The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1875-02-06
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troversy took place relative to the seat
of Mr.. Rosenmiler, Republican, of
Lap caster. On the first day of the ses-
sion petition had been presented dis
putting his eligibility. 1t was tempor-
arlly laid aside. Mr.. Talley, Demo-
crat, this evening moved to refer the
petition to its appropriate committee.
Mr.. Leigh, Republican, raised the point
of order that the petition had never been
lepitimately before the house, because
members had not been sworn in Office
when 1t was first presented. The speak
decided otherwise, and Mr.. Leigh ap-
pealed.
Messrs. Wolf, Hughn, and Morgan,
of Lawrence, Campbell and other Re-
publicans, sustained the view that the
petition had never been received by o
properly organized and qualified house,
| the New Constitution requiring mem
| berS to be sworn before performing any
| duties; while Speaker Patterson, M-ssrs.
| Talley, Faunce, Custer, Irwin, Piper,
Fincher, and other Democrats, contend
| ed that the document was now on the
records of the House and could be pro-
perry considered. .Hs ...r,I
They argued further that the terms of
members OF the Legislature began in
December, and that the presentation of
the petition even b.fore members had
taken the oath of office entitled it to re-
cOgnitiUn. This view appeared to be
sustained by the majority of the House,
which by vote of 90, nearly all De-
nOcrats, against "a Republicans, en-
dOrsed the speaker, and thereby admit
ted the validity Of the petition. 10.
Mr.. Wolfe (Republican) now raised
the point OF order that it took two
thirds, instead OF majority vote, to
sustain the decision of the Speaker. The
Speaker pro tenn, decided that the point
raised was not well taken. Mr.. Wolfe
however. insisted on arguing his point,
Speaker Patterson, whn had been tens
pOrarlly upon the floor, resumed the
chair, and lie also declared Wolfe's
point not to be well taken, and called
that gentleman to order. Wolf presist-
ed in holding the floor, and Confusion
enSued. ..-.
Mr.. Talley was understood as NOV
ing to adjourn. This motion was ap-
parently recognized by the Speaker,
who was about to put tie question.
when Wolfe loudly insisted that his
point of order must be considered. The
Speaker refusedand Wolfe insisted. The
Speaker ordered him to take his seat.
Wolfe refused, and stood forward de-
manding the floor and insisting upon
being heard. The Speaker warned him
that unless he took his seat lie would
be placed in custody of the Sergeant at.
Aims. This had no effect. The Speak.
then directed the Sergeant-at- Arms to
take the gentleman in custody.
There were cries of "No, you won't!"
and the confusion became intensified
Republican members hurried to the
front of the House where Wolfe was
speaking and gathered around, appar-
emily to prevent his arrest. The Ser
geant-at. Arms advanced to seize him,
and some of the Democratic members
hurried to support that olhcer. A cole
lision appeared invitaOle, not only be-
tween Wolfe and the officer, but between
the two political sides OF the house.
The scene was indescriUable, and has
had no parallel in the Pennsylvania
Legislature for forty years, if ever be-
FORE All attempts at order were ut
terly abandoned. There were shouts OF
"Send for Sheridanl" and "ThiS /, dis
gracefuW .t.
AT this moment large proportion
of the members had vacated their seats
and were in q confused mass upon the
centre of the floor, surrounding Wolfe
and the Sergeant-at Arms, who were
swaying to and fro, not absol utely
struggling but exclttdly in motion,
Wolfe apparently protesting anI the
Sergeant at.Arms Insisting, and both
with their respective adheIents, moy,
ing toward the Speakers stand. ...
Apparently seeing no chance of re-
storing order, the Speaker put the ques
tion, "Shall .he House adjourn?" ant
there being some responses in the atlir
native; he let fall the gavel and de-
clared the body adjourned. The eX-
element, however, continued for SOM
time aiterward, the members finally re
tirng from the hall in groups, discuss.
, ing scene which was absolutely shame
ful.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,, FEB. Q
The House met at II O'Clock, and tn
| journal OF yesterday was read. h
, jOurLal set forth that when the HOUSE
had adjourned yesterday a resolution
of cennure against Mr.. Wolfe had beel
pending.
t Speaker Patterson announced tina
the first business iu order was to re-
sumo the consideration of this resOlu
= ton, and that Mr.. Reighard, Dem.
= having been upon the floor yesterday a
| the hour of adjournment, was entities
to the floor. ....
, Mr.. Reighard commenced to speak
when he was interrupted by sir. Mitch
ell, Rep, who called him to order, an
e raised the point that the resolution q
t censure which was pending yesterda
a came properly under the head Of un
finished business, and as such cOuI'
u not be considered this morning, bill
g on first reading being lrgltlmately an,
D regularly in order ON Wednesday.
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