The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-03-13


WAsHINdToN, March 4.--Grant was
met at the White House by General
Schofeld, who had been left by johnson
in charge of the Executive Office John
son left tho White House at noon, with
his Cabinet, except Schofeld. Colfax
accompanied Grant.
Tho members of Grants staff were all
present, and q multitude congregated on
the outside in the belief that there would
be general reception, but the President
decided not to have any this afternoon.
The following dispatch was handed to
Grant.
BERLIN, March 4.-President Grant,
White House My cordial congratula-
tions on this solemn day. BISMARCK.
The Indian appropriation and the Den
ycr Railroad bills failed to receive the
signature Of johnson. All the other bills
presented were signed.
The father Of Gen. Grant met with an
accident on returning from the Inaugural
ton. Going TO the Capitol he fell back
wards down the stairs, sustaining severe
but not dangerous injnrics.
The new wing of the Treasury is hand
somcly decorated with portraits, flags and
evergreens
An immense crowd with elegant toilets,
aud distinguished assembage, with
Grant and Colfax and the diplomatic corps,
entcred together and Grant and Coliax
and their wives gave reception in pri-
vate room. There was plenty Of music
but little dancing. Owing to want Of
room aud comfort many were glad to es-
cape.
WAsuIHGToN, March 4.-Thc House
met atthrce p. M. and was called to order
Iby Mcpherson, the Clerk. Abscntces
Cox Of New York, Kelly Of pcnnsylva-
MIA, Morgan Of Ohio, Hamilton Of flori-
da, and the States Of New Hampshire,
Connecticut, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana aud Texas, and the
Third aud Fourth Districts Of South Car
olipa. uurcprescnted.
Washburne moved to proceed to the
election Of Speaker.
Brooks raised tho point Of order that
the Clerk had not called the members
from Georgia and Louisiana.
The Clerk oyerrulci Brooks, who APP
pcaled.
4 scene Of confusion, uproar and cx.
citcmeut commenced and threatened to
result in a general row.
=, Brooks, at the top Of his voice, assert
cd his right TO appeal from the tyranny
Of the Clerk.
Washburnc demanded that the Clerk
proceed 10 call the roll.
The Clerk attempted TO do So
Brooks said he was n member Of the
House aud had a right 10 appeal
The Clerk directed the gentlemen from
New York to take his SC {.
Brooks declared that the gentleman
from New York would not lie said the
CLERK was acting without authority
I(Great excitement aud loud calling fol-
|ordcr.)
| Washburne demanded that the Clerl
put the question of tho nomination of /;
: Speaker; hc nominated 3lain.
Brooks continued appealing. but hi
voice was drowned in shouts Of "call th'
roll"
!, The Clerk again directed Brooks Il
take his seat
! Brooks dciantly refused, and long Al
. tcrcation ensued between the Clerk ant
Brooks
Jones Of Kentucky, Eldridgc, an,
. others joined in aid Of Brooks
Logan wanted the Sergant-at-Arm
TO arrcs. Brooks
, Brooks said there was none
Logan-We'll do it ourselves.
Brooks defed Logan TO make tht
. arrest
The Clerk called Woodwad and Voor
: bees to take their places as tellers. Wood
= ward complied, but Voorhees, being re
; luctant, Woodward returned to his sea
, and made a conciliatory speech.
. The Clerk said he had no desire, whel
{ he made his decision, to do violence T.
r the feelings of anybody lie regrette,
j, that any decision of his should be regard
. cd as an invasion OF personal rights.
c Brooks was satisfied and all becam
c quiet
: Randall nominated Kerr.
r The vote stood Blaine 1856 Kerr So.
D McPharson declared Blaine elected
and Blaine made speech.
S When the New York members wer
y about to take the oath, Schenck cale
f attention to the case of Reeves whe ha
!. been reported as having aided the rcbc
Il lion as publisher of newspaper in tn
!, State of Now York, but submitted no mt
g ton, and Reeves was sworn in.
!, Objection was made to HamiIl of Mt
}. ryland, Winchester and Rice of Kel
d lucky, and Van Hora and Dyer, wh
were not sworn.
l. Lawrence objected to Rogers of Al
h kansas, which was tabled, and Roger
J. was sworn in.
r. All the members and delegates havin
If taken tho oath, with the exception
e named, the House adjourned.
&c The Senate yesterday confirmed w. {
c Rowcl for Attorney of Arizona Horac
>, Fox, for Consul Of Trinidad; Jas. Har,
IF pool, for Postmaster of Hayes City con
a modore Powell, for Rear Admiral.
g The galleries of the Senate and Hous
II were densely crowded and many were III
It able to procure an entrance who wei
Is anxious to hear the announcement of tn
le Cabinet w. d. Todd was appointe
1t Secretary to Vice President Colfax.
The House sent message to the Sc,
is ate giving notice that that body was o
ganized A resolution was also passe
d to swear Deyer and VanHorn of Missouri
le and they were admitted on similar re
olution. Hamill of Missouri, was all
le sworn.
ct WASHINGTON. March 5.-IIarge crowt