Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-12-16
THIRD BALLOT.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ..
HousE-Mr. Morris ofIll. rising to priv
legged question caused to be read from the
official rep ut of the remarks of Mr.. Kellogg.
that two wears ago Mr.. Greeley was planning
and scheming with Senator Douglas in the
parlor of the latter. TO re-elect him Senator
by holding out the politics Of illinois.
Mt. Morris also caused TO be read Mr.
Greeley's publication denying the truth OF
the charge, and while detesting Mr. Doug
lass doctrines, admiring his pluck
Mr. Kellogg replied that but for the fact
that he had been personally assailed IN the
infamous article in the Tribune, he would
not have said word, as he was anxious Tor
an organization.
He said that Horace Greeley and Judge
Douglas had been put on trial, and gave
notice that he should hereafter prosecute the
issue.
Mr.. Clark, of Missouri, was called out by
a remark Of Mr.. Kellogg, that report had
prevailed that according to arrangement the
Missouri Senatorship was TO be given to Mr..
Blair.
He believed this charge against Mr..
Douglas was faIsehoOd. but he did not attach
I'M pOrtance to the statement Of Greelv whom
he believed to be of a character unworthy
the notice of gentleman in or out Of Con
gress.
Mr.. Kellogg repeated that as an issue had
been made he would meet it fairly. He DIS
claimed having made any attack on Douglas
He dealt with Greeley.
Mr.. Logan of HI, douglas DEM said
the charge was made to injure Mr.. Douglas
who is the candidate for the Presidency Of
the great Northwest. When he (LOgan)
made charge in the Legislature of Ill. and
was called on for proof he did not, ike
spaniel shrink into a corner. At this point
Mr. Kellogg, who was sitting near Mr.. LO-
gan, deliberately advanced towards him as
if with hostile intentions. Logan perceiving
the movement put himself in an attitude Of
combat Gentlemen at once sprung % the
scene, some Selling Logan and others restrain
ing Kellogg There was very much excitement
and members all over the hall were in aglta-
ton. The Clerk, amid the din and stirring
events loudly called to order, and requested
gentlemen to take their seats, and soon the
two Illinois gentlemen were widely separated
by distance Mr.. Logan resumed and said
he was perfectly cool Mr.. Morris, Of Pa,
(Repub.) called for the Sergeant-at-arms,
and order was after while restored.
Mr. Winslow of NC, Dem. moved that
the House proceed to the election of Speaker.
Agreed to. The result was as follows:
Whole number of votes 23l
Necessary to a choice, l16
Mr. Sherman of Ohio, (Rep.) 10
Mr.. Bocock of Va. (Dem.) SO
Mr.. Gilmer of n. G. Is. ANY 20
Scattering, Is
Mr. Hickman of Pa, moved the adoption
of the plurality rule; but it was declared out
of order The House adjourned.
Mr.. Hickman will again endeavor tomorrow
to press the adoption of the plurality rule 70
effect the election of Speaker; but at this
stag of proceedings there does not seem any
prospect Of its adoption, as the opponents OIL
Mr.. Sherman will vigorously oppose It's intro
duction.
WASHINGTON, D c. IL.
According to the opinion Of promlnont
Congressman, it is not probable that tne
election of Speaker will be effected tomorrow
Indeed no idea can be formed as TO how ANns
the debate in the House will be extended
Calculations continue to be made oy mem
bers outside the Republican ranks, as . llS
best means of uniting the Democrats. SCUM
ern Opposition, and such Anti Lec0mp'Jn
Democrats, as have not voted for Mr.. BoeocA'
Up to this evening, they have not come u
satisfactory arrangement of the hgures'
WASHINGTON, Dec. T.
SENATE.-On motion of Mr.. DAVIS r9'O
luton was adopted appointing CON ni H.
to wait on the President and inform Hi--
that the Senate was ready to receive cOnU
nications, in order that he may nave a.
opportunity to send nominations and e1''o
tive business previous to the orGanIza'loH
the House. II
On motion of Mr.. Brown it was resoNO
to proceed with the election Of Chaplain ~
Thursday next. .....
Mr.. Davis reported that the C0mIi';. ~
had waited on the President who hau =.
formed them that he would send IN an eA''
utive communication tomorrow.
HoUsE.-[The debate in the HouSS ''
tinued much as before with no result -,
With the view of uniting the Delnoc;. ~,
Southern opposition and Anti-LecomP - he
on candidate acceptable to them al Sar
name of Mr. MeClernand Of Ill, has W-O
been proposed by some of the mem pen ss,5r
connection with the speakership; Nooo%y
however seems to anticipate an election