Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
ELECTION OF SPEAKER. Thirty-Fifth Cougress-First Session

= @-ASoSesSoS Nuo IcCClNCu II OIl luc resi- dent, lnclosing statement of the fees paid at the consular offices. MT. Hale introduced resolution that the committee on military affairs be instruc- ted to inquire into the expediency of paying the officers of the army gross sum per annum, instead of allowances.
 Mr. Grimes moved an amendment, to in clude marines. Adopted.
 Mr. Pugh's resolution for the repeal of a certain portion of the law of New Mexico and Utah was laid on the table for the pre- sent
 Mir Gwin introduced bill granting a right of way to certain party, for line of telegraph to the Pacific
 Mir. Rice introduced a resolution that the Committee on Territories be instructed to report bill for the organization of the territory of Dacotah.
 MT. Grimes moved, as an amendm ent that so much of Minnesota as is not in cluded in the boundaries of that State, be annexed to that State. Laid over.
 MT. Browns resolution was laid over till tomorrow.
 The Senate after an executive session, ad- journed
 WASHINGTON, February 1.-HoUsE- The proceedings were opened with pray CT by Rabbi Raphael. It abounded with fervent expressions of patriotic and reli- gious sentiments. He implored Divine blessings to direct the House in the election of Speaker, who may preside without ia vor or fear, and that the members might speak and act for the glory and happiness of their common country. The prayer was listened to with marked attention.
 The Clerk having stated the question pending was the motion of Mr. Sherman that the House proceeded to vote for Speak er..
 On motion of Mir. Phelps, there was a call of the House.
 Before the proceedings under the call were completed Mr. Bocock moved that Mir. Clark, of New York, be excused for attendance He stated that a number of gentlemen were absent and that his mo- tive in making the motion was to give them time to arrive.
 Mir. Bocock moved that all further pro- ceedings under the call of the House be dispensed with, and demanded the yeas and nays. After some discussion the House proceeded to vote When the name of Mr. Clark was reachel he rose to make an ex- planation.
 NIr. Hutchins called him to order on the ground that, first, he could not proceed without the general consent, and secondly, discussion would be in violation of the spirit of the agreement entered into yester day. Mr. Clark then said, though disa- greeng with Mir. McC hrnand on the qucs- tion of slavery in the territories he voted for him as national man.
 Mr. Cobb also said that he was opposed to squatter sovereignty, but he respected Mr. McClernand for having in former years voted against the Wilmot proviSo He was for the country first and for Mr. Me Clernand next. He was satisfied that this would be the last vote to-day for Speaker. The result was a forgone conclusion.
 The roll was proceeded with.
 Mir. Hamilton referred to remark made the other day by Mir. Morris, of Pennsyl- vanh, that as Mir. Smith, of North Caroli- mia, had refused to tell him how, if he was elected, he would construct the committee of ways and means, he withdrew his vote from that gentleman. As Mr. Morris now voted for Mr. Pennington he presumed Mr. Pennington had informed Mr. Morris how he would form the committee.
 Mir. Keitt made speech, in which he al luded to Mr. Sherman s remarks, accompa- nving the withdrawal of his name as can didate, as moumful valedictory to his de- serting troops. That gentleman had said the democracy was demoralized by seeking utilization with the elements of opposition to the republican party. Pray, gentlemen, how do you stand? For eight weeks you have made an effort to elect your nominee and failed. You failed in your effort to adopt the plurality rule. You were obli. ged to take down your man, whose name was connected with the Helper pamphlet, and adopt as your candidate man who is in favor of the fugitive slave law As it now stands, let me ask these same gentle men whether they think, by going for a man who favors that law. and who was an old line whig, as he calls himself, they do not demoralize themselves by the ahili- aton. The successor of Mr. Giddings sup ports him. MT. Keitt wanted to know whether Mir. Pennington had given MT. Morris (of Pa. )any pledge of how he would constitute the committee of ways and means. It was due to the House that that question should be answered.
 Mr. Clemens objected to the nterroga- tion of candidate of the republicans He had taken similar position when gentle men on the republican side had sought to interrogate the candidate on his own side.
 Mir. Fiorence-But the gentleman from South Carolina had not asked the republi- can candidate a question.
 Mir. Clemens pending the vote-No one has right to submit interrogatories to anybody.
 Mir. Keitt-I have not asked the oues- tion of any candidate.
 Mr. Clemens--As did not understand the question 1 withdraw nay objection.
 Mr. Petit renewed it.
 Mir. Keitt-It is the most remarkable thing in the world that it is out of order to ask whether there has been pledge or not.
 Cries from the republican side to Mir. keltt." Goon," go on." Increased con fusion.
 Mir. Pettt-I object to any person taking the floor for the purpose of replying.
 Mir. Florence-My colleague, Mir. Morris, can reply when his name is called.
 Mir. Keitt-If I had not been invited by MT. Morris to make the inquiry, should never have thought of it. 1 ask him as to whether Mir. Pennington has given him a pledge as to how he will construct the committee on ways and means The gen tleman from Ohio (Mr. Corwin) said the other day, that when slavery was profitable in warm climate he would protect it; but if, according to the republican theory, slave " IS wrong in morals, it can go nowhere 1 understood Mir. Pennington to take exact ly that ground. Any man can get my vote to beat the republicans no matter who he is. vote for Mir. Mills. Laughter.
 Mr. Leash, of North Carolina, said = When the democrats in a mass vote for Mir. McClernand he would do so, but not before.
 Mir. Smith, before voting, wanted to mt a question to Mir. Morris. ofPennsvlvania as to how he would constitute the commit.