The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-11

a candidate Tor Speaker.
MFR. Hickman nominated Blair. APP
plause in the galleries.
Mr.. McClernand wished to stop the
noise in the galleries.
Mr.. Stevens nominated Mr.. Grow.
A ballot was then taken resulting IN
no choice.
Mr.. Blair withdrew his nomination
when another ballot resulted as follows:
Whole number 159. Grow 90, Blair
II. Crittenden IL. The rest scatter
ing. =.
Mr.. Grow taking the chair, made an
address and took the oath which was
administered by Mr.. Washburn, OF LII.
The members were then sworn In.
A resolution passed previously for
passing over those objected to until the
members were duly qualified.
Mr.. Burnett offered resolution re-
ferring the question of right to seats
by several to the Committee of Elec-
tons, after that committee is appoint
ed.
Mr.. Stevens raised the point of order
that Burnett should first call for certii-
Gates, and then proceed in the proper
order.
Mr.. Burnett said he only interposed
objections such as conscience and duty
compelled him. He said Upton had
confessed himself ineligible.
Mr.. Carlisle, of Va, said he didn't
wish any portion of the State to be I'M
represented by objections to any other
portion. He believed no party in any
State, either by Convention or. other
wise had power to absolve the allegi-
ance they owe this government, formed
for them by their fathers. Deafening
applause. Mr.. Carlisle characterized
the action of Eastern Virginia as gross
tyranny, and declared that Western
Virginia was determined to uphold the
Union. They desire their voice to be
heard in the Nations Capitol, in every
thing pertaining to the organization of
the House.
The resolution was finally tabled,
and the Virginia delegation sworn in,
also the other delegation.
Mr.. Stevens, of Pa, moved that the
name of Butler be inserted on the roll,
instead of Lehman, and called on Leh-
man to produce the proper certificate.
Mr.. Lehman replied that he came by
proclamation of the Governor, and read
the concluding portion of the Procla,
nation, showing his name mentioned
with other members of that State, and
| wished the subject to go before the
Committee on Elections.
Mr.. Vallandigham inquired if the
party forging a certificate was not in
the penitentiary now.
Mr.. Lehman answered affirmatively.
Mr.. Stevens stated that no certifi
cate of Mr.. Lehman's election could be
found on file.
Mr.. Lehman considered his name
rightfully on the roll, and said the
course of his colleague would set {
precedent disastrous to the country
If on investigation it be found that
Mr.. Butler is entitled to the seat, nc
one would acquiesce more readily.
E Resolution tabled, 81 to Al.
Mr.. McClernand objected to Mr.
Thayer being sworn in as member
from Oregon, as Mr.. Shields was cleo
ted, and offered a resolution to that eff
feet. Tabled. Mr.. Thayer was ther
sworn in.
The question on Mr.. Daily's right tt
seat as delegate from Nebraska was
postponed, and the house proceeded to
elect Clerk.
Mr.. Blair nominated Mr.. Forney
} Mr.. Mallory nominated Mr.. Etheridge
and Mr.. Fouke nominated Mr.. Die
. brick. saf Aaa
The ballot resulted as follows Eth
eridge 90, Forney Al, Diebrick 81
Florence 2. Etheridge was declared
elected. .5H %
A resolution was adopted appointing
, joint committee to wait on the Presi
dent, and inform him that Congress.
, was ready to receive any communica
ton. I'D aeaa 1862 3t 4Hf ~ ~.
The House fixed. noon as the hour Of
meeting. a eil;rl PEW 3 i
], Mr.. Vallandigham gave notice of 8
bill to repeal the Tariff act of 1861, and
revive that of 1853. cv 9eeat ,gt
4 Mr.. Stevens presented petition Of
| I'LL )uliCf, SObtCoIiiS IHC oSdS vi 4i1i
: Lehman. Adjourned. 20 ebiq 81
! -. Washington, July S.
! SENATR.-Mr. Chandler gave notice
J that he should tomorrow introduce /:
bill to confscate the property of al
r Governors of States, Members of Leg
islatures, Judges Of Courts, and al
military officers above the rank of Lieu
tenant, who shall take up arms against
, the Government of the United States
! or aid and abet treason. All such in
!, dividuals to be forever disqualified
from holding any Office of honor, emo
, lument or trust in the Government
: such property to be applied to restore
to Union men in rebel States any loss.
/ es they may have suffered. ~ ls-
4 Washington, July 5.
Il Hnucr Mr. Critfopdon onYoaro5