Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-07
House Of Representatives.

Sherman Sc, Bocock SO, Grow 43, Boetteler
IA, Davis 2, hilips l, tiiiner 3, Nelson 5, Cor
win l, Adrian ], Hill l, Hickman !, Penning
ton l, Haskin 2. Mcqueen l, H. F. Clark l.
No one having received . majority Of the
votes cast, Mr.. Grow rose and said: As
desire in no way to retard the organization OF
the House. l withdraw my name as q csndi.
date. assure those gentlemen who in kind
ness cast their votes for me, that shall trea.e
ure through life 90 distinguished q mark of
their friendship and regard"
Mr.. Burnett moved an adjournment. to be
determined by yeas and naye.
Mr. Clark Of Mo, wanted to make some
remarks in favor Of an adjournment after au.
other vote. [Cries Of "Go ont
Mr. Burnett objected to this 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 ssid he would submit the question
whether Mr.. Clark should have liberty to pro.
ceed
Mr.. Garnet contenjed there was no power
here to preclude debate, and said that the
gentleman had right to show that there were
sone nominees for Speaker who should not be
elected.
Mr. Clark insisted that the House could not
deprive him Of his constitutional right to make
remarks as to the qualifications Of those nomi-
mated for Speaker.
The Clerk re eplied that he should not take
upon himself the responsibility to decide the
question. but woull submit it 10 the House.
Mr. Clark, earnestly, claim the right as an
individual member to speak deny the pow.
or Of the House to deprive me OF that right.
decide for myself (Cnes of go on" "Go on"
"Good"
Mr.. Curtis-What part of the constitution
do you refer to? II you have that right,
have it also. (Cries thick and fast, Call the
rollO
Mr.. Clark deny the right to call the roll.
for have the floor (Cries of Question" :"
Question" from the Republican side)
Mr.. kilgore presumed this matter could be
settled. The Republicans would consent to an
adjournment after another vote. (Here the
cries Of of"Qae>tion' we're renewed
Mr.. Clark Withdrew his application to make
remarks, and offered the following:
WHEREAS, Certain members Of this House,
now in nomination for Speaker, did endorse
and recommend the book hereinafter named
therefore,
Resolved, That the doctrines and sentiments
OF certain book called The Impending Crisis
Of the South, and how to Meet it." purporting
to have been written by II. X Helper, are in
cendiary and hostile to the domestic peace ~
tranquility Of the country and that no member
Of this House who recommended or endorsed il
or the "Compend," is fit to be Speaker Of the
House.
The reading Of the resolution occasioned ap
plause from some Of the northern men, by slap
ping their hands.
Mr.. Stevens, Of Ps said ii seemed to him
that in the present condition Of the House but
two things we're in order, one motion to sd-
journ and the other to proceed to vote.
Mr.. Clark continued by saying, I'm view Of
. crisis Of the country. AID representing % he
did : slave-holding constituency be would"
Mr. Washburn, Of Me-. called him TO order
Mr. Clark continued, saying, I'VE have had
three wars since the Declaration Of Independ
ence, and have grown from . weak state to .
great confederacy. challenging the admiration
Of the civilized world"
hended nobody wished to stay here II the OBJ
iect vss not % ave time, but he ~ no good
IN remaining here, % he knew the gentlemen
on the other side could consume the day.
Mr. Clark; my purpose 10 higher than
that"
Cries from the Democratic side, "Good. :
"Good." Lets adjourn
Mr.. Clark was willing to give way for that
purpose
Nr. Stanton thought this llue Of diseussios
would be much more appropriate and bettsl
| managed, II the House were organized BY th.
election Of presiding officer.
NJ. Washburn, of Me-, arose 70 . question, bat
Mr. Clark proposed TO 60 on with his rensrks
| unless some gentleman wished to move TO Cd
iourn.
Mr.. Stevens; II hope the House viii not cd
journ. These things must come out."
4 voice; You're right.
Mr.. StAnton-I ses no good e bs seeom.
plishsd By remaining here, unless vs proceed
70 votA take upon myself the rssPc inability
70 move that The House adjourn. Negaavsd
BY two msjofitv.
NJ. Vallandinghsm remarked that some
Demoerate we're absent. Three Of them might
be here to-morrov Therefore be voted aye
NJ. Clark resumed, but IN . tone not alto
eether audible. He wished 70 show Why thl
resolut'oa oaght t. pss and to present to ths
American people the position certain gsetle
nsn occupied - regards the Spsekseship.-
Heretofore the people we're divided - Demo
ssats and Wings There wee conservative
and lratsenal isslisgs. Thsee vas scarcely q
Americas citizen tAst advossss1 iasusssseiss
robbssy and dissolulioa. No pesty Gsss -
G3ovasn0eus hos had history, howeves -
Of power, hes had until sov % mech disrsear,
70 the pepsla1 viii, - - ssnd 1ssth . q
country = large desansat advii,g ~ =