Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-01
CONGRESSIONAL.
xXyvI CONGRESS-FIRsr SESSION..

session. By Ii O'CLOCK uot scat "as W
be had. and crowds we're wedged in the I
spacious doorways, while the Hobbies were
alike uncomfortable with persons Of both
sexes. The seats. especially that part for
the diplomatic corps. with the exception OF
the front tier, were occupied by lsdses.-
Members, and others, were gathered in
groups on the floor. The general scene
was characterised by unusual excitement
Many Strangers have arrived since Sat
urdsy to witness the proceedings conse-
quent upon the election of Speaker.
Rev. Mr.. Keunard, in the course OF bis
prayer. implored the Almighty to come to
the dcliversnce Of the country from its
present excitement and danger, and to re |
new the bonds of confidence which former |
ly existed as to our Confederacy.
The Clerk stated the pending question
to be on the motion made by Mr.. Winslow,
on Friday, to proceed to vote viva voce.
Mr.. Davidson asked leave TO offer reso-
luton, that the dosr keeper be directed to
exclude all persons not entitled to the priv
ilege under the rules Of the House from the
floor, except employees actually engaged
in the Hall
Mr.. Clemens calamity asked Mr.. Da-
wilson to except the ladies from the oper'
alton of the resolution.
Mr.. Davidson said there were more out
siders on the floor than members.
Mr.. Smith. of Va, also desired the ladies
now on the floor to remain.
Mr.. Stanton remarked that if they were
permitted Ia remain, others would claim
the privilege.
Mr.. Vallasdighsn said. that il persons
were here contrary TO the rules, .hoy were
liable to expulsion by the door keeper; but
il was too late 10 exclude the ladies, Al
they had been invited here.
Mr.. Davidson repested that there wer'
all kinds Of peopls on the floor. The tint
had come when this should be stopped.
Mr.. John Cochrsne moved that the Ia
> dies be excepted from the operation OF Mr
Davidson's resolution. This was higher
privilege than belonged to the male sex
Laughter.l
Mr.. Olin reminded gentlemen that VI
have no rules.
: Mr.. Smith. of Va. replied. We have tn
J. parliamentary law.
n Mr.. Montgomery said. that some week
y ago they passed q resolution for the preser
walton Of order, aud the door keeper coult
n therefore enforce the rules.
}. Mr.. HELPS said, that the 18th rule ex
x cludes ladies, and all those to whom spe
# cisl invitation was not made.
g Mr.. Kilgore was for excluding all no
n privileged to the floor.
}. Mr.. Craig, of N. c., amidst the confu
:. sion, moved call of the House.
E. Mr.. Barnett said, that it was the duty q
4 the door keeper to exclude all not entitle
o to the privilege of the floor. He had .
j. much gallantry as Mr.. Cochrane; but
g the doors were thrown open, it would
If impossible to transact business; the ha
was already crowded. To admit part ,
70 the ladies would be dealing unjustly t,
y wards the remainder of them. To fave
the former would only make the LATTE
mad.
After further conversation, Mr.. Stanto
Ie offered resolution, that the door keeps
" exclude all persons not members of th
" House.
j Many voices said, Except the ladies
" "Don't put them out"
% This seemed agreed to; but the facts WEI
N doubted by several gentlemen.
y Mr.. Ashmors yielded to no man in "a
re lantry; but he did not understand n
he Stsnton's resolution to except the ladies.
Mr.. Garrett objected to q call of Il
House until outsiders were excluded fro
the floor.
Nc The Clerk replied that it was not in Il
" power of any member to arrest the call.
ae Mr.. Ashmore insisted upon the enforc
ID mcnt of the rules, unless those unpriv
NJ legged persons were excluded the House.
at The Clerk said he had no power over..tI
en- Doorkeeper.
I'd The ladies, about forty in number. he
cd began to retire from the floor.
Mr.. Curtis said something amid the col
fusion, to which Mr.. Garnet replied the
II, should be strict and impartial executi,
81 Of the rules.
We Mr.. KiIlinger said az the ladies b,
D. been turned out, the mea now here by pl
" vilege should be put out.
- Mr.. Ashmpre-I 60 with you.
- Mr.. Hickman, as a remedy for the pre-
sure, suggested that all the members wit
draw for FIVE minutes. and let the floor
cleared, and then the Doorkeeper cou
- distinguish as they severally returned wi
:. we're members.
" fVoices--'That would be the best way
:, Mr.. Briggs saw no necessity for such
:, course. II all the members take their sea
it could be easily asesrtained Who We
or not privileged.
:. The House was called. and the Only .
:. ssntees reported were Brown. Of Ky, G.
Cochrsne and Stsnw orth.
y Mr.. Van Wick asked the democrat
le members from the city of New York to Z
r. ford pair off for @. B. Coehrans.
% Mr.. Craig. of N. c., uggested that d
"a Coehrane be paired with Mr.. Stanworth.
Mr.. Van Wick objected to this for the
reasons: Mr.. Stalworth had never be-
d here.
70 John Cochrane said he c. suld not conse
% to pair with his colleague unless it coul
. be shown that he was under some previo
obligation to do so. He felt that . sup
rior obligation Of party. as well ~ pstrio
II lie considerations. prompted him fro
i lending himself to q pair.
Mr. Dslano referred to the fact that
had on a former occasion paired With JIM
Cochrane three days. with the underst ant
. ing that the latter was not able, from si 9,
. ness, to attend. he thought the saA,
4 courtesy and humanity should DO extsnde
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