The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-15
House OF Representatives.

Heuse OF Representatives..
FRIDAY, Dec. IL, 1919.
Mr.. HmLArD (whig) Of Ala, corrected the report Of
his remarks in morning paper and in the OF
his remarks be said that when the time divide
the Union 1t would not be done here by the people
themselves Representatives must be advised and
then act on the recommendation.
Mr.. AsHMus, (whig) Of Mass rose for the purpose
Of Offering a resolution. lie sure that after the
scene Of yesterday, every gentleman the ne
cessty for organization. The Clerk has power to
preserve order, and has police the room. He
thought that due to the self respect and peace
Of the members and to the country that there should
be election. In conclusion he offered q resolution
that the House proceed to vote for Speaker uva
and IT. the nrst call Of the roll person shall
receive majority Of all the votes the roll shall be
again called and the person who receives the highest
number of votes provided he receives not less than
one-third Of the whole number, shall be declared
elected.
MIR. woopwAnp, (dem) Of s. Carolina, offered resolu-
tion in substance that inn Boyd be chosen Speaker
pro iaPore and on his afsuming the chair the House
will proceed to the election Of Sergeant arms Door
keeper Clerk and Postmaster and then to the election
Of sPeaker. lie earnestly pressed organization. Mem
bers, he raid, were resolving themselves into mob
be did not say they had become SUCH but that the pre-
Jude had msnced. Theobses galleries. every pla,e
6lled with crowd Of persons. II such a
that occurred yesterday should again who
what would follewl IL ,erious conflict had taken
place, more than three hundred persons would have
rushed the floor Of the hall lie spoke inclusive
Of himself when he ,ad that the present process va.
to resolve the House into mob. Such a state had
already commonwealth had not owever, gone far and
he trusted in God IL would go further.
MIR. G. II. WILLIAMS, (vhig) Of Tenn, expressed his
anxiety to see the ou'e organized. The discussion Of
the questions relative TO the North and the South
would be nterminable and God only knew unless there
should be check, when IL would end IIs proposition
that the House sfsr the adoption Of his resolutions
shall proceed Uira and that the OF the
lowest candidates be dropped and the two highest be
voted for. II his opinion that four FIVE trials
would settle the question.
MIR. Roor, Gree soD Of Ohio, opposed all these pro-
positions ,aypg, that by them the gag was sought to
be applied TO those who were ardently and warmly
opposed to the extension OF slavery.
Mir. AsprEw JonSsoS, (dem) Of Tennessee, was glad
that Mr. Ashmun had IN roduced the resolution; Il
similar 20 the one which he introduced several
days ago, and which voted down. Neither Of the
great parties would give way unite with the other,
they had realized in forty attempts to elect Speaker
The only chance 10 succeed By the adoption Of the
plan suggested. lie reviewed the Of Mr. Win
tbrop Speaker and accused MIN u acting unfairly
MIR. wNrnh.r, (whig) Of Mass said few words in
reply.
Mr. JoHssOs resumed, and said, that he loved South
Carolina but did not approve Of the representative
from Chsrleston dodging about 9. he aid during the
balotipgs for Speaker. why did he not vote for MIR
winthrop now
MIR. HoLss, dem of Carolina said that he per-
fecty satisfied with vbst he had done towards placing
MIR winthrop In the chair at the commencement Of
the last Congress. Mir. Winthrop, continued Mr.. H.,
was q gentleman Of talent, dignity, aud virtue-iu
other words, he was gentleman. Mr.. ~ said he had
nisgvipg., and repentance even II he had oct
the good opinion Of the honorable gentleman rcm Ten
nessee.
MIR. JOHNSON asked him Why he ala not do 50 ssaiBi
Mir HOUSES was understood to say that that va. not
sproper question for the gentleman 70 ssk
Mr. JoHNseS continued and spoke OF slave labor and
other subjects not unfamiliar to the country.
In reply to remark relative to North Carolina
Mr. CLSoNsr (whig Of that state said that his state
at present left others speak when the time comes
she will be smeng the most foremost act Ten days
after the battle Of Lexington aud eighteen month. be-
fore the Declaration OF Independence In lpha
convention IN North Csrolins declared political In.
dependence Of Great Britais Mr. G. cordially APP
proved the remarks Of MIR Toomb. the member from
Georgia, but voted for Mr.. winthrop from personal
considerations
MIR. wOopvssp, Of South Carolina, stated smother
fact tsst In the convention at Charlotte In Mecken-
berg county, delegate from south Csrons was pre-
'ent, and on the committee who reported the de-
clsration.
Mr. JoHssOr further spoke Of the South, for n that
section should be trsmped on, wings and democrats
would plant themselves on the southern end Of the
constitution, which will be their helmet and shield.
Mr. HovsroS, twhig) CT Delaware then offered the fol-
lowing resolution -
Resolved That until the House IL orxsrized no member
shall speak stsny time. longer than hfteen minutes
On motion ofMr vssAsLs, deny Of N. Carolina all
the propositions for election Of Speaker we're laid ON the
| table.
Mr.. srsoSc, (dem) Of Psnnsyivsnis, offered resoiu
ton, which vas adopted that the House will nov pro
coed to the election vivs rsce ard that no s,,sfe a.
lowed snai We election ), Effected.