Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-27

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great apostle of Temperance the privilege OF the
| floor of the Senate. 1t was offered Yesterday
and came up for discussion to day. | was not
in when the Senate took up the question, but
understand that Mr.. Jefferson Davis, OF Miss
and the newly elected Senator from Alabama
Mr.. Clemens, had opposed the adoption of the
resolution, chiefly on the ground that Father
Mathew had, in connection with Mr.. O'Connel
and other eminent lrishmen, several years ago
signed an address to their countrymen in Amer
lea, urging them to throw the weight of their in
fuence in the scale OF those who were active in
favor of the emancipation %. slavery in America
TO these arguments Mr.. Clay, Senator Sew ard,
of N. Y, and MI Hale of N. H., replied. Mr.
Clay took the ground that the resolution ought to
be adopted, because of the distinguished phian-
thropc acts of the great Temperance Apostle
Mr.. Hale said that Father Mathew did not 20
Tar enough in his anti-slavery sentiments. Mr.
Seward defended Father Mathew from the ut
tacks of Mrssrs. Clemens and Davis, and said
he was NOT the less esteemed by him because he
had expressed sentiments in favor of human
observation-disclosures in which he fully concur
red. Senator Cass took the ground that the res d.
| Outlon ought to pass, because OF the high and
noble character OF the mission and the mission
airy. Aiterward Mr. FoUte, of Miss took his
stand, and Tor quarter OF an hour poured out q
violent TRADE OF abuse of Governor Seward
which that gentleman bore with becoming meek
ness. lie also spoke OF The incendary agitation
aud threatened dlsunlon in some eight months, if
this incendiary agitation did not cease He saw
however, great hope from the signs OF the times
-incendlarisn soon to be put down by the
| peope. He, on the whole, thought it best to pass
! the resolution
great many Senators spoke on this import.
AM o'caslon lhere were some who opposed
the resolution upon general principles; 1t was
Teso luton which had no precedent. There were
others who opposed II on the ground OF Father
Mathew beng an aboIltIonlst, &c. The veis
and nays were taken ON laying it upon The table.
The motion was lost "a To 10.
The resolution was then passed.
La The Senaie to-day, Mr.. Webster took his
seat
Thursday Dec. 20th. Ho, sE.-Mr Giddings
wished 10 PROFOUND question to his colleague
from the GallIopols district. lfhe was not pres
ent lie would ask it of MIR. Ashmun. He enuuIr-
ca whether an agreement was not going on, by
"hich both parties were making arrangements
Tor the appointment OF officers without reference
to the minority?
Nlr. Stanley said, that both the Wing and
Democratic parties intended, he trusted in God |
to organize the House, irrespective of the FAC
lions OF the county. That was all they intend. |
Cd
There was much confusion and cries of down
in iront'-"we wanted to see or heal"-"or.
der'
Mr.. Ashmun--I understand that Mr. Giddinrs
asked whether there was not last night at the |
Wing caucus, over which Mr.. VInton presided,
proposition made TO the Wing caucus to divide
the officers Of this House between them.
Mr.. Ashmun-l ans ,er emphatlcally, that
there was nothing like it in any form, manner or
resemblance, or out Of which any man, reason
able or understandable, can manufacture any
such statement lagree to state what was done
and leave the country to decide.
Nothing like That which Mr.. Giddinns has
represented took place rs far as know. | was
present at The wing caucus, and no such propn-
s't'on was made; nor no such thing suggested
believe nothing of the kind was suggested nv
the Democrats, at the Wing caucus. A resoln-
t'on.wos adopted, by which committee of six
genlleHen--thrCe from free, and three from slave
states, were appointed, with authority 20 confer
with similar committees, to be appointed by
Democrats to suggest fair mode Of organizing
the House; and these were the terms of the res
Duion. Beyond this, nothing was DONE This
was communicated to the Democratic Caucus
Nheihor they aesentea DR. not | do not know.
of the business OF this course the country can
Judge.
Mr. Glddngs had another question whether
he existence of slavery III the territories consIi-
uted any part Of the arrangement
Mr. Evans, of Maryland, raised the question
IF order. Mr. Giddings had no light 10 ask an.
,ther question.
Mr. Gddngs said he asked the right for his
constituents.
Mr.. Ashmun Il am free to answer.
Preston King asked whether the communca-
ION was IN writing; and if SO, that it be produ-
,ed TO the House.
The question was taken, and decided that
hr. Glddlngs had a right to ask the question.
Mr.. Glddings asked whether the existence of
iaVery in territories constituted any portion of
nc basis OF the arrangements.
Mr.. Ashmun said, in a free and frank manner
hat neither that nor any other question was en-.
cred mo, as far as he knew, as the basis Of the
greement. the terms of which were in writing,
nd he hoped would be produced.
MI. Giddings-l want to SEE the writing.
This was Produced
The resolution Of the Wings proposed to the
Democrats TO appoint committee of six, and
hey had to report conformity as to a mode of
elnite organization otthe House on iusl and
AR basis. Signed on behalf Of the Wings by
iessrs White, Conrad, Brock, Vmton Sianly,
nd Ashmun-Mr. Vinton chairman, Mr.. Brock,
ecretary.
ne next was a resolution Of the Democrats,
ppolnllng Messrs Stanton, often; Thompson,
"a; Bayly, McClernand, Harris, of Ala
nd Pouer, TO meet the Wing committee. Sign.
d by Mr.. Thompson, Of Pa, chairman; Mr..
'lantOn secretary.
There was convulsive laughter and remarks of
N" great things dscovered"-" What next"
&C., &C.,
Mr.. Albertson introduced resolution, that
IT. Mcdowell be temporary Speaker, and that
&c House then elect Sergeant-at-arms, Door
eeper, and Postmaster, and afterwards elect
egGlar Speaker.
The resolution was laid on the tabe-l2O 10
4.
Mr. Levin moved that the House adjourn till
'norrow. Rejected, "a TO "a.
question OF order was raised, and after il
as settled, the House proceeded to vote for
peaker, with the following result: Winthrop.
Wing 80, Stanly, Wing rs, Nc Clernand, Dsm.
0, WllmOf, Free Soil 5, Miller. Dem 6, Strong,
lem. 10, Boyd, Dem %, Scattering, 7s.
motion was then made to adjourn I'll Mon
ny, which was lost by large mojority.
And, at quarter to o'clock, The House adj
urned ill tomorrow.
friddy, Dec. 2ist.--In the Senate to-day. a
esSage was received from the President, Al
n an executive session, the Senate adjourned
mil Monday.
In the House of Representatives. nothing of i'm
'rtance was done Mr.. Ashmun moved an adj
urnment until Monday, which was rot carried.
midst great confusion and disorder. the House
Journed until tomorrow Saturday.
SATURDAY, Dec, %.