The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-01-27
xxxvIth Congress--First Session.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1919 P .M.-Vari.
Gus private conferences have taken place
since Friday among gentlemen representing
different parties, with view of agreeing
upon basis for the election of Speaker,
but as heretofore without a result.
Several members await opportunity to
offer propositions OF practical character
for this purpose. Among them is Mr..
Sickles, whose resolution provides that the
House now proceed to an election of Speak
er viva voce, and if upon the first call of the
roll no one shall have majority, quorum
being present, then from those having the
highest number, the candidates not exceed
ing three, the House will proceed to second
ballot, and if neither has majority, then
from the two highest the House will make
choice of Speaker, and also if upon the
third vote the said two persons shall receive
an equal number of votes, the House will
continue to vote for one or the other of the
same two persons, until one of them shall
receive majority and that pending the
election and until choice be made, there
shall be no debate.
SENATE--Various petitions were pre-
sented.
Mr.. Douglas offered resolution that the
Judiciary be instructed to report bill for
the protection of all the States and Terrific.
ries against invasion by inhabitants of any
other States or Territories; also, for sup
preston and punishment of conspirations
and combinations in any State or Territory
with intent to assail or modest Government
Inhabitants, property or institutions of any
other State.
Mr.. Sumner presented petition ir favor
of cheap letter postage. He also offered a
resolution iHstructing the Committee on
Post Offices and Post Roads to inquire
whether present rates of ocean postage are
not exorbitant, and as 20 the expediency of
reducing them.
ing the present direction of Portland Canal
Company to construct Canal between
Prescott, terminus of said Canal, and GER
tain points on the Ohio river. Referred.
Mr.. Hall presented a petition in favor of
a Homestead bill.
Mr.. Green presented memorial of Cham.
Der of Commerce of st. Louis, praying for
an establishment of branch mint at St.
Louis.
Mr.. Jules offered resolution instructing
the Committee on Post Offices to enquire
into the practicability of providing system
for the Transmission of money and valuables,
as we'll as to furnish greater security, and
further to enquire how far Post Office money
orders can be grated with safety on our
Post Office system. Adopted.
Mr.. Sebastian introduced bill for the
relief of the American Board of Commits
sioners for Foreign Missions.
Mr.. Bigler introduced bill for the sup
preston of invasions of one State or Terri
tory by or from another, or the fitting out
of military expeditions or enterprises against
another, and for the punishment of such
offences. Referred to select committee.
Mr.. Clingman discussed Mr.. Pugh's
resolution.
After an executive session the Senate
adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l7-3 p. M.--HoUsE.
There being a slim attendance, there was
a call of the House.
Mr.. Pennington withdrew his resolution
proposing the adoption of the plurality
vote. He did so, he said, to avoid con-
fusion.
Mr.. Hutchins, successor to Mr.. Giddings,
concurred with his political friend, that
discussion anterior to organization, was out
of place. 1t has been conducted in exceed.
ingly bad taste, to use no harsher term.
Mr.. Hutchins, after some debate, moved
the plurality and also the previous question.
Further debate ensued on points of order,
after which Mr.. Sickles gave notice of the
resolution alluded to in the Washington
despatch of last night.
Mr.. Clark, of New York, and Mr.. Rea-
gan, pronounced it impracticable though
the latter approved its spirit.
Several motions were made for vote
without result, objections being made on
both sides.
Mr.. Hickman, said that. they had now
come to dead aotk: a point they might
just as well have reeaichsd. four weeks ago.
The ::sostherp' minority say they win not
submit. 70 9 rnajp!ity: -. =:
Mr.. Barksdaie:-- You mistake their, tosl.
ton