The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-28

Presidents Message and accompanying documents
ordered to be printed.
THE COMMITTEES OF THE Heusr-rnE MOVEMENT
yREE-soILERs
Mr. BURT offered . resolution, that the Speaker new
appoint the standing committees.
Mr.. SAcKErr moved amendment, to appoint the
committees by ballot.
Mr. said it too late to do this The Speaker
not there by his vote but by the vote of his own
friends and the connivsnce of his political enemies
and by larger majority than any Of his predecessors
The adoption of the resolution of Mr.. Stanley declar-
ing him Speaker, the best title. Speaker thus
confirmed may be trusted with the appointment Of the
committees II gentlemen had scruples they ought to
have thought of them before.
Mr. GIppIses of Ohio, to carry out the ideas Of
MIR. Root. (Laughter) When the plurality plan was
agreed to- by which the Speaker elected, he fore
knew and predicted the result. Whoever voted for
the rule voted for Mr. Cobbs elevation.
MIR. WnTE asked Mr.. Giddings whether he had
suggested any other mode?
Mr. GIppINos said he had. He had asked gentlemen
to take a Northern whig any wing who right on
the Wilmot proviso. Such one would have been
elected on the second ballot.
MIR. WINTHROP would only say single word. Mr..
Gddngs has represented him saganst the North and
MIR Johnson of Tenn, accused him Of having acted
the South He willing to let these two arguments
CO.
Mr. GipprNGs asked the gentleman which Of the two
was correct?
MI WINTHROP, without intending anything dsres-
pectfu did not intend to personal interroga-
tories. He had seen statements under MIR. Gddingss
signature which without shadow Of foundation
and fact. Mr.. Giddnes voted against me two years
ago, for which he stated fact, but which
was utterly false He accused Of going into whig
caucus, and making a speech in favor Of the war.
have testimony which the House and the gentleman
will be obliged trust that this is entirely
Gus statement. The member having failed to with
draw his statement is longer entitled to
(Laughter)
Mr.. GiDDiNGs-The gentleman has read the state
ment of Culver. Isit true or false?
MIR. WIsTHRoP-l deny the whole statement it is
flte The gentleman stated that he had refused to vote
for Speaker who had seduously constructed the Com
mittee the District of Columbia with view to pre-
serve, protect, and maintain the slave trade in this
District.
MIR. GIppISGs--I said, arrange a committee which
prottcted slavery
Mr. WIsTHnoF-I take the statement az he makes
It. The committee appointed by me reported to the
House bill to abolish the slave trade in the Districts
ard when motion was made to lay it on the table,
Elk out CT the nine voted against 1t.
Mr. GlDpNes-I understand theggentleman says that
bill was reported to abolish the slave trade pro-
The bill only prohibited the bringing of slaves here
and did not touch the slave tradesn this District
Mr. WINTHROP 1t was possible the bill did not go as
far it ought to have gone believe that gentlomen
OF the free States thought that q great improve
nent, and it aBsented to by gentlemen Of the
South
MIR RocEwELL, of Connecticut, defended the Com,
m:tee errtories of last session. hon the attack oil
mr. scnENck defined his position aud vindicsted SIR.
Winthrop. He scored mir Gidings as bargaining for
pledges before o voted for Speaker. lie hoped that
he would be excused for looking to the democratic side
to Mr. BIown-for an illustration, MIR. Schenck
was a conservative-a Unionist; andJa a Northern
man, be partook Of Northern opinions but not
ultia as some and would not cut Others oil because
they did not come up to his standard.
MIR. HOLMES was glad the gentlemen had made decla-
raons Of their opnions aud we now know that North
mer against the rights Of tho South and wish
herself and take her attitude. She has been
long asleep but IL aroused He warned the gentle
men to beware. The Southern mind was fixed.
MIR. scHrNcN asked whether his colleague had not
he'd an opportunity TO vote for Wnmot proviso man
a. between Winthrop and Cobb!
Mr. GIDpISCs said he voted for gentleman from Penn
sylysnia Mr. q. knew that Mr. winthrop did sedulousy
put On the Committee on Territories majority who
refused TO report the Wilmot provso until forced to
do go Mr.. schenck, my colleague, Inferred Mr. Win
throp's opposition to the Wilmot provso. ask, In
opposition to that inference, whether Mr. Winthrop
did not the Wnot proviso to the Oregon bill and
whether that proviso not put into the bill With the
aid Of your voter Mr. Speaker said Mr. O., two years
ago, when Mr.. Winthrop was the prominent candidate
Speaker, be refused to tell what his sentiments
He referred to his past votes and public acts
Giddings would fnd them there scattered all along,
fer the last ten years lie denied that colleague had
es .S ca nm sor sls ophons' lie w only
the committees, and this lie refused to tell He
not asked whether he was In favor Of the Wmot pro-
viso against IL; whether for against the slave
trade; whether for or against the coastSise slave
trade.
Mr. RocKwELL ur derstood Mr.. Giddiugs to say the
Speaker Of last Congress sppoisted the Committee
ITIitori,s who refused 10 port the Wilmot provso
aud that they DID mot do sosunti they ordered
La A a. In he
MIR. GluuMGs would change his words, and say
neglected.
Mr.. GiupiNGe-R Records show the fact. | state the
eommitiee did neglect until persuptoriy ordered by
MIR WILLIAMS raised a question Of order.
MIR. GipuiNes asked whether he had not a friend to
move that he might 90 on
Mir McMunEr moved that he might have leave TO
rrt coed. (LsUghter)
Mr. Grrr,>es said that the committee the District
of columbia hfly two slaves pGraded the
and there wts the committee VINO knew the facts
locking aud NJ the next session the same gentle
men Who then protected the slave trade. again
placed en- that committee. You Mr.. speaker, could
have done no wore Than your predecessor There lisa
hope you viii do better lie wanted the country to
know That the wings into the contest with their
eyes open. ard put you Ia the chair. II the wings
bad voted fer Mr. Strong he could have been elected
Alr g. By confent Of the House. again wen.
his views and detailed past political history, and
arsigned the wings for their alleged ioconssteucy in
voting for slave holder for PRESIDENT while they
In favor 81 tree coil aud Afterwards, taking Office,
would nos vote Tor who degraded his fellow
tN " crime ne Woull punish bY
death II was for trackipg in human flesh. lie would
coon vote Tor Williams Slater any-other slave
deaer ss he would for the men who s-stain them I'm
the accused vocation and before God his hands would
be "a clean and pure In in the other. tie
was several t'ucs interrupted but vas By consent Of
the House. enabled TO hnish his speech
On motion q Mr.. JoHNsoS, OF ArkaBsas, that when
the House ad journ. 70 BE- adjourned 60 Monday,
Mr. Bear said. unlesr the resolution pend ng be
passed the Speaker could mot appoint the committees
ty Noudsy.
The ams ndent of Mr. sAcKrrr 10 elect the CON nit.
" a he ksr
nov sppoiut the staEdinf committees. was adopted
Mr. IHoMrsOS. a Penney lyabia, offered resolution
that the House Will the Sd Of January, proceed TO
the election az LCletk, aud other officers; pending
which. the House adj ournsd till Monday.
SbIpwrech.
NEw OHtE.Ss, Dec. a. 1919.
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