New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-07
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WASHINGTON, Dec Z, 1852
TIE DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE.

TIE DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE.
This has been a day Of much excitement in Con-
rress, Slavery being the absorbing subject rae
House opened with long speech from Dir. Ciark
Of Mississippi Oh the resolutions he of red yesief'
day concerning Helpers book. At the CONCLUSION
Mr.. Gilmer of North Carolina moved a substitute
enlbodying the old Wing and Democratic platforms
afirmpg the Compromise Of 80, and called for the
PREVIOUS question Mr. Washburne of Ill. moved
10 10y the whole subject on the table, which was
lost BY a tie vote. Upon this result being ascer-
tanned general belief was expressed that pro-
tracted discussion was inevitable, and no vote for
Speaker would be taken.
Mr. Burnett of KY led of in a new crusade, by
saying if the sentiments attributed to the Norm
were entertained, his State was ready for disunlon.
Mr. Million of Va. denounced Helpers publication,
saving the man who ihdOrsed it was not ht to be
Speaker. nor to live, nor TO die. Mr. LeaAe OF Va.
stirrnatized the Republican side as Abolltonists
Mr.. Sherman, repl,in to Mr. Millson, said he bad
not read or seen Helpers book, aud had no recol
lection of signing the recommendation, but II ap
peaIed that be had, as BIS name was puohsoed'
He dsclaimed, on behalf Of the Republicans, aay
desire TO interfere with Slavery IN the States, or
abIidqe the constitutional rights of any section
He believed they would administer the Speakersh'p
fairly, as they intended to administer the Govern
melt hereafter His speech was received with
much applause
THE HARPRR'S FERRY AFFAIR
Mr.. CLARK of New.York disclaimed any sympa'
thy, on the part Of Northern people, with Browns
toray. and never thought such an opinion was serl'
ously entertained at the South till be heard it here
They differed on the subject Of Slavery, but that did
not affect the nationality OF either
THE mREPREssIBLE CONFLICT.
Mr.. Keitt commented upon extracts from Mr.
Stewards speech in l84S, to show that he held
sirrepressble conflict" views them Mr. X. de-
manded the fullest rights for the South, or disunion
THE PUBLIC BUSINESS.
Mr. Stevens of PeDnsy lvania thought the House
ought TO arrest the debate, and orgapize, on &c
count of the public business. But he did not
blame The South for trying to practise an inti~ida-
ton in which it had SO often succeeded before Bat
he believed it would not now.
A COLlIsIoN-ALMoST.
At this point, Mr.. Crawford of Ga. who was
sitting on the front bench among the Democrats
rose, apparently much excited, and advanced IT,
wards the center aisle where Mr.. Stevens stood,
eestculating and speaking violently, but he could
not be clearly understood in the gallery. crowd
rapidly collected from both sides, and fears OF a
collision were apprehendedb by the spectators. Alter
repeated calls for order, it restored aud mem-
beers returned to their seats. One blow would nave
been followed by serious consequences Finally
quiet was restored. Mr.. Stevens remained per
fectly calm and unconcerned during the storm, and
then remarked that nobody was at all disturbed on
his side. Efforts were made to adjourn, but Mr.
Garnett insisted that the discussion should go on at
| every hazard, aud no power could prevent H.
Other members interposed, and finally an ADJOURN
ment vas carried All these movements originated
with the Democracy who alone are responsible for
delay.
THE COURSE OF THE OPPOSITION.
The Opposition are determined to wait events
and LET the Administration take the consequences
of the failure of an organization. The election of
Speaker may be postponed week or longer but
after the Developments of to-day no man can desert
Mr.. Sherman without discredit.
HARPER's FERRY IN THE SENATE.
The Senate debated Mr.. Mason's Harper's Ferry
resolutions with much spirit. Messrs. Trumbull
and Hale disclaimed ali sympathy with Browns in-
cursion on behalf Of themselves and the Northern
people. Mesrs. Mason, Hunter, Da'is, lsersou,
Crttenden and others spoke according to their diff
ferent stand-poHts, but the Democracy gained
nothing in the discussion.
TIE SUPREME COURT.
The Supreme Court will commence its docket
tomorrow, which is unusually large.
THE MESSAGE.
The President will send in his message to Con-
gress the moment he thinks an organization uncer-
tain.
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The National Democratic Committee meet to-