Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-22
Eess,s Brooks and Eldridee made arpu-

Eesrrs. Brooks and Eldridge made argu-
ments In support Of their objections, and
were followed by Mcssrs. Logan, Dawes.
and others on the Republican eide.
Mr.. Marshall, of Illinois, spoke emphati-
cally against Brownlow's negro govern
ment"
The amendment OF Mr.. Dawes, to refer the
credentials OF Butler 70 the Committee on
Elections was agrecd TO- This WAS . sub
s,i,ution for the original motion Of Mr..
Eldridge, the effect Of il being to refer
Buffers case, not that Of Stokes. The Dem
ocrats generally voted no on agreeing to the
resolution as amended. The negative vote
of Brooks was received with laughter and
remarks tha, he would have TO be converted
again.
Messrs. Hgbcc. Ax,ell, johnson, and
Washburne, Of Illinois, appeared and were
sworn 10.
Mr. Lldridse then renewed his motion
that the credentials OF Mr.. Stokes be re-
fcrred TO the Committee on Elections.
Mr. shellsbarger. OF Ohio. said be wanted
10 more of this sort Of thing. The mem
Der from New York, Mr.. Brooks, hsd juss
shown by his vote that be had been trining
with the House. lie was opposed to the
reference OF Mr.. Stokes credentials. - that
gentleman has shown bis loyalty ~ hght-
ing under the Tag
Mr. Randall contrastej the action of the
Republican members In the Kentucky case
win their present action, and asked how
they could reconcile their practical inc0n-
ssiencies.
Mr. Dawes closed by moving the previous
question, which was econded. and the res
olution of Mr. E,dridge WAS rejected, 80 the
credentials OF MIR. 81 1kes we're not referred.
Mr.. Brooks then submitted Q resolution
IN refer the credentials OF Mr.. Mullins 10
the Committee On Elections.
Alter protracted discussion the resolu
ton WAS rejected unanimously. The Ten
ncssee members, except Butler were then
called in front Of the Speakers chair and
had the ;. oath solcmnly administered TO
them.
lhe Speaker laid before the House letter
from the Secretary Of the Territory Of New
Mexico, stating that be was forced TO sign
the .rlifcate Of election Of Mr. Cleaver No
delegate, but his opponents majority was
made up by frauds. sir. Cleaver was fairly
elected by insjDrity OF !, 1903 votes.
The papers we're referred to the commit
mlitee on elections and neither claimant
was sworn In as delegate.
Delegates from Montana and Washington
were sworn.
The speaker announced the next bust
ness in order Was the execution Oi the order
made on the Goth Of July, that the judiciary
Committee report forthwith ON the i'm
parchment question.
Mr.. Wilson. Of Iowa, chairman Of the
Judiciary Committee stated by direction OF
the committe, that its report was not yet
completed, but would be Monday. at which
time the committee design to submit to the
House a report, together with the evidence
and viewsof the minority. In making this
statement he represented the views Of eve
~ member of the committee.
The House postponed until Monday the
execution Of the order.
Mr. Robinson, OF New York, submitted .
question of privilege, 40 TO the resolutions
reciiing that Chas. +. Adams, United States
Minister to Great Britain, had been guilty
Of neglect of duty towards American citi
zens in England and Ireland, failing TO &C.
cure their rights as such citizens, and in
structing the Committee on Foreign Affairs
TO inquire into such charges and 10 report
thereon forthwith, TO the end that II
the charges be true. articles of impeachment
may be presented against him.
Mr.. Robinson proceeded 10 debate the
cases of Colonies Warren and Maggie, under
arrest in Ireland. After proceeding for
come time he yielded the floor Tor motion
to adjourn.
On motion Of Mr.. WashDurne. of III it
Wa ordered that we adjourn until Monday
The Speaker stated that he would on
Monday, Unless otherwise ordered by the
House. announce the standing committees
for The present Congress.