Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-12-06

COngrsss-xxxvIh Session.
wAsnnoroN. Dec 5,

before noon the galleries were densely fllled
aud crowds ole unable 10 obtain admit
tance, Notwithstanding the inclemenoy Of
the weather, there is the usual attendance
OF ladies on the floor There we're the Gus.
tomary salutations among the members and
others, and pleasant excitement prevailed
everywhere.
Mr. Allen, the clerk Of the last House
called the House 20 order at noon. The din
Of voices Immediately ceased spectators were
excluded from the floor and the members
took their seats.
The roll was called; and 23l members an
swered 10 their namsa The absentees we're
Messrs Stallworth and Landrewn Of Ala,
Brown and Adams, Of KY, Hindman and
Russ Of Ark, and Hamilton Of Texas.
On motion of Mr.. Phelps, the House
agreed 10 proceed 10 tho election Of Speak.
er oipd pooe
Mr.. Houston nominated Mr.. Sherman Of
Ohio Mr.. Adrian nominated Mr.. Davis Of
Ind, Mr.. Haskin nominated Mr., Hickman
Of Pennsylvania; Mr.. Stephens nominated
Mr.. Grow, ofPa Mr.. Briggs nominated
Mr. Boteler of Va.
Numerous voices, impatiently-"Call the
roll.
The Clerk appointed Messrs. Houston, Cor.
win Adrian and Briggs tellers
Mr. Florence said--''in listening 10 the
call Of the roll noticed that several mem-
bers we're absent In order to enable them
10 participate in the election, move the
House adjourn till TO morrow"
Mr.. John Cochrane--T hope the gentle
man will withdraw the motion"
Mr.. Cobb-"0h let us have one 49,
(Laughter)
The House took the vote by acclamation
amid which and laughter, Mr.. Florence
withdrew his motion and the House pro,
ceeded to vote.
RESULT or THR FIRST BALLorF-Sherman
&C; Bocock SO; Grow 49, Boteler Id; Davis
3 Phillips l. Gilmer 8; Nelson 5; Corwin |;
Hill l; Hickman /; Pennington /; Haskiu 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 retreat the organization
of the House, ] withdraw my name as a
candidate. assure these gentlemen who
in kindness cast their votes for me | shall
treasure through life, 90 distinguished a
mark Of their friendship and regard.
Mr.. Burnett moved an adjournment, to be
determined by the yeas and nays
The absentees were Messrs. BENJAMIN
Clay, Crittenden, Davis, Douglas, Fitzpatrick
Hammond, johnson Of Arkansas, Polk, Se'
bastian, Seward and Toombs.
Mr.. Clark of Mo, wanted to make some
remarks in favor Of an adjournment, aftei
another vote.
Cries of 60 on.
Mr.. Garnett objected to bis proceedings
saying there was no question before the
House He subsequently, withdrew his OBJ
lection, which was named by Mr.. Wash,
burne of III.
The Clerk said he would submit the cues
ton whether Mr.. Clark should have liberty
to proceed
Mr.. Garnet contendod there was no DOW.
er here preclude debate, and said the gen,
tleman had right to show that there wer,
some nominees for Speaker who should no
be elected.
Mr.. Clark insisted that the House could
not deprive him Of his constitutional rights
to make remarks as to the qualifications o.
some Of those nominated for Speaker.
The Clerk replied he should not take up
on himself the responsibility TO decide the
question, but would submit it to the House
Mr.. Clark Earnestly 81 claim the right
as an individual member to speak. | deny
the power of the House to deprive me Of
that right. l decide for myself
Cries Of "Go on, 60 on, good.p
Mr., Curtis-What pact of the Constitution
de you refer to 2 If you have that right,
have also"
Cries Chick and fast )-"Call the roll"
Mr.. Clark-"I 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 cries of question were renewed
Mr., Clark with his application to make
re marks, and the following resolutions wer,
read:
Whereas, certain members Of this Hons,
now in nomination for speaker did indors,
and recomme nd the book herein after nam
ed Therefore resolved, That the doctrines
and sentiments of q certain book called tn,
Impending crisis Of the South and how I,
meet il" purporting TO have been writer
by H. r. Helper, are incendiary hostil,
to the domestic peace, and tranquility of tn,
country and that no member of this Hous,
who recommended or endorsed it or tn,
compendi is fit to be Speaker of the House
The reading of the resolution occasioneC
applause from some of the Northern men
clappIng their hands.
Mr.. Stevens of Penn.-It seemed to him
that in the present condition of the House
but two things are in order one q motor
to.adjeurn; the other to proceed to a vote.
Mr.. Clark continued by saying in view o
crisis of the country and representing a.
he did slave holding constituency, ht
would
Mr.. Washburn of Maine called him to or
der.
Mr.. Clark continued saying-We have
had two wars since the Declaration of indie
pendence, and have grown from a veal
State to great confederacy challenging the
admiration of the civilized world.
Mr.. Stanton interrupted, saying he appre
hended no one objected TO stay here, ii the
object was to save time, but he saw no gooG
in remaining here, as he knew the gentle,
men of the other side could consume the
day.
Mr.. Clark-My purpose is higher thar
that.
Cries from the Democratic side of aGood
good-let us adjourn"
Mr.: Clark was willing to give way 70
this purpose
Mr. Stanton thought this line of discus,
sion would be much more appropriate anC
better managed if the House were organized
by the election of presiding officer.
Mr., Washburn of Me- arose to a ques-
ton of order but Mr.. Clark proposed 10 q,
on with his remarks unless some gentlem eI
wished now to adjourn.
Mr.. Stevens--I hope you will not adjourn
these things must come out.
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