Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-02-10

his actions 70 the Constitution and laws had in his hand
the material Of John Brown, and could only find NJ
fliaton the other side Of the Chamber He had yet
TO learn that the Democratic party belonged man
from whom Il received Tvs Interpretation Of what this
that law meant lie did not believe the party yet
prepared to go its Blended knees TO this and ask
him what terms he will receive the nomination.
When he put his hat It did not cover the entire brains
Of the party its entire heart when he buttoued his
waistcoat Mr. Fitch then examined the bred Scott de-
cison contendng that II sustained the views he had adj
vanced. lie also claimed that they were supported by
the Cincinnati platform lie thought these points
on which Democrats might differ without feeling they
were judicial, not legislative questions.
Mr. Douglas said Il necessary at this time go
into any controversy with the Senator from Indiana He
might have used these arguments with proprety in
his own State before the meeting Of the late Democratic
Mr. Fitch replied that the notion Of that onven,ion
might add 70 the Senator's vote Charleston, BIZ ~
cording the rules governing former convcntofs, UNA
not give him votes enough to secure his nomi@s,9n D
he then expect 10 transfer sell them to seuouy cs
Mr. Douglas said that the action Of Hs cnid , b
ton showed that the Democrats OF l"''" ASia,,nod
bought Apou'neu'
FRDAY, Feb. 2.
uorsE.
NJ 49,. -, d. 81 resolution which was adopt
Cd that comr,toe re appointed to act in conjunction
with such comuiine as may pc apPohFa uy wy zen
uso .re sssembied and ready to receive any commu-
niration b, may be pleased to make.
Mr. ouw gave notice Of bis intention to Introduce
Mr. washburu Of III gave notice Of his intention 70 in
troduce blu amendaoy u the steamboat law and also
Mr. sherman moved to proceed to the election Of CLERK,
previous to which there was call Of the House.
Mr. schwartz n Pa nominated Mr. Forncy.
Mr. smith of Va nominated James Allen, late Clerk.
Mr. Nelson nominated Samuel Taylor Of Tenn.
M Cobb nominated Mr. Dawson Of Ala
The Speaker appointed Messrs Eliot, whitley, Smith
Of Va and Maynard tcllcrs.
The ballot resulted as follows
Whole number o. votes, 22l
Necessary for choice, III
Mr. Fomcy, liz
Mr. Allen Il
Nj TAYLOR, %
Mr. Dawson,
Nj McKewren.
On motion Of Mr. Sherman, the House decided pro-
coed 70 the election Of a scrgcaut-at-Arms.
Mt Bocock nominated the present incumbent Mr. Gloss
brenner saiug he was " the best officers who
filled that place, and against whom word Of
plant had been made In any quarter.
Mr. Harris n Nd nominated II A. Hoffman Of Md
Messrs Bocock Harris q Nd, Colfax and Garnet were
appointed tolcrs
before the vote announced, Mr. Forney was sworn
IN Clerk.
Nj Hoffman was elected screeant-at-Arms He re-
eeyed ll4 votes; Glossbrcnuer %; Underwood Z.
The Speaker declared Mr. Hoffman elected
On motion " Mr. Winsl0w Of G., the Speaker was
House
Mr. spinner ofN Y offered resolution that Mr. Allen.
the late Clerk be allowed s. per day from the 4th Of De
cember 1889 the 30 Of February 1860 for extra ser
vices, IN addition 20 his salary.
Mr. Burnett u Ky knew that he was doing an ungra-
cious act but he fo bound oppose the resolution as
he did similar years ago f1 the benefit Of the
gentleman just elected, the CLERK. The law hxes the
salary al $500, and that was enough
Mr. Spinner referred tic fact that when similar res
ouiiou was passed for the benefit Of Mr. Foney.
almost unanimous.
The yeas aud nays taken on the adoption Of the
resolution, which rejected
An unsuccessful motion was made to reconsider the
Mr. Dav. Of Ind asked but failed to receive consent to
snd c,t ss fsnn"-'"a TO replace the former sos's
Mr Coyode of Pa gave notice Of his intention to intro
daee h fr the purpose Of raising revenue 10 meet the
on he revenue and for protecting ron coal Other
articles.
Several gentlemen on the Democratic side objected to
Mr. Phelps o. Mo asked aud obtained leave to intro
duce bill making appropriations for tho Post Office De-
partmcnt for the last fiscal and part Of this wear. He
moved 10 De referred TO the Committee Of the Whole on
the state N the tuion pending which the House ad-
MONDAY. Feb. 6
SENATE
In the Senate. resolution iuquirng into the expedi-
ency Of establishing semi weekly mail between ST Jo-
seph and California. was adopted
Mr. Hunter said that the Post Office Deficiency hin
would probably be reported tomorrow, and would claim
attention.
Mr. Brovu-Thtt's jus, the way resolutions for the
proes Ton OF slavery 10 the Territories are o. be post
poned I'LL eternity - Adjourned.
committee was appointed to inform the President Of
the organization Of the House.
Mr. Clark Of Missouri made personal explanation de-
nying statements in certain papers tina, Douglas the
fret choice of Missouri.
The Post Office Appropriation bin was read
Mr. Phelps said the hrst section appropriated 01O
ul Tor the support Of the Post Office Department for the
remainder Of the fiscal year ending june last He offer
"a an amendment 10 the second section, that the 81
90 900 therein Appropriated be devoted exclusively to
The compensation Of postmasers and clerks in their OH
res, mail departments special agents. and the transport
anon OF nai and suggested that tho providing
or interest the unpaid compensation Of contractors
be stricken out.
Mr. Phelps amendment % the second section. desg-
mating 10 whom the $500 90 shall be paid, agreed
Oils 70 TO-
The House refused Co strike the section providing
Tor the payment Of interest % contractors.
liz ANHfFH GOD 40 N ais.
Ncepcr previous TO which there was call of the House
Whole number OF votes, 2O7