The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27

reelection In 1885, and heis shrcvd enough doubt not
TO pursue similar course in the present crisis Money
power and just Mr.. Glossbrenncr has the inside
track Of Mr. Hoffman and all others In the race for Scr
geanta Arms.
THIRTY-sIxTH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Dec o. 1859.
A CHRISTMAS JoIIEeXTIoS IN TUE H0usB-y0 BALLOT FOR
Mr. NooRx, (s. opp Of KY, (kr. Smith, Of Virginia,
yielding the oor) offered resolution, which he read for
information that Alexander Boteer, Is. opp Of vr
gna be declared Speaker the House Of the Thirty sixth
Congress.
Messrs. BINGHAM, (rep) Of Ohio, and BARKsDAIz (dem)
Of Miss objected TO the resolution as out Of order
Mr.. McC1xRSAND, (dem.) Of H., moved to substitute
the name Of Mr.. Davis, "a. l. dem-) Of Indiana.
The CLERK said the resolution not In order, as seve
ral gentlemen had objected to IT, and besides, there were
several other questions pending
Mr.. AooRE remarked that he had introduced the
uton honestly hoping that would meet with the appro
baton Of majority Of the House. He trusted that all
had earnestly endeavored since the drst day Of their
meeting to effect organization, and that they had been
governed BY the same honesty candor and rankness as
himself.
Mr. BAxxspIs reminded Mr. Moore that the resolution
had been objected and the gentleman therefore had no
right 70 speak upon IL.
TO him.
M SMITH replied that he did for the purpose Of hear
ing what Mr. Moore had to say.
Mr.. AooRx replied that all he wanted the gentleman TO
hear was what he had 10 say UAnghter)
Mr.. SMITH supposed what Mr.. Moore had 70 say was
wha. be had embraced 10 his RESOLUTION and he had NO
idea Of yielding the floor for him to debate.
Mr. AooRE said he was exceedingly grateful to the gen.
ueman for permitting the resolution 10 be read He had
Mr. knOoRs Gep) Of Ind, appealed % Mr. Smith %
vote for Speaker n two O'Clock 10 day and then adjourn
nr. BARKsDAx suggested that the House should then
hr. SMITH was willing yield the floor for that pur
pose
better Conclude bis u he ss ~ s'n
Mr. SMITH, OF Va, resumed, and declared himself
He was not an advocate or new or niianmatory doc
trines, and wanted 90 modern Innovations. He desired
70 uphold the constitution as framed by their fathers He
then replied to the argument of the republicans founded
the Declaration Of Independence that all mon were
created equal by saying that that framed
by freemen and not BY slaves They were reemen who
proposed 10 sever the relations with England and form
Independent government In the articles Of the conede
ration the free inhabitants are specifically men
| toned, showing that slaves not included.
Then followed the adoption Of the constitution Negroes
parties to the formation Of that instrument and
the constitution expressly provides the fugi-
tive slaves Mr. Smith went 10 allude to Cases occur
ring under that clause and said that Washington himself
Of Prgg The State Of PeDnsy vana aud gave history
OF the events from the adoption OF the constitution To the
slavery from the North, and that the agitation
sultng hererom justly chargeabe them particu-
admssion Of Missouri, and the efforts of Henry Clay
that occasion He also quoted the authority of Jefferson
Madison and Monroe against the Missouri restriction.
Northern aggress,ons did originate in love for the
| gro bni IN The desire for political power.
During the speech some one sent Mr. Smith tumbler
o egg loeg which he drank saying Merry Christmas TO
| ali Of you" (Great iaughter.)
Mr. KneoRE inquired whether it was in order for the
gentleman TO monopolise the drinking Of egg nOgg, while
| the rest were DONG without III
Mr. SMITH sa that Of the constitutional privi-
leges OF his side Of the House. (Laughter)
A voIcE-Id like to have some; Pm dry as thunder
| cloud " ha has'' oil over the House
After further remarks Mr. Smith received another tum
bier Of egg nogg, which he drank b0wng to the ladies
! the galleries, creating much inerriment
Mr BrRSs1r-I rise to qieston Of privilege. desire
70 know whether this private treat not Augh
Mr.. MOORE, Of Ky. (earpesty)-I to adjourn to
take some kn1 Of treat. Increased anghter)
The CERxI do not feel authorized 70 decide, but will
submit question to the House. (senewed laughisr)
NJ. SMTI-Mr. Clerk, ohl let me have the floor, as
have got it, The House will bear me Witness sir that
very willing for adjourning Of for the
day we celebrate langh!er) but sir, the party
berty and repudiates it social arrangement not
willing manifest their reverence for the birthday of the
Saviour Of the World and hence they refused in the
ing adjourn aud now, sir in Christian aud reverentia
spirit am performing labor Of love in eneavoriDg
enghen the understanding that SIDE Of the
House. But yet, sir, am willing 10 give way ad-
journment (Cries OF No, no, anu GO Go only is
Weld Continued cries Of Go on and some coniusion5
Mr.. BURNETT move the House adjourn. say this TO
the gentlemen on the other side OF the House, care
nothing personally about IT, but il Is due To the employees
the gentlemen connected with the House galleries
that the House should adjourn. there any chance TO
vo,cx--" Vote, vote . q move the House adjourn"
Confusion and loud calls for the yeas and nays.
MIR. MOORE, of Ky-Will the gentleman from Virginia
permit me TO say worof
The CIERx-The gentleman win suspend until order is
restored. Repeated knocks with the gavcl
Mr.. MoRRs, (rep) of Pal think the difficulty could
be met the House will consent 70 motion permitting
the gentleman from Virginia 10 publish the rest Of his
speech ries Of Good from all sides OF the hall and
confusop.)
Mr. snnn-I certainly win do It, just for the sake o
Mr. MooRs, Of Ky.-Mr Clerk desire this House to
adjourn this hour II said here Saturday Last
that the coored ioks or ngsers In our country have one
week Of holiday recreation. desire " kno9 these
humanitaraus- profess to be phlanthropst-
to here doring the Christmas holidays At hard Ia
bor for ia awful hard with me, (great laughter and
confusion) and very hard--n is exceedingly hard
for these who have to stand here u the door and at
he different departments Of this government CONTINUED
aughter) dnrDg the holidays and perform the services
equed q q them during . time m '. H eo !. esa
(lapgxer), and would like TO adjourn for time long
enough for me to 60 home 70 my country. (Renewed
tempt organize this House am in favor OF its organi
cation. II one gentleman here will riseand - man OF
tsn9sna say We s can organize this House by bslss
am In favor OF tak0g that ballot {Merrment) Mr.
Clerk, have listened with great deal o pleasure TO the
speech Of the gentleman nom Virginia. {Uproarious
laughter and confusion)
Me- SMrH-I must call upon the gentleman TO make .
motion, If he has
Mr. MooRK--I move this House adjourn for week.
(Opposiu,n from all parts Of the halD.
Mr.. SxrH-l Will not consent TO such motion Nv
sp ech will be hurt by H.
MIR. HousroN (dem) OF Ala.l should like TO know the
undcrstandDg--
Mr.. BURNETT Gnerrupsirg)-I made motion that the
House adjourn
loud and repeated calls for the yeas and nays from all
sides Of the House.
The YEAS afd hays were ortered, and the Clerk pro
ceeded 20 call the roll.
Mr.. HorsynN (pt,rrupting)--r the gentlemen frt,S
kentcsy VIII withdraw his motion 70 adjourn, think We