The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-12-17

men surrounding him, without distinction OF par
ty, Joined. He spoke for about twenty minutes,
and every threat or intimation oil dissolution of
the Union was received with clapping OF hands,
and hnay the spirit Of disorder and umult ex.
tended to the galleries, aud the House of Repre-
sentatives became in form as in spirit promis
cuous and ungoverned public meeting.
Mr.. L. d. Baker made probably the most excl
ting speech OF the day. l will attempt no sketch
oil it. 1t was in depreciation of any attempts a.
galnst the Union, and consisted OF appeal to
the South to return TO its ancient state OF feeling.
The conclusion OF il was received with loud and
warm applause from all parts Of the House. He
could not believe the South in earnest in threa-
tenIng dissolution. Many voices here exclaimed
see.''
Mr.. Wallace OF s. C. would here deliberately
say, that the South will have its rights in spite of
the North.
A member. She will get them, with the con-
sent OF the North.
Mr.. Stephens, of Ca, said the South would re.
slst any farther invasion OF her rights, and il dri
ven to that extremity, he impre Gated the curse
OF God upon that man who should prove false to
his ection
Mr.. Allen, OF Mass spoke upon the state OF
parties. The free sellers had very properly in.
CURED OF the leading Democratic candidate what
were his opinions on certain great questions, and
had voted Tor him when they found them favor
able 10 their views The South had done the
same thing. gentleman from Alabama had
addressed letter to Mr. Brown, the object Of
which was to get pledge In favor Of the South
A verbal answer was received.
The reading OF the letter was called for Mr.
Allen said the gentleman who had written the
letter was Mr. Hubbard, of Alabama.
Mr. Hubbard was appealed to and read the let.
ter. II was not unlike Mr. Wilmo1s, but requir-
ed more explicit answers. Mr. Brown had re-
Piled by referring to an anti-proviso speech, hut
not in writing.
Friday, Dec IA
SENATE No public business was done to. day.
HOUSE. MIR. Ashmuu Of Mass, said he was
sure that after the scene of yesterday every gen.
tlemen must see the necessity for organization
He offered resolution that the House now pro
coed to vote for Speaker UirG voce +; and il, on
the first call of the roll, no 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 de-
clared elected. Several other propositions for
organization were made
Mr.. Johnson, from Tennessee was glad that
| Mr.. Ashmun had introduced the resolution.
The only chance TO succeed is by the adoption OF
| the plan suggested He reviewed the course Of
Mr.. Winthrop as Speaker, and accused him OF
acting unfairly towards the South in appointing
| committees
Mr.. Winthrop. of Mass. said few words in
reply.
Mr.. Johnson continued, and spoke OF slave la
Dor aud other subjects not unfamiliar to the
country.
In reply TO remark relative to North Caro-.
| lima
Mr.. Cngman OF that State, said that his State
present left others to speak, but when the time
comes she will be among the most foremost to act
Mr.. c. cordially approved the remarks OF Mr.
Toombs, the member from Georgia, but voted for
Mr.. Winthrop from personal considerations.
Mr. Johnson further spoke of the South, for ii
that section should be trambled on, Wings and
! Democrats would plant themselves on the south,
ern end of the Constitution, which will be their
helmet and shield.