New-York daily tribune., 1856-01-14
XXXIVTH CON G K + ) ).
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON, Saturday, Jan. ls, 1856


Mr. CAMPBELL (Oh0l moved that the resolution
confnipg debate to ten minutes be suspended unlh
"Wednesday unless otherwise ordered. Inc reason
for the motion lMr. Campbell saidl was that
would be impossible for candidates for the speaker
shin to define their positions in accordance with
Mr. Zoicoffe RS resolution, within 80 short aume ne
offered for the of candidates scrap-book contain
ing all the party platforms OF Al ,ne Pe,Sn, With the
ancient platforms of the Constitution and the Deeaa-
ton of Independence and would also reier 'hem W
the Bible had not that book been remoyd from the
Congressional Library to make room Tor the "~Aso'
Eugene Sue lLaughterl.
pressed opposition TO turning the House into deoat-
ing society and opening the Ooundiess sea o' a.pa1
MIR. RICHARDSON thought he could get through
with his part of the performance within the prescribed
Mr.. CAMPBELL, consequently, and at the request
of Mr. Richardson withdrew his motion to suspend.
MIR. HUMPHREY MARSHALL. suggested that the
ho,cbes of interogatories be flcd-the canddstesto
reply in printed publications at their convenience
Mr. RICHARDSON replied to a series of written in
,,roga,ores propounded by Mr.. Zolicofer, command.
ing the marked attention ofthe Members and crowded
gsley He said that in voting for the Nebraska han-
sas bill he intended that the people OF these ierro1s
should decide the question OF Slavery for themselves,
and he was favor of admitting them with or without
Slavery He had said that Slavery would not go there,
but never urged that reason why he voted Tor the
bill As to the constutonality of the Wilmot proyiso,
he voted for the principe as applicable TO our Mexican
acquisitions in spirit of compromise, but he thought
it would be unjust TO incorporate the Proviso IN et
ritoria bill In hs Judgment, the Constitution does
NOT carry Slavery INTO the Territories but protects
both sections of the country alike.
Much sauabblng ensued a. TO the order of proceed
ings 1t was finally decided that all the candidates
should answer Mr.. Zolcoters queries before Others
were propounded.
their chairs around him.
Mr.. BANKS said he did not feel that he was obliged
TO answer questions He had not solicited support:
His friends az Otheo said of his wife, "had eyes, and
chose me-" He distinctly remarked that he did no
regard the Kansas bill promotivc of the formation
of Free States. He believed in the constutonality
of the Wimot Proviso and did not believe the Con-
stituiion carries Slavery into the Territories lie re-
cognized the right to protect property North and
South alike, but not property in man. lie believed
the Constitution to be instrument of Freedom, and
that Congress was wrong in repeating the Missouri
Compromise. Applause
There were now cries for Mr. Fuller.
Mr.. FULLER and said that he was ready at
any time TO retire from this protracted contest. He
did not regard the Kansas bill as promotive of the
formation of either Free or Slave States. He hsd
never advocated the c0nstitutionalty OF the Wiin0t
Proyso. Slavery exists independently Of the Consti-
tuition. Congress had no right to legisate Slavery in
or out Of Territories. IL ony had the right to legl5-
late 20 fai to protect citizens in the enjoyment OF
Mr.. PENNINGTON was then loudly called for lie
said that ne had no idea that obscure and unprom-
sing n candidate as himself would be required to de-
fine his pOsTtlOn lie was outside OF the triangle
laughter He most respectfully declined to make
a reply but would do when the House seriously In
tended TO his in connection with the Speaker.
ship. IL of no consequence what the individual
opinions of the presiding officer were.
Impatient cries from all quarters, "Call the roll
Vote, vote, &c.
Mr.. BhRKSDALE asked Mr.. Banks: Are you now
a member of the n0w-Nothing party2 Are you in
favor of the abolition of Slavery in the District Of Co
lumbia Do you wish TO promote the equality OF the
white and black by legislation Are you in
favor Of the entire exclusion Of naturaZed citizens
and Catholics from OfhceY You were in favor OF
modification of the tarif at the last sessionare you
so now
Mr.. KENNETH should like to know whether
either Of the candidates believes in future state, and
if so whether in a free or slave State lexcessive
Mr.. BARKSDALE, advancing toward Mr.. Kennett
excitedly-Do you intend to cast reflection me!
hurl it back with scorn and contempt.
Deaiening calls to order ensued upon this, and
nearly all the Members were upon their feet. mo
ton was made to adjourn but It unsuccessful.
Mr.. KENNETT-No difficulty in out Of the hall
shall intimdate me-. say to the House my suggea'
ton merely jocuar.
Mr. BARKSDALE-I treat it with SCOTT and
tempt, SIR.
Order was restored when Mr.. RICHARDSON
replied negatively 10 Mr.. Barksdaes queries with the
exception Of the last
Mr. BANKS, in answering Mr.. Barksdale's interrog
atories, preferred doing in his own way, leaving
gentlemen TO draw inieTenees. He nominated BY
He referred the record last year of his views
the tariff. lie had adopted the maxim Of Junius:
4" Il is unfortunate for a man to spend any consid
cradle portion of bis time in commenting on his
own work daughter. As to the equality of the
white and block races be believed, IN the language Of
the Declaration Of independence, that all men
created equal. He had adopted the idea that the
weaker will be absorbed in the strongerthat Is
| universal law Whether the white or black were
the superior and would eventually absorb the other he
would not express opinion but preferred to vsit for
q mort full development Of the races Laughter and
| cries Of Good" As 10 the other questions pro-
! pounded, they subordinate 10 that fohDitinS
| Slavery in Kansas, and be would not ask any man
what he thought of this that measure, but would
| unite with all TO nteIdict Slavery in the Territories
| Mr.. FULLER answered that he was not 10 favor Oh
restoring the Missouri C0mpromise restriction, ne
opposed TO the abolition Of Slavery 10 the Distract
of Columbia did not believe in the equality OF the
| black and white races; he thought with Washington
| that il is the best policy for the Government 10 Sp
point natye-bom citizens TO Office IN preferences 70
these Of foreign birth to prescribe no man iof hIs
| religion, but to accord TO all the largest nDery
| opinion. He did not desire 10 exclude foregne''
coming bber, and would invite them TO settle inc
public territory and build up for themselves homes
but in all matters pertaining 10 legislation and aann1
tratlon Americans should govern America laPpaaaosI
| Dir. RICHARDSON answered vanous que''''
| propounded by Mr.. Bingham. ~, ,h.
Each party seemed 10 be entirely satIshed T.a VI
responses Of it, candidates, al is shown by the ''