National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1869-02-26

lers VIII make out the statement, as
the concurrent resolution directs.,'
Mr.. Butler determined. )-"Dors
the chair entertain my resolution"
The presiding officer (deiiantly
and as if he felt considerably annoy
e,O y" do not. = Maughtrr)
Nj. Butler" Then appeal from
the decision of the cl air.
The presiding officer" The chair
does not entertain the appeal. >
daughter and encouragement from
the senatorial side ot the chamber:)
Mr.. Butler, perSlSlenll!S--" Doe,
the chair hold as a matter of order
that the SeHatc cdl oN errule the
House :"
Cries of " ORDER" " ORDER" from
the senatorial side of the chamber.
and encouragement from the nppO-
site side.
Mr.. FarnSworth of ILL.," | rise
to 4 question of order"
Mr. Butler, without allowing Mr..
1 Farnsworth to 90 any further with
( no VI oI'lNA, ftllt
his coat sleeves up to his elbow, as
if preparing for an encounter and
determined to hold his own in it,
went on to SAY do not under
stand that the representatives Of the
people can be so overruled. Loud
shouts OF order) | raise the ques
/ tion of order, sir. that the decision
/ of the Senate shall not override tue
orders and instructions of this
House, and | know that i therein
/ speak the sentiments of the House
{ Turning to members around lnm
/ DO | not ?" Conflicting declara-
/ tionS of He does, He does not,
/ and increasing confusion and excite
/ mcnt.) Now, sir (he conlinued:)
( shall we have this linseemly scene !
] The presiding officer only answer.
ed that the debate was not III order.
Mr. Butler (groing more impetu.
ou> and less reSprctiul)-' ! am not
debating it, sir. No arbitrary pro.
ccedings viii be allowed here
The presiding officer If the
gentleman is not debating. he Will
take his seat This palpablc hit
drew forth laughter and applause.
Mr.. Butler am not debating.
appeal from the decision Of the
chair
The presiding officer (eurtiy -
'Thc appeal is not entertained.
Mr.. Butler-(m an appealing
though hy no means tender moody
- appeal from that decision.'
The presiding officer, deaf to all
such appeals again directed the tel
lers to 90 on with the count, but Mr.
| Butler persisted il addressing the
chair.
MIR. Wood inquired whether there
was not Il Srrgent-at-arms attach
ed to this body.
Mr.. Ingcrsoii of Ill. coming to the
| aid of Mr Butler: Il object toanN
further proceedings on the part OF
this body Until that appeal is enter
tainrl aud action had on i, by this
body
The presiding otlicer-'Tne tellcrs
will declare the vote.
Mr.. lngcrSoll--' An appeal has
been taken.
The pre-: ding officer An ap
peal cannot be taken
Mr.. ButIer--' Nr. President
The presi,Iing office I-'il, gen
tirmm nom MaSsa"i u>cttS will rc
sume his seat (ircat cont lSior
aud rxcitemrut.) The gentleman
from Massachusetts viii come t.
order.
Mr. Butler (dciiantlN-'I am il
order. sir. Mr.. President, ! deSlr,
thr reading OF the joint rule on tn,
counting otthc votes, which express
lv states that Il vote which is object
ed to,Cdnuot concur
Mr.. CovuGc OF Pa. encouraging
ly)-' That is the point
Mr.. Butlrr-' Nor ! do not know
. any power that the president of th'
Senate has 10 oVclrule the rule ant
the resolution of the House
The presiding officer pcrssting il
! never mindln. Mr.. Butler, again
, called upon the trliers to perform
, their duties under the concurren
resolution. The scene continue,
! some time longer