The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-06

useless TO remain longer He therefore moved the ad
journmcnt OF the House. (Cries Of mo" and "Yesn)
Mr.. CARK-I will say TO the gentleman from Ohio that
my purpose higher than merely consume time. My
purpose is 70 place facts before the country
Mr.. srAsroN-I wish to say 70 the geuoan from Mis-
souri, that the kind Of discussion whce1o proposes to
engage in seems to fitting and proper subject
to be brought before the House after Is organized than
at this time.
The CluK-Does the gentleman from Missouri yield to
motion tor adjournment
Mr.. CIARx-I win yield to a motion for adjournment.
Mr.. WAsHBURSE, Of Aane-I understand the gentleman
from Missouri to state that he viii be satisfied allow tho
vote to be taken many members this tide with
draw as are absent hs side. (Cres of "No no. and
eyes, yes.')
Mr. CLARK resumed amid great ncise-I made that pro-
position but 1t was not assented TO- and will proceed
with my remarks, unless the motion to adjourn be
pressed.
Mr. SrUcs-I hope the gentleman from Ohio will not
consent To adjourn These things must out and the
sooner they come the better (Cheers)
Mr.. SrASros-H the gentlemen the other side like TO
take the responsibility Of preventing further ballotng,
why should remain here. Az they have
avowed that this their purpose, and have assumed the
responsibility Of such act, take upon myself the
sponsiby Of moving that the House adjourn till twelve
O'Clock tomorrow. ~ -
upon the motion. sef-s.11.fh,
Mr.. CARx-I want Il to be understood that yield only
TO q motion for adjournment
The question decided In the negative. A.
Mr. vAIlADlGHAx, (dem.) Of Ohio, remarked, that
as four members that side Of the House were absent
three Of whom and probably the fourth would be there
tomorrow, he voted for the adjournment.
Mr. CIARK-I was proceeding TO show why this resolu
tion should pass was approaching the fact necessary
to lay before the American people the position
which gentlemen would be in, before this govern
ment and before the people Of this country, who
present to be elected Speaker Of this House.
In oil changes and mutations Of parties since the gov
ernment had its existence and which have comba.ted
by one party and another party, and which nave been
divided into federalsts and republicans, and
wings and democrats yet there always existed conser
vative spirit among claiming be American citizens
who rowned down rebellion and insurrection, and
der and rapne, and desoaton Both parties since this
government has had history, however inimical they
might have been TO insttutions-however fond Of
power they might have been-however dsregardfu Of the
public veal they might have been-were unwilling 10 risk
their reputation and stand forth to the world and the
country advising large portions Of the people Of the
United States that they to stop at nothing until they
had put out Of public e and DISTINGUISHED and murder
cd large portion Of the people Of the United States
Mr. KnsoRS-wn the gentleman permit me9
Mr. CLARK would prefer TO 60 on very much; do
not wish to be embarrassed.
Mr.. KlLGoRE-Yield to me for moment
Mr.. CIARK-Well, will listen for q moment
Mr. KnGoRx-I would simply remark that probably it
whose names have been published in the NEW YoRx
HERALD in reference to this matter 70 make their own
statements. AS not Of those embraced in the
resolution, not being candidate for speaker-ahough
my appears the list may be permitted to make
these remarks and all with whom I have conversed
condemn the doctrines contained in the compendium of
Helpers work in unlimited terms they possibly can
be condemned. have no recollection Of ever having
the Recommendation, and is with all whom
Lave spoken this subject l told, however, there
proposition made by person to get up COM
pendum Of the matter contained there together with
remark made by gentleman in reference the effect of
slavery in their Saes and that that to be pub
shed in pamphlet form for distribution. Taking the mat
ter contained the HERALD alone connected with other
matters do not presume there single member in the
House who endorses the doctrines contained in that ar
cle and for myself unhesitatngy condemn them in the
bterest terms represent peace loving constituency
which is not at all inclined to treason.
Mr.. CIARK-I am glad To see the gentleman s s.feeing
from the wrath to Gomez
Mr.. KnLGCRx-I am not one Of the fleeing stock. am
ready to take the responsibility Of my acts.
Mr. Clark am glad that the gentleman's loyal spirit
manifested heretofore in his political history has made
him unwilling to bear the odium which would necessarily
attach to all whose names are found in that list
Mr.. FARSswoRrH, (opp) of ILL., wish to make sug
gestion We will much better understand the matter if the
gentleman will have the book read.
Mr. C1ARK-I will have everything read, and will inform
the gentleman that do not propose caA for vote upon
these resolutions till the last of them should have an o
portunity Of speaking
Mr.. FARsEwoRTH-I never read It, md presume the
gentleman from Missouri read IT. It would be well
to have it read
Mr.. CIARKN would be well II the gentleman could only
say that never signed it, but he can read the document
for himself
Mr.. FARxswonH-I recommend the latter TO the gentle.
man from Missouri. think it would do more good.
Mr.. CIARK-he gentleman can acquaint himself with
the principles and sentiments in that circular and may
that he signed it, or, is sometimes done in
regard TO bonds that he had read II incorrectly.
Mr.. FARNswoR1H-I have no doubt the book is q very
good ono. never read II or heard read but would
like to hear very much recommend the literature TO
the gentleman.
Mr. CARK-I do not wish 10 be dscourteous but Ihave
good deal TO say the subject feel my duty to
say before the country in order that this government
Is to be prostuted, and men are TO be placed in high
positions in the country who have advocated what this
book advocates, the American people may know 70 what
pass the American government has come. was say
ing that in all the mutations and changes Of parties there
had been alway spirit Of peace and love Of
equality and seG-respect In the country. The chair
that are about to I'LL has been filed
with q Clay, Barbour, Polk, Winthrop, and
many other distinguished men, who got their light
from the Of tho constitution and from the founders
Of the government They have been Of different political
parties When party the other succeeded In
ganeg the House. they took who loyal to the
country, who had fraterna spirit and self respect and
who did not advise treason, and murder, and insurrec