Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-12-25

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MONDAY, Dec. l7-Senatc. Foet pre-
senied the petition of Capt. Graham, complaining
OF the action of the Naval Board, and made SOM
remarks thereon. The petition was referred.
House.-Mr. Dunn made personal eXplana
ton in reference TO some remarks about him il
the New York Tribune Mr.. Banks then mad
some remarks in regard 10 his position.
MIR. McNlullen introduced his compromise prop
ostlon, which he said was the result of his owl
humble imagination, viz /: That the. House cleo
Speaker 10 preside until the general appropria
tlon bills passed. ard then The members shoult
all resign. The props s:,un was laid on the table
The voting for Speaker was theu resumed
The last ballot Stood Banks los, Richardson
70. Fuller SO, scattering g.
Mr.. Thorrington then moved the adoption o
his resolution to elect Speaker by plurality
vote. Pending the consideration of this th'
House adjourned
TUESDAY. -Senate business of impor
lance:
House-The whole day was spent in debate
which sprung up, and no vote for Speaker was Ia
ken. Mr. Walker, of Alabama. defended TIT
Southern Americans against the attacks of tht
Press, the Democrats and Republicans. He wa.
followed by Messrs. Jones, OF Pa. Allison, OF Pa.
Waslburne, of Me-, Orr, of S. T. and Campbell
OF Pa Mr.. Walker said he would be willing Il
meet in the Hall this evening, with those in favo
OF abiding by the existing laws On The subject q
slavery and admitting new States whether or mo-
their Constitutions recognize slavery. 10 confer anC
devise plan for organization. In this he heliey
ed he expressed the views Of majority of those
with whom he acted.
Mr.. Washbnrne, In the course of his re mark:
asked MIR. Jones whether he and his friend:
would go into such meeting as that TO which
they had been politely invited by the gentleman
from Alabama Mr.. Orr said, 1--WE will take
that ian consideration" but Mr.. Jones replied
''The Democrats will meet in caucus, with none
but those standing on that par,y's well settled
principles"
MIR. Smith. of Vrs mia, defined his position
condemning Free Suilism, approving Of the foreign
feature of Americanisui, and declaring himself .
National man.
Mr.. Giddings. placed himself in front Of the
Clerks desk, detained spritedly in favor of free
dom, and The building the Republican church up-
on rock that the waves of hell shall not prevail
against it.
Mr.. Letcher called Mr.. Giddinga attention to
the resolution offered by the latter and adopted in
a Republican meeting. insisting that majority of
Free Sellers be placed upon the standing commit
tees, and asked various questions concerning it,
Mr.. Giddings remarked that he understood ev-
cry Northern man to be pledged to that doctrine.
MIR. Campbell, Of Ohio, said no such resolution
was test for him.
Mr. Giddlngs, exclaimed, ''God forgive me for
voting for man who was not in heart and con-
science with it,"
! Mr.. Banks desired TO say that If any such resi-
luton was adopted it was not rendered to him for
approval. No body asked him for pledges
| Mr.. Humphrey Marshall Analysed the Demo
cratic party, showing its discordant elements =
he claimed nationality for his party, which like
the Democratic party, have no terms of compro
mise 10 offer or accept. They ask no quarter and
regard no men as Americans except those who
stand on the Philadelphia platform He was fire..
quently interrupted by applause from his friends,
and was listened to with marked attention.
| During the entire day. The galleries were
| crowded with spectators, who manifested great in
teIest in the discussion, and al tines there was
considerable confusion.
| Observation-Disclosures Senate devoted
the session TO receiving memorials, petitions and
"Reminiscences relating generally 10 the action Of
! the late Retiring Naval Board
House.-Mr. Thorrington with 1rew his resolu
ton offered yesterday.
An exciting discussion took place upon the sub
ject of Americanisln, in which all parties parici-
pated
Mr.. Whitney proposed to elect Speaker by
ballot Instead of riua roce vote. This PROPOSE
ton was defeated ayes 7, noes 2l2.
Mr.. Fuller made speech in which he defined
his position with regard to slavery He was op-
posed 10 the present or further agitation and de-
sired to leave the question where the constitution
left it, namely: with the people who tolerate
slavery. He would not interfere with it, nor
disturb existing relations. fit was an evil. it
was an evil where it existed. He supported the
measures Of 1850. and opposed the Nebraska bill
but would not now vote for the restoration Of the
Missouri line and would vote for the admission of
Kansas as State without reference TO slavery
Two trials were then made TO elect Speaker,
the last resulting as follows Banks LOG, Rich
ardson n, Fuller 81, scattering 9.
THURSDAY. Senale-N0 business Of interest.
The Senate adjourned to Monday.
Houss.-Anoiher ballot for Speaker resulted rs
follows: Banks l04 Richardson rs, Fuller 81,
Scattering 10.
Mr. Smith of Alabama, remarked that this was
no time for elimination and re-crmnaiun, and
proposed That the House proceed To elect The
Standing Committees, SC. 1t was objected that
the law of 1880 required the Speaker to be elect
ed first. Mr.. McNullen agreed with the remark
of Mr.. Smith and proceeded to refer to Mr. Gid
dngs calling him The grey headed fanatical man
over the way!" A discussion ensued between
Messrs. Zollicoiler, Wright and Cox in reference
TO the position of parties, and the House adjourned.
FRIDAY ousc.-Mr. Giddings denied ma
king remark attributed TO him Yesterday by Mr..
McMuilen. and spoke of the latter in manner 10
imply that he considered him insignificant TO
this Mr.. McMullen repl ed with spirit declarinr
he was ready to defend himself On the floor Of
Congress or elsewhere.
The debate on The state of parties was resumed,
Mr.. Cox defending the American party, and Mr..
Cobb and Others sustaining the course of the De,
mocracy. No vote for Speaker was taken.
SATURDAY. Howe.-No Speaker elected.