The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-03-31

Mississippi was IN possession OF the floor.
Then said Mac. let him grind on with
his music.
Mr.. A. then proceeded to argue against
the bill. Opposition to this measure was
always Democratic doctrine. He was
not'tojbe bound by precedent Presidents
Monroe&Jackson had been referred to,but
he would never pursue any course of con-
duet, because it had the authority of great
names. He would not be bound by
great names, however distinguished, how
ever pure
Mr.. McConnell-Or however foul.
Though he and his friends were now
in the minority, he hoped the time was
coming when they would be in a majority
Mr.. Severance of Maine next got the
floor, and moved an amendment appropri-
ating $4,000 for removing distractions,
in the Kennebec River, and for facilita-
ting access to the U. S. Arsenal situated
at Augusta. He then proceeded to advo-
cate the bill, including this amendment,
with ability and judgment. Some Of
these very men who now oppose these
appropriations viii vet vote for appropria-
tions to improve the Rio Grande and
Columbia.
When Mr.. Severance took his seat,
Mr.. Douglass OF Illinois obtained the
floor: and then such a scene ensued as
would have delighted thejheart of any one
who wished TO be savage on the Loco
Foco Members.
Mr.. Ewing of Pa. who had been try
ing for some time TO get the floor, thought
tnat it should have been given to him.
Whereupon he made some remarks about
some bargain or understanding togive the
gentleman from Illinois the floor over 9TH
ers.
Mr.. Douglass exclaimed, at is false"
This created great sensation inthe House.
The political cauldron bubbled more furi-
ouslv.
When Mr.. D. had proceeded some
time in favor of Internal Improvements,
some of the Southern Loco Focos thought
they would cross question him about his
Democracy. This was a game which
the little Illinoisan thought two could play
at, and he began to crosse question them,
to the Infinite amusement of the honest
men who were looking on. This fun
continued over an hour.
The scene beginning ..to wax hot, Mr..
ID. opened his vest, run his hands into
his suspenders, and went into the sub
ject and his own party simultaneously
He run a muck with Mr.. Davis of Ken
lucky, which the Whig side ofthe House
enjoyed very mnch.
He then ran against Mr.. Woodward
of S. c. and introduced the Oregon
question and 540 40,. The Baltimore
Resolutions on that subject were the true
textbook of Democracy. To depart from
that standard was 10 commit treason a.
gainst the party.
Here the leaders came to loggerheads
about this textbook. Mr.. Y>ncey of
Ala. said that the Baltimore Resolution did
not contemplate the Notice.
Mr.. Woodward seemed to be Of the
same opinion.
Mr.. Douglass would vote for the tar
iff, the Bank, or general system of In
ternal Improvement, rather than vote for
a line one inch short of "a 40.
Here Mr.. Douglass put a hard ques-
ton to Mr.. Yancey which My answered
by asking as hard one. Being at even
game, both questions were dropped.
Mr.. Woodward finally came out and
repudiated the authority of the Baltimore
Convention, and frankly said he would
sustain the President on the line of 40.
Mr.. Douglass-And yet the gentle
man had voted for bill on "a 40 last
year.
Mr.. Yancey put question about pri-
vate opinion, and Mr.. Douglass inquired
whether he would be allowed to detail
private conversation also.
John G. Calhoun's Democracy was
then brought into question. Mr.. Wood
ward said that when Calhoun went for
Bauk he was not in communion with the
Democracy of South Carolina.
Then said Mr. d. that is strange De-
mocracy which supports man who vio-
lates the constitution.
Mr.. Yancey had not violated single
principle of the Baltimore creed.
Mr.. Seddon, of Va. then asked Mr. ID.
if he thought the Baltimore Resolutions
meant up 10 sac 40N.
Mr.. ID. answered in the affirmative.
Mr.. Seldon.-Then does the gentle
man say that Mr.. Polk was false to his
pledges when he offered to take 490!-
Mr.. Douglass did uot answer This very
plainly. After mutual explanation be-
tween Mr.. Ewing and Mr.. Douglass, the
House adjourned near o'clock.
Washington, March IA, 1916.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House met this morning at | ! o.
clock. Reports were called for from va
rious Committees; and several reports,
bills, resolutions, &c, were submitted of