The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-07-17

the Union under which we had grown and pros
pered beyond all other precedents. Therefore,
they desire in the National Capital that their
voice should be heard on everything pertaining
to the organization of The House.
Mr.. LoVeoy, of Illinois, moved the previous
question on the resolution.
Mr. Burnett. Of Kentucky, demanded the
Teas and Nays, but they were not ordered.
On motion of MIR. McClernand, OF H., the
resolution was tabled
The Virginia delegation was then sworn in,
as also the delegations from the other States.
Mr.. Stevens. Of Penn, moved that the name
Of Mr. Butler, instead oi Mr.. Lehman, be in
serted on the roll as member. from the First
District of Pennsylvania, and sent up the certi-
ficate of he return Of the judges, which was
read. He also made some remarks in support
Of his position, and called upon Mr.. Lehman to
produce proper certificate.
Mr.. Lehman replied that he. came here by
virtue of a proclamation of the Governor of
Pennsylvania, under the broad seal OF the State,
the same as that by which Mr. Stevens him
self took his seat He read the concluding por-
tion of the proclamation, showing that his
name was mentioned in connection with other
members from that State. Let the subject go
to the COMMITTEES on Elections, and the House
would, when the report was made, be astoni,h'
ed at the atrocous frauds judiciously ascertain
ed.
Mr.. Vallardgbam, Of Ohio, inquired wheth-
er the party by whose forgery the certificate
was procured was not convicted and sentenced
and if he was not now in the Penitentiary.
Mr.. Lehtnan did not wish to PREJUDICE the
case He did not wish the House to take his
tpse di1it but that the facts be aScertaned
through the proper committee, as IN that case
his constituents would not be damaged. But in
Difference to Mr.. Vallandigham he gave an af-
firmative reply to his question
Mr. Stevens replied that the certificate OF
Mr. Lehmans election was nowhere to be fcupd
on the files OF the Prothonotary The only
charitable construction he could place upon the
Governors act in inserting the name Of Mr..
Lehman instead Of Mr.. Butler, was that the
Governor made mistake. Their wos no p't-
ma tdcie case at all in favor of Mr.. Lehman.
| Mr.. Stevens offered resolution that the
Clerk be directed to insert the name Of Mr.. But
Ter on the roll and that Mr.. Lehman be enti-
tied to contest the seat of Mr.. Butler by giving
him the required notice within three months.
| Mr.. Lehman responded that the Governor
had performed his lawful duty and made no
mistake. He contended that his name was
rightfully and properly on the list, but his col
league now sought to override law OF Penn
sylvana and set at nought the act OF the high
est officer Of the Commonwealth, The course
proposed by his colleague would set prece-
dent disastrous TO the country. They should
show fair play. II, after examination, it should
/ he found that Mr.. Butler was fairly elected, no
one would more readily acquiesoe than he, il
the decision Of the Committee was sustained
| by the House.
Mr. Fouke ofIllnos, moved to lay Mr.. Ste
vens resolution on the table, which was carried
-119 against Al.
Mr. McClernand, Of Illinois. objected to Mr.
| Thayer being sworn in as q member from Or
egon, believing as al present advised, Mr.. She
twas elected and ctferaa resolutop 70 that ef
ect, which was tabled, that the question be re
ferred to the Committee on elections, and that
until they report, neither to occupy seat IN
the House.
Mr. Thayer was then sworn in.
The question as TO MI Daily's right to seat
as delegate from Nebraska, was temporarily
postponed, and the House then proceeded to
The election of Clerk
Mr. Blair nominated Mr. Forney.
Mr.. Mallory nominated Mr. Etheridge, ol
Tennessee
Mr.. Fouke nominated Mr.. DIETRICH, of Hin,
ois
Mr. Etheridge 99 Mr. DIETRICH u
Mr.. Forney Al Mr.. Florence z
Mr.. Etheridge was declared elected
On motion OF Mr. Washburno, of Illinois, a
resolution adopting the rules OF the last House
until otherwise ordered. was adopted and q
Committee Of Five vas ordered thereon.
Mr.. Ely, Of New York, offered a resolution
which was adopted providing for Committee
to act Jointly with one from the Senate, to wait
on the President, and inform him that Congress
is ready TO receive ony communication he may
be pleased to make.
Mr., Train, Of Massachusetts,, offered reso-
luton which was adopted to inform the Sen
ate that the House had elected Mr.. Grow
speaker, and was ready to proceed TO business
The House fixed the hour of meeting at noon
hereafter, until otherwise ordered.
Mr.. Valland igham, Of Ohio, gave notice o
his intention to introduce bill to repeal the
tariff act OF 1861, and revise that OF 1853.
Mr.. Stevens of Pennsy lvanis, presented the
petition of Mr. Butler, contestiDg the seat o
Mr.. Lehman.
The House at P. NJ. adjourned.
.'. WAsH1NGToE July 5.
SENATE MIR. Chandler gave notice he should
To morrow introduce bill to conffscate the
f property fall Governors of States members o
Legislatures, Judges OF ourts, all military off
GERS above the rank Of lieutenant, who shal
take up arms against the Government Of tho
United States or aid and abet treason; all suct
individuals be forever disqualified from holding
any office Of honor, emolument or trust in the
Government; such property to be applied to re-
store to the Union men in the rebel States any
loss they may have suffered.
House Mr.. Crittenden appeared and tool
the usual oath.
Ex-Congressman Ball, Of Ohio was elected
Sergeant.a at. Arms Ira Goodenow, of New
{ York, was elected Dcorkeeper. Rev. Mr.. Stock
f ton was elected Chaplain. VIM. s. King, o
Minnesota, was elected Postmaster
The Message was read and those parts rec
ommendrng 100000 men and $4oo,0oo00t
were received with applause on the Republican
, side and in the galleries. Other portions wer
similarly greeted
On motion of Mr. Stevens, the Message anc
accompanying documents were referred to tn
, Committee of the Whole on the State ofthe U
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