American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-02-02

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WAsHrNoToN, January So.--HousS -Tbe
galleries were mt re denSely crowded than
at any former period during the session
BY eleven o'clock not seat was to be had.
and crowds were wsdged in the various
doorways, while the lobbies were alike uu-
comfortable with persons Of both sexes.
The seats especially set apart for the d.
plomatiO corps, with the exception Of the
front tier, were occupied by ladies.
Members and others we're gathered in
groups on the floor. The geaeral scene
was characterized by unusual excitement.
Many strangers have arrived since Sa.ur
day to witness the proceedings sequenl
upon the election Of a Speaker.
Rev. Mr.. Kennard in the course Of his
prayer, implored the Almighty to come 10
the deliverance Of the country from its pre-.
sent excitement and danger. aud TO renew
the bond Of confidence which formerly ex>
listed as 10 our coBfederacy.
The Clerk stated the psuding question
to be on the motion made ty Mr.. Witslow
on Friday, to proceed 10 vote viva iyoce.
Mr. Davidson asked leave t. offer a re-
solution thstthe doOrk'eper be directed to
exclude all persons not entitled to the pri.
vilege, under the rules of the House, from
the floor. except employees actually en-.
gagged in the hph.
Mr.. C!eue as galIanlly asked Mr.. David.
son to cScept the ladies from the operation
Of the resolution.
pr. Davidson said there were moro outs
siders on the floor than members.
Mr.. Smith Of Virginia, also desired the
ladies' now on the floor to remain.
Mr. Stanton remarked, that il they per.
nit them TO remain, others would claim the
privilege.
Mr. Valiandigham said that if persons
were here contrary to the rules, they were
liable to expulsion by the doorkeepsr, but
it was too late to exclude the ladies', as
they had been invited here.
Mr.. Davidson repeated, that there were
all kinds Of people on the floor. The Iine
had come when this should be stopped.
Mr.. John Cochrsne moved that the Ia.
dies be excepted from the operation Of Mr..
Daydson's resolution. This was higher
privilege than belonged to the male sex. -
Laughter.
Mr.. Olin reminded gentlemen that We
have no rules.
Mr.. Smith Of Va, replied--wo have the
Parliamentary law.
Mr. Montgomery said that some weeks
ago they passed resolution, for tho preser.
vation Of order. and the doorkeeper could
therefore enforce the rules.
Mr.. Phelps said the 18th rule excludes
ladies and all those 10 whom special refer
ence was not made.
Mr.. Kilgore was for excluding those no
privileged 10 the floor.
Mr.. Craig Of N. O., amidst the confusion
moved call Of tho House. Mr.. Speaker,
ifyou wi ! exclude the ladies, / will vote
against the resolution.
Mr.. Burnett said it was ths duty of the
doorket per to exclude those not entitled to
the privileges oi the floor; he has as much
gallantry as Mr. Cochraue. but the doors
were thrown open to all, it would be i'm
possible to transact business. The hall was
already crowded, and 10 admit part OF the
ladies'. would be dealing uujustly towards
the remember Of them To favor tho form
or, would make The latter mad.
After further conversation Mr.. Stratton
offered resolution that the doorkeeper ex
Jlude all persons not members Of tbetiouse
May voices said except the ladies'. 'dou'I
put them out They seemed agreed TO il
but the fact was doubted by several gen tie.
men.
Mr.. Ashmors yielded 10 no man in gal
lanlry. but he did not understand Mr. Stan
tons resolution TO except the ladies.
Mr.. GarneIt objected to q call Of tn q
House being proceeded with until outsiders
were excluded from the floor.
The Speaker said it was not in the pow
er o! any member TO arreet the call.
Mr.. Ashmore insisted upon the enforce
meDt Of the ru,es. Unless those unprivi'
legged persons were excluded the House
was here as q mob. If the ladies' now Oh
the floor bo not excluded. the wives and
daughters of others would claim u similar
courtesy. Applause in the galleries
The Clerk ,aid he had no power ovel
the doorkeeper.
The ladies, about forty in number, her,
began TO retire from the floor.
Mr.. Curtis said something amid the con
fusion to which Mr.. Garnelt said there
should be strict and impartial execution
OF the rules,
Mr.. Killinger said as the ladies had been
turned out the men now here by privilege
should be put out.
Mr.. Ashmore--I 90 with you.
Mr.. Hickman suggestedG as remedy
thatSl the members withdrew for five min
utes and let the floor be cleared, and then
the doorkseper could distinguish as they
returned who were the members. Voices
That woald be the best wsy.'
Mr. Briggs saw no necessity for such 4
course. II all the members took their seat,
it could easily be asoerIained who were mol
privileged
The House was called, and the only ab
sentoes reported were Brown Of KY, O,B
Cochran aud Stalworth.
Mr.. Van Wyok asked the Democratic
members from New York 10 make a pail
for Mr.. 9, b. Cochrsno,
Mr.. Cary Of n. G.. suggested that Mr.
Cochran bo paired with Mr., SIAIworth,
MIR. Van Wyck objected to this. ths
among other reasons, Mr., SIalworth had
never been here.