Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-03-06

| lueHeCtual eHOtts were Inhuc, III DOtn houses, &c
get through some other matters. In the house
when the hour for dissolution arrived
Speaker Blaine, before declaring the house
adjourned, made q brief speech, thanking the
members of the house for the support they had
rendered in the discharge of his duties. He said
the forty-frst congress would long be considered
a memorable one, as it was the first since the
late rebellion began in which every state was
represented. As the speaker pronounced the
last word ofhis address, and stepped down from
the dais to take his place on the floor as mem
Der of the new congress, unanimous expires
sion of approval and applause broke forth in the
chamber and galleries, and the clapping Of
hands was general and long continued
In the senate, the last business of importance
consisted in postponlng the house resolution re-
pealing the duty on coal, thus disposing of the
subject for the present. A resolution appropri-
ating $4,000 for the Sisters of Mercy asylum at
Charleston, s. c., as compensation for aid given
to the unonists during the war, was discussed
without reaching a vote until twelve O'Clock
closed the session. The senate was Immediately
called to order for the new session by Mr.. Col
fax, and the new senators were sworn in. The
following new senators took the oath OF office;
Messrs. Anthony, Cardwell Cragin, Freling-
huysen, Ferry, Hitchcock, Kelley, Logan, Nor
rill, Robertson, Stevenson, salisbury, Cooper,
Wilson, Wright, Window and West. The
names of senators elect Alcorn Of Mississippi
and Clayton of Arkansas were not called.
The vce-president stated that the name of
Vance as senator from North Carolina would
not be called, as the legal and political disabili-
ties of that gentleman had not been removed.
When the name Of Mr.. Goldthwaite of Alabama
was reached, Mr. Sherman objected 10 bis beng
sworn in, AMI asked to have read a memorial
signed by fOrty-fiye members of the senate and
house of delegates Of Alabama, protesting
against that gentleman's admission. Mr.. Sauls-
bury, whose senatorial term had expired, but
who had not vet retired from his seat, here adj
dressed the chair, and objected to the reception
OF the paper.
Several gentlemen, asde-"The gentleman is
no longer member"
Mr.. Salisbury, bowling and resuming his
seat-"0hl forgot" (Great laughter.)
The memorial was then read, setting forth
that MI. Goldthwaite was not elected b. a legal
majority Of the members of the Alabama legis-
lature, as he only secured majority of one in a
total of 1919, and several who voted for him had
no legal right to vote.
The matter was discussed at some length, and
wa finally. temporarily, disposed of by laying
Tue CTtQtuIldlS Oh Inc IlUlcs nc
notification to the president and the house of
the organization oil the senate, were then ap-
pointed. The vice president laid before the sem
ate two sets of credentials from Texas, ono
representing that the late Senator Hamilton had
been elected for the next term, and the other
certifying TO the election of General Joseph J.
Reynolds. The credentials were temporarily
/ tabled.
The credentials of Foster Blokgett, claiming
seat from Georgia, were presented, when MIR.
Hill called attention to the protest he had re-
| Gently presented from many Georgia republicans
against Mr.. Blodgett's admission. The subject
was temporarily disposed ofby being laid on the
table, and the senate adjourned until twelve
O'Clock Tuesday.
In the house. after the speaker had vacated
the chair, the clerk, Mr.. Mcpherson, called the
roll Of members elect Every available foot of
space in the galleries was occupied by the spec
tators, and hundreds were unable to gain adj
mittance. Two hundred and twenty-five mem
bers responded to the cali, the whole number
being 243. Connecticut and New Hampshire,
with few other states, not having held el.c-
| tons, are unrepresented. Full delegations from
Mississippi and Tennessee were admitted,
though there was some informality in their ere
dentials. James G. Blaine was then reelected
speaker with the usual formalities, receiving 1876
of 219 votes cast, George W. Morgan of Ohio re
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chair by Messrs. Poland of Vermont and Nor
gan of Ohio. Calling the house to order, he
said:
"Gentlemea, The speakership of the Ameri-
| can house of representatives has always been
| esteemed an envable honor. reelection to
| the position carries a peculiar qualification, in
| that II implies approval of past Official bearing
| For this great mark of your confidence can
| but return to YOU my sincerest thanks, coupled
| with the assurance of my utmost devotion to
NIr1 I,
| Chosen by party representing the political
majority of this house, the speaker owes faith
full allegiance to the principles and policy of
that party.
But he will fall far below the honorable re-
quirements OF his station if he fails to give 10
the minority its fullest rights under the rules
which he is called upon to administer. The
successful working OF our grand system of gov
eminent depends in large measure on the vigi-
lance of party organization, and the most whole
some legislation which the house produces and
perfects is that which results from opposing
forces. Mutually eager and watchful, nearly
balanced in plumbers, the 42d congress meets at
period of general content, happiness and pros
perity throughout the land. Under a wise adj
ministration OF thu national government peace
reigns in all our borders, and the only msunder-
standing with any foreign government is, we
may hope, at this moment, in process of an hon
oracle, cordial and lasting adjustment.
We are fortunate at meeting at such time,
fortunate in representing such constituencies,
fortunate in legislating for such country. |
trust, gentlemen, our official intercourse may be
free from persona. asperity. Believing that all
our labors will eyentuate in the public good,
and invoking the blessing OF Him.. without
whose aid and guidance we labor in vain, / am
now ready to proceed with the further organiza-
ton Of the house, and as the first step thereto
will myself take the oath prescribed by the con-
stituton and laws" General applau el
Mr.. Dawes Of Massachusetts, the senior mem
Der Of the house In continuous service, admins
tered the oath to the speaker.
The speaker then proceeded to administer the
oath to members, beginning with those from the
New England states. The members from the
other states were then sworn in in order Con-
siderable discussion arose when the name of the
members ele ct from Tennessee and Mississippi
were read, but both delegations were swt m in,
the credentials TO be referred TO the committee
on elections. The organization of the house
was completed by the election and qualifying of
the following officers: Edward Mcpherson,
clerk; A. G. 0rdway, sergean'-at-arms; 0. S.
Buxton, door-keeper; W. 5. King, postmaster,
and j. g. Butler, all being officers in the last
house. The concurrent resolution by Mr.. Dawes
that the house adjourn sine die on Wedn esday,
March g, at II o'clock, was agreed to- 147 to IT.
The house then proceeded to draw for seats.
This business was attended with the usual up
roar AID confusion. Mr.. Dawes of Massachu-
sets was permitted, through courtesy, to select
his seat before the drawing. The house then adj
journed until Tuesday.
On Tuesday the Repu blican senators will hold
caucus and arrange the committees Several
important changes will be made in this arrange
ment. The committee on the District of Column
oia Will be abolished, and the work heretofore
done by it will be assigned to the committee on
territories, now that the District has been made
a!rritory.