The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-05

cies: Warner, of Connecticut; Frye. of
Maine; Humphreys and Carr, OF lndi-
ana; and Stanton, of Pennsylvania.
Objection was made 10 the swearing in
of Bultz, eff South Carolina, and Butord,
of Colorado. In relation to the latter
Mr.. Springer offered "a resolution instruct.
ing the Judiciary IUommittee to inquire
and report at as early day as possible
whether Colorado is State in the Union,
and directing that until such report is re-
ceived no person claiming TO be a repre-
sentative IRON Colorado shall be sworn IN
rs member.
Mr. Banks argued in favor of the i'm
mediate swearing in OF the member from
Colorado, and sent 10 the Clerks desk
and had read the proclamation of the
President, in compliance with law, de-
clsring Colorado State IN the Union.
Mr.. Hoar characterized Mr.. Springer's
proposition as utterly sdle and futile,
ard pointed to the facts, AS matters OF
history, that the territorial government
of Colorado had ended and State gov
ernment-legislstive, Judicial and e1ecu-
tive-had taken its place, and that the
Senators from that State had already
taken their seats.
Mr.. Hurlbut argued to the same effect,
and held that there would be as much
right to challenge the statutes of Illinois
IS that OF Colorado.
Mr.. Wood, of New York, argued that
as the House had the unquestioned right
10 inquire into the election It's nbers,
that right involved in this case not only
consideration as to the regularity OF the
credentials Cf this person, but also as to
WHIST constitution he come to represent.
When the House adjourned Colorado
was territory, and it was the right and
duty of the House to inquire whether 1t
had been converted into state in pur-
suance TO the Constitution and laws.
Mr.. Springer defended the propriety
of MS resolution, remarkinS that delay in
the admission OF member would work
no injustice to Colorado, whose popula
tion was smaller than that any Congress
sional district, ana yet claimed two seats
10 the Senate, one in the House and three
votes in the electoral college. This gen.
tleman might wait, as representatives OF
other States have been kept waiting
around the halls OF Congress, unless the
Judicial Committee Of the House should
pass him on question.
After some preliminary votes the ques-
ton was taken on Mr.. Springers resolu-
tcn, referring the credentials OF the
Colorado membersto the Judiciary Com
mite, and it was adopted, yeas III, nays
9s. The Republicans voted solidly
against 1t, as did the following Demo
Gratis: Messrs. Blount, Cox, Durham,
Hartzeu, Holman, Kehs, LeMoyne,
Morgan, Neal, O'Brien, Rea, Savage,
Stevenson, WstIerson, Wells Of Mis-
souri,.
Mr.. McCrsry presented the credentials
of Mr.. ButtZ OF South Carolina, remarklng
that Us decision of the question, OPP
position being made, would consume time,
le offered to yield the floor for motion
10 adjourn. Mr. Holman was about TO
make motion t. adjourn, but at request
he withheld the motion to allow IA reso-
luton which tnat gentlemgn desired to
offer TO be read for the information OF the
House. Mr.. Coagcr objected 10 the read
ing, but rs the Speaker ruled that "A SIN
gle objection would prevent the resolu-
tlun being considered at this time, pend
ing NcCIary's question Of privilege, The
resolution WAS read. 1t provides fer
the appointment of three select commit
tees, one of fifteen members, 10 proceed
10 LOui-iaEs, one Of six members TO pro-
ceed to Florida, uUd one OF. nine MEM
bers t. proceed to South Carolina 10 in
yestigato the action of the returning or
cunvassug boards ia the recent elections
in those states, and TO report all the facts
essential 20 al nuncsL return OF the votes
OF electors r President and NICe-Prcsl-
dent and g. q air understanding thereof
by the people, and whether the electoral
votes Of these states should be counted.
rne committees are 10 nave power to
send for persons and papers, 20 take teStI-
mony. 10 sppOint subcommittee, with
ike powers, ana to employ stenograFhers,
clerks and messengers.
The Speaker asked Mr. McCrary
whether be would Weld TO have the reso-
luton offered.
Mr.. NcCrsry said he would not.
Mr.. Hewitt asked whether he could
not move 10 suspend the rules and adopt
the resolution.
The Speaker replied that he could not
as the gentleman from Iowa had the
1oor ou question Of privilege.
Mr.. Hamilton. OF Indians, asked Mr.
McCrarv ~ yield for resolution sp-
pointing Saturday next tor culogIes on
the late Speaker Kerr, expressive Of his
unblemi,ncd character, hIs eminent se'-
vices aud MS impar.iaIity as presiding
officer.
Mr.. McCTsry declined 70 Weld unless
the ususI phraze were addict 10 the TcsO-
luton tina. as further mark Of esteem
the House Do now adjourn.
Mr. Hamilton declined 10 make that
modification.
Thcrcuprn the House proceeded to
the consideration o.! The question OF ad-
mItlirg NJ. Butt. q! SoIth Carolina, 10
seat, the point against his admission
being tina! 10 has been counted 10 by me
Returning Board.
Mr. Morrison presented memorial