Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-11-28
Tire Rwnp Congress.

2Oth instant, in accordance with tbo
adjournment OF July last. AS usual
upon The assembling, the Capitol was
hlled with visitors, who began 20
gather about ten o'clock, and before
the hour Of meeting the galleries, halls
aud corridors OF the building were
densoly y crowded The Hall Of Repre-.
sentatives seemed to be an especial
point of interest, and for nearly two
hours a scene Of no little animation
and excitement prevailed. 3The result
OF the recent State elections was
actively discussed on both sides of the
House, the Radicals endeavoring to
explain away the facts and figures.
and the Democrats congratulating
each other over the happy change,
and mutually promising 10 do better
next time. Mr.. Washburne, of ILL.,,
who is regarded as the leader of the
Grant movement, had quite a crowd
OF Radical members around him, while
Butler, of Massachusetts, entertained
Mr.. Chase, then in the area in front
of the Speakers chair. The desire to
see Mr. Stevens did not appear so
strong as heretofore, and that gentle
man remained in his committee room
until fe Y minutes before the House
was called TO order On the Demo
cratic side, the central figure was the
tall form of ex-Chief Justice Wood
ward, of Pennsylvania, who was sworn
IN soon after the meeting Of the House
Messrs. Boyer, Getz, Glossbrenner,
and Randall, of our State, were also
in attendance, and among the promi-
nent Democrats present from other
States were Messrs. Brooks, of New
York EIdridge, of Wisconsin; Mar
shall, of Illinois, and Morgan, of OHIO
The ball was opened in the House
by Mr.. Brooks, Of New York, on the
modern Radical delegation from Ten
nessee, and how Brownlow secured
their election. The Republicans were
not prepared for this retaliation on
them for their conduct in the case of
the Kentucky members last session,
and were forced 10 refer the creden-
tials OF one of the Tennesseeans but
ler) to the Election Committee, and
to keep him out OF the House pending
the investigation. This, of course, is
simply sham. and he will no doubt
soon be admitted, notwithstanding
the charges against him of alleged
participation in the secession move
ment. The other members (including
Stokes were admitted. During the
discussion the floor and galleries were
crowded, and considerable interest
manifested by all present.
No business Of importance was
transacted during the. very brief ses-
sion of the Senate. Mr. Sumner re-
introduced his negro jury bill for the
District of Columbia, which, il will be
remembered, was passed last spring,
but failed TO receive the sig nature Of
the President. Forty-three Senators
we're present, and on motion an ad.
journment took place until Monday.
Monday arrived. The Rump reas-
sembled. But little business was trans
acted, except that the Impeachment
Committee handed in their report of
1900 pages, demanding the impeach-
ment of the President for ''high
crimes and misdemoanors. This
announcement was received with ap-
plause and hisses The negro CALLER
les applauded Justify, while the white
galleries hissed The Speaker looked
daggers at the white trash, but smiled
at the niggers. The report was post
poned until Wednesday, the 4th of
December, when it will come up for
adoption in the House. We predict
its failure
The President does not recognize
the Rump. His message and the
reports of the heads of Departments
Will not be transmitted until after the
commencement of the regular Consti-
tutional term-the first Monday of
December, The Rump viii most
likely on Tuesday or Wednesday Of
this week, adjour@ over until this
time, when the message and doeu
ments win be sent in. The folly of
this useless third Extra Session every
body laughs at, and some Of the Radi-
cal members groan under the extra
expense and trouble TO which il ex-
poses them. Nothing of any great
Importance will be done till after the
holidays.