The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-12-28
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2i.

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HOUSE.-Mr Davidson, Of La, said he saw
no use in the indulgence of harsh language, and
certainly had no desire TO wound the feelings OF
any gentleman. lie liked TO have freedom Of
speech for himself, and therefore he would never
trespass on that right as applied to others.
1t was n grave error to say that the South
want to force slavery into the Territories. All
they ask, and which they are determined to
have, is that their rights shall be protected IN
the common Territories Of the country. He
belonged to the National Democracy. II trou-
bles exist in the party, let them be settled in
side Of the organization. s
Mr. Cobb, of Ala, made good natured
speech. He asked the Republicans whether
they had no other member than Mr.. Sherman
| to fill the Chair--a member who had not signed
the endorsement OF Helpers book. lie advised
a unien of the Democrats, South Americans,
and Conservatives.
Mr.. Etheridge, Of Tenn, in reply TO Mr..
| Cobb, desired TO know where The votes to elect
Speaker on the basis proposed by the latter,
would come from.
Mr.. Cobb rejoined eve will get the Demo-
Gratis You South Americans come over and
help Us. and we think we can Persuade others
to do likewise" (Laughter,)
refused to entertain the proposition for going
over to the Democrats unless they could show
that by going over m election can be effected.
It was demonstrated that the Democrats cannot
unite their votes on any one candidate. There
is not man on the Democratic side who can,
as claimed obtain So votes. A week age, he
said the Southern Opposition could put one Of
their number (Mr. Gilmer) in position where
the Democrats could elect him. They could
now put one Of their friends in similar posi-
ton.
Could the gentleman from Alabama put ons
of his frehds in such position that the South
ern opposition, by going over, can elect him?-s
When MIR Cobb could show this then it would
be time for the opposition to consider the pro-
position.
Nj. Cobb--"I wanted straightforward an.
Swer to my question. Will you vote for the
Democratic nominee if we can get 93 votes fos
him."
Mr. Etherdge--"We have said this very
morning among ourselves, that whenever the
Democrats show that they can concentrate
their vote we will consider the proposition"
, Mr.. Cobb--"W hat will you do?"
{ Mr.. Ethcrdgc--"I will vote for your candi.
! date in certain contingency If my vote will
elect him."
z After further conversation between Messrs.
Elheridge and Cobb, Mr.. Boteler rose and was
, listened to with marked attention. He said
. bis humble name had been before the House
D but not through any act OF his own. He did
not pre- ume to aspire to the Speakers chair.-
He was here for the first time, without paria
t mentary experience and unacquainted with
the business Of the House. and therefore had nc
e right or reason to expect any such token o
! consideration and regard as those he had receiv'
ii ed.
He desired to express his gratitude and 40.
It acknowledgements to his political friends who had
a stood by him, and most especially those from
s whom he had heretofore differed. He desiret
$, to express to them his gratitude, not in colo
j. language of eonyentionalism, but in those sim
pie words which leap up from the heart to th
Is lip. He withdrew from the contest to name
s. gentleman who he was sure would I've accepta
r. BE to both sides. lie meant the conservative
ID portion of the house who battle for the Con
at stitution, and to protect it from the angra
II surges produced by the persistent course
,g those who call themselves Republicans.
He nominated Mr.. Millson, of Va, trustin
,e he would claim the support Of those who ar
b. not only conservative in name, but in conduc
iApplause.)
to Impatient cries Of "vote, ballot.''
ID Mr.. Cobb--"I trust the object of harmony
d. accomplished, and since it seems that an orgaf
izatioh can now be effected, am done.i'
ng Much anxiety was manifested to vote, b,
,e Mr. Clarke, OF New York, rose, saying that /
proposed to address the House directly on II
o. question of organization. While he did n,
les expect to show how an organization could
nir effected, he thought what he would say wou
show an organization could not be effected.
to Mf. Adrain-"If you can bring about an Q
Of gsnization, hope you will speak that word
Several voices--"So do /; let's hear it's
Ia. Mr. Clarke, resuming said he had been ca
IRE ed Lecompton man, and sometimes accus
- Of mercenary bargaining for the sale Of votes {
ed Speaker. AS to this published slander on hi,
no lie had lorg ago reached that point of politi,
Ter desperation when nothing said or written
he living man could in the slightest degree inf
on, ence his action in the organization OF the Houl
yht or any other actiod.
cir While he claimed the right To speak tor hi,
The sell, he utterly disclaimed the right FOR the
ion who are acting with him.
t is In defining his position he called hrnsel
eg- States Rights Democrat, and said that he !
The umphed over the organization in his dstr
the where federal and municipal officers were co,
ses bined TO deeat him Holding no allegiance
er. any man or organization, he was as fres as
lis aag that waved over tbs eapitol He had q