The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-01-31
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XXXVI CONGRESs-FIRST SESSION.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 80, M.-HoUsE.-The
galleries were more densely crowded than at
any former period during the session. By 10
o'clock not a seat was to be had, and crowds
were wedged in all the door ways, while the
lobbies were alike uncomfortable, with per-
sons of both sexes. The seats especially set
apart for the diplomatic corps, with the ex-
ception of the first tier, were occupied by
ladies. Members and others were gathered
in groups on the floor. The general scene
was characterized by unusual excitement.
Many strangers have arrived since Saturday
to witness the proceedings consequent upon
the selection of Speaker.
The Rev. Mr.. Kennard, in the course of
his prayer, invoked the Almighty to come
to the deliverance of the country in its pre-
sent excitement and danger, and to renew
the bond of confidence which formerly ex-
listed as to our confederacy.
The Clerk stated the pending question to
be on the motion made by Mr.. Winslow on
Friday, to proceed to a vote, ViV0 Uoce.
Mr.. Davidson asked leave to offer reso-
luton that the doorkeeper be directed to
exclude all persons not entitled to the priv
ileges, under the rules of the House, excep:
employees actually engaged in the Hall.
Mr.. Clemens galIantly asked Mr.. Davidson
to except the ladies from the operation of the
resolution.
Mr.. Smith of Va, also desired the ladies
now on the floor to remain.
Mr.. Stanton remarked that if they per-
mitted them to remain, others would claim
the privilege.
Mr.. Vallandingham said if persons were
here contrary to the rules, they were liable
to expulsion by the doorkeeper; but it was
10 of fa aIVrIo IoJ1 +Ioxr IoI
been invited here.
This debate was continued ut some length
some in favor of the ladies remaining,
some for excluding them. Finally, the ladies
voluntarily withdrew, and the unprivileged
the House was made, and all the members
found present except Brown, of Kentucky,
e. B. COchrane, and Stallworth.
An effort was made to pair the absent
members, but in vain.
The House then decided to ballot for
Speaker.
Mr. Sherman, in lengthy address, re-
turned thanks to those who had supported
him, vindicated his party, and withdrew his
name as q candidate for Speaker.
ballot was then taken, with the follow
ing result:
Whole number of votes 234. Necessary
to choice ll8. Pennington received 115,
Smith, of N. c., ll3; scattering, G.
Another ballot was then taken as fol-
lows:
Whole number of votes, 232. Necessary
to a choice III. Pennington, l15; Smith,
l13; Davis, of Nd, 2; Allen, Bococl1,
/. Pennington and Smith did not vote.
motion to adjourn failed.
Another vote was taken as follows
Necessary to a choice III. Pennington,
115; Smith, l13; scattering, 3.
Riggs, of n. J., voted for Pennington.
Briggs, of N. Y, voted for Smith, according
to his party pledge, but said the time would
come when he could vote for Pennington.
Adjourned without another vote.
Standardization made Southern
speech, arguing for independence in case
all the warnings of the South were disre-
garded.
The Senate adjourned.