Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-01-31
Last Nights Report.
XXXVIh CONGREss--FIRsT SESSION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.


The galleries were more densely crowded
than at any former period during the session.
By eleven o'clock not q seat was 10 be had,
and crowds were Wedged in the various
doorWays while the lobbies Werealike uncom-
Portable with persons of both sexes. The
seats especially set apart for the diplomatic
corps with the exception Of the frontier were
occupied by ladies.
Members and others we're gathered in
groups sn the floor.
The general scense was characterized by
unusual excitement.
Many strangers have arrived since Satur-
day to witness the proceedings consequent
upon the election of Speaker.
Rev. Mr.. Kennard, in the course of his
prayer, implored the Almighty to come to the
deliverance of the country from its present
excitement and danger, and to renew the
bonds of confidence which formerly existed as
to our confederacy.
The Clerk stated the pendiug question to be
on the motion made by Mr.. WinsloW, on Fri
day, to PrOceed'to vote viva VOce.
Mr.. Davidson asked leave to offer a reso-
luton that the Doorkeeper be directed to ex-
clude all persons not entitled to the privilege
under the rules of the House, from the floor
except except employees actually engaged in
the Hall.
Mr.. Clemens calamity asked Mr. David
son to except the ladies from the operation of
the resolution.
Mr. Davidson said there were more outsiders on the
foor than members.
Mr. Smith, Of Va, also desired the ladies the
doOr TO remain.
Mr.. Stanton remarked that if they permit them to
remain here, others would claim the privilege.
Mr. Valandingham said that If persons were here
contrary 10 the rules they liable to expulsion
by the dooIkeeper bnt it too late 10 exclude the
ladies, as they had been invited here.
Mr. Davidson repeated that there were all kinds Of
people on the floor The time had come when this
should be stopped.
Mr. John 60chrane moved that the ladies' be ezeep-
ted from the operation Of Mr.. Davdsona resolution
This vas higher privilege that belonged to the male
Mr.. oln reminded the gentleman that we have no
rules.
tarY laws.
Iir. Montgomery said that some weeks ago they
adopted resolution for the preservation Of order and
the doorkeeper could therefore enforce the rules.
Mr.. Phelps said the 18th rule excluded ladies
and all those to whom special reference was not
made
Mr. KilgOIe was for excluding all not privi-
legged to the floor.
Mr. Craig, of N. c., amid the confusion, NOV
ed a call Of the House, and said: Mr.. Speaker,
If you will exclude the ladies will vote against
the resolution.
Mr.. Burnet said It was the duty of the Door
keeper to exclude all not privileged, from the
floor. He had as much gsllantTy as Mr.. Ooch
rane, but if the doors were thrown open to all,it
would be impossible to transact business. The
Hall was already crowded, and to admit part of
the ladies would be dealing unjustly towards
the remainder of them. To favor the former
would only make the latter mad.
After further conversation, Mr. Stanton offer
ed q resolution to exclude ali persons not mem
bers Of the House. MANY voices said, "except
the ladies'; don't put them out ~
This seemed agreed to, but the fact was
doubted by several gentlemen.
Mr. Ashmore yielded to no man in gallantrv,
but he did not understand Mr.. StantOn's IesoS
luton to except the ladies.
Mr.. Garnet objected to a call Of the House
being proceeded with until outsiders were ex-
cluded from the floor.
The Clerk replied that it was not in the
power of any member to arrest the call.
Mr. Ashmore insisted upon the enforcement
of the rules unless those unprivilOged were ex
cluded The House was here as mob. If the
ladies now on the floor be not excluded, the
wives and daughters of others would claim a
similar courtesy. (Applause in the galleries }
The Clerk said he had no power over the
DooEkeepeT.
The ladies, about 40 in number, hers began
to retire from the floor.
Mr.. Curtis said something amid sths confu-
sion, to which Mr.. Garnet replied there should
be a strict and impartial execution Of the rules
Mr. Kilinger said as the ladies had been
turned out, the men now here by privilege,
should be put out.
Mr. Ashmore-I 90 with you.
M Hickman, as g remedy for the pressure,
suggested that all the members withdraw for
Eve minutes and let the floor be cleared and
then the DOorkeeper could distinguish, as they
severally returned, who were the Members
| (Voiees-"that would DO the best way")
Mr. Briggs saw no necessity for such course.