Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-25
THIRTY-EiRsT CoNGREss--IsT SESSION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1919.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1919.
SENATE.
The resolution offered yesterday BY DR. Dodge Of Iowa.
for the admission Of Father Maicw upon the floor up
Mr. Clemens objected the resolution the ground that
Father Mathew had taken and expressed OPINIONS
hostile 10 the institutions Of the South.
Mr.. Clay and Mr. Seward advocated the resolution.
Mr.. Davis, of Miss, aycrse 10 giving compliment
admission into the Senate chamber person who had
spoken against slavery in the South.
Ilr. Hale yndcacd Father Mathew from the charge of
hostility slavery and declared that his hopes that Father
Mathews visit 10 this country would promote the cause OF
humanity had been entirely disappointed He objected 10
the resolutions but his objections OF another color
Nj Badger moved that The subject be laid on the table but
Withdrew il at The request Of seye'al friends.
Mr.. Cass deprecated the Introduction OF slavery here
II be met but sufficient for the day is The evil thereof
Its premature discussion was calculated 10 produce much
evil He knew nothing of Father Mathews opinions as Ia
slavery bur he had seen, in tho newspapers that Father
Mathew had expressly refused interpose his opinions
the subject slavery He advocated the resolution, Tor lhe
people Of this country unanimous in their appreciation
Of his sc-devotlon in robIe II which
stood by itself II had precedent and would not again
Mr. Foote said that Father Mathew had, when applied
by Garrison and Others taken fair and dgnie stand upon
nonrevention ground and he regretted that he had since
refused to respond TO suffer his response 10 BE- published
10 letters addressed 10 him BY Southern gentlemen He re-
GREETED that the intervention Of the Senator from New York
Mr. SEWARD had connected the honor that was proposed
10 be conferred Fah, Mathew with the accuscd
Of abolition Everything thar these aboIitousts medtiot
with they ruined and degraded They had brought The Uni
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would put the mark OF neablc degradation on our glorious
Institutions
Mr. Mangum said there would be future and perhaps
many occasions discuss the subject Of savery but he
willing pay due homage 10 tie reverend gentleman.
Mr.. Butler thought some OF The gentlemen who had
spoken had mistaken the position Of Father Mathew. He
(Mr b. was in Columbia when letter received from
Father Mathew which espTss,es very ssra o yeSs sd re-
question OF slavery. He was unwilling put Father Ma
thew, however, the footing with Lafayette. He
should avoid any discussion upo his incidental question Of
subject that must require the grayest consideration
Mr. Badger opposed the resolution improper pece-
dent Mr.. Downs advocated it,
Mr. Douglas, Mr.. pearce, Mr. Seward Mr. Berrien, Mr.
Mason, Mr.. Clemens, Mr.. Calhoun, Mr.. Dawson, Mr..
Dickinson Mr. Yuee Mr. Davis and Others, continued the
discussion.
The resolution then adop,ed--yeas 49, nays ls as
YEAs-.Iessrs Baldwin, Bell Bradbury, Bright, cass
Chase CLARKE Clay Cooper, Davis Of MassachI set;
Greene Hamin Houston, Jones, Mangum Miller, Norris,
Seward Shields Smith, Soule, Stewart Sturgeon, Under
wood Upham Wales Walker and Whitcomb-S3
NAYs-AIcssrs A,chson, Badger, Bcr.ien Borand, But
Ter Calhoun, Clemens, Davis of Mississippi, Dawson,
Foct- Hunter, Mason Morton, Pearce Rusk Sebastian,
Turncy and Au!eca.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The iioasc II O'clock. The journal OF yesterday
being roai,
MI Gddings and propoundcd question to his col
league, Mr. Vnton. He had, he said been informed that
the Wing party held caucus las, evening, al which his
colleague prcsdei and he had also been informed that
position was sent 10 the Democratic caucn which was then
in session. for organizing the House by division Of ia Off
GERS without consun. the rights OF others who We're in the
minority.
that the Wing party and the Democratic party would h
trusted organize the Houac irrespective of the factions from
all parties il the House.
Mr. Gddingo again proponnded his question To the gentle
from Mass.
Mr. Ashmun Of Mass, sa! he understood the gentleman
from Ohio PROFOUND To him the question: whether no,
the Will. party which assembled in last night, did
tD
the officers Of the House He answered cphatcaly noin
no resemblance did they make such pro-
position, thing ont Of which any man could manuiac
such statement.
Mr. King inquired whether there an! written
communication between the two caucuscs.
Mr. Stany understood 10 say that there written
communication but not of the character charged. There
nothing that they would be ashamed of or would be
disgrace.
Mr. King. Whatever it be let us have it.
Mr. Gddngs here propounded another question Ia elicit
information upon the subject When
Mr. Toomhs inerposcd objection the whole discussion
inconsistent with The rule adopted the other day.
The question put whether tbs gentleman from Mussa-
chusets in responding TO the inerrogaons in order.
1t was determined In the affirmative
Mr. Ashmun, in continuation again repeated that nothing
like what the gentleman from Ohio represented took place
far as he knew. He present at the and knew
suggested He then stated what occurred the Wing
cus-(which corresponds with the statement below
Mr. GdJngs was going on TO PROFOUND other questions,
when
Mr. Evans of Md. inierposed objection.
Mr. Ashnun said he prepared to answer question
Mr. P. King desired 10 know whether all the communica-
iions between the writing II nc de-
sired that they should be read
Mr. Giddngs inquired of the gentleman from Massachu-
whether the question Of slavery in the territories in
the District Of Columbia constituted any portion of the
tiers OF conference between the parties
Mr. Ashnn said that there nothing tina, question
any other question: but the organization Of the House
forming the basis OF the agreement The agreement is in
writing and can be read
Mr. Stanton, Of Kv then and forwarded the Clerk
stat nfc tNhic fn
Resolved That the members of the Wing propose
Tho members of the Democratic party the appointment Of
committee of six gcniemep committee Of the same
number the part Of The Wh.g party consult upon and
report their respective meetings mode definite organ
zaton Of The HOUSE OF Representatives. upon just and fail
principles and that slesss White Of n York Conrad,
La Brock Of KY, fnton, of Ohio Slany, Of n. c.. and
shmun OF Mass be tho committee the part the Wings
I Attest, SAML. F. EINTON,
Chairman Of Wing Meeting.
JAMES BROOKS, Secretary.
! RESPONSE THE DEMOCRATIC CArcrs.
Resolved That the Chairman Of this meeting appoint sia
members OF The Democratic party confer with the Com
mtee appointed By the Wing meeting and report the result
OF their conference 10 meeting OF the Democratic party
/ be held the Hall tomorrow night
Communicable. Stanton, of Tenn; Mr.. Thompson, o
Pa; Mr. Bayly of VA Mr. McClernand OF H.; Mr.. Harris
Attest, ]. THOMPSON,
Chairman of the Democratic Meeting.
| R. II. STANTON Secy.
latter the reading of these statement. the House
yused with laughter the disappointment OF Mr. Gddng
and other free-solers
Mr.. Root desired TO speak but was ruled of order
proposition then made TO rescind the rule nterdic
ing debate, with the view prevent discussion 1t
jected By ayes 80 TO noes l30
Mr. Albertson OF No. introduced the following PROPOSE
ton;
Resolved That James Mcdowell of Va be- and is hereb,
chosen Speaker pro tc and that upon his assuming TIL
chair the House will proceed the election Clerk Ser
geanat-Arns Doorkeeper and Postmaster And upon III
election Of those Offices the House will proceed to vote 70
permanent Speaker and will continue vote from da