The New York herald., 1867-03-05

Inc0nssant Win tne OF the House
Mr. WILSON, Of Iowa. said this body i assembled IN
pursuance OF law Tha. such s the case recognized
by the gentleman from New York lMr Brooks by his
presence and recognized by those associated with him.
and who have signed the paper which he has read TO the
that for more than four years Of The States named
by him waged fearful against this government
forgotten by the representatives Of the people here as
semhled. shall not attempt 70 review the precedent
he has cited in connection with former extra sessions
Congress-. This extra session IL ~ the hrst
regular session Of the Fortieth Congress- convened
pursuance Of law. l now move the previous question,
The previous question was seconded, and the house
proceeded to the election OF Speaker.
SPEAKER
Mr.. WILSON said-I now put in nomination Tor tho
ofnce Of Speaker OF the House Of Representatives
Schuyler Cofax OF Indiana (C,apping Of handsl In
oong 20 may say a oeevs % b rms ea
ton which belong; and heartily concurred that
has not been necessary for the party 70 bold any
Mr. NIcHoIsos, (dem) OF Del AS it Is the determine
on OF the House to proceed 70 the election OF Speaker
The CLERK asked whether there were any othershom
nations
No others were made
The CLERK then appointed as tellers 10 take VOTE
Messrs. Banks, Eldrdge, Paine and Boyer. The vote
votes cast, 167. Necessary to choice 10 Schuyler
Coliax received 1877 samuel s. Marshall received 30.
The announcement OF tho vote by Mr.. BArks was
appauded on the floor and In the galleries.
The following is the vote In detail
Ashley Ss. az %.ssv s cSo Baker
SS Sn,ns Banks ssmIp snsAa aaas BLAIR
y aa cosars
ns E cHs psws Eliot pss % ,s pgsf s
u o% Hasssr aa y NV S
gerso, Judd Julian, Kelly kelsey, Kitchen Kooniz. Iadin
Pa hessly Loan esfs
ssSsonp Ms Sse Ao'rs rh fss Ps.s Fs:
ssaas ss sG.nss i4;S1 sSsaDsssr
YAM + NJ Msd
W.m' asa S,n e ind Tss" e Iowa Wilson of "a. Wilson
FoR sAsvKL 5; MAasnALl- liLsosz-Messrs. Archer,
os aoys sSa R ".n ras Rss
Mccullough Morgan, Morrssey Mungen, Niback Nicho-
Ssn Saa ru%y ry'w wsass ss'''V' s0e 'a'e' van Aa
The Clerk reported the result which Mr. Banks had
announced and declared that quorum Of the House
having voted, and schuyler Colfax having received
majority OF all the votes cast he duly elected
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives for the Forteh
Congress Of the United States renewal Of Appause
The Clerk appointed Messrs. Marshall and Pomeroy 70
conduct the Speaker elect to the chair and requested
Mr.. Dawes being the member present who had had
the longest continuous service to administer the oath
Mr. CoLrAx was escorted TO chair amid the general
and enthusiastic applause Of closely packed throng Of
ing his place. with his right hand uplifted
the oath OF office administered 70 him BY Mr.. Dawes
ss
being concluded the Speaker addressed the House a.
| follows-
sibe and trying position, appreciate more than
before the inheritance OF the trust, and realize
necessity Of your confidence and support Nor do
overrate the gravity OF position Americans and
Legislators. The years have dropped their sands
on mortal issue vast and grand as ours today 4
nation decimated by the conflicts of fraternal strife,
armes people with the fruits Of prolonged rpened
into the gloomy harvest OF hearts dead with the bullet
as well as hearts heavy with and broken
alike and by that light should We walk " is 70 guide
steps by the justice OF God and the rights OF
II Danish all malice and revenge, and 70 justify
faith by works IL ID 10 anchor our legislation on
what the great conmoner Of England, John
Bright, declares 10 be the supple but sublime princ
Plies on which gres. national questions should
be setted-tho basis Of eternal right& Il to
banner these words, that will shine brighter than
the which gem the Liberty Loyalty
and Law" Ia 30 to make history that posterty shall
rise up and call US blessed The Congress which has
just passed away has written record that will be long
remembered by the and friendess whom did not
denounced IL as enemies harshy unjusly criticised
by some who should have been US friends, IL proved
itself to have been more faithful 70 human
essc The outraged and oppressed a found IN
| these Congressional halls champions and friends
den; IL quaed not before the mightest, neglected
not The obscurest lifted the slave, whom the nation
1 our statute books the Civil Rights bill national
Magma Charta-grander than all the enactmenss that
civil government had bcsn destroyed BY yanquished
declared, ~ guaranty Of defence % the
mans ballot; proclaim ed that there could be NO safe
or loyal reconstruction on foundation Of
for US Il, when We surrender these seats 70 our
SUCCESSORS, we can point TO . record which
will shine inc on our nssSry page IKE that Of 9e Consrss
leave this Capitol whole national sucture shall b
permanently restored, resting the foundation
convictions of duty come this Chair to administer
your rules but not as partzan- l appeal 10 you for
that generous support BY which alone presiding officer
Be sustained. pedging you In return nlcxibie
impartiality which shall be proved by my deeds, and
invoking on your deberatian the favor Of Him who
holds tho desinies Of nations in the hollow Of His
hand
The speech throughout its delivery was heartily ap
pauded by members and spectators
QuAIIFICAnoN MEnBRRa
The oath was then administered by the SPEAKER 10 tho
members Of the State delegations, who ranged them
selves in line in front Of the Clerks desk and with
hands uphfted took the oath prescribed by law.
coxNIrrEs TO WAIT on THE PRESIDENT.
On motion Of Mr. DAWES a committee OF three
bers 10 join like committee OF two the part OF the
form him that both Houses Congress in session
and ready 10 receive communication he might choose
spponted the COMMITTEES on ,hs psr, OF The WouSs
On motion Of Mr.. STEVENS, trep.) Of Pa message
sent 70 the Senate 70 inform that body that
OF the Houee had assembled had elected Schuyler Cc
business.
Mr. BANKS offered . resolution adopting the rules Of
the last House, and providing for Conmttc Rules
which should have the right to report at any time.
Mr. Bsooks suggested such modincaiien Of the rules
as would protect the rights oi the minority 70 fair de-
bate, stating that there less discussion permitted IN
this House than In the French Parliament the British
House Of Commons, or the Assembly Of switzerisnd
Mr.. GARvELp rep) OF Ohio. suggested thai Mr. Brooks
had no right TO complain OF not being allowed freedom
Of discussion after having occupied tnreeourhs OF sns
time Of the House to-day Laughtsr3
On motion Of Mr. scHEScK, rep Of Ohio, the rules
were amended by vote of 10 30 that II shall be
in order during the week 70 move 70 suspend the rulea
crKRK or HOUSE
Mr. DAWES offered . resolution declaring Edward No
Pherson, OF Pennsylvania Clerk OF the House for the
Eortietb Congress- which adopted; 6nd Mr. NC
Pherson came forward and had the oath OF ofhcc ad
mnistered to him by the Speaker.
CONTESTED STAT
Mr. su,xycw presented the papers Of Columbus Deaac
Contrasting the seat OF George W. Morgan from the Thr-
seeuh district OF Ohio. Referred 70 the Committee
Elections
STATEMENT sPEAKKR
The svKaKER made q statement to the House. He said
that during the cxsence OF the Thirty ninth Congress.
and before the honr Of noon noay .ne resaent on sne