Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-20
rHIRrY-slxrm ooNGmEss--FLrst sessLon
senate was not in session to-day
FRIDAY, Feb II, 1860.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.


The reading of the journal occupied nearly hour.
Messrs stanton Shremsu and, Phelps appointed
committee ac, u conjunction with such committee
AS NAV ne appointed by the Senate in order to revise the
i0iut rule, OF the two House.
Mr. Niles rose 20 q privileged question pointing 10 the
fact that In contempt OF the order of this House tie
last session the d0Oraeeper had re.utroduced the chairs
aud desks which the House had ordered to be removed
Until this order should be recinded he insisted that the
Speaker should enforce IT, This blending both systems
had the disadvantage OF BOTH without the advantages OF
Mr.. Maynard asked whether the gentleman was willing
That the OF the majority should be taken without
i1terpo,ug objections.
Mr. Miles was perie2tly willing for that.
Mr. Wasl5urn, of Illinois, Of the squatter
overeigu, said he alone responsible for the bring
inc In of his desk and chair aud with this he would be
satisfied J would result restoring the old order Of al
fairs.
Mr. NcCleraaud called for the execution of the special
order namely, the election OF public printer.
Me,srs Washburu ct Illinois, Rust, Conklug, Harris,
Of MARYLAND and McPueun, seyeraly stated that they
alone were responsible for the bringing in the seats or
desks they occupy.
NJ Harris OF Maryland, exempted the doorkeeper
from blame
Mr.. Niles was glad to hear that; but the doorleep-
~ ouch. Co have had the frmuess the importu
ity of members in bringing in these almost thirty
chairs and desks These gentlemen Sald as reason Tor
their action that the large tables did no; afford sufficient
It
bers Hence there should Oe no b,ame.
Mr. Kellogg OF Illinois Intellectually endeavored TO in
troiucea resolution with the view OF removing the bench
o. aud replacing the desks and chairs
Mr. D.vi, ot Ind, offered a resolution referring the
subject 10 select committee 20 report upon the expedl
.r.v of rerItcing the former cbSirs aud desks
Mr. sherman moved taat the House resolve itself into
The Committee of the Whole OF toe safe OF the Union.
Nr K.i.,, from the select committee Of the two
Houses appointed 90 make arrangements for Inaugural
ing Mills ,.aue Of Washington, introduced Joint reso-
luton ap0roprl.ng thousand dollars, TO DO expend-
lied bv the Secretary OF the Interior for transporting the
statue 20 the pedestal designated by the proper author-
ties and 90 dely che expenses attending the appropriate
ceremonies The joint resolution was passed
NJ sherman moved tina, the special order-the cleo
ton Of prid,cr-5e pos poued until Monday. Ihs was
agreed jo-ycas 20, nays s..
The House passed the Seuates joint resolution giving
the consent of Congress Capt. Shu5rick TO accept
sword from Captain General and President UrquzL OF
the Argentine Confederation as mark OF appreciation
Of the distinguished character of tina; officer
The Senate bill abo.isung the ranking privilege hay-
ING been read.
Mr. Vllsusisblm moved that it be referred to a Sc
lccJ committee.
Mr. Stevenson was prepared 20 vote on the bill now,
bg. pref el should take the usual course, and oe re-
icrscd the committee pOsJoices and post roads
Mr. Houston wished 90 postpone the further consider
alton of the sutjec. until next Tuesday three weeks
Mr. W8sh5arn. of IT,, moved that the bill be referred
90 the commi zee on the Judiciary.
NJ Reynolds moved thlt the dill be laid on the table
which question Was decided in the negative-yeas '2
NAYS 90
The bd was referred to a selec. committee to consist
of Eve members, when
The House adjourned I'LL Monday.