, 1860-02-04

On motion of Mr. Sherman the House pro-
ceedcd to the election of Sergeant
Mr.. Bocock nominated the present incun1-
bent, Mr. Grossbrenner, suyins he was the best
officer who hud filed that office, and against
whom not one. complaint had been made. Mr.
Harris OF Md, nominated II. A. Hoffman OF
Nd. Mr. Garnet nominated J. c. Allen, who
lie said lad been steady and consistent Demo-
crut, and had never voted for the exclusion Of
naturalized foreigners from the privileges 10
which they were entitled. He believed Mr.
Hoffman was elected to u former Congress by
scriptive principles and policy Of the Know
Nothing party {Cries Of order from the
Republican sidc.] He commended to tho
admiration Of The country the .fIct that
the party whose chief desire for orgaui-
cation was, as their Mr. Sherman had u.s.
Of the Administration, had inauguratcd their
proceedings by electing as Clerk man whom
Committee of THIS uuusc las found guilty Of
mailcasance.
[crles Of" Order" from the Rcpuhlicaus.}
Dir. Houston inquired whether ;ir: Hoffman
rumor said, by the Republican caucus yes
tcrday?
Mr. Garnctt thanked God that he was not
member Of that caucus, but he understood the
fact to be as Mr.. Houston had stated. He with
drew the nomination Of Mr. Allen,
Messrs. Bocock, Harris OF Nd, Colfax and
Garrett were appointed Tellcrs.
Before the vote was announced, Mr.. Forney
was sworn in rs Clerk. Mr.. Hoffman was elect
| ed Sergeaat-nt-Arms. Lie had III votes; Gros-
brenncr 92.
The speaker declared Mr.. Hoffman elected.
On motion Of Mr. Winslow, the Speaker was
authorized to appoint the Standing Committees
| Of the House.
Mr.. Spinner offered q resolution that Dir. Al
len, the late Clerk, be allowed eight dollars per
| diem from the 4th Of December, 1s5v, till the
ID Of February, 1860, for extra services in nddi-
| tion to his salary.
| Mr. Burnett knew he was doing an ungracious
net, but he felt bound to oppose the resolution
as he did d similar one some years ago Tor the
benefit Of the gentlemen just elected Clerk. The
law fixes the compensation at s., ,00), and that
was enough.
Mr.. Spinner referred to the fact that when Il
| similar resolution passed for the benefit OF Mr.
Forney it was almost unanimously adopted. The
yeas and nays were taken On the adoption Of
| tue resolution, which was negatiycd.
An unsuccessful motion was made to recon-
4 slider the yote.
Mr. Davis of Ind, asked, but failed to receive
consent, to offer resolution proposing to re-
place the former seats aud desks in the Hall. =
Nr. Covole gave notice Of his intention to i'll
troduce bill for the purpose ot raising revenue
to meet the current expenses Of The govern
nrn. br protectin. iron, coal and other ar.
ticles.
Several gentlemen on the Dezsser erA:ir side @',.
| iccted to tile motion. :
Mr. Sherman moved that when the House ad-
]nnru it be till Monday.
Nr. Crawford wished to know whether this
was deemed hy the Speaker in order that tue
latter in the meantime may appoint the Stand
ing Committees.
Mr. Sherman replied that the Committee
would not be announced before Wednesday, but
his friends wnnted some time to arrange for The
election OF the remaining officers Of the House,
Mr.. Hu:hes wanted the Post Office Deficiency
bill passed now if it was not. the country
would SEQ on whom the responsibility rested.
Mr. Leake said the reason assigned BY Mr,
Sherman was not sufficient to induce the Dem
ocrat s to assent to an adjournment till Monday.
Mr- Sherman replied by meeting there they
could do nothing, Us single objt ction would
prevent the full bill being voted on, as the
rules require it shall first be referred to the
committee Oh Ways aud Means.
| Mr. leuke--Do you want q caucus tomorrow:
Mr. Sherman-You may hare one.
Mr.. uousion-Let us stay here and finish the
election Of officers.
The, question on adjournment till Monday
was decided in the affirmative by sixteen ma
jority.
Mr. Phelps asked and obtained leave to MAKE
au appropriation TO the Post Office Department
for the last fiscal and part OF this yelr. H.
moved it be referred to the Committee Of tht
Whole on the State of the Union, pending
| which the House adjourned.