New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-08

constitutional way7
Mr.. KELLOGG-I do.
Mr.. LAMAR-Silence, We gods, thee dumb kePuH-
hcars, and make them speak their sentiments. ZAP
plsuse and laucbter.l
Here MEMBER said, One speaker at time.
Excessive laughter
Dir. LAMAR-I SIN exceedingly glad TO hear that
luminous remark. Prolonged laughter. As the gen
tleman from New-iork Mr. Clark Yesterday said
there Is Abolitionist st the North, would recon-
mend 10 him n sentiment from the Bible, namely,
" Know thy self" Excessive laughter.
Mr.. NELSON favored Mr.. Gilmers substitute, pro
posing 10 ignore the agitation Of the Slavery question
While DO would 90 farther than be IN denouncing
helpers Infamous pamphlet be would not give Il Dig
nifty and Importance By discussion He agreed not
with extremists either at the North South, and pro-
ceeded 10 show the progress of notification IN South
Carolina, and Abolitionism IN the North lie enozed
eA President Fillmore, and spoke OF his patriotism and
ability, which remarks called forth applause from all
parts Of the House. In conclusion, he made an elo-
quent and stirring appeal to the patriotism Of members
TO make sacrifices on the altar OF the country which
was frequently applsuded.
pass over the pending question, and have vote for
Speaker.
Cries of ~ARreedw "votsF'
On motion Of Mr.. PHELPS there was call of the
House, and all the members found 10 he present
except Me-rrs. Adams, OF Kentucky, Adrian, OF New
Jersey, Sallworth and LandTum OF Alabama, and
Smith, of North Carolina.
Nr. PRYOR replied to Mr.. Nelson. He thought
he was a STAKEHOLDER, likely to lose the respect Of
slayeholders.
Mr.. NELSON-I have no apprehension from you.
ISeIsauon.l
Mr.. PRYOR. am not to be disturbed BY anything
Won NAV say or dare to. He then proceeded TO say
that be Nelsop had endeavored to put the Mouth In
postion thew wculd not sustain The gentleman from
Tennessee had told the House he loved the Consstu-
ton. but his language above all others feslcuated
10 hurry on vtsbe catastrophe, when he N lace
of foes proclaimed there no danger. He Pryor
objected TO Mr.. Nelson's remarks being recorded as the
exposition Of popular sentiment in the south. lne
oeitlman had thrown himself into the ranks OF the
Black Republican Opposition. He Pryor commended
that the protection designed to be afforded by the
Fathers Of the Government has been prostltuted to the
aims Of sectional fanatcism. The representatives 81
the South will never consent that the creature and
champion Of the Republican party meaning Shermani
shall take possession Of the Speakers chair.
Mr.. NELSON said that be did not know that he
clearly understood the remarks of the gentleman Of
Virginia but he would say TO hun that, 30 Tar rs he
was concerned, he did not belong to that class who
resort to dues for settling Disputes did be indulge
in useless brayado He competent TO protect him
self either in out Of the House.
Mr. PRYOR WAS Understood to say keep quiet
Mr.. NELSON had no apprehension. lie was not IN
tie habit Of speaking with forked tongue. He
understood Mr. Pryor associated him and the Amen
can party with the Black Republicans.
Mr.. PRYOR-No. 1 dissociaSed you from the
Mr.. NELSON said he sought no escape, and had
uttered nothing here that he had not ayowed 10 MS
constituents go
Mr.. PRYOR discIamed any personal ntimations.
Mr. NELSON said rs TO the charge OF being an
American he regarded il glory instead OF term
of reproach and "a an antecedent he would tell MIR.
PRYOR that he Nelson not only claimed TO be an
American, but he had been Wing all his life. There
was one remark of Mr.. Pryor in which he agreed. IL
was made BY him as editor Of paper IN this city,
II did good service in the contest in tennessee
Ivoicesewhat was it p From the highways and
byways of Government there comes up an lnsuneraoe
stencil" Excessive laughter In this sentiment he
agreed. Renewed screams Of laughter.l lie thought
Mr. PRYOR in utterng the remark, talked Ike man
of sense. The gentleman from Virginia said shat ne
Nelson had talked about the Union, but not about the
Constitution. Now the Secessi0nlsts talk about tue
Constitution. but not the Union. He spoke about
that which was the result Of the Constitutions the
Union carries everything else with it, IAPPlause.I
Mr. BONHAM understood the gentleman to put the
Union above the Constitution
Mr. NEISON-I put them together, for one cannot
exist without the other. APpause. He said that II
Mr. Pryor was Disunionist or Secsssionst, ne dad
not believe that gentleman represented the sentiment
sof South. As far Tennessee was concerned rs
could stand up and say that man there OF any note
sympathizes with the disunion sentiment. Applause
Mr.. PRYOR inquired Of Mr.. Nelson whether he, as
a representative of Southern constituency IN the
event of the election of Black Republican President
would vote 10 remain in the Union.
Mr.. NELSON spoke only for himself: Much ~ no
would deprecae such event. vet be did not believe
would of itsef be cause for dissolution, for they
ought 10 wait and see whether no would do anythiN
injurious to the rights Of the South. lApplaase.I
further reply to Mr.. Pryor, he said that II snc
President should commit an overt act, he would
his shield with those Of the Secessionists TO RICH
wrong. ~ =,
Several gentlemen asked questions of Mr.. N
which be pertnently and good-humoI eddy ansW
Mr. NELSON repealed a foul eaumny the c
that he had any political association with Repnbh
He would vote for any good national man for Speaker
In further reply to Mr. Pryor, be uttered CnionoAng
sentiments which, as before, were rapturously ~p-
pauded.
MIR PRYOR said he would not allow himself TO be I'M
yolyed in any personal alteration. He, on MS re
sponsibility reaffrmed what he had said OF Mr. Mel
son. namely that Mr.. Nelson was, whether wllliaiy
or not he was virtually, intimately IN alliance win
the Republicans or Opposition.
Mr. NELSON replied he was respopaoe TO DIE con-
stituents his sentiments and again denied s1eh 40
association a. was charged AZ Mr. Pryor had SAID
Southern members would not permit Mr. sherman, II
elected TO take the Speakers seat he wished 10 Kno"
whether Mr. Pryor meant they would resort 10 violence
Mr.. PRN OR-Certainly not, but to legitimate par
Iiamentary opposition.
Nh. NELS0N-Of course, there could be no oeJec-
ten 10 that -.
THE House then proceeded TO vote for Speaker, and
tbs following was the result: -.
Grner
Boeoci ...............s SO Scattering
Wbsle number Of votes, 49, Necessary to choice,
ll6. Adjourned til 81 o'clock.
From Washington.
H.,