The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-02-14
PROCEEDINGS on THE THIRTY.SIyTH CONGRESS
SENATE.

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| WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Immedately after the
reading of the journal, Mr.. Haun announced The
death of his predecessor in office. Hon. David c.
Broderick, and pronounced the customary eulOgv
upon him. He gave sketch of his life, and spoke
of his estimable traits of character. Mr. Crtten
den and Mr.. Seward also spoke of him as a self
made man, whose example was worthy of imta
tion. Mr.. Foster said he fell in duel, which was
| a crime both by the laws of God and man; and
therefore he could Join in no public tribute to his
memory. Mr.. Toombs replied, that man could
die in glorious than in defence of his
honor, and Broderick had won his respect and ad
miration by his bold honest and truthful charac-
ter. Mr.. Foot read some remarks prepared by Mr.
Wade for this occasion, the latter was sick.
After the adoption of the customary resolutions,
the Senate adj journed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The SPEAKER appointed Mr.. Wright member of
| the Committee the District of Columbia, in the
place of Mr.. Garnet, excused.
Mr.. PRYOR was also excused from service on the
| same committee.
| On motion of Mr.. CRAIGE, of Missouri. resolu-
| tion was adopted that Wednesday, at l o'clock
the Clerk shall call the States, commencing with
Maine, when members may introduce bills and res
olutiOns of which previous notice has been given
for reference only, and without debate.
Mr.. BRANCH presented the proceedings of the
Pacific Railroad Convention, held at San Francis
co, in September last, and moved that the subject
be referred to Select Committee of nine
MIR. SHERMAN objected, saying that he had previ-
election
of Printer.
Mr. MAYNARD asked, but failed to obtain, leave to
introduce resolution providing for the selection
of seats by drawing for them.
Mr.. HoUsToN thought that there was no neces-
sity for this every seat belonged to every mem
ber.
The House voted on the motion of Mr.. Burch
to suspend the rules to enable him to have the
Pacific Railroad bill referred to Special Com
mittee The question was negatived-yeas H. nays
sc.
Mr.. SHERMAN's motion for the election of
Printer then stated.
On motion of Mr.. Phelps, there was a call of the
House.
Mr.. SHERMAN's motion to proceed to the election
OF Printer, with the prOviso that the House retain
the right to modify the existing laws on the sub
ject of printing as it may see proper the Printer
receiving the appointment election with the con-
dition herein set forth; and that committee of
seven be appointed to examine into the law in rela
tion to the printing for the House of Representa-.
tives, the prices paid therefor and the duty of the
printer. whose duty shall be to report thereon with
the least practicable delay, such improvements as
they may deem advisable-was adopted.
Mr.. FLORENCE placed in nomination A. J. Clos
brenner, saying that gentleman was practical
printer, and if elected would have the entire conf
dence of the House and the country.
Mr.. PETIT nominated John D. Defrees, whom,
he said, was also practical printer, and who,
if elected, would be entirely satisfactory to the
House.
Messrs. Joel Severance, A. d. Banks, Edward
Barksdale, and several others were nominated, but
afterwards withdrawn.
The House then proceeded to vote.
The vote was announced as follows: Defrees 80;
Glosbrenner SS; Gales and Seaton 2; Blanchard 2;
Mitchell and Flanagan l each.
Ninety-two votes being necessary to an election,
there was no choice, and the House again voted.
The result of the second ballot was as follows:
Whole number of votes. es......................1s3
Necessary to a choice. Observation-Disclosures. 80
NJ W
oiossureHiler.. S9
Messrs. Gales Seaton....
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Mr. Coombs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Further proceedings under this order were inter-
rupted by the reception of message from the SEN
ate, announcing the death of the Hon. David G.
Broderick.
Mr.. BURCH, of California, delivered an appropri-