New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-02


members had answered TO their names,
Mr.. JOINS OF Tenn moved 70 proceed to the cleo
tion Of Speaker, viva vooc and would merely re-
marx that for one, ne should vote for Linn Boyd
not because he received the nomination Of the De
mocraiic Caucus, 5u, becasue he hnew him to be =
ihorouerand sound Democrat AM :Ticd and true
Compromise Union
Mr CARTIER Of Ohio, concurred with tho gentle
man in what he had said but would vote for BOYD
because he vas the nominee Of the Democratic
Caucus.
Mr. STANLY said the Wings in caucus had made
no nomination for Speaker they had heard from
Jones about the Compromise measures, and now
would be happy n hear how far they have been in
doIsed On tic Democratic side.
Mr.. SAVAGE Tie gentleman had better settle his
difficulties at home before he seeks to regulate 9th
crs -lYOicos, cal. the roll."l
bir. CAMPBELL, Of Ohio, nominated Ihaddeus
Stevens for Speaker--a gentleman rs pure a friend
30 this Union as any other, and as good Wing. As
to the merits Of the Compromise measures he hoped
gentlemen opposed 10 agitation would not open ii so
early in the sossion-when the time comes if gentle
men insist on agitation let il come we are ready.
We are not throwing the first brick.
Mir. CARrTER--Iou had better appropriate your
suggestions at hone.--[Cries of d" call the roil."1
Mr. BROOKS, after noticing what had been said by
Mr. Jones, remarked that the Wings of this House
assembled this morning. and by a decided and en-
phatic expression Of opinion Endorsed the Compro-
mise measures.
voice" How many were there ~
Mr. BRooKs-5O or 80 we have only 20 or 80 In all,
ard nearly al no y in the city met this morning. How
was it on the other side The Democrats were un-
willing to sustain their and refused TO adopt
bp N
know where they stand they present a harmonious
'front.' and on the principles laid down they intend to
act. He alluded to the Inconsistency among the
Democrats with reference to the Compromise.
MIR. MEADE said if he understood Mr. Brooks, that
gentleman had stated as fact that the Wing party
the North are now opposed 20 agitation, and are
perfectly willing to execute every article In the
COMPROMISE, Slave Bill and all
Mr. BRooKs, interrupling. SAID the Wing Caucus
this morning almost unanimously gave an expression
of opinion acquiescing in the Compromise measures.
Mr. MEADE asked whether he understood the gen.
temsn 20 say that those in the caucus reflect the
sentiments of the large body OF Northern Wings and
that that party is prepared to stop agitation on
the Slavery Question and carry out the provisions OF
the Fugitive Slave Bill.
MIR FOWLER was allowed to explain, anu said ne
was Wing and always expected to be one ne
moved in the Wing Caucus TO lay the resolution Oh
the table there were, he judged, about ~ wings
present. although he lid not count them tLaughterl
lie would further say that one-third OF that numoer
voted to lay the resolution on the table he wanted
the proceedings honestly reported he did not mean
10 be bound by that resolution as ne desired 10 stand
on his own footing here and elsewhere
TuApprrs STEVENS loosely called 10 order,on the
around that the harmony Of the Wing party was pc
ing disturbed.
Mr. MEADE continued his remarks charging the
Wigs with passing the Compromise resolution as
piece oeinessc 10 bumbug the South.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, OF ONO, desired to say that the
presentation Of tie name by him Of Thaddeus Ste
voDs had no connection with the Wing Caucus. He
(Campbolu took no part int.
MIR. MEADE said that the Compromise Resolution
IN tho Democratic Caucus was laid on the table be
cause the subject would properly come before the
BALTIMORE Convention. They viii take 1t in hand
and proclaim TO the world on what principles the
North and the South can be united we want no
declarations Of opinions now
Mr.. RICHARDSON sid that Mr.. Brooks was no" a
champion Of the Compromise measures, but ana not
vote for the Fugitive Slave law.
Mr.. BRooKs said that he voted IA the same way as
Cass. Douglas and others in the Senate.
Mr.. RIouARDsoN said that only three northern
Vhies voted Tor the Fugitive Slave BILL ana brooAS
was not ore Of them.
Nr. BrooEs admitted the fact. and 1t was the most
unfortunate act Of his life that he did not vote ioI H.
A conversation onsued as 10 how many gentlemen
who voted for the Fugitive Bill had been returned 10
Congress
Mr.. CABHLl Of Fla, IN defining his position saia
thst the Whigs haG put themselves on hls platform
one on which the Union party of the South could
stand.
Mr. polK said that on introducing the COMPROMISE
resolutions IN the Democratic Caucus there was not
word there Offered in contradiction OF The principle
the only objection was question OF iime-ees'des
the caucus was not full
Various explanations followed
My. Clippings rose 20 request his friends to post
none the question prccpisated upon them. 60 on
Ard organize and then discuss the question properly
He took the opportunity 10 congratulate the hohot
able Secretary Of state and the President on these
pehce measure s-Cue.ing all sslauon. ne are
sox,ous for the combat and will afford YOU alum
Pan, means 70 carry i; on do not spehk as wing
- Democrat. but as a free Democrat. laugh
t., merely say each one Of you VIII haTe
chance before sixty days.
The tlouse then preceded to the election OF
Speaker. H.,
Pie following gentlemen voted for Linn BOYD
namely. Nessrs Andrews, John Appleton, AYERS"
Babcoek. Bartlett. Bailey Of Ga, Bocock, Bragg
Rreckenridse, Buell. Basby, Campbell OF H. Carr
ter Caskie. Churchwell Clark, Clevelanc' Ccoo'
CuItis, Daniel DAVIS Of Ind. Dawson Dean, Diln'
mick, Disney, Doty, Dunhm, Eastman, edmund
son. EdceIton. Tickling, Fitch, Fiorenoe, Fioyo'
Freeman. Fuller Of Maine, Gamble, Gaylord Cor
man, Green, Crow, Hall, Hamilton. Hammond
Harris Of TER Harms OF Ala. Hart, Hendricks
HEM, Hubbard, Holiday Houston, Howe OF n \"
IneeYsoll, Ives. jackson, JeRkins, Johnson Of
Tenn. johnson Of Ohio, johnson OF ArS' Jones'
ON. Y, Jones Of Team Jones Of Pa, Preston hlns
Kurtz, Le,cher IockhaI,, Mace Marshall oil Cal
,ta.on Mc1nrhlc Mcdonald, McC anahan. McMul-