J. H. ACHEY.
The SPEAKER laid before the Houses note from Mr. J. H. Achey, presenting to the General Assembly a copy of his book, entitled "The Iron Furnace,'"' purporting to give the author's experience of the rise and progress of secession: and proposing a public address on the present condition of the South, if the Hall of Rspresentatives were tendered for the purpose.
Several voices, "read, read.
But it was at once suggested and agreed that, instead of reading the book to House, the Speaker take it home and read it at his leisure.
Mr. VAN VALKENRURGH moved that the use of the Hall be tendered, and the gentleman requested to deliver his address on Thursday night at 11 o'clock,-after the House shall close the discussion of the Thirteenth Article repeal bill from the Senate. [Laughter.]
Mr. WOODS hoped the gentleman from Marshall would not insist on his motion.
Mr. WILSON recognized Mr. Achey his acquaintance, and commended him worthily to the House. He proposed amend the motion of Mr. Van Valkenburg so that the Hall be tendered for evening at 7 o'clock.
Mr. BAKER and Mr. VAN VALKENBURG demanded the yeas and nays.
Mr. PRATHER and Mr. ROSS hoped gentlemen would withdraw their motions.
The SPEAKER said he understood that page: 195[View Page 195] the proposition for the address was now withdrawn. So the matter was passed over.
