Chapter I · —Opening Scenes.
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Momentous Events of the Vacation — Opening of the Senate — Mr. Wade — Mr. Sumner — Mr. Wilson — Mr. Harris — Edward McPherson — As Clerk of the preceding Congress, he calls the House to order — Interruption of Roll-call by Mr. Maynard — Remarks by Mr. Brooks — His Colloquy with Mr. Stevens — Mr. Colfax elected Speaker — His Inaugural Address — The Test Oath.