Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-01-03


Referred To the Committee Printing
Mr.. Douglass presented the memorial ofthe Pro-
visional Government of Deseret, accompanied by
Constitution and Plan for State Government,
asking admission into the Uuion or the establish
ment Of Territorial Government.
There were laid before the Senate seveIal re-
ports from Executive Departments---among which
was the Annual Report of the Register Of the
Treasury on Commerce and Navigation.
Mr.. Davis, Of Miss, moved that the usual num-
Der of the report bo printed.
Mr.. Hale suggested a reference Of this docu-
ment and expressed the hope that no objection
wonld be made to the printing forthwith.
The motion was then adopted.
Mr.. Davis vowed that 5 800 extra copies be
printed.
In the House a debate occurred in regard to
the rules. The following sketch will be read with
interest.
Mr.. Burt offered a resolution that the Speaker
now appoint the Standing Committees.
Mr.. Sackett moved an amendment to appoint the
Committees by ballot.
Mr.. Root said il was too late to do this
Mr.. Giddings, Of Ohio, rose to carry out the
ideas Of Mr.. Root. [Laughterl When the pu-
rality plan was agreed to, by which the Speaker
was elected, he iorekncw and predicted the result
Whoever voted for the rule voted for Mr.. Cobb's
elevation.
Mr.. White asked Mr.. Giddings whctherhc had
suggested ony other model
Mr.. Giddings said he had. lie had asked gen.
tlemcn To take "A Nothcm Wing, or any Wing who
was right on the Wilmot Provso. Such
would have been elected ON the second ballot.
Mr.. Winthrop woull only say a single word.
| Mr.. Gddings had represented him as against
| the North, and Mr.. johnson, of Tenn, accused
him of having acted in the appointment of Com
mittees as to break down the South. lie was will
ing to let these two arguments CO.
Mr.. Giddings asked the gentleman which ofthe
! two was correct
Mr.. Winthrop, without intending anything dis
respectful, did not intend to answer personal in
intcrrogatorics. He had seen statements under
| Mr.. Gidding's signature, which were without
| shadow of foundation and fact. Mr.. Giddugs
voted against me two years ago, for a reason
which he stated as fact, but which was utterly
false. lie accused me Of going into Wing eau
GUS and making speech in favor of the war. |
have testimony which the House and the gentle
men will be obliged to trust, that this is an entirely
| erroneous statement. The member having failed
to withdraw his statement, is longer entitled to
an answer. [I.aughter.l
Mr. Gddings---The gentleman has read the
statement Of Culver. Is it true or false Z
Mr. Winthrop---I deny the whole statement;
| =. l. ot. al hat hah had ra-
| fused to vote for Speaker who had sedulously
constructed the Committee for the District Of
Columbia with view to preserv, protect and main
tain the slave trade in this District.
Mr.. Giddings---I said arrange committee which
protected Slavery.
/ Mr.. Winthrop---I take the statement he now
makes it. The Committee appointed by me re-
/ ported to the House "A bill To abolish the slave
trade in the District; and when motion was
made to lay it on the table, six out of nine voted
against it.
Mr.. Giddings.---I understand the gentleman saws
that bill was reported abolish the slave trade.
pronounce that an unfounded and unqualified as
sertion. The bill only prohibits the bringing of
slaves here, and did not touch the slave trade in
| this District.
Mr.. Winthrop.---It was possible the bill did not
90 as far as it ought to have gone. believe that
gentlemen of the free States thought that was "A
great improvement, and it was even assentcd to by
gentlemen of the South.
Mr. Rockwell, Of Mass, defended the Commit
tee on Territories Of last session from the attack of
Mr. Giddings.
Mr. Schcnck defined his position, and yindica-
ted Mr. Winthrop. lie scored Mr.. Giddings as
bargaining for pledges before he voted for Speak
er. lie hoped that he would be excused for look
ing TO the Loco FOco side---to MIR. Brown---Or an
illustration. Mr.. Schcnck was Conservative
a Unionist and, as a Northern man he partook
of Northern opinions, but was not 50 ultra as
some, and would not cut others of because they
did not come up To his standard.
Mr.. Holmes was glad the gentlemen had made
declarations Of their opinions and we now know
that Northern men against the rights of the
South, and wish to restrict them in the TerritOr-
les. The South must arouse herself, and take her
attitude. She had been hong asleep, but is
aroused, He warned the gentlemen t. beware
The Southern mind was fixed.
Mr.. Schenck asked whether his colleague had
not had an opportunity to vote for Wilmot Pro-
viso man, as between Winthrop aud Cobb
Mr.. Giddngs said that MIR. Winthrop did sed-
unusly put on the Conmiatcc on Territories ma
iorty who refused to report the Wilmot proviso
until forced TO do
Mr. Schcnck said--"My colleague (Mr. Gid
dings) inferred Mr. Winhrop's opposition to the
Wilmot proviso. | ask, in opposition to that in
ference, whether Mr.. Winthrop did not move the
Wilmot proyiso to the Oregon bill, and whether
the proviso was not put into the bill with the aid
of your votc!"
Mr.. Giddings said, that two years ago, when
Mr.. Winthrop was the prominent candidate for
Sneaker, he refused To tell what his sentiments
were. lie referred to his past votes and public
acts.
Mr.. Winthrop said his opinions were on record
Mr.. Giddings would find them there, scattered
all along for the last ten years. He denied that a
colleague had called on him for his opinions. Mr..
Winthrop was only asked by Mr. Palfrcy to say
how he would appoint the Committees, and this
he refused To tell. He was not asked whether he
was in favor Of the Wimot Proyiso or against IL
whether for against the slave trade; whether for
or against the coastwise slave trade.
Mr.. Rockwell understood Mr. Giddings To say
the Speaker Of last Congress appointed the Com
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