Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-12-16
TIE HOUSE DEBATE.

4 few extracts from the report OF the de-
bate in the House, Gi House it can be called
before it Is organized), Dec 9th, shows the
phsordity Of allowing any discussion previous
to the election of Speaker and the complete
organization of the body. Of course there
was III, Point Tor record-there could be no
thing to record after the roll was called, but
the votes for Speaker All was loose talk
and entirely out Of order.
Mr.. Kellogg of H., Rep) having COM
mented on the despatch to the Tribune and
charged Mr.. Greedy with having planned to
HELM Mr.. Douglas to his reelection as u. 5.
Senator. Mr.. McClernand of H., (dem.) said
Mr. Greedy had used his press and his private
influence to defeat Mr.. Douglas. lie pro
ceeded to cond INN Mr.. Seward and the Re
publican party, and towards the conclusion
of his remarks said the question was whether
they should elect a Speaker standing on
national platform or a sectional one. He
was for the former.
Mr.. Morris Of Illinois (dem.) said a few
more such scenes as those Of yesterday, and
we should lear the crack Of the revolver and
see the CLEAN Of the FURNISHED knife.
Mr. Garnett of Va. (dem.) regre tied that
any personal affairs should have entered into
this discussion. lie said if you wish to pre-
serve the Union you must 60 home to the
North, and put down abolitionism. You
must do for us what we do for foreign ma
tons.
Mr. Lamar of Miss. (dem.) said that the
correspondence brought to light shows that
Seward is implicated in the proceedings to
excite insurrection, the object of which IS to
present the South as a bleeding victim at the
feet of Northern power. We will, he said,
have explicit avowals on this and other sub
jects. The gentleman from New York pal
mer) remarked on Monday that they would
put the negro out. Put the ne
gro out at your peril. You of the
North have taken issue with the constitu-
ton and are determined to throw off its re-
strictions. This is the fight, and we are de-
/ termined to meet it. The South would not
permit any persistent violation of the terms
Of the constitution and he would fight for
it so long as blood flowed in his veins.
A colloquy took place between Messrs. La
- before my country and God, | desire that
the blighting curse of slavery should never
extend beyond its present limits
Mr.. Nelson of Tenn. South American) ,
! spoke in favor Of Mr.. Gilmer's substitute 10
the resolution Of Mr. Clark of Missouri, about
the Helper book. He made stirring appe i
to the patriotism OF members to make sacrifi-
ces on the altar of the country
Mr. Pryor Of Va. (dem), replied He
thought Mr.. Nelson, after his remarks and
the declaration that he was stakeholder.
was likely to lose th" respect Of Shareholders.
Mr.. Nelson have no apprehension from
You. [Sensationl
Mr.. Pryor. am not to be disturbed by
any thing you may say OF do. He then said
! Mr.. Nelson had endeavored to put the South
in position they would not sustain. :
The gentleman had thrown himself into the
ranks Of the black republican opposition. He
pryor contended that the protection de-
signed TO be afforded by the fathers Of the
Government, has been prostituted to the arms
Of sectional fanaticism. The representatives
of The South ,riN Rerer consent that The creature
and champion Of The republican partv (mean-
ing Sherman) shall take possession of the
Speakers char.
Mr.. Nelson said that he did not know that
he clearly understood the remarks of the gen
tleman Of Virginia, but he would say to him
that as far as he was concerned. he did moi.
belong to that class who resort to duels for
settling disputes, nor did he indulge in useless
bravado. lie was competent to protect HIM
self either in or out OF the House.
Mr.. Pryor was understood to say Keep
quiet.
Mr.. Nelson had no apprehension. He was
not in the habit of speaking with a forked
tongue. he understood Mr. Pryor associated
him aud the American party with the black
republicans.
Mr. Pryor-No, dissccated you from the
southern opposition.
Mr. Nelson said he sought no escape and
had uttered nothing here that he had not
ayowed to his constituents.
Mr. Pryor disclaimed any personal nti-
| nations.
Mr. Nelson said, as to the charge of being