Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-12-11
xXxylll C0NGRESS.--lST SESSION.
tESATE

sHC 'tllhNC Wis ~ pAiNA WV
Vice President, and Rev. Mr.. Sunderland
offered prayer
The credentials of Mcssrs Wiley ond Van
Wmklcy from West Virginia, of MIR. Con-
ness of Cal, and Mr.. Henderson of Missouri
were presented and the two latter took the
oath of allegiance.
Garrett Davis of Ky. offered protest
against the admission of the Senators from
West Virginia on the ground of unconsti,u-
tionality. lie believed there never was nor
conld be such thing as n State OF West
Virginia. The old State was whole and in
tact. After considerable discussion it was
moved that the oath Of Office be administer
ed to the Senators and it was carried, SO to
).
A committee Of three WIS raised 10 in
form the President that the Senate was
ready to receive his message.
Mr.. Lane of Indiana, gave notice Of the
introduction Of bill to repeal the $500
Communication feature Of the enrolment act.
and to increase the pay Of ron-comn''sion-
ed officer. and privaies in the army 50 Per
cent. Adjourned.
The Clerk then read tho roll Of the mem
Der. from all the States excepting Maryland,
Virginia. Western Virginia, Oregon, Nils
sour. aud Kansas.
Mr. Stevens Of Pennsylvania desired that
the credentials Of those whose names were
not on the roll be read.
The Clerk said that he had placed On the
roll the names Of all those whose certificates
bore evidence Of their election in accordance
with the law passed by tho House in March
last.
Mr. Washburne asIsci whether there were
any contestlnt. 9. seats.
The Clerk sli there were three oy foor
from Missouri, one from Virginia ami one
...-an Kentucky. as be reeolcc:ed.
Mr.. Steven. repeated hi. request.
Mr.. Pc.>dlcton OF Ohio asked whether
there were any i.nle requiring Contestants of
seats, before the orsaniz ttion OF the House
to file notices OF their Intention - contest.
Mr.. Stiles OF Pennsylvania asked iac
reading Of the act Of March 81.
An act to regulate the duties o. the
House of Representatives 10 preparing 10
the organization oil the House, was read as
| follows
" BE it enacted &c tina. before the FRS.
meeting OF the next Congress. AMI every
subsequent Congress. that the Clerk Of the
next preceding House of Representatives
shall make roll Of the Representatives
elect, and lace thereon the names Of all
persons. and of such persons only whose
credentials show that they were regararly
i elected in accordance with the laws of the
| United States.
AT the request Of Mr.. Stevens, the Clork
read the form Of the credentials Of the
| Maryland members, which he had ruled out
| for intornaity.
! Mr.. Iilwcs offered resolution that the
names OF the Maryland delegates be placed
ON the rolls Of the House, aud moved the
previous question, which was seconded.
Mr.. Allen moved to lay the question on
! the table
Mr. Stiles asked whether tic resolution
was in order.
The Clerk replied :" CLEARLY, as pointing
| to the organization.
Mr.. Cox wished to know why the names
we're placed on the rolls.
| lie was called to Order from the Rcpubli.
can side of the House, while others dem lnI-
ei the roll to be called
The Clerk ard Mr. Cox were not in order
as the previous question wis lending.
| The question taken on Mr. Aliens motion
! W IdN MI laws Ou tlc tibic
was decided in the negat,ys-yc.rs "a, nays
81, which caused applause from the gallery
and on the floor OF tic House.
Mr. Dawes demanded u vote for his rec
olution.
Mr.. Washburuc hoped the rules would be
enforced as TO the preservation of order.
! Mr.. Dawes resolution was adopted foil
owed by applause. 81 tho rames on thu
Maryland delegation was placed on the rolls
Mr.. Davis Of Maryland ofaret resolnt-
ion directing the names Of the Missouri
delegation to be placed on the roll.
MIR Holman raised the question Of order
that the resolution proposed to instruct the
Clerk to act contrary to a law Of Congress.
| The names of the members from Missouri
Oregon, West Virginia md Kansas, were
placed on the rolls, after m1tions to that ef-
feet hal been made.
Mr.. Stevens then asked that the credcn-
tials of the Louisiana members. Messers
Beal. Coltman and Baker, be read.
The credentials state that the election
was in accordance with the laws and con-
stltutlOa Of Louisiana. and that said elect
ion WAS held on the % Of November last
The credentials are signed by j. l.. Randall.
Governor Of Louisiana.
| MIR. Stevens moved that the names OF the
louisiana members be stricken from the
rolls.
Mr.. Cravens moved to lay the resolution
on the table.
Mr.. Holman decided that the point was
well taken.
Mr.. Stcvne. appealed from the decision
Mr.. Pend!eton moved to lay the appeal ON
the table.
Mr., Brooks said the House could elect
Speaker without the names of thosa gentle.
tlemen being stricken from the roll
Mr., Stevens pi otested against their adms
sion. but in order to facilitate the organ
ization Of the House he would with
draw his motion for the present and again
offer it when the Louisiana members were
to be sword in.
Mr.. Wasbburne of Illinois moved that
the House proceed to the election of a
| Speaker, tira roee, which was agreed to-
1t was now half past one.
Mr.. Wsshburne Of Ilionis nominated Mr.
| Colfax Mr.. Pcndleton of Ohio nominated
Mr. Cox Mr.. Aneona nominated Mr.. Daw-
son Mr.. Grudcr nominated Mr.. Mallory :
Mr.. Steele Of New YORK nominated Mr.