The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-14

Senate besides filing up the committees the chair
men OF which were appointed yesterday, and refer
ence of the different recommendations In the Presi
dents message to their appropriate committees. Mr.
Cameron introduced resolution to supply the new
members Of the Senate with the customary number
of books including the Congressional Globe ind the
Debates In Congress, which was adopted, but after
wards reconsidered, and referred to the Committee
on the Library The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
In the House Of Representatives, the principal item
OF interest that occurred in the early part Of the pro-
ceedings, was motion by Mr. Giddings, ofOhio, 10
a question Of privilege, in regard to editorial in
this paper Friday last As we do not wish to pre-
vent the gentleman from being heard in his own de-
fence, we give his remarks in full promising to
view them when our time will permit us to do so--
Mr.. Giddngs made from paper in his hand the fol-
lowing remarks
This paper was put into my hands on Saturday
last and is the first copy which have met with II
was established in this city some six months since,
with the avowed purpose Of promoting the election
! of Gen, Taylor to the Presidency. The proprietors
IRE not known to the public through its columns in
the ordinary manner; but their names are kept out Of
view Common fame speaks Of the establishment us
joint stock concern, held principally bya political
clique OF this city, but In the support Of which some
members Of this House interested OF these facts,
| however, can only speak from report. The editor
does not ayow himself though Il is slid that he was
formerly from, New Orleans, and more fecently an
nppointee under the administration Of Mr.. Tyler
Yet we have no very definite knowledge on this
point and II appears quite evident TINT the owners,
the editor and correspondent think policy to keep
formed political cabal with the Quixotic intention
of guiding the Wing party in the coming Presiden-
tial contest.
i now call attention to the articles read at the
Clerks table. The first appears to have come from
an anonymous correspondent, but II speaks famil-
iarly of what passed In the Wing caucus and Is by
many supposed to have emanated from member Of
this body. If such be the fact, hope he may be
driven from his hiding place. and compelled to stand
forth to the public gaze 1t is part Of my present
object to speak In explanation Of the votes which
gave at the election Of Speaker and Clerk In the
course which then pursued, | was guided solely by
the dictate Of my own judgment and conscience, and
am responsible only to my constituents and my God.
For the manner in which discharged that duty,
shall at all times hold myself ready 10 give explains
ton to those whose will was commissioned to ex-
ecute, or whenever mny deem IL due to my own
4 fame. NJ
Intimations hive gone out that gentlemen on this
floor were greatly dissatisfied with my vote. On that
point will only say, If such be the fact let them
stand forth and avow their dissatisfaction In man
ner becoming American statesmen; and neither they
the country shall wait long for avowu Of the
principles on which ! acted.
came here not only to actu upon all matters which
shall come before u.s. but to be prepared to vindcate
my official acts whenever such vndicaton shall be
.
due to my own selfrespect and to the constituency
which represent TO enter upon any explanation in
reply to such attacks us those contained in the pa
. per just read J. however, will say to House, that
their assaults are perfectly understood Their object
is to browbeat members, and intimidate them from
following the dictates OF their own Judgment in the
discharge of official duties. 1t remains to be
how far their objects will be attained.
Certain letter writers also, whose communications
have appeared both in New York and Philadelphia,
appear to have acted in concert with the writers in
tIa and laar nf IN
garded as whippers-in Of the Wing party. Although
/ will neither name them nor the papers in which
they appear, will give as specimen of their Ian
guage, short extract from one Of their letters, In
which the writer speaking Of the votes OF myself and
my honorable friend from Massachusetts, mr. Pal
fsy i says for the lime from en,.rgoe mon mis-
topic as would desire, but abundance of occasions
will be presented, when shall do my duty fearlessy,
and not hesitate to expose those who have attempt d
to use the Wing party the steppingstone to polti
cal ambition and as the cover Of schemes which no
II Wing should countenance or tolerate, come what
may. ! for one shall not shrink from the task, as
they will discover before the session Is over"
, Others held similar language, and care more for
the purpose of dsabusing the Wing party Of alpar-
tlcpation in such sentiments than from any person
sSad II saying King this it be
this body longer than any other Wing member. I
also represent the strongest Wing district of the
United States In that district have resided a man
and boy for nearly half century. grew up from
child with its advancing settlement and contributed
In some humble degree to the formation of it's polti
cal character It has been represented except
BY Wings Nor has It ever wavered in its political
faith. And should poorly discharge the trust re-
posed in me, were to permit that people to rest
der the imputation of being politically associated
with sentiments like those alluded to. Sir, am
sure that utter the feelings Of every Wing in this
hall and elsewhere, when say, that we, as party,
have never used such nstrumentalities or employed
such agents And trust in God The day is fur dis
tant when sentiments like these shall be harbored or
acknowledged by party to which have from It's
foundation, been attached.
J After short desultory debate upon the abuses
growing out Of the of stationary by the members,
the House went into an election for chaplain, when
the following persons were nominated for that place
REV. Mr.. Gurley, Rev. Mr.. Cushman, Rev. Mr..
i McJiton, Rev. Mr.. Dewey, Rev. Mr.. Reese.
Messrs. Petit and Sawyer, at their request, were
excused from voting.
On the first ballot, 200 votes having been cast l05
was necessary to choice;.of which
Il Mr. Gurley received "a; Mr.. Cushman 60; Mr.
McJlton, 80; Mr.. Dewey, 29 and Mr.. Reese, TO-
i On the second ballot, Mr. Gurley got "a votes Mr.
Cushman, 81 Mr.. Dewey, 20 and Mr.. Reese, 5.
Mr. Nc Jilton's name having been Withdrawn.
Mr. Dewey's name was withdrawn after the sec
ond ballot. Mr. Dunn then moved to suspend the
rules in order to introduce resolution to count by
telers A division took place on this notion which
resolution resulted in 80 in the affirmative and 70 in
the negative, 80 the rules were not suspended.
The House then proceeded to vote the third time
for chaplain. When the result was announced, the
vote stood for Gurley 1902 for Cushman l00 Mr..
Gurey was accordingly elected, having majority Of
! the votes given.
| Our reporter left at hafpast two O'clock
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