The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-11
THIRTY.SIxTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
House OF Representatives.

House OF Aepresentat1Vess
WAsHisGroS, Dec. 10, 1859.
Ma HICKMAN, "a. L. dem.) of Pa. moved an mend
ent to the journal as therein mention was made Of
his resolution for the adoption Of the plurality rule
The CLERK said il merely read for information
Mr. HICKMAN insisted he had right to offer the resolu
ton, which precedence Of all other questions, and
asked for a decision Of the question.
Mr.. Grow, (Tep.) of Pa, and Mr. WAsHBuRN, (rep) Of
Me- centsnded that Mr. Hickman had the right to intro
duce the resolution.
Mr.. HousroN (dem) Of Ala, argued on the opposite
side.
Mr. STANTON (rcp Of Ohio said that even if he should
yield the floor to which he entitled, the resolution
could not be entertained now, other questions
pending.
Mr.. REAGAN (dem) Of Texas took to say that
the plurality resolution designed to enable to
vote Indirectly for black republican when they would
not up like men and vote directly for such a
nominee.
Mr. HICKMAN said the remark did not apply to him. He
should for republican in preference 70 any gentle
who sustans this administration. applause the
republican side and some hisses)
Mr. REAGAN said nobody doubted that the gentleman
would vote for republican against democrat. He
upon that resolution to shield gentlemen from the
sponsbiy of doing indirectly what they would not do
directly.
Mr.. HiCKMAN-I have never conceded anywhere what
my ultimate action would be. prefer the election Of
sound democrat-by that mean democrat opposed to
tins administI ation-an anti Lecompton democrat /
have endeavored for a week to elect such man, but
am beginning 10 fear that shall be unable TO consum
mate that work. believe that either friend Of the ad
ninisraon republican is ultimately to be elected
Steaker am frank to say that in that event have de
ciueu Ior the choice Of the latter. have offered this
resolution for the purpose Of reaching organization. Ii
e ADMINISTRATION party succeed trust shall submit in
aoecombg spirit am perfectly willing that every
m man III tnc country should know my views Let the
Go 70 aheno he Jsurpnl be put the House To decide
Mr. WHLAM SMITH, tdcm OF Va said tnat nnt,on
was unnecessary, IN hrs Wow the subject f the gen
u'nsn mehhe W voc Tor the republican nominee he aud
snose 'nnps WIN MN can 10 So aud thus end the ores
ton. NJ man who has witnessed that pentlen IN g
cspJse for the last two years could doubt thai h y,,d
at last land IN the republican He saws be w,o,s
sound democrat elected, and will with ,he rnh
hckns. Who does he fool by such doctrine no tha,2 NJ,
democIatic party ARE here 10 perform h,gh and INV
duty to the unTy. want him TO he understool no =
black republican who only takes the name OF dencr,
for the purpose OF hoodwinkag aud misleading Lei ma
ask him, would he tor Mr.. Bocock DAY he would
and say he was opposed TO the administrations
Mr. tIfcKMAN-I will state frankly aud unequ!vocaly
that woild not, and give my reasons, which entirely
sufficient for myself would not do IL, because know
that Mr. Bocock sustained the administration IN every
thing IL has done, aud am not believer In eleventh
hour repentance anghter As 10 the charge Of my being
blsck republican, that is question to decide
and not tor the gentleman from Virginia. shall continue
H. regard my su as democrat uDul find that the
ctaie party the region Of the country where belong
have the and phy yscal force 1, exclude me from il
l think ] have always done so. I rcpud,nte AM
conGcmn the sentiments cn,e, tained by the al
mt,e,sa alton ana its followers. n they are
aemocrats, ] am 10 democrat Tho question