Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-29

vi MS poWerj was reduy 10 DOW at any SectlOn-
al altar to obtain his ends He read an ex-
tract from the message relating to slavery in
the territories, calling it disingenuous, and
thought it too strong dose for any southern
man to swallow Mr.. Morris discussed the
subject of slavery in its political relations
lie had heard many threats of dissolution of
the Union, but did not anticipate such result
so long as the President keeps the portrait of
Old Hickory in the reception room, to give
him courage. He eulogized Mr.. Nelson's
speech for its Union sentiment The excite
ment of this discussion was not, he said, to be
regretted, because it gives another opportunity
to the masses of the people to manifest the
patriotic sentiments they entertain. He dis
cussed the power of Congress over slavery in
the territories, but in doing so would take no
notice of the views of the present administra-
ton, which he considered too low for its enc
mics to abuse or its friends to praise. The
south had hitherto asked only for non-action;
but now they seek congressional interference
for the protection of slavery in the territories
previous to their becoming states. The con-
stitution, in his view, established slavery no.
where nor does it fix the tenure of property.
The doctrine that the master can carry his
slave anywhere he peases, and hold him as
SUCH is odiOus and abominable. The consti-
tuition only provides for the rendition of es-
capped slaves, and not for the extension of
slavery. He discussed the application of the
bred Scott decision to the question.
AT three o'clock, Mr.. Hill of Georgia asked
Mr.. Morris to give way for ballot for Speak
er, and he consented. Mr.. Steward of Mary
land moved to adjourn Mr.. Clemens of Vir-
ginia called for the yeas and nays He want
ed the country to understand that Mr.. Morris
had twenty-five more pages Of his written
speech to read, and he hoped that he would be
permitted to publish it without delivering it.
He objected to his retaining the floor another
day.
After some unimportant colloquy between
several gentlemen, the demand for ballot
was pressed
Mr. Barksdae stated that several members
were absent and a fair ballot could not now be
taken. Mr.. Burnett opposed ballot, and
wanted Mr.. Morris to proceed or the House
| to adjourn. A call of the House was taken
| prior to a ballot
Mr., Brabson said he had heard there was a
| party here willing to support men in the south
who were not Know Nothing; in order to test
it he nominated Mr.. Maynard of Tennessee.
Mr.. McRae asked whether the political friends
of Mr.. Brabson would all vote for Mr.. May
nard. Mr.. Brabson could only speak for him
self.
The roll was called. During the voting
numerous explanations were made.
Mr.. Ashmore said he was the first democrat
who had abandoned Mr.. Bocock and he had
done so in the hope of effecting an organiza-
ton. He would vote for Mr.. Maynard.
Mr.. Florence-Bitterly opposed as l am,
first and last, and all the time, to sectionalism,
am willing to cast my vote for conserva'
tive man, to promote an organization and pass
the appropriation bill which my friends on the
other side are sensitive about | vote for
Mr.. Maynard.
|
principles and should therefore vote for John
Sherman, whose Union-loving sentiments met
his entire appreciation.
Mr.. English asked if he had not voted for
Mr.. Gilmer.
Mr.. Haskin replied that he had voted for Mr.
Gilmer because in the 3lst Congress he stood
alongside of himself and Mr.. Sherman in OPP
position to the Lecompton policy of the adj
ministration, which sought to cover up by a
bill, what in his Judgment, was the meanest
bill before the last session of Congress.
Mr.. English called attention to the fact that
Mr. Gilmer himself voted for the English bill.
| (Laughter.)
Mr.. Haskin replied that when Mr.. Gilmer
voted for it, he stated that it was a shilly-
shally, namby PANTY kind of bill, (Great
laughter
Mr.. Logan, when his name was called stated
that inasmuch as he was not willing to partici-
dte Ill making lulS Sldugnuer-HOuSe Oh lHe
northwest Democracy, he voted for Mr. Bo-
cock.
Mr.. McRae said that several members of
the American party having voted against Mr..
| Maynard, he should do the same and vote for
Mr.. Scott.
Mr.. Morris of Illinois had voted for Mr..
Bocock, Mr.. Millson and others, but thought
that his colleague, Mr.. McClernand had not
had his full strength tested, and now voted for
him.
Mr.. Scott voted for Mr.. Maynard on the
assurance that he was an old line wing, and
did not belong to the American party.
Mr.. Burnett wished to know whether Mr..
Maynard belonged to the American organiza-
ton.
Mr.. Brabson replied that Mr.. Maynard was
one of the Fillmore electors, but never belong
ed to the American order.
Several democrats gave their reasons why
they should vote for Mr.. Maynard, Mr. Avery
remarking that he did not wish to see the seat
once occupied by Clay and Polk desecrated
by a black republican. Applause, mingled
with Misses.
Mr.. Lamar said that debate was not in order
during the voting.
The Clerk thought the point of order well
taken. The discussion, however, continued,
the republicans calling the speakers to order.
The vote resulted:
Whole number of ballots, 208
Necessary to a choice, 105
SHERMAN, (Rep.) 101
MAYNARD, (Opp.) 65