The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-02-08
CONGRESS. on Monday, Janoa

CONGRESS On Monday. January 30. after
the Transaction Of some private business, Mr.. NehoI
son addressed the Senate IN opposition 10 Mr. Seward
"irrepessbl, conflict" and urged the South 10 mode.
ration.
On Tuesday, Mr.. Hunter made a long and able
speech on the DOuglis resolutions He pointed out
the vast Importance Of the product Of slave labor 10 the
people q ihs North lie argued iepressible hosl-
ties between the seeloos and that emancipation would
Pose great injury 10 the people u all sections.
oa Wednesday, Mr.. Fitch. Of Indiana, had the floor
upon Browns resolution for the protection of slave
property in the Territories. After he concluded the
Senate went into Executive session.
On Thursday, NJ. Davis. Of Mississippi, introduced
series o. resolutions, assuming strong ground fo sla-
very.
The President sent 10 message. explaining iha
reasons why be did not the last session sign the bin
making an appropriation f,r deepening ST. Clair rissr
Such an improvement not needed for war puIpOs.
e, and i could ~ made ~ tonnage duties.
The Senate sdiourned 10 Monday.
Ia The House Of Representatives on Monday. three
ballots sers taken for Speaker, with The same result
The last ballot Stool thus ;nseessary 70 choice liz;
-PenningiOn lis. smith ll3.
Pennington received all Of shermaas votes, with the
aliiIioa q Adrian and Reynolds, anti Leeomp,oriirs
NJ. Millafl deserted Smith and voted for Pennington
Mscey and simms voted for Smith
Alter sndeayofing 10 get another vote, which was
opposed BY the Dsmocnis The iIou.e adjourned.
On Tuesday, Mr. Smith made shor, graceful ani
Patfislic speech snl withdrew from The canvass
NJ Af.f
taken. sai resulted follows Necessary TO ehoee
li7i-Penniugton ll6. MeelemsnI o. tiiimer S. Nc
Queen 9. scattering ..
Ga "Wednesday, various explanations were made ~
Democrats Why they did not and could not vote Tor
heclernani. vote was then taken. and resulted a.
fOiiews:-neccssaiy a choice il5;--TsnBingion IIs
Meclemahd IS, Gilmer 10, Smith &. The ie. scatter.
ing.
Mr. Pennington having received msjori,y II votes,
was declared duly elected, sni conducted % The
chair by Messs. BocOek sad sherman. Ne made
conservative speech. . loIIowsi
csafkmsa y ne House u Repre,sntaiire,
Iretarn you my grateful aeknosle,lse ment
lor the distinguished honor you have been
pleased 10 confer upon me. ~ eiectins me lie
Speaker Of this House. Coming here Tor the
first time al the present session 10 be as.oril.
ted with you a member. 10 event could
have been mnlc unlocked Tor than that /
should be called upon TO preside over your
deliberations; and my f,iends will do me The
justice to say that have not sought the DO
sition. as ! ceftsiniy never desired IL. I'll,
am. nevertheless, as conscious Of the dignity t,
aud importance u this high Office as any gen.
tlemsn can be, but should have been isr BET.
ter pleased had is duties been entrusted 10
ADLER and more experienced hands.
Alter witnessing the slmost insurmounta.
bic obstacles 10 The way Of the organization ,
Of this House. came TO the conclusion that |
any gentleman d any party who could COM
mand majority Of votes for Speaker was !
bound, ~ Difference TO the public exigen.
cits, TO accept the responsibility a, an act /
Of patriotic duty, whether agreeable to III. 4
personal feelings OF not. As that choice I
has unexpectedly fallen upon me. have not
10 accept II. In the execution Of
this high trust my object viii be 10 DO NY Il
duty with impartlslity and justice t. all. i
shall have great necessity, gentlemen,
Tor your indulgence 10 the new position IN !,
which am placed. and | feel entire conf. !
lenee shall receive ii az your hands. d
Representative from the State Of New 3
Jersey, upon whose soil 10 many brilliant .
achievements were accomplished 10 the rev.
lIutionafy war. and whose people have ever
been distinguished Tor their devotion 10 the !,
Consultation and the Union. pray the great
Arbiler Of our dcstinies that may do no act
70 impair the integrity Of either, but that, by
wise aud prudent counseis. peace aud order !
nay yet reign 10 our midst, and our free H. L
situations be perpetuated 70 our descendants. q
ieel have national heart. embracing III :
parts Of our blessed Union.
Again thanking you inr your kindness, 1 |, n
now enter upon the discharge Of the arduous q
md complicated duties d my station. !.
The members were sworn IN. and the House adjourn.
d 10 Friday. IL
On Friday NJ. forney was elected Clerk BY one
p,jOhy. The Republicans voted iof him In body. !,