Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09

The House took the vote by acclamation, amid
which and laughter Mr. Florence withdrew his mo-
ton, and the House proceeded to vote.
Mondays Proceedings. ...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.
Seuqis-Thc Senate was called to order at half |
past / o'clock, p NJ, by the Vice-Presdent.
prayer was then made by DR.. Gurley l.l
Torty-eight Senators were present .r
The credentials of John c. Ten Eyck of N. D.
an Henry p Haun Of California, were presented
Both appeared, and were qualified.
The absentees were MesSrs. Benjamin. Clay Crit
tenden, Davis Douglas Fitch, Fitzpatrick, Ham
mond, johnson of Arkansas, Polk, Sebastian,
Seward, and Toombs.
Mr.. Mason of Virginia submitted resolution,
which he would call up tomorrow, for the appoint
ment of committee toinqure into the facts attend
ing the late invasion and seizure of the armory and
arsenal at lTarpers Ferry by band Of armed men,
and report whether the same attended by armed
resistance to the authorities and public forces of the
United States, and the murder of any citizens of
Virginia or of any troops sent there TO protect pub
lie propErty; whether such invasion was made I'M
der the color of any organization intended to sub
vert the government of any of the States of this
Union; the character and extent of such organiZa-
ton. Whether any citizens of the United States,
not present. were implicated therein or accessory
thereto by contributions of money. arms, or NUM-
tent of the military equipments in the hands or un
der the control of the said armed band; where
how and when the same was obtained and tran
sported to the place invaded; and to report what
legislation if any, is necessary by the Government
for the future preservation of the peace of the
try and the safety of the public property. The
committee to have full 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 inquiry to the seizure Of the ar
senal at Franklin Missouri.
The customary resolutions were adopted to in
form the House of Representatives and the President
that the Senate is ready for business. ...
Mr.. Gwin gave notice of Pacific Railroad bill.
The Senate then adjourned,
/ Hopse-First ballot for Spcaker-Bocock SC
Sherman &c, Grow i3, Boteler II, Nelson 8, Gilmel
B. Davis 2, Haskin 2 Phillips Corwin, Adrian, Hill
, Hickmun. Pennington, Mcqueen, II. F. Clarke,
! each. rt....
No one having received majority of the votes
q, cast Mr.. Grow rose and said-As desire in no way
to retard the organization of the House. withdraw
p my name candidate | assure those gentlemen
who in kindness cast their votes for me- chat shall
treasure through life so distinguished mark o
| friendship and regard
I Mr. Clark of Missouri wanted to make some re
0 marks in favor Of an adjournment after anothe
! vote.
q NrleS oil !" TO on.
Mr. Burnett objected to his proceedng-say
there was no question before the House. He subse
a quently withdrew his objection, which was renewet
\ by Mr.. Washbume Of Illinois.
=. The Clerk said he would submit the question
= whether Mr. Clark seould have liberty to proceed.
. Mr. Burnett contended there was no power her
to preclude debate, and said the gentleman had
e right to show that there were some nominees 70
: Speaker who should not be elected.
Mr. Clark iusstp1 that the HOuSe cOuld not de
prive him of his constitutional right to make re
marks as to the qualifications of some of those nom
n mated for Speaker. .-...
y The Clerk replied that he should not take upo
himself the responsibility of deciding the question
. but would submit il TO the House.
j Mr.. Clark [earnestlyJ-- claim the right as a
individual member to speak. deny the power c
the House to deprive me of that right. decide 70
a myself.
= Cries of /" Go on-Go on-Good."
J. Mr.. Curtis--What part of the Constitution do 20
+ refer to? If you have that right have also.
p Cries thick and fast-"Call the roll-Call tn
!. roll
!, Mr.. Clark deny the right to call the roll, for
A Cries of Question, question" from the Republ
70 can side.
~ Mr. Kilgorc presumed this matter could be Sc
m tied The Republicans would consent to an az
,c journment after another vote.
Here the cries OF Question were renewed.
If Mr. Clark renewed his application to make N
marks and offered the following:
Whereas. Certain members Of this House. now
nomination for Speaker did indorse and recommen
al the book hereinafter named therefore,
err Resolred That the doctrines and sentiments of
re certain book called "The Impending Crisis of Il
South aud How to Meet 1t, purporting to hay
eS been written by II. r. Helper are incendiary al
IN hostile to the domestic peace and tranquility of d
" country, and that no member of this House WI
ne recommended or Endorsed it or the compend is
N to he Speaker of the House.
vs. The reading Of the resolution Occasoned applaa
er from some Of the Northern men, who clapped the
OIL hands.
Mr. Stephens of Pat seems TO me that in II
present condition Of the House, hut two things we
O. in orler-one motion to adjourn, and the other
proceed 10 q vote.
Mr.. Clark continued by saying, in view of "A cris
'| Of the country aud representing rs he did, slav
C. holding constituency, he would
WI MIR. Washburnc of Maine called him to order.
" Mr. Clark-We have had two wars since the ID
NJ coraton OF independence, aud have grown from
AZ weak State to great Coniederacy challenging Il
'e admiration Of the civilized world
Dc Mr. Stanton interrupted, saying he apprehendt
{" nobody wished 10 stay here II the object was not
On save time but lie saw no good in remaining her
~ rs he knew gentlemen on the other side could col
10 sumo the day.
We Mr.. Clark-Hy purpose Is higher than that
o." Cries from the Democratic side" Good, good
y, lets adjourn.
oJ Mr. CLARK was willing to give way for that pa
n. pose,
~ Mr.. Stanton thought this line Of discussion won
y be much more appropriate and better managed
-, the House were organized by the election OF pr
M siding officer.
| Mr.. Washhume of Maine arose to a question: h
a. Mr.. Clark proposed to go on with his remarks, a
- less some gentleman wished 70 move TO adjourn.
:, Mr.. Stephens hope the House viii not Sdjour
The things must come out.
A Voice" You're right
Mr.. Snnton-l see no good 10 lac accomplish
rs hy remaining here, unless we proceed TO vote.