The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-04


Mr. Bocock dem Of Va norninsted the present IN
cumbent, Mr.. Gloesbrenner, saying he one Of The
whom not one word Of complaint had been made IN any
quarter.
Mr. HARRIS, e. opp Of Md nominated H. A. Holman,
Mr. GARSHr1, dem OF Va nominated James G. Allen,
who he raid had bee steady and consistent democrat
and had never voted for the exclusion Of naturased
foreigners from the privileges 70 which they ented
under the constitution and laws He believed Mr. Hon-
man was elected tH former Congress Dy Know Nonne
republican side.) He commended 70 the admiration Of
organization was as their Mr. shsman bad asserted hat
they might expose the corrupous Of the administration
mad ~SS ss s % ss oasa %
maessance (Ces from the republican side, "0rder ~
Mr.. HousroN, dem) Of Ala inquired whether Mr.. Hon-
man was not nominated or recommended rumor said,
by the black republican caucus yesterday
Mr. GARNET thanked God that he was not member Of
that caucus but he understood the fact 70 be Mr. Hous
ton had stated. He withdrew the nomination Of Mr..
Allen.
Messrs Bocock, Harris Of Nd Cofax and Garnets were
appointed tellers.
Before the vote announced, Mr. Fsrney was sworn
in ss Clerk
Mr.. Holman was elected sergeantatArms. The vote
stood ~ follows
Mr.. Holman. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. III
MI Gloesbrenner. "
The srSAxss declared Mr. Holman elected
THE STANDING QUANTITIES.
was auSOfaed nr s
House.
THE OLD CLERK REFUSES EXTRA PAY
Mr.. SPINNER, (rep) Of N. offered q resolution that
Mr. Allen the late Clerk, be allowed eight dollars per
diem from the 4h Of December 1885, till the Sd Of Feu
Mr. BURNETT, (dem) Of Ky, knew be was doing an un-
gracious act but he felt bound TO oppose the resolution,
as he did similar one some years ago for the benefit Of
The CIxRK-Tbc law fixes the compensation q thirty
six hundred dollars, and that was enough.
Mr. SPNSxR referred to the fact that when similar
solution Da9sed the benefit OF Mr. EOYueV. II
almost unanimous.
ne yeas ana nays were taken the adoption Of Tho
resolution, which was rejected.
An unsuccessful motion was made 70 reconsider the
VOTE
Mr. DAVIS, a. L. dem) Of Ind asked, but failed TO
ceve consent to offer resolution sproposng TO replace
the former seats and desks in the ball.
REVISION OF THE TARIFF.
Mr. CovoDE, (rep) OF Pa gave notice OF his intention
TO introduce bin for the purpose Of raising revenue 70
venting auds on tke revenue and for Protecting iron.
coal and other articles.
Several gentlemen on the democratic side objected TO
ADJOURNMENT or THE HoUsE
Mr. SHKRNAx moved that when the House adjourn t be
Mr. CRAWFORD, (dem.) Of Ca wished To know whether
this was desired by the Speaker, in order that tho
latter might in the meantime appoint the Standing Com
mitteee.
Mr.. SHERMAN replied the committees would not be an.
nounced earlier than Wednesday but his friends wanted
time to arrange for the election Of the remaining
officers of the House.
Mr. HUGHES, (dem) Of Md, wanted the Post Once Do.
hciency bill passed now II not, the country would
see on whom rested the responsibility
Mr. LRAKE, (dem) Of Va, said the reason assigned BY
Mr. Sherman was not sufficient TO induce the democrats
10 consent to adjournment till Monday.
Mr. SHERMAN replied that by meeting tomorrow they
could do nothing as single objection would prevent The
Post Office bill being acted the rules require shall
Grst be referred to the Committee Of Ways and Means
Mr. LxAKE-Don't you want caucus 70 morrow
Mr. sHERnAH-We may have one.
Mr. HoUnoS-Lets stay here and finish the election of
officers
The question adjournment 10 Monday was decided n
the Affirmative by sixteen majority.
THE POer OFFICE Dn1uNCHA
Mr. PHnFs, (dem Of NO., asked and obtained eave 70
introduce bill making appropriation for the Post Onco
Department for tho ast fiscal and part Of this year. He
moved be referred 70 the Committee Of the whole
the State Of the Union.
Pending the motion The House adjourned.