The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-12-15

charged that the galleries were responsible, he
said that the example of making applause was
set by the Republicans on the floor. Applause
in the galleries. He wanted the responsibility
to fall were it belonged.
Mr.. Maynard said there was no means to
prevent applause and kissing until a presiding
officer was elected.
Mr.. McClernand produced letter from Mr..
Douglas, who branded the charge as false.
Mr.. Logan alluded to the fact that in Chicago
meetings had been held sympathizing with John
Brown, and no Republican raised his voice
against it. In conclusion, he addressed few
remarks to the Anti-Lecompton Democrats,
urging them to act with the Democratic party,
and let past issues be buried in oblivion.
Mr.. Clark, of New York. Will the gentleman
from Illinois inform us whether he approves
the Territorial policy of the present Administra-
ton?
Mr.. Logan. repeat, let the past issues sleep
in oblivion. You know the position taken by
Judge Douglas in Illinois, and you know that
he was triumphantly reelected that's enough
Mr.. Clark. Will the Democratic nominee for
Speaker, if he shall be elected, so organize the
committees that Kansas shall be admitted with
cut restriction?
Mr. Logan. | never asked him that question,
1t never entered into my mind. have entire
confidence in the Democratic nominee
Mr. Haskin inquired whether, in case the
Charleston Convention should adopt platform
In opposition to the views of Judge Douglas as
expressed in his essay published in Harpers
Magazine, and if that Convention endorsed and
approved the conduct of this Administration, as
well with regard to its Kansas policy as all
other matters, he would then support the nomi-
nee of that Convention
Mr.. Logan replied, that he was about twenty
eight years old, and had lived long enough to
discover that the Democratic party never does
wrong. He had never known the Democratic
party in National Convention to endorse plat
form that was not consistent with his views.
Having that confidence, be would not anticipate
what they might do, but would say that he
would vote for the nominee of that Convention
any how.
Mr.. Haskin. 1 will not will ask another
question. Does the gentleman believe that the
Territorial Legislature of Kansas could exclude
slavery or abolish it?
Mr.. Logan. l profess to be Democrat
neither Anti-Lecompton nor Lecompton. AS
| said, have buried all old party issues, and
Ignoring those issues, / claim 10 be Demo
crat l am for Stephen A. Douglas for Presi-
dent of the United States, first, last, and all the
time. If he is not nominated, / am for the
next man-that is, the man who is nominated.
[Applause.
Mr.. Haskin asked whether he would sustain
the nominee, if the platform resolved to protect
Slavery in the Territories
Mr.. Logan. Wait until the Democratic plat
form does that, and will tell you.
Mr.. Haskin said that at the last session OF
Congress the Republican members of the House
put themselves squarely on the Anti Lecom pton
1oAc a.. Il
of this House, and had opposed all this rambling
debate. He held in perfect adherence the ap.
peal to him to come to the support of those
who sustain the infamous policy of this Admin
istration in reference to the admission of Kan
sas. He would never vote for any man for
Speaker who voted for the Lecompton policy oil
the Administration, or who approves of its cor.
rupt action-its prescription, as well in Illinois
as elsewhere.
A gentleman asked if Mr. Haskin would vote
for the Republican candidate.
Mr.. Haskin replied. will vote for any gen.
tleman on this side of the House who comes
nearer to my platform than the gentleman on
the other side who voted for the Lecompton
Constitution. / will say, further, that will dc
all in my power to prevent the organization oil
this House by the election Of the Administra
ton candidate.
Mr.. Logan said he came here Democrat,
and expected to support Democrat. He had
differed from childhood with the Republicans
and would never affiliate with them.
Mr.. Haskin. If this side of the House affili
ate with me, shall be most happy to receive
their support. l came here as an Independent,
man, with no collar around. my neck. If the
Republicans put themselves on the popular SOW.
ereignty doctrines which l believe in, opposing
the infamous extravaganza and gross corruption
of this Administration, | would sooner cooper
ate with them than with those who go with gen
tlemen of the South in supporting fraudulen,
Constitution for the purpose of bringing a slave
State into this Union.
Mr.. Florence. | will take occasion at an
other time to answer my friend in regard to the
-corruptions of the Administration he speaks of
Mr. Stanton obtained the floor, but was will
ing to yield if the House desired to proceed tt
the immediate election of Speaker, provided hs
could have the floor subsequently.
The House took one vote for Speaker, result
ing as follows Sherman, Republican, no Bo
cock, Democrat, SO; Gilmer, South American
20; scattering l3. Necessary to choice, ll6
Mr. Hickman made an Intellectual attempt tc
introduce a resolution for the adoption of the
plurality rule.
The differences in the vote for Speaker to-day
as cOnlTdSIcu Will Iudl Vi w euncSQdy, are
Messrs. Carter, Nixon, and Stratton, who now
veted for Dir. Sherman, Mr.. 0lin paired of
with Mr.. Landrum, both being sick.
Saturday, Dec. 10, 1859.
Senate not in session.
HOUSE.
The journal having been read, Mr. Hickman
moved it be amended, there being no mention
therein of his resolution for the adoption of the
plurality rule
The Clerk said the resolution was merely read
for information.
Mr.. Hickman insisted that he had q right to
offer his resolution, which took precedence of ali
other questions, and he asked for decision OF
the question.
Messrs. Grow and Washburn of Maine con-
tended that Mr.. Hickman had right to intro
duce the resolution.
Mr.. Houston argued on the opposite side.
Mr.. Reagan took occasion to say that the plu-
rality resolution was designed to enable men to
vote indirectly for Black Republican, when
they would not come up like men and vote d.
rectly for such nominee.
Mr.. Hickman replied that the remark did not
apply to him. He should vote for Republi-
can in preference to any gentleman who sus-
tanned this administration: Applause on the
Republican side; also some Misses.
Mr.. Reagan said that nobody doubted the
gentleman would vote for Republican as
against Democrat.
Mr.. Hickman. have never concealed any
where what nay ultimate action would be.
prefer the election of sound Democrat-by
that mean Democrat opposed to this Ad
ministration-an Anti ecompton Democrat.
have endeavored for q week to elect such a
man, but am beginning to fear shall be un
able to consummate that work ! believe that
either friend of the Administration or Re-
publican is ultimately to be ELECTED Speaker.