Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-12-06
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| Mtshlsb1pP1ans-Ihe SpeAkerbhtp
Vote, Carlisle IsI, Keller IIa.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. Sat IL O'Clock
sharp the Senate WAS called to order by
the president pro tempore, Senator
Edmunds of Vermont, aud prayer was
offered by the Rev. J. J. Bullock, chap
lain. The galleries were well filled with
spectators and many of the desks of the
senators were decorated with flowers.
The President laid before the Senate
the credentials Of reelection OF James b.
Beck of Kentucky to succeed himself,
also the credentials of Thomas w. Palmer
of Michigan to succeed Senator Ferry,
also the oreded entails OF o. F. Pike of
New Hampshire to succeed Senator
Rollins. Ths oath was then administered
to Senators Beck, Bower, Cullom, Dolph
spd Fry, whose credentials were sub
mitted at the lsst session. Senator
Anthony WAS not present.
The ironolad oath was taken by Sena-
tors Beck of Kentucky Bowen OF Colorado,
Cullom of illinois, Doiph OF Oregon, Frye
Of Maine, Hoar OF Massachusetts,, Nc
Pherson of New Jersey, Henderson of
Nebraska, Palmer Of Michigan, Pike of
New Hsmshire, Plumb OF Kansas, Sabine
of Minnesota, Salisbury of Delaware, and
Wilson Of Iowa. The remainder have
taken the modified oath.
The new senators are Pike of New
Hampshire, Kenna of West Virginia,
Gibson of Louisiana, Colquett of Georgia,
wilson of Iowa, Riddleberger OF Virginia,
Sabine of Minnesota, Palmer OF Michigan,
Uullom OF Illinois, Henderson OF Ne
braska, Dolph Of Oregon, and Bowen OF
Colorado.
The customary resolutions notifying the
House OF Representatives and the Presi.
| dent that ihe Ssuate ID ready for busip ass
were agreed To, and resolution adopted
that IL CLOCK be the hour of meeting till
further notice.
On motion Of Senator Garland of
Arkansas, the Senate then at IL 80
O'Clock, took recess OF one hour.
On the resssembling OF the Senate at
! 80 o'cio,k, Senator Ingalls, Of Kansas
moved that in order to afford an oppor-
tunity fer receiving notification of tine
! organization of shs House OF Representa-
tives and If possible to receive the Presi-
Q dents message this afternoon, the recess
! be extended to 3p. M, which motion was
Q agreed to.
WAsHiNGToN, Dec. AT 1.50 y. M.
y the Senate, on motion OF Senator Sher-
q man, took a recess until 2 80 o'clock to
]. allow the committee appointed to unite
i with ths House COMMITTEES in waiting on
the President, 70 perform that duty.
House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -Long before the
hour OF noon the galleries of the House o.
: Representatives were filed with speuta-
l. tors to witness the opening scenes of tht
r, Forty eighth Congress.
a, The new uphostering of the desks o
le members, the bright colors Of the cham
lie Der and the baskets of flowers which wer
g. distributed here and there through hon
rs the hall served to eniiven the scene, Will
"a on the floor, political feelings being lait
a. aside for the time, friendly greeting
and merry conversation were the order q
sh the day.
to Now and then a prediction might
10 heard as to the result of the battle ii
~ 1854, and few speculstions were in
~ dulged in as to the probable chairman
ri. ship of the more import nt committees {
er the House. Aside from this, the CONVEX
sations were of social and non politics
az character. -..=--.
a. AS the floor was being cleared
of strangers, some little excitement wa
eli occssioned by the obstinate refusal
", Colonel Pinchover, noted character
Washington to vacate the seat in whic
he had ensconced himself. Mr.. Blael
OF burn of Kentucky, however, succeeded
TO overcoming his objections, and in leadir
in him from the chamber.
he At precisely IL O'clock, Cler
TO MCPHERSON took his stand at the clerk
it desk, raped the House to order al
his proceeded to call the roll Of repr
b. septatives-e The state OF Mississip
tie having been reached, the clerk said th
III he wished to make a statement as
N his failure to put on Il
ted roll the name of any representative fro
ich the Second district. The reason for til
in WAS that no paper which could be 90
9TH sidered q certificate OF election in Il
aV- sepss of the law had been presents
-, to him. Mr.. Chalmers had filed four t
m hibits in support of his claim for Il
act seat, but neither individually or &C
ion lectively did these exhibits afford Il
all clerk Of the House sufficient authority I
uot the enrolment OF Mr.. Chsimers. Ii Il
' ea. governor of Mississippi hsd issued a CT
an titcate Of election to any one il had Il
eed been presented the clerk.
me, There wore $40 members present
an Geddps OF Ouio, then said: 81 nomina
the Tor speaker Of this house the Hon. Jol
Mr. 6. Carlisle of Kentucky, man
'ne acknowledged pre- eminent quaiidoatio
for the place" Mr.. Cannon, Illino
nominated Mr.. Keller, and mir. Lyma
Massaeh nsetts, the Hon. @. d. Robins
OF of Massachusetts,. -s.7
Mr.. Morrison of Illinois, Mr.. Tucker
the Virginia, MIR Reed of Maine, and \
Calkins of Indiana, were appoint
nta- tellers, and the clerk proceeded to c
ioh the roll.
,ote The result WAS announced as follow
en-. Carlisle, 1911; Keller, ll2; Robinson,
pre-. DANES of New York and Lyman of NJ
inc. sachusetts) J. S. Wise OF Virginia,
pro. (York of North Carolina; j. Wadswo,
ure Of Nav York, l, (0chlltres of Texa
lity Edw ard s. Lacey of Michigan, l, tWh
ime of X ,ntackY.)
, to The cl,lk thereupcu declared Nj
,ery Carlisle to be elected and nsasrs. RI
md. da.i Vt Pennsylvania, and Keller of Oh
for eseorIsd that gentleman to the cha
hall His entrance into the chamber was I
til a signal for lcud applause. The oath
[ in office was adniuis,ered.
a nf WAsHINGToN, Dec. The House |
to completed its organization and appoint
and committee to notify the PRECEDENT.
SEQ. After the appointment OF commit
GA to wait upon the President the busin
,tisl of drawing for seats WAS proceeded wi
Aus The members having all retired 10
silly rear of the seats, marbles, c
lent responding in number to the nu
tent Der of representatives were p
n TO in 2 box and drawn therefrom q
ting by one by bliudfOlded page. The des
pre- formerly occupied by Messra. Kelley
;iore Pennsylyania, and Robinson
and New York, were adorned
and hats, indicating hopes that the pr
sply rights OF these gentlemen would be
tiles spected. The first number drawn y
will 81, and es the name Duncan was call
very two gentlemen stepped forward, one
10 tnem to retire moment afterwards an
N | the laughter Of his colleagues,
hall Mr.. Cox was the next fortunate in
8 co. vidual aud ne was greeted with applal
uty. as he selected sest In the third row
I all front OF the speak IRIS desk.
m | Mr.. Lyman oi Massachusetts, was Inc
and enough to secure q prominent seat on
,llv Republican side aud Messrs. J. D. ray
for. and Mckinley of Ohio and Robinson
A of Massachusetts secured their Old seats.
that Mr. Blackburn of Kentucky, Mr.. NJ
dnr. rison of Illinois and Mr.. Geddes of Oh
Won ~sre also among the lucky onea,
,gni. selected sests on the Democratic side.
rests
,tion Winter Carnival nt Montreal.
and Elaborate preparations are being M
nges for another winter carnival at Mdnts