Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15


which editorials were rehashed in Washington.
till Monday morning.
HoUsE-Mr. Morris of Pennsylvania, (Inde-
pendent) SAID that he was at liberty to vote on
ALL questions according to his sense of duty to
his country. He was opposed to all unneces-
sary agitation Of the subject Of Slavery, and
did not wish to discuss it unless it came before
them in legitimate way. This wicked Ad-
mInistration countenanced every act of vio-
lence and fraud on the people of Kansas, and
brought into Congress IA Constitution fraudu-
lent from the beginning tosthe end, and which
would not stand the test of examination His
friend (Mr. Sherman) here stood nobly firm for
the rights of the people against the Govern
ment, standing up for law, order, concord and
peace, and for this the gentleman shonld have
his vote SO long as there was any probability oil
his election. He knew the gentleman was
friend to protection of domtstlc industry, and
would 50 organize the Committees as would Sc
cure the fair consideration of that question:
lie was man OF just temper and mind, and in
capable of perverting the rules into an instru-
ment of despotism. What had the House t. do
with Helpers book? Were they as college of;
Jesuits to expunge the literature of the book
and were they to act as censors of every incen-
diary work? 1t was most extraordinary pro-
ceeeding, and lifted Helper into consequence
he never dreamed of obtaining. Who repealed
the Missouri Compromise, and broke the bonds
of peace? The Democratic Party. Who got
W the Kansas Nebraska bill The Democrat
ic Party. Who refused to carry out the pro-
visions of the Kansas bill, deluding Kansas by
saying she should have free expression Of her
will, and then denying it? The Democratic
Party. Who brought the Slavery question
here? The Democratic Party And yet gen.
tlemen were to sit in this Hall and hear tho
whole North accused of acts Of conspiracy
against the Southern States. Was it fair, was
it honorable and fair-dealing that the proceed
ings Of small bodies in the North should be ia
ken as indiccs of all those living in that section?
His constituents were eminently loyal, and he
insisted that they should not be made pdrticips
crjminis, and 1t was libel and calumny to hold
them and the North responsible for the actions
Of band of bad men. 1t might as reasonably
be charged that the whole South was RESPONSE
BILE for the ordinance passed by South Carolina,
multiplying the laws of the United States, and
providing for armed resistance.
Adjourned.
Friday, Dec. g..
HoUsE.-Mr. Kellogg repeated as an issue
had been made. he would meet it fairly He
disclaimed having made any attack on Douglas
be dealt with Greeley.
Mr.. Logan Of ILL.,, said the charge was made
to iniure Mr.. Douglas, who is the candidate for
the Presidency of the great Northwest. The
effort was to deprecate Mr.. Douglas in the
estimation of the South by associating him with
Mr. Greeley. From this time he would never
again notice his colleague, who shrinks from
the responsibility of bringing forward proofs in
support of his charges. When he (Logan)
made charge in the Legislature of Illinois, and
was called on for proof, he would not, like
spaniel stink into corner.
At this point Mr.. Kellogg, who was sitting
near Mr.. Logan, deliberately advanced towards
him, as if with hostile intention. Logan,
perceiving the movement put himself in an at
ttude for combat Gentlemen at once sprung
to the scene, some seizing Mr.. Logan, and others
restraining Kellogg. There was very great
excitement, and members all over the hall were
E in agitation.
The Clerk, amid the din and stirring events.
loudly called to order, and requested gentlemen
were widely separated by distance.
Mr.. Logan resumed He said he was perfect.
+ ly cool.
Mr.. Morris of Pennsylvania called for the
! Sergeant alarms, and order was after while
restored.
Mr.. Taylor of Louisiana said it was time such
: proceedings should cease. (Applause.)
I Mr.. Logan commented on the~sction of the
q Republican party in Illinois in terms of repro
baton. He alluded to the fact that in Chicago
a meeting had been held sympathizng with
q John Brown, and no Republican raised his
voice against it. In conclusion, he addressed a
= few remarks to the anti-Lecompton Democrats,
urging them to act with the Democratic party,
and let past issues be buried in oblivion
Mr. Clark (of New York)-Will the gentle
man inform me whether he approves the ter
ritorial policy of the present Administration?
Mr. Logan repeat, let past issues be buried
in oblivion. You know the position taken by
Mr.. Douglas in Illinois, and you know he was
triumphantly elected. That is enough.
Mr.. Clark-Will the Democratic nominee for
Speaker, If elected, so organize the Committees
that Kansas shall be admitted without restrict
! ions?
= Mr.. Logan never asked him that question.
1t never entered into my mind. | have entire
confidence In the Democratic nominee
: Mr.. Haskin inquired whether, in case the
Y Charlestown Convention should adopt plat
V form in opposition to the views of Mr. Douglas.
: and it that Convention Endorsed and approved
e the conduct of this administration as well with
regard to its Kansas policy as all other matters
he would support nominee of the Convention
it Mr.. Logan-lf he is not nominated am for
J., the next man that is, the man who is nomipa-
e ted. (Applause.)
e Mr.. Haskin asked whether he would sustain
l. the nominee if the platform resolved to protect
h slavery in the Territories?
= Mr.. Logan-Wait till the Democratic Mat.
If form does that, and will tell you
1t Mr.. Haskins said, at the last session of Con.
n greSs the Republican members of the House put
W themselves squarely on the anti Lecompton
it platform He was in favor of the organization
lie OF the House, and had opposed all this rambling
1. debate. lie held in perfect adherence the ap-
" peals made to him to come to the support Of
rs those who sustain the infamous policy of this
ID administration, with reference to the admission
Of Kansas. He would never vote for any man
e. tor Speaker who voted for the Lecompton policy
of OF this administration, or who approves of its
a. corrupt action and it's prescriptions, as well in
= Illinois, as elsewhere. Mr., H., in reply to IA
ID question whether he would vote for the Repub-
e. llcan candidate, said he would vote for any
8, gentleman on this side of the house who comes
l. nearer to my platform than the gentleman on
of the other side who voted for the Lecompton
III constitution. say farther, will do all in my
1T power to prevent the organization of this House
re by the election of the administration candidate
m came here as an independent man, with no
al collar round my neck. If the Republicans put
ic themselves on the Popular Sovereignty doctrine
to which believes in opposing the Infamous ex
N travagance and gross corruption of this admins
he tration, would sooner cooperate with then
ne than with those who go with the gentlemen Of
to the South IN suppol ting fraudulent Constitu
lie ton for the purpose of bringing slave State
We in the Union.
MI Stanton of Ohio obtained the floor, hui
es hut was willing to yield it if the House desired
l. to proceed to the immediate vote for the election
y Ola Speaker, provided he could subsequent,