The Kenosha telegraph and tribune. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1859-1860, 1859-12-15
CONGRESSIONAL,

Senate, in the discussion of Senator Moso,,,,
resolution, for the appointment of committee
| 10 investigate the Harper's Ferry invasion.
Ahe southern fire eaters exhibited a great deal
OF bragadocio and were vehement in their de-
nunciations of northern anti slavery men. Sen-
ator Trumbull of Illinois, made a speech Of
great moderation, which was in striking con
trast, with those of the southern members GEN
orally. As to the means for getting rid of the
slave population Mr.. Trumbull remarked in
conclusion of his speech as follows -
ut seems to me impracteable to transport
this great population to Africa Let us obtain
country nearer home; and to show the sympathy
| IN IN the North for the South, I know may say
Ior the people represent, we will contribute
liberal means to relieve this country of this
Tree negro population and of all the slaves tn at
snail be voluntary emancipated, by planting
them in some contiguous country. [ hope that
Will become the policy of the Republican party
hope We may join hands with the South, and
instead of reproaching each other, instead of
saying anything to create a misunderstanding
IN the different sections of the Union, we may
come together as our fathers stood together,
| shoulder to shoulder, to establish our indepen-
dence-that we come together side by side. as
| brothers, adopting policy viii CHI shall eventu-
ally rid Hs of this institution of slavery the on
| " one that threatens our permanent prosperity
The House, on Thursday resumed its ramb-
ling discussion on the resolution of Clark of Mis-
souri,, declaring ineligIb to the Office of Speaker,
such members of the house as had recommended
Helpers book on the impending crisis of the
South Davis of Mississippi made speech of
great ferocity, and among other scurrilous mat
ter, he used the following language" Seward
is traitor and deserves the gsllowe." [Applau-
Sc by the southern membersl Virginia has hung
the traitor Brown, and if they get hold of Sew
ard they will hang him. Renewed applause. 7
Mr. Moore, member from Alaba ms, in fiery
speech exclaimed IF the Republican party
is to succeed, the sooner the Union is dissolved
the better" Es
FRIDAY 9th.-The Senate held no session hav-
ing adjourned over to Monday
In the House an exciting and angry debate
occurred between Kellogg and Logan tw Dem
ocratic members from Illinois the parties were
about to come to blows, when they were inter
fered with and prevented. The day being spent
in desutsry discussion, the proceedings con-
cluded with another attempt to elect speaker
as follows =
Mr.. Winslow, with that view, moved the House
proceed to the election of Speaker Agreed to J..
Result Whole number of votes, 23I neces-
sary to choice, 116 Sherman, ITO Bocock, So
Gilmer, 20; scattering 10.
Mr.. Hickman offered a resolution for the ad-
option OF the plur atty rule, which was declared
out of order.
Mr.. Winslow moved to adjourn till Monday
Negatived by 25 majority.
A motion to adjourn till tomorrow was defeat
ed.
MIR, Hickman again attempted to offer his
resolution.
At twenty minutes past four o'clock the House
adjourned.
SATURDAY 10th-The House occupied Satur~
day wholly in discussing Mr.. Hickman's mo-
ton to adopt the plurality rule. No vote was
taken on that motion nor for the election Of
Speaker on that day.
MONDAY Dec. 12th-The SENATE resumed the
discussion of the slavery question, including
John Browns invasion. Mr.. Iverson of Geor-
gla, made characteristic speech, full of disun-
ion, denouncing Republicans ggenerally, and al
so insisting that the Douglas Democracy of the
North were altogether unsound. In the event
of the election of Republican Speaker, Sena
tor Iverson said as follows =
"He presumed that Mr.. Sherman would be
elected, for doubtless traitors enough would be
found IN the ranks of the Anti-Lecompton en-
ocrats. But if such should be the case, he would
counsel the Southern members of Congress to
retire from thase halls, and let the Union be dis
solved.'
n afFo
in the the election of Speaker, but this object
was resisted mainly from the Southern side of
the House. AS specimen of the tone of the
Democratic speeches, the following from Mr..
Stew art of Maryland will answer:-
National men had voted for Mr.. Bocock,
while for the candidate of the Republican party
not one member from the Southern States had
voted. The latter standing on a sectional plat
form, how could it be expected that Southern
men could give the gentleman their support.
He (Mr. Sherman) had signed the recommen d.
alton OF Helpers book which would stick to him
like the shirt of Nessus. He never would con-
sent to vote for the adoption of the plurality
rule. The union meetings at the North amount |
to nothing they are a delusion. He believe d |
That there was conservatism and intelligence
enongh at the North to rebuke such sentiments
as were uttered by Mr.. Seward.
Now was the time for them ito rise in their |
majesty, and vindicate their national sentiments
he indicated slave labor as applicable to the |
South, and thought it was by act of kind Prov |
ldence that the African was brought to this coun-
try. Ii the next Presidential election be deter
mined IN favor of those Northern sectional views
he believed that the Southern and Pacific States |
would deliberately take counsel together to |
provide remedy.
Mr.. Haskin, an anti-Lecompton Democrat |
N he
wholesome advice. He called attention to the |
fact that men holding high official |
stations, under the government of the United |
States, were standingby and appauding the
speakers, who utter disunion sentiments. Mr.
Haskn said -
''The speeches of southern members brea THING
disunion he'd been applauded from the galleries
by men holding position und err General Govern
ment, while no speech from the opposite side
had been made that did not embrace the utmost
devotion to the constitution and protection to
the South" --..F....
The effort to bring the House to a vote for
Speaker on Monday proved Intellectual.
TUESDAY Dec 13th.-In the Senate, Mr.. Ma
sons resolution to appoint committee of in
vestlgauon to inquire into the Harper's Ferry
invasion came up for discussion and consumed
most ofthe day.
In the House the time chiefly consumed
by members defining their position in respect
to the issues Of the day, and questioning each
others political orthodoxy. Daniel E. sickles,
whose killing of Keys made such sensation
last spring, made an elaborate speech on Tues
day, defining the Democratic sentiment of New
York IN respect to its attachment to the Union |
No vote for the election of Speaker was taken.
WEDNESDAY, December 14th.- In the
House the debate was continued on the slavery