The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-07-10
CONGRESSIONAL.

Dayaru DriSnaW, Brccklnriuge, bright
Chandler, Clark, Collamer, Cowan, Dixon
Dooliftle, Fcssendcn, Foote, Foster. Grimes
Hale, Harlan, Harris, Howe, johnson o
Tenn, Kennedy, King, Lane of Ind, Latham
Morrill,, Nesmith, Pearce. Polk, Howell, Sauls
bury, Sherman, Simmons, Sumner, Ten Eyck
Thompson, Trumbull, Wade, Wilkinson and
Wilson.
Mr.. Grimes presented the credentials ci
Mr. Lane, Senator from Kansas, who took
the oath.
Mr.. Doolittle presented the credentials o!
Mr.. Browning, Senator from Illinois, in place
of Mr.. Douglas.
Mr.. Latham presented the credentials Of
Mr.. McDougal, Senator from California.
Mr.. Pomeroy drew the long term for Kan
sas, and Mr.. Lane the short.
Resolution for the election Of Sergeant at
Arms was laid over
Mr.. Hale offered resolution asking the
Secretary Of the Navy to send a copy of all
contracts he has made, to the Senate
Passed.
Mr.. Wilson gave notice that he should offer
tomorrow, a bill to ratify and confirm GER
tain acts Of the President for the suppression
of insurrection and rebellion.
A bill to authorize the employment of VOL
untcers to aid in enforcing the laws and pro-
lection of public property.
A bill to increase the present military es-
tablishment of the United States.
A bill providing for the better organization
OF the military establishment
A bill to promote the efficiency Of the
army
bill for The organization of volunteer
~ ~
Clerk read Mr.. Dickens resignation as
Secretary. ...... :,
Senate then adjourned.
HousE-Mr. Clark called the roll incu-
ding names from South Carolina, Arkansas
and Florida.
Mr. McClernand protested against Mr.
Thayer being called as a member from
Oregon.
Mr. Shields name was passed over.
Mr.. Vallandingham gave notice ofa ques-
ton of privilege, oLjecting to Marston, Blair
and Curtis, claiming seats, they having been
sworn in as military officers.
Mr.. Blair denied having been sworn into
the military service 't
Mr.. Richardson objected to the recognition
of Daily, from Nebraska.
The Clerk announced that $50 members
had answered the roll
Mr.. Colfax declined being considered a
candidate for Speaker.
Mr.. Hickman nominated Blair. Applause
in the galleries.
Mr.. McClernand wished to stop the noise
in the galleries HH
Mr.. Stephens nominated Grow
A ballot was then taken resting in no
choice
Mr. Blair withdrew his name
Another ballot resulted: Whole number
159; Grow 9S; Blair IL !; Crittenden H.
The rest scattering. .s... +. 4..s.
Mr.. Grow, on taking the Chair made an
address and took the oath, administered by
Mr.. Washburnc, of HIS. g."
Members were then sworn in.
A resolution passed previously passing
over those objected to, until members were
duly qualified.
Mr.. Burnett offered a resolution referring
the question Of right to seat by several 10
the Committee on Elections, after that Com
mittee is appointed.
Mr.. Stephens raised the point Of order,
that Mr. Burnett should first call for certif-
Gates and then proceed III the proper order
Mr.. Burnett said he only ipterposed OBJ
iectiors such as conscience and duty COM
PEELED him. He said Mr.. Upton had con-
fesscd himself ineligible.
Mr.. Carlisle, of Va, said he did not wish
any portion Of the State to be misreprcscni-
ed by objections to any other portion. lie
believed no party in any State, either by
Convention or otherwise had power to alb
solve the allegiance they owe this Govern
ment formed BY their fathers. Deaf
ening applause He characterized the ae-
| ton of Eastern Virginia as gross tyranny,
| and declared that Western Virginia was
determined to uphold the Union They de-
sire that their voice shall be heard in the ma
tions capitol in everything pertaining to the
organization Of the House.
The resolution was finally tabled and the
Virginia delegation sworn in, also other dele
cations.
Mr.. Stephens, of Pa, moved that the name
of Butler be inserted on the roll instead OF
Lehman and called on Lehman to produce
the proper certificate. 2
Mr.. Lehman replied that he came by proc.
lamation Of the Governor, and read the con
Guiding portion ofthe proclamation, shown.
his name mentioned with other members Of
that State, and wished the subject to go be.
fpre the Committee on Elections. 1.
| Mr. Vallandingham inquired if the party
| forging certificate was not in the Penitcn-
tiary :? ls'Is
| Mr. Lehman answered affirmatively.
Mr.. Stephens stated that no certificate OF
Lehman's election could be found on file.
Mr.. Lehman considered his name right
fully on the roll and said the course of his
colleague would set q precedent disasterous
to the country. lf, on investigation, it be
found that Mr.. Butler is entitled to the seat
no one would acquiesce more readily than he
The resolution was tabled by 81 to IA.
Mr.. McClernand objected to Thayer's
being sworn in.
As the question on Dailcy's right as q
Delegate from, Nebraska was postponed, the
| House proceeded to elect a Clerk
Mr. Blair nominated Forney.
Mr.. Mallory nominated Etheridge.
Mr.. Fauke nominated Dieberrick.
The ballot resulted Etheridge 81 For
ncy Al Dieberrick 9; Florence 9.
Mr.. Etheridge was declared elected.
A resolution was adopted appointing a
Joint Committee to wait on the Presiden,
nainform him that Congress was ready t
receive any communication.
The House fixed noon as the honr ol
meeting. a-
Mr.. yallandingham gave notice of o bill
to repeal the tariff act of 1861 and rcvis,
that of 1858.
Mr.. Stephens presented a petition Of Mr.
Butler, contesting the seat ol Mr.. Lehman
Adjourned. b
HousE.-Wm S. King, Of Minnesota, wa
elected Post Master.
u The MESSAGE was read and that nart rec