The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-12-12

man until Speaker was elected. Il had
been his fortune to witness here, every crisis
to which reference had been made il de-
bate.
He was here during the notification tines.
snd in 1850. II the gentlemen could now
summon to their aid the calm and wise action
which animated gentlemen in those times, oil
unpleasant feelings would be removed
lApplause.l He had heard, with infinite
pain, the repeated threats that il the Repub-
loan party was successful at the Presiden-
tial election, the South would be willing to
encounter the fatal consequences Of disco
luton Of the Uniou.
Msssrs. Stanton, Uox, Sherman and 9TH
ers participated in the discussion.
The House adjourned without any action,
WAsHNoroH, Dec. 9.
HousE.-Mr. Morris, of H., rising to .
privileged question, caused to be read from
the official report, the remarks of Mr.. Kol-
logg, Of H., that two years ago Mr.. Greeley
was planning and scheming with Douglas,
in the parlor Of the latter, to select him 20
the Senate BY selling out the politics Of IL
linois. MIR. Morris also caused to be read
Mr.. Greeley's publication deaying the truth
of the charge, and while detesting the Doug
las doctrines admitted his pluck.
Mr.. Kellogg replied that but for the fact
that he had been personally assaulted in a in
famous article in the Tribune he would not
have said . word, as he was anxious for the
organisation Of the House. He said that
Horace Greeley and Judge Douglas had been
put on trial and he should hereafter prose-
cute the issue.
MIR. CLARK, OF No., Was called out by re-
mark by Mr.. Kellogg, that report had pre-
vailed that according to an arrangement the
Missouri Senatorship was to be given to Mr..
Blair. He believed this charge against Judge
Douglas Was falsehood, and be did not At
tach Importance to the statement Of Mr..
Greeley, whom he believed to be thief OF
character and unworthy Of the notice OF
gentleman, either in or out OF Congress.
Mr.. Kellogg repeated that ~ On issue had
been made be would meet it fairly. He dis
claimed having made any attack on Judge
Douglas; he dealt with Mr.. Greeley alone.
Mr.. Logan, of H., said the charge WAS
made to injure Judge Douglas, who 10 the
candidate for the Presidency Of the Great
Northwest. An effort was made to deprs.
ciate Douglas in the eyes of the South BY as
sociating him with Greeley. From this time
he would never again notice his colleague,
who shrinks from the responsibility OF bring
ing forward proof in support Of his charge.
When he Logan made charge in the Leg
islature Of Illinois and Was called on for the
proof, he did not, like spaniel, stink in the
corner.
At this point Mr.. Kellogg, who Vas sitting
near Mr.. Logan, deliberately advanced to-
ward him Is with hostile intention, and
Mr.. L., perceiving the movement, put him
bers at-once sprang to the scene, some seix-
ing MIR. Logan and others Mr.. Kellogg, amid
| the greatest excitement members oil over
the hall in agitation The Clerk, amid the
din and stirring events, loudly called for or
der and requested the gentlemen to take their
seats. Soon the gentlemen we're widely sep
arated.
Mr.. Logan (resumiDg) said he was perfect
MIR. Morris called for the Sergeant At
Arms. Order was finally restored.
Mr.. Taylor Of La, said that the time for
such proceedings should cease. [Applause. ]
The time has arrived when this species OF
discussion, which could lead to nothing but
| violence, should terminate, and the represen-
tatives OF the people should proceed to the
election quietly and with dignity. They
should have some competent person to pre-
serve order.
Mr.. Logan said that he had yielded the
floor only for the moment. Gentlemen need
have no apprehension OF any difficulty be-
tween his colleague and himself. (Hisses.1
Mr.. Taylor said that the House should frst
be organized, and then there would be an
opportunity to discussing all these matters
in order.
The interruption jus: quieted would have
terminated in permanent interruption,
and perhaps in an adjournment. il it had
not been for the interposition Of the respec-
tive friends of the gentlemen from Illinois.
[Applause.1
Mr.. Logan remarked that If he was to be
Kissed he would merely say he had - many
rights here to be respected a. any one else.
tApplasss.l
MIR. Barr said applause should cease by
clearing the galleries.
Mr.. Grow hoped they would FIRST stop il or
the hosr.
Mr.. Logan resumed his remarks--eu
gized the high character Of Douglas-pro-
nounced the charges against him false in
every respect.
Mr.. McClernand produced letter from
Mr.. Douglas, who branded the charge .,
false. 49,
/ Mr. Logan commenced ON the action of the Re.
publican party of Illinois in terms OF rsprobAtion
| He alluded to the fact that in ChcagoA meeting
| bad been held sympathIing with John Brown, and
no Republican raised his voice against II. II
conclusion he addressed . few remarks TO Anti-Le
compton Democrats, urging them to Get with tn
Democratic party and let past issues b buried il
oblivion.
Mr.. Clark, Of N. WIN the gentleman inform
ms whether he approves the territorial policy o.
the present Administrations.
/ Mr.. Logan repeat, lot past issues sleep In sb
liyion. You know tn, position taken by Dougla
in Illinois, and you know he triumphantly
| elected. That II enough.
/ Clark.-Will the Dsmocrat tic nominee for speak
err if elected, organize the committees that Kan
| sas shall be admitted without res friction.
Logan.-I never asked him that question. /
never entered my mind. have entire confidence
1 In the Democratic nominee.
Haskin enquired neither, In case the Charleston
Convention should adopt platform In opposition
to the views OF Douglas ~ expressed In his essal
published in Harper's Magazine, and II that Con
vention endorsed and approved the conduct Of thi