The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-31

galeries)
Xr. OlIs, (rep,J Of n. y, remuded gentlemen LIN,
We have NO rules
Mr. sHtH, OF Va. rerled-we have TIE parliamentary
law.
Mr.. NoSIeoNKSs, "a. L. dem) of Pa, sad that some
weeks ago they adopted resolution Tor preseryaoI
Of order, and the Dcorkcepsr coad therefore enore tho
rules. Aes.1
Mr.. PHrPs, (dena. Of No said the seventeenth rule
excludes ladies' ana ali those 10 whom spessl reference
was not made.
Mr.. KmGoRs, (rep) OF Ind, for excluding all NO.
privileged 70 the floor.
The discussion wakes high and hot but the ladies' Ike
sensible creatures ss they are, begin moye finally
they escorted TO the doors, and onnss eseisHa and
noisy members and their male friends have i. ali 10 them
selves. $500
motion 10 put that the House adjourn for syc minutes
60 that the chamber may be cleared, and on rcassem
bling thas none but members be admitted The motion Is
loudly negatived
The Clerk then makes earnest appeal 10 the uppr
vileged to clear oot and sowy the begins
until finally the Doorkeepers seeing the backs ofthe
them, Close the doors upon than, and they who asp!ted
to the floor itself must be content ossand ont In the halls
peerng vaniy ever the heads Of the crowd, who choke
up every entrance TO the galleries
IA impossible that anything can be done 70 day. The
obbies and Withdrawing full of ladies' their
retreat fent, as they drew of to these POSITIONS
from whence they harass the enemy front without fear
Of retaliation.
The galleries were densey crowded than at any
former period during the session By eleven O'Clock not
rious doorways while the Hobbies were alike uncoior
bic with persons Of 10th sexes.
The seats specially set apart for the diplomatic corps
with the exception of the front tier, were occupied by
ladies'
Members and others were gathered in groups on the
floor The general scene was characterized oy unususi
The CLERK stated the pending question be the
on made by Mr. Wnslow on Friday to proceed TO vote
Mr.. DAVIDSON, (dem) Of La, asked leave to offer .
persons entitled the privilege under the rules of the
House from the aoor except employees actually engaged
in the Hall.
Mr.. CLEMENS, (dem.) Of Va, galiAntly asked Mr.
Davidson except the ladies from tho operation of the
resolution.
Mr.. DAVIDSON said there were more outsiders on'tne
Mr. sxun (dem Of Va, also desired the ladies' on
Mr.. srAs1oS, (rep) Of Ohio remarked that If they
permitted them 70 remain here others would claim the
privilege.
here contrary to rules they were ablo to expulsion
by the Doorkeeper but was too hte 70 exclude the
ladies', as they had been invited here.
Mr. DAVIDSON repeated that there all kinds Of peo
pie on the acor The time had come when this should be
stopped.
Mr. TurAKER, (rep.) Of Ohio-N you will exclude the
ladies' viii vote aeantt the resolution.
Mr. BURNETT, (oem) Of KY, said the duty Of the
Doorkeper 10 exclude all not entitled TO the privilege Of
The floor He bad - much gallantry as Mr. Cochrane,
possible TO transact business. The hall was already
CROWDED To admit part Of the ladies would be deal
the former would only make the latter mad.
After further consideration Mr. STANTON, (ep Of Ohio,
offered resolution that che Dookeeper exclude all per,
soSs not members Of the House.
Many voices said Except the ladies' don't put them
out"
This seemed sgreed 70, but the fact was doubted by
Mr.. AspxoKB, (dem.) Of S c., yielded TO no man in
gaDanry but be did not understand Mr. stantons reso
Mr. GARNET, (dem) Of Va, objected to cali of the
house beng proceeded with until all outsiders we're ex
The CixRK replied that was not in The power OF any
Dber 70 arrest the CALL
House was here mob # the ladies now on the floor
claim similar courtesy. (Applause in the galleries)
1be CIRK said he had no power over the Doorkeeper
The ladies, about forty in numhcr here began TO retire
from the fl or.
Mr. CURTIS, (rep) Of Iowa, said something amid the
ccpusicn 10 which Mr. GARSErT replied there should be
q stric, and jmpaftia execution Of the rule.
Nj KIiNGER Gep) OF Pa said as the ladies' have been
turned our tine men not here by privilege should be put
Mr. AsnxopE-I 90 With you
Mr. HICKMAN, "A. l.. dem OF Pa, as remedy for the
pressure suggested that all tbe members Withdraw for
I've and let the floor be clear d. Inen the Door
keeper could distinguish as they severaly returned who
were mbers.
Mr. BmeGs, Gam Of n T., saw no necessity for such
course. all the members take their seats, IL could
easily asceriained who were not privileged here
The House called and the only absentees reported
were Messrs. Brown, ldem) Of Ky, G. B Cochrane,
Gep) Of N: Y, and stallwor.h, (dem) of Ala.
members from the city Of New York to AFFORD pair for
G. B. Cochran
Mr. cRAleE, of c., suggested that Mr.. cochrane be
rs,th Mp o1ow
Mr. VAN wYcK objected 10 this, that among other
sons, Nr. StallwoItb has never been here
Mr.. JOHN CoCHRANE, (oem) of N. said be could not
copss pair with his colleague unless IL could be
shown that he under some peculiar personal obHCs
noD 10 do co. lie felt that superior obligation OF party
well patriotic considerations, prevented him from
hpoipg b,Dscl to . pair.
Mr.. DEIANo (Iep) Of Masa referred TO the fact that
be bad q former occasion paired with John Cochranc
three oays with the understanding that the latter not
able from sickness 10 attend He thought the same cour
esy humanity should be extended Clark B. COch-
rsne from the democratic side.
During these proceedings the floor cleared of ladies
and maIy unprivieged persons Of the other sex.
Mr.. CLEMENS, In consideration Of the coIrteay always
extended 70 him by the republican sde was willing, in
spirit Of naepanDy to pair of with Mr. C9chrane il the
republicans souid furnish q pair 10 Mr. Staworth.
no understanding was arrived at on this subject
The House decided to proceed to the election Of
Speaker.
Mr. SHERMAN wnHDRAws THE CONTEST FOR THE SPEAK
Mr. SHERMAN, (rep> Of Ohio, rose amid profound
silence BE said Throughout this prolonged contest he
had been supported by large plurality OF his friends
They till had adhered TO him with hdehty ana de
yoon which he respected, and which he believed had
received the applause OF their constituents They had
stood here amid threats Of dsunion and disor
ssnizsop conscious Of the recuude OF tner ntenIons
finn in their alteration Of the constitution and the ODE.
djepce to all laws They have been SILENT firm aud
manly the other hand they have seen their ancient
ana 1aopal adversaries broken into Fragments. They
| have seen OF them combined by written agree.
nent prevent majority Of the House from prescribing
rules tor the oreanzaton Of this body They have heard
Others proclaim that republican should be elected Pre-
sioent of the United States they would tear down this
fair fabric and break up the Union OF these States;
| ard now they have seen their ancient adver
| sary, broken, dispersed and dsorganized, unite
in supporting q gentleman here in open and avowed
hostility 10 their organization. should regret extreme
w. and believe IL would be national calamity. 70 have
any who s supporter, directly or indirectly OF THIS
sne con occupy any position In this House should re-
eret ss public calamity to have the power OF tnis
administration; and would be. It seems 70 me- fass