The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-12-10
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XXXyI cONGREsS-FTRsF SESSION

not in session to-day, having adjourned over
till Monday.
HoUsE-Mr Morris, of Illinois, rising to
privileged question, caused TO be read
from the official report the remark OF Mr..
Kellogg, of Illinois, that two years ago Mr..
Greeley was planning and seheming with
Douglas, in the parlor of the latter, TO re-
elect him to the Senate by selling ont the
politics of Illinois. Mr. Morris also caused
TO be read Mr. Greeley,s publication, deny
ing the truth of the charge, and while de-
testing Douglas doctrines, he admired his
pluck
/ Mr.. kellogg replied, that but for the fact
that he had been personally assaulted in an
infamous article in the Tribune, he would
not have said word as he was anxious for
the organization of the House. He said
that Horace Greeley and Judge Douglas had
been put on trial, and he should hereafter
prosecute tie issue.
Mr.. Clark, of Missouri, was called out by a
remark of Mr.. Kellogg, that a report had
prevailed that according to an arrangement,
the Missouri SenatOrship was to be given
to Mir. Blair. He believed this charge
against Judge Douglas was falsehood, but
he did not attach Importance to any state
ment OF Mr.. Greeley's, whom he believed TO
be thief of characters, and unworthy of
the notice of a gentleman, either III or out
of Congress.
Mr.. kellogg replied that as an issue Lad
been made, he would meet it fairly. He
disclaimed having made an attack on Judge
Douglas. He dealt with Mr. Greeley alone.
Mr.. Logan said the charge was made to
injuIe Judge Douglas, who is a candidate
for the Presidency in the great North west.
An effort was made to depreciate Judge
Douglas in the estimation of the South by
associatins him with Mr.. Greeley.
Mr.. Taylor, of Louisiana, said it was
time this species Of discussion, which could
lead to nothing but violence, should teTIni-
nate, and the representatives of the people
should proceed 10 the election quietly and
with dignity Of some competent person to
preserve order. @
Mr. Logan said te bad yielded the floor
only n moment. Gentlemen need have no
apprehension of a difficulty between bis
colleague and himself. (Hisses.)
Nj. Taylor said the House should first or
ganize, and then there would be an oppor-
tunity to discuss all these matters in order.
Mr.. llaskin said-I will ask another ques-
ton. Does the gentleman believe chat the
territorial legislature of Kansas could eI-
clude slavery or abolish il
Mr. Logan said--l profess to be Il Demo
CAdlfH A-CtoAilibbtl III abbi-l-CtOihl'-
ton AS | have said, have buried party
issues, and ignoring these issues, claim to
be a Democrat. I am for Stephen A. Doug
las for President, frst, last and all the
time. If he is not dominated, | am for the
next man that is nominated.
Haskin asked whether he would sustain
the nominee. if the platform resolved to pro-
tect slavery in the territories
Logan replied--Wai till the Democratic
platform does that, and 1 will tell you.
Haskins said-At the last session of Con-
gEess, the Republican members of the House
put themselves squsreIy on the Anti Lee
compton platform. He was in ia gor of Or
ganizng the House, and had disapproved of
all this rambling debate. He held in perfect
adherence the appeals made 10, him to come
and sustain the infamous policy of this ad
ninistration with reference to the admission
of Kansas. lie never would vote for any
man for Speaker who voted for the Lecomp-
ton Constitution, or who approved Of its
corrupt action in its prescription in Illinois
as well as elsewhere.
In reply to question whether he would
vote 'or Republican candidate, he replied
he would vote for any gentleman on this
side of the House, who comes nearer to my
platform than the gentlemen on the other
side of the House, who voted for the Le-
compton Constitution. | say further, will
do all in my power to prevent an organiZa-
ton of this House by the election of the
Administration candidate.
Logan said he came here Democrat, and
| expected to support = Democrat. He had
differed from childhood with the Repuhli-
cans, and would never affiliate with them.
/ Haskin-If this Republican side affiliate
with me, shall be most happy to receive
their support. | came here an independ-
! ent man, with no collar round my neck
( If the Republicans put themselves on the
popular sovereignty doctrines which | be-
lieve in, opposing the infamous extrava-
gance and gross corruption of this Admin
tration, | would sooner cooperate with them
than those who go with the gentleman Of
the South, who supported fraudulent con-
stitution for the purpose of bringing Il slave
State INFO the Union.
Florence, of Pa. said he would take oc-
casiou another time to answer his friend in
regard to the corruptions of the Aduinis-
tration, Of which he had spoken.
Stanton obtained the floor but WAS will.
ing to yield it if the House desired, to pro.
coed Immediately to the election Of Speaker
provided he could subsequently have ths
floor.
Winslow moved the House proceed to the
election Of Speaker. Agreed to.
Whole number of votes 232, necessary tC
Il choice lie. Sherman received 10; Boz
cock, So; Gilmore, 20; scattering, %.
Hickman then offered resolutions fol
the adoption of the plurality rule, which
was declared out of order.
Winslow moved an adjournment till Mon
day. Negatived.
A motion was made to adjourn till to
morrow, which was defeated
Hickman again attempted to offer his res
olution.
Al twenty minutes past four O'Clock th'
House adjourned.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, Mt is said th'
Democratic Senators were in session this al
ternoon, to arrange the Standing Commit
tees. They will be nearly the same as las
session, and will have to be voted on by tn