The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-10-11
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SENATOR BAYARD ELECTED
PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
Senator Edmunds Pleads In Vain
that the Democrats Should Dis
regard Law and Precedent.
organization of the Senate-Demo.
Gratis Again in Caucus-TaIk of
Prsferring Charges Againss
Senator Miller.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 1881.
The republican caucus, which met
at ten O'Clock this morning, and for
what purpose was not made known,
was in session only half an hour
When the Senate met the attendance
in the galleries was unusually large,
the spectators evidencing much inter
est in the proceedings, which, Begin
ming at twelve o'clock, were ended at
seven minutes to three, during which
time the democrats had elected Sena-
tor Bayard president pro tenn. and car
ried the motion to adjourn until
twelve o'clock tomorrow. The votes
of Senator David Davis and his failure
to vote were a surprise to the specta-
tors bu. had no effect upon either the
democratic or the republican members
of the Senate. Not few of the for
mer had anticipated what Mr.. Davis
would do, and nearly all of the latter
had cause to expect him to vote as he
did. On the motion to table Senator
Edmunds' amendment to Senator PEN
dleton's resolution, that Senator An
thony, as the senior member of the
body, swear in the new Senators, Sen.
ator Davis voted with the republicans.
On the amendment to elect Senator
Bayard for the time being he also
voted with the republicans. On the
amendment to strike out the name of
Senator Bayard and insert that of
Senator Anthony he did not vote. He
also failed to vote on Senator Pendle-
toms resolution declaring Senator
Bayard elected President of the Senate
pro tenn.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 10.-The assem- |
bling of the special session of Senate |
was witnessed by a large number of |
persons, who, as early as eleven o'clock, |
filled the galleries to their utmost ca
pacity. The desk formerly occupied by
Senator BURNSIDE was tastefully draped
with black, while several bouquets or
namented the desks OF prominent Sena-
tors. The Senators-eiect, Aldrich, lap
ham and Miller, occupied seats upon
the floor on the republican side.
The Senate was called to order by
Mr.. Harris, OF Tennessee, who, after |
prayer by Chaplain Bullock, who al.
of President Garfield, Senator Burnside
and Secretary Burch, said: 81 have
been requested by a number of Senators
on both sides of the Chamber to call the
Senate to order. If there be no objec
tion, will call the Senate to order that
we may proceed with its business. The
Senate will please come to order and
the Clerk will report to the Senate the
Message of the President convenng
this session of the Senate"
The Presidents proclamation having
been read Mr.. Pendletoh, (dem.) OF
Ohio, moved the adoption of the follow
ing resolution:
That Thomas II. Bayari, a Senator
from the State of Delaw are, is hereby
Oh osen President pro tenn. of the Senate.
Mr.. Edmunds, (rep.) OF Vt, said that
of course he did not object to the present
of the resolution, bot he
hought that under existing circum.
tances it was his duty TO present the
of the Senators-elect, which
le thereupon did. The credentials hav-
ng been read Mr.. Edmunds moved that
he oath of Office be administered to
hose gentlemen by Senator Anthony,
he senior Senator.
MIR. Pendlelon moved to lay the mo-
Ion on the table. Carried-yeas SO,
lays 81. /.
Mr.. Davis, dnd.) of ILL.,, voted with
he republicans in the negative.
MIR. Malone, (nd. of Va, did not
Iote. and Messrs. Platt and Fair were
aired.
Mr.. Edmunds addressed the Senate
md Mr.. Beck replied in brief speech.
DR.. Morgan then addressed tee Senate
nd Mr.. Vest briefly replied.
Mr.. Ednunds' amendment was then
ejected--yeas SO, nays "a. II
The original resolution was then
81, nays 32-and Mr..
'ayard was escorted to the chair by I
eDators Anthony and Pendleten.
ADDRESS OF MIR. BAYARD. /,
On taking the chair Mr.. Bayard /
aid:- C
SENAToRs--l fully appreciate the hon
r put upon me by this expression of
our confidence, and in assuming the
uties of President pro tenn. of the Sem t
.e, in abedience to the law and In ac- 7
,rdance with the rules of this body and r
le vote of le majority, should have i
reater misgivings of fulfilling accepta-
ly the requirements of the post were it .
OF for the assurance that so long as
1all continue 10 exercise its duties / Q
lall receive your CO operation and
'iendly aid, which now earnestly and q
invoke at your hand. We {
re all painfully mindful of the unusual
rcumstances under which we meet and a q
the national bereavement which has G
fused this special session of the Senate. /
lay 1t not be hoped that, touched by y i
,nse OF common sorrow and chastened (
y grief that penetrates every house. I
old In one great family Of States, our u
roceedings may be marked by a spirit c
concession and harmony and gener- 0
US consideration for mutual differences
opinion and softening of partisan as
critics and high intent to perform
ur duties in manner responsive to The :
Of the occasion and the best
lterests of our common country. With a
lch hopes and in such spirit now t
ssume and shall endeavor to perform 7
le duties Of the high position to which {
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