Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-10-22
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.

THE assembling in special session Of the
United States Senate, on the 10th, was wit
messed by n large number of persons, who
filed the galleries to their utmost capacity.
The desk formerly occupiedby Senator Burn
site was taStelully draped with black, while
several bouquets ornamented the desks of
prominent senators. Senator'S elect Aldrich,
Lapham and Miller occupied seats upon the
floor ON the Republican side. The Senate was
called 20 order by Mr. Harris, after prayer by
Chaplain Bullock who alluded in feeling
manner to the death of President Garfield and
senator Burnside. The Presidents moclama
ton having been read, Mr. Pcndleton moved
the adoption of the following resolution:
That Thomas f. B0yard, Il senator from the
state OF Delaware, is hereby chosen President
prVtcm. OF the Senate Mr.. Edmundsm showed as
n Substitute that the SCnatOrs.clcct he sworn
ilfprevous to elccting presiding officer, Mr..
Pcndlcton moved to lay the motion on the TIA
BILE. Canied-ycas, 80; nays 81. Mr. Davis,
OF Illinois, voted with the Republicans in the
negative. Mr. Malone did not vote, and Mr..
Platt and Mr., Fair were paired. Mr. Ed
munds then proposed an amendment provid-
ing that Thomas f. Bayard shall be elected
presiding officer for this day only, and ar
gued in support OF the amendment, contend
ing that II would comply with both the letter
| and spirit of the law, and would allow the
States of New York ana Rhode Island to have
II voice in the election of n permanent Prcsi-
don't protein. With dramatic effect he declared
| thai 1.-THE Democrats secured the Presidency
of the Senate, it would be prize won in the
| lottery of assassination" Mr. Vest criticised
| the Language used by Edmunds in intimating
! that the Democrats wore attempting to grasp
| the prize made possible to them by an as
| sassinaton. The foul lips of the assassin
| who had struck down the President had had
| upon them no invocation for Democratic
! success, but had the invocation for faction
of the Republican party. II there was
II responsibility for the crimc, directly or
| indirectly, IL rested upon his political oppo-
ncnts and not with the Democratic party. He
| charges no one, but if the insnuation is that
the Democrats of the country had anything
| but tears for the dead President, sorrow for
| his family and oXecration Tor the miserable
assassin, he declared It to be absolutely false
A yea and nay vote on Mr.. Edmunds's amend
mcnt resulted in its defeat-7yeas, 81; nays, 81.
Mr.. Edmunds then offered another amend.
ment, substituting the name of Mr.. Anthony
for that of Mr.. Bayard rs President pro tenn. A
vote was at once taken and .thenamendment
defeated-yeas, 80; nays, 81. Mr.. Malone
voted with the Republicans, Mr. David Davis
did not vote. The original resolution, intro
duced by Mr. Pendleton, was then adopted by
4 "a to 81. Mr. Davis. of Illinois, did not vote
Mr.. Malone voted with the Republicans. The
Chair then appointed Messrs. Anthony and
Pondcton to escort President pro tenn. Bayard
to the chair. On taking the chair, Air. Bayard
spoke as follows: ~ %a Lsa,-A-,
SENATORS: fully appreciate thehopor put
upon me by this eXppesSf9usof your conf
dence, and in assuming the duties of Presi-
dent pro tempore otthe senate In obedience
kto law and in accordance with the rules OF
this body aud tie vote OF The majority,
should have greater misgivings of fulfilling
acceptably the requirements of the post were
I II not for the assurance Chat so long us shall
Continue toexerclse rs Duties shall receive
lyour &C. operation and friendly aid, which
4 now earnestly and confidently invoke Mt your
hands. We are all painfully mindful OF the
unusual circumstances under which we met
and OF the national bereavement which has
caused this special session of the Senate
,nN h.. hat ii
sense of common sorrow and chastencC
! by the grief that penetratcs every
II household in one great family OF states
our proceedings may be marked by spirit
of concession and harmony and generous
consideration for mutual differences OF opin
ion and soitening of partisan asperities, ant
with high intent perform our duties IN aman
ncr responsive to the demands OF the Occa
j sion and best interest ofuurcommon country
. With such hopes and In such spirit now as
! sumo and shall endeavor to perform the du
ties OF the high position to which your favo
, | has assigned me.
r. AIR. EdInunds then moved that the Senators
= elect he qualified but Mr.. Pendleton moved
in order that the credentials of the new Sena
tors mighS be examined, that the Senate al
journ, and this motion prevailed
NELSON W. ALDmcI, the mop Senate
! fromi,hodc Island, was sworn in without op
position on the 18th. In the case of the Sena
tors elect from New York, a protest was pre-
scented from several members of the New \ orl
Legislature, alleging certain reasons VIII,
they should not be admitted to seats Tn
5 petitionWas laid on the table for future con
sideretion and the oath OF Office administered
A committee waaRpbpmted bNthe presidin
officer TO wait upon the President antintoru
him that the senate was ready TO receive an
| communications ne NY ~ be pleased 10 sent
: I them. The committee refurfpd the Presiden
: would communicate in writing to the Senat
on the following day. MIR. Edmunds offered
u resolution that the standing committees @
, lfhe Senate, as they were constituted az tn