New-York daily tribune., 1861-03-05

clare the Senate adjourned without day.
Mr.. HAMLIN took the chair, and the proclamation
for aD extra session was read.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WAsHIgGTog, Monday, March y lSol
The Honse reassembled at 10 O'Clock. No persons
whatever were in the galleries except the reporters,
ectaiors having been formally excluded by direction
OF the Committee Of Arrangements.
Much miscellaneous business, Of no particular I'M
portance, was disposed Of with the usual noisy ac-
The reports of the Committees on Conference were
made and acted upon, The proceedings were occa-
siooaly interrupted by the reception OF meSagss lou
the Senate and the announcement by the Prlyste
Secretary, Mr.. GlOe6rcnner, that tho Presldeht mao
signed certain bills. Nrr
The report of the Committee on Conference or the
bill amendatory Of the patent laws was adopted, I'm >,
Almost every member had proposition or bill 70
pass The struggle for the floor was intensely e1cli-
ng. Questons oi order were now and then raised:
Mr.. 'HUTCHINS Rep., Ohio raising bis yose
above the din, said, this being delberatve bCdy,
they nigh, know what was going on.
A voice" You mistake, this is not deliberate
body" lCres Of "GoOdl
A motion yas moved to clear the galleries Laugh
Az heretofore stated the visitors galleries were en-
Al III o'tioeka motion to adjourn was negatiyed-
40 against III.
Some unimportant busnefs was transacted and varl-
Qua trii NJ matters were urged.
Several De-" Adjourn" amid the confusion
Dir. ANDERSON Of Kentucky moved TO take up the
Old Soldiers Pension lil
Fifty more members here sfroye 10 gam recoB-
milton from tie Speaker. =,
Motions Were humorousiy made to "eear the gale
Mr SHERMAN, from the Select Committee ap-
pointed to wait on the President, said they had per.
furtntd tha duty and thai the President hd informed
them be had submitted his last Official communication
TO tue House. ..fI ...
motion was here made TO adjourn, when the
marked klleuCe and delivered
following address:
THE SPEAKERS ADDRESS.
GEsTLEhEs OF THE House. OF REPRESENrATTyEs:
We / ave now arrived at the close Of the ANANlth
Congress Daring its progress scences Of an extraor
diuary character have been witnessed. Several
States have seceded, and all their members,
with one exPeeption, have lett the Hall
No lover Of his country witness such an
exhibition ~ithou, feelings of the deepest anxiety.
As your pres ding officer, have not felt IL my duty TO
de>iate from the e.,abhed practice by entering into
dis. ion the hoor. Indeed demands upon tie time
of the Clair are su, nt In its view without, and II Is
wise thn. The Speaker shoud not he entangled in the
conflicts Of debate Yon will permit me- therefore, be-
fore parting, ~ say pubhely what is well known TO
many if ROT all Of you, that have ever been and am
now amt trust ever shall remain, devoted freLd
Of the Union of the States and favorable TO any
lust aud liberal Compromise. The report OF the Com.
mittee OF TLirtythree of this House met my cordial
approval and have never hesitaed 10 declare my be-
lei that Convention Of all the States TO consider
actual or suppOed grievances the proper aud most
avuilabe remedy. As member of the Union de-
clare my conviction that tensble ground has been
ssrigned for o dissolution of the ties Which bind
eyey American citizen to his country, aud
impartial history will decide. Ny confidence
in the American people is such that believe noJust
complaint can exist long without redress at dneir
hands. There Ia always remedy in the Union. With
hi, view 1 still declare my Willingness TO J0n IN
measures Of compromise. would do 80 because OF the
ancient ties that bavs bound together under the in-
stiuiion framed by fathers and under Constitu-
az al hu tho; ;mpn al L d
co. for the national honor committed to the expert
nent of Tree insitu'iops. would 10 so for the love
bear for my countrymen IN all parts OF our beloved
lind and especially for tie sake Of that noble band
Of patriots IN the Border Southern States who against
great opposition, have stood firm like ROCKS IN tie
ocean for the peace and perretuity of the Union.
Bot gentlemen, I may n0 further dwell on these
general subjects For the discharge OF the duiies OF
this staion 10 which Was called by your Kindness
can ly say it has been my purpose TO do all in my
power uo promote your comfort IA members, To deal
impartmlly with all, and TO advance the best
interests Of the country. so far as any sueees-
pea has attended my administration In the ,hair,
il i, TO 10 aseribed very much 10 hhe kindness aud
forbearanee Of the members Of the House caim for
myself only the merit of good intentions and honest
purposes. TIE refolulion yon have been pleased 10
udopt i trnly graft ing, and will be among my most
agreeable recollectione Of this place. thank you,
gentlemen for this mark Of your appreciation. could
not fill TO remark that this resolution presented
by the oldest member Of the House, by whom Wa
sworn lntO OtlCe, ana one whose oeVhleu cnataCltE
is acknowledged by usah Ibeleye no former Speaker
ever received sndness ut the hands OF the House
than Las fallen 10 my lot. Amid all the conlilt OF
opinion on que s,ions continually arising, you have
never overruled any deci,iOn have made. co not
inier from tim that ALWAYS right but do infer
that If wrong the House believed IL Was through MS
apprehension aud lot by desigu, and that was your
nsgnanlnity which led yon 10 sustain the CHAIR.
You will peruit me, hope, % say here ihat am
under great obligations " the officers Of tins House
for their assistance and devotion 10 my comfort
retnrn them all my very wsrmest thanks; Ana now,
gentlemen and friends It only remains that take my
leave of you The parting hour Is an honest nour
When irot came among you declared my sen ; . ma
tionnl man. am 80 siill, and trust shall ever remain
20. .L.u ,h;nk of von
and tie many scenes through which We nave Pasaea
NV prayer TO IIeayal for you 10 .hat you may usse
that blasting which ometh from above ana t1st ,he
Ora, Ruler of nations In whose bands are tne ues'
tines of IA all, may restore peace 10 our country
brv order out Of confusion, and union 10 ts present
SistrIcted clements. Gentlemen, now BID you an
affectonate farewell ,.sa a,-ino
,h delivery of the address, which he eoncladed oy an
nonucing tie adjournment Of the House s'"s DE. ~.
Much good.humor prevailed, the usual iarewens
were spoken, and the members separated.