National Republican., 1873-02-01

Of enterprise in Keeping with the go-ahead spirit
which animates its management.
The following are the
Proceedings Of the Third House.
The House was called TO order at IL O'Clock
precisely by the clerk. Twelve hundred ano
forty-two members answered TO their names,
two hundred and nifty Of them being females Of
different ages.
The nrst business in order was the election Of
M. Grsbb nominated Mrs. Grabb. lie said
she would make the most fluent Speaker that
could be placed In the chair. lie would guaran-
tee that she could speak for week, II neces-
sary, without cNhaustinR herself or her subject,
although she might exhaust the patience Of the
Mr.. Pocketall nominated Mr.. Putitthrough. It
was necessary TO have man In the chair VINO
question had been In Washington for twelve
years; had come here poor, but was now rich.
lie thought the fact a sufficient recommenda-
tion. lie was staunch Demlcrat.
Mr.. Getall nominated Mr.. Gbbicuss. lie
thought he would make an excellent chairman,
inasmuch as he unllerstood the ropes and knew
how to work the wires.
Mr.. Jesse inquired whether Mr.. Ullbbicuss was
telegraph operator, as ho was said to know
how TO work the wires7
Mr.. Getall explained that although Mr.. Gibbl-
cuss was wlrc-worker. aud possessed a wiry
constitution, he never operated In anything like
telegraphy. lie was strong Demicrat.
Mr.. POkeatem (SemCraD nominated Mr.. Civ
em1ts. lie said that the Semlcrats were greatly
In the minority. They were the supporters Of
the Administration, and were there TO try 10 cir
Cumyent the Vaccinations Of the Democrats.
They would put up an honest man, although he
would probably make but small show In such a
large circus.
The vote was then taken and MIR. putltthrOuRh
elected Speaker.
Messrs Pocketall and Detail were appointed d
committee to escort the Speaker to the chair.
The srBAEER STEAKS.
The Speaker briefly returned thanks for the
honor thrust upon him. lie was q stahnch DEM
lcrat lie had fought for three years during
the war as sutler, and had received due re-
ward for his sacrifices by handsome fortune,
which he made out Of the soldiers. lie had been
offered commission IN the army; but as the
only commission he cared about was 80 per cent.
on all he could sell, he had declined the offer,
preferrinR to serve his country In the more try
Ing capacity OF sutler. Upon being expelled
from the army he had become war Demlcrat,
and made speeches about the lnhuman slaughter
| OF soldiers by Grant, and had declared the war
was carried on by speculatOrp. He had done all
he could TO stop further bloodshed, particularly
as he had been cruelty denied the privilege Of re-
embaTking In the business OF sutlefy. From
that moment he had declared the Republic In
danger and the rulers rascals. lie had since eX-
cfted his influence to stop the wheels OF the Gov-
| ernment, but the wheels moved on, he, with
Others, getting all the grease they could. lie had
| been for some years In Washington laboring In
| the cause Of Mammon, and he had succeeded
| pretty well. lie was proud to be a member Of
| this House, composed, asit was, almost entirely
| OF Democrats. The late elections had gone In
| favor Of the Republicans, but they uhe Demi-
| cratsl were here In force, determined to labor
| hard In the cause Of money king, and to howl
| at the extravaganza Of the Administration. lie
| had come here with large pocket and q strong
pair of lungs, and would endeayor TO discharge
| he duties with as much Partially as possible.
| Mr.. Unoem was then elected doorkeeper.
| Mr.. Stampen was elected postmaster.
| Mr.. Armstrong was unanimously elected ser
| seant-atarmA,
Mr. specKs and Mr.. Pcuwiper were nominated
| for clerk.
Mr. Sharper made a feeling speech In favor Of
| Mr.. Specks, lie said he had always seen things
| In a favorable light for the Demcrats, and had
9bSry Looked ins3Igh m 70 n glasses dSrs when
tigation whereby the Administration was to be
| benefited.
Mr.. spceks was then elected by large ma
jOrity.
REsoLuTE RESOLUTIONS.
| Mr.. SOcunning offered the following:
| whereas an election was held on the 9TH OF last
November, and our candidates elected to stay at
| home; and
whereas II is the opinion Of this House that
such result was effected by conspiracy Of the
| people Of the United states to elect Grant; and
| Whereas we believe that the few Semlcrats In
| this House have been squeezed In here by the
Administration to prevent our Eett1s back the
| RSsoirsd, That any man who dares TO say q
word In favor Of the Administration on this floor
be summarily muLzled and compelled to pay q
nne, and that he be debarred from the privilege
that the most OF US enJOy-to make as much
money as we can.
The resolution was passed, the semierats voting
Mr.. seemei offered the following:
| Whereas this House being without message
from the President, therefore be II
| Rosoired, That the Speaker be Instructed "a
| prepare message and present the same to this
| House, wherein the Administration shall be
abused as much as possible.
| Mr.. GOiorem offered the following amendment
| Resolved, That committee be appointed noted
for their ability TO coin hard names and get NJ
telling sentences for the use Of the speaker ID
preparing his message, and that the words
| htlTnOknTU." asNlniD. hllnT. faauauFDnTH and am
lar epithets he used at least once In every shOrt
sentence and twice In every long one.
! Mr.. Seemel thought that the resolution had
tendency TO throw doubt upon the ability OF tht
Speaker to perform his duty In proper manner
Alter further discussion TO the same effect By
. number OF members, Mr.. Goforem withdrew
his amendment. and Mr.. Seemeis resolution wa,
| passed.
Mr.. Itchingpalm offered resolution to the
effect that an inquiry be made into the state q
conveniently be spared for the use Of the mem
hers for speculative purposes. Referred to tht
Committee on Speculation.
MT. Makemoneytofiered a resolution dlrectlns
that an inquiry be made into the capabillty O
the clerk Of the weather M to his htness for th'
ONCE, and to ascertain the wealth OF those as
plrinR to the place. Referred to the COMMITTED
The following bills were then offered:
by Mr.. GetAll; To abolish the once " Presi
elected.
BY Mr.. Grabb: To inquire into the expedionc,
Of purchasing Coney island for bathing station
for the nnwashed.
By Mr. SqueeZem: To see how much money cal
be made on a contract to keep the members sup
piled with cigars at the Government expense.
by Mr.. Scoop: To prevent member who want
to take a nap during the sessions Of the Housi
from sticking his feet into fellOw-nember's lap
By Mr.. Sharper To abolish the duty on al
liquors when imported by parties who Away
remember the drinking members Of this House
| By Mr.. |. L. Clearly: To engage detachmen
Of colored ladies', who will pay a commission TO
the privilege, to keep the dirt from settling ol
the statues In the city Of Washington.
By Mr. Cleansween! To transfer the appoint
Ing power iron, the President to this House, 81
Of men m who viii pay iScraiy for otiices. ''''''
by Mr.. Mterem: To appoint board OF trump
eTs, whose duty II shall be to trump up charge
against the Administration, the same board Z
have the privilege Of sending for papers, partic
ularly for the New York Sun,
Ry Mr.. Realsharp: To inaugurate retrench
By putting green on he presl
Also, for the relief OF a poor widow In Afliuen
circumstances, who will pay liberal commission
Tor such favOrs.
by Mr.. Necklace: To inquire into the lucra
tiveness OF foreign missions, so as TO enable tn
Democrats to estimate their probable pronL
when they come into power;
BY Mr, Baddman: To abolish the duty tn
Am erican people owe to their Government
Tng sPEAKERs MESSAGE.
The Speakers secretary appeared at the bar u
the House with the annual message. The la
was uOlllE u uuhlnthht 80, upon HlOtlOnt INT
reading Of 1t was deferred until duller period
The following are extracts:
TIE FOREIGN Foley,
"The policy Of the Administration seems to b
to insure us peace. We do not want any sue
insurance policy. We want q war policy. II |
only In times Of war that large sums Of none
are TO be quickly made. 1t Is clear then that W
want to night, or rather that we want sOmebod
else to fight for US, while we act as an affection
ate homeguaTd and sell them food and clOthn
at as large profit as possible. Surely we ar
not afraid Of England or Asia or Africa. Why
then, not get up war with them7 They hay
too much land. England, for instance, has ha
India about long enough. Let us lndia-rubbe
her out OF II. see no reason why we have no
rs much right to II as England has. And Ger
many too. She Is busily engaged In gobbling VI
a part Of Europe; then suppOslng we gObbl
Turkey, for instance. am sure we would max
successful Turkey gObblers. or Greece, let u
slip away with Greece. Then there's Cuba. Poo
Cuba Ii fighting, and why should not we follow
, her eNamp ef To be sure Cuba belongs TO Spain
and with spain we are at peace; hut who care
for that Let us grab Cuba. Spain will pitch int
US; several Of the powerful nations OF EuIop
will help Spain; there will be q glorious war, AM
We shall all get rich. ] urgently recommend tina
this House pass resolution to light sOmebOd
right away"
TIE FRASCEs.
"1he manner In which the Administration
manages Its financial affairs Ii dlsgraccful. II 1
paying on the debt too fast. II carries on IN
Government In too economical manner. W
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