Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-28

EXTRA BILLY SMITH DRINKS AND SPEAKS AZ
TBRSATEIY.
WASHINGTON. TyEFty-F Fourth eoagTes..
First Sesston.-Mr. Moore, of Ky. TSmith.
of Va, having yielded the foor) offered a
resolution, which was read foriinformatton,
that Alexander 81. Boeteler be declared
Speaker of the House for the thirty-sfxth
Congress.
Messrs. Bingham and Barksdale objected
to the resolution as out of-order.
Mr.. McGlernand moved to substitute the
name OF Nj. Davis of Indiana.
The Clerk decided the resolution not in
order, several gentlemen having objected,
and other! questions pending.
1 Mr. Moore remarked that he introduced
the resolution honestly hoping st would
meet the appreciation of majority of the
House; he trusted all had earnestly cndca-
vored, since the first day of meeting, to
efectFan organization, and be governed BY
come, honesty, Gandor and ifrpnkness, by
I which he himself was 'actuatedS -
Mr.. Smith, of. Va, resumed. . He de-
clared himself O sincere oand loyal friend
ito the Constitution and the Union He
was the advocate of no new or intlamma-
tory doctrines, wanted no modern innoYa.
tons, but desired to uphold the Constitu-
ton as framed by our fathers. He replied
to arguments of RePub licans, founded on
the Declaration:of Independence that FALL
men were created equal y by saying that
instrument was formed, by. freenen, not
slaves; it was freemen who proposed TO
EseyeF our relations with England aud form
nm independent government In the Arr
ticlcs of Confederation free inhabitants
fare specifically mentioned, showing slaves
were not included. Then followed the
adoption of thefConstitution, to which me-
.groes were no parties, the Constitution ex-
IpEessly providing tor the return OF. fugitive
slaves. Btf5ffi Aa{ssJ ~
During his speech some one sent him a
tumbler of eggnog, which hesdrank, say
ing, ia merry; Christmas to oil of you"-
CGreat laughter.l
Mr.. Kilgore inquired whether it was in
order for the gentleman to monopolize
drinking egg-nog, while therest was doing
without q After further remarks, Mr.
Smith received another tumbler of egg-nog,
which he drank, bowling to the ladies in
the gallery, creating much merriment.
Mr.. Burnett rose to inquire whether this
was private treat or not? ERenewed
laughter.7 ~. gl
The clerk said he would not undertake
to decide that point, but would, if desired,
put the question to the House. Laugh
ter II
Mr.. Moore, of Ky.-Imovo to adjourn, so
that all may take the same kind. TCries
of ,''no; no-go on" ~
Mr.. Smith, was willing to adjourn this
morning, myself-out of reverence for the
day; but the party which regards Sabbath
as Amino walton on popular liberty, and re-
Pudiates it rs a social arrangement, was
not willing to manifest their repsect for
the birthday of tho Savior of the world,
and hence refused to adjourn. then, in
Christian and reyerential spirit, Elaughterl
engaged in a labor of love, endenvoring to
enlighten the darkened understanding of
that side of the House; yet, sir, / am will
ing to give way for an adjournment
| CCries from the Republican side: "No,
.no-go on ri Mr.. Smith-If it be the
pleasure of the House to adjourn, will
yicld.l
Mr.. Burnett move the House now ad-
journ. care nothing personally about it,
but think it is due to the employees of this
House. If there is chance to elect a
Speaker would be willing to vote 1.-THE
Republican side called for the yeas and
nays on the motion to adjourn.
Mr.. Morris, of Pa, suggested that Mr..
Smith publish tho remainder of his speech
without delivery.
| The yeas and nays were ordered, and the
L
When Mr.. Adrian's name was called. he
said he understood that it would be three
hours more before Mr.. Smith could finish
his speech ; if that was so he should vote
for adjournment. Roll called amid great
confusion1
Mr.. Webster, when his name was called,
said hitherto he had always voted yea on
motions to adjourn, knowing that no dam
age to the country could be done when the
House was not in session. Having been
home, and consulted his constituents, and
being satisfied the crisis is past, he should
now change his course and vote against it.
Mr.. Hughes, believing the crisis not yet
passed, would vote yea, for reasons stated
by his colleague.
Mr. Hall remarked some distinguished
man had said Gall things must have an
end, j" and he presumed Mr.. Smiths speech
would. CLaughter. He would move
that Smith be permitted to continue his
remarks until they were finished, and that
the House stand adjourned until their con.
clusion. Excessive laughter.
Mr.. Smith rose indignantly Heidi mot
see why gentlemen should wish to treat
him in that way. He had yielded
the floor day aftersday, and now after he
4 had indicated wish from the beginning
to crafty a number of gentlemen, who
81 Wlsheo 10 ADJOURN there seemed to be ar
! effort madesto treat him with disrespcct
& and force him to speak to empty benches
he knew not why he was so treated fby
Friends us well as foes.
SE Onmotion the reading of the names was
dispensed with; several gentlemen changed
heir votes, giving reasons.
Mr. Briggs desired Mr. Smith 10 give
some reasonable guarantee how much
more time he proposed te occupy. If h,
iWould continue to,entertain the House du.
ring the. holiday week, it would save Oh,