin, j. Adrian; .; Hill, !; Hick-
man, l; Pennington, l; II. T. Clark, l.
| None having received majority of the votes
Mr.. Grow said As desire in no wav to retard
the organization of the House. | Withdraw nv name
as candidate. | assure those gentlemen who in
their Kindness have cast their votes for me- that
shall treasure through life distinguished mark
| OF their friendship and regard.
Mr.. BURNETT moved an adjournment which was
determined by yeas and nays in the negative
Mr.. CLARK. of Missouri, offered a resolution that
none who endorsed Helpers Cook are fit to be
! Speaker of the House.
Various questions of order were raised, and Mr.
clark continuing to speak, was frequently inter
rupted with points Of order.
Mr.. CLARK, of Missouri, wished to make some
remarks on the question before the House
Mr.. W WAsHBURNE, of Illinois, nterposed a point of
order.
Mr.. GARNET contended that Mr. Clark had
right to show why some Of the candidates should
not be elected.
Mr.. CLARK argued, that, under the Constitution
he had a right to speak.
Mr.. CURTIS wanted the gentleman to point out
the clause.
There was much confusion, some gentlemen
wishing to adjourn, and others calling for another
vote
After further proceedings, Mr.. Clark offered the
following preamble and resolution:
Whereas certain members Of this House now in nomi
nation for Speaker did endorse and recommend certain
book, hereafter mentsned, therefore
Resorcd That the doctrines and sentiments contained
IN the book The impending Crisis of the SOUTH, pre-
pared or written by H. r. Helper, insurrectionary
and hostile to the domestic peace and tranquility of
country.
Resotred. That Member of this House who has re,
commented H. or the composer of the same, is fit to be
Speaker Ofthis House.
This resolution, on the reading of it. was applau-
ded by some of the Southern members
Mr. STEVENS, OF Pennsy yvania, said that in the
present condition of the House, but two things
could be in order, namely: one to proceed to vote
and the other to adjourn.
Mr. CLARKE, however, made few remarks in
support of his resolution.
MIR. STANTON saw good to be accomplished bv
debate, at this time, and therefore moved to ad-
journ; Mr.. Clark yielding the floor for that pur-
pose
The question decided in the negative. Yeas
1l3. Nays ll5
Mr.. Vaandigham, in voting aye said that four
members of his (the Democratic) party were alb
sent, and three might be here tomorrow
Mr.. CLARKE resumed his remarks, saving that in
other days, Wings and Democrats were elected to
the Speakership, but such atrocous sentiments
as were contained in the Helpers book had been
presented to the country rule Of action for any
party-treason, insurrection, murder.
Messrs. kILGoRE and c. B. CoCHHANE distinctly
avowed that they endorsed such doctrines
Mr.. CLARK was glad that these gentlemen felt the
wrath to come" Laughter.
Mr.. FARNswORTH said that with view of better
understanding, the work should be read He recon-
mended the literature of the book
There demand for free discussion bv seve-
raj members; and for time the proceedings were
very lively but good-natured.
Mr. kELLoGG was not prepared to say whether he
signed the circular or not, as the gentleman's
authority (the New York Herald) was not good.
Mr.. CLARK.-Nor anv other good paper Some
gentleman from New York said it would be better
to have fulldiscussiOn our friends he sad on the
other side, having thrust the negro before the
House, we may well finish the discussion and
turn him out as quick as possible.
The House then adjourned.
The Maryland delegation voted as follows -
Messrs. Stewart Kunkle and Hughes for Mr.. Bo-
cock, and Messrs Davis and Harris for Mr. Gilmer:
MIR. Webster voted for Mr.. Boteler.