Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

WASHINGTON, Dec 0, 1859.
The Senate is not in session to-day, having ad-
jourued over till Monday.
Ho,lse-NIr Norris of Illinois, rising TO n previ-
Gus question: caused to he read from the official
port the remark of Mr. Kellogg of Illinois that two
years ago Mr.. Greedy planning and scheming
with Douglas in the paror of the latter to reelec
him to the Senate by selling out the politics Of ll-
nois. HHI -.H
Mr.. Morris also caused to be read Mr. Greely S
publication denying the truth of the charge; and
while detesting the Douglas doctrines, admired his
pluck.
Mr.. Kellogg replied that but for the fict that he
had been personally assiiled in an infamous article
in the Tribune, he would not have said a word as
he was anxious for the organization of the House.
lie said that Horace Greely and Judge Douglas had
been put on trial. and he should hereafter prosecute
the issue.
MIR. Clark of Missouri, was called out by re-
mark of Mr.. Kellogg, that report had prevailed
that according to arrangement the Missouri Sem
atorshp was to he given to Mr.. Blair. He believed
this charge against Judge Douglas was falsehood,
but he did not attach any Importance to the state
ment Of Mr.. Greey, whom he believed TO be a thief
in character and unworthy of the notice of gen.
teman either in or out of Congress
Mr.. Kellogg repeated that issue had been
made, he would meet it fairly. He disclaimed hav-
with Mr.. Greely alone.
Mr. Logan of Illinois said that the charge was
made to injure Judge Douglas who is the candidate
for the Presidency of the great Northwest. An ef-
fort was made to depreciate Judge Douglas in the
estimation of the South by associating him with
Mr.. Greely. From this time he would never again
notice his colleague who shrks from the response
bility of bringing forward proofs in support of his
charge When he MIR Logan made this charge in
.nn Loci lattt nfI nd al pl f
proof he did not like a spaniel, sink in the corner
At this point Mr.. Kellogg was sitting near Mr.
logan deliberately advanced toward him as IL will
hostile intention, aud MIR. Logan pcrceiving tn,
movement, put himself in the attitude OF combat
The members at once sprung To the scene, sOm'
sciZing Mr.. Logan Others restraining Mr.. Kellogg
amid the greatest excitement. Members all owe
the Hall were In agitation The Clerk, amid tn
lin and stirring events loudly called for order AM
requested gentlemen 10 take their seats. Soon th
two Illinois gentlemen were widely separated.
Mr. Logan, rcsuming, said he was perfectly cool
Mr. Morris of Pa. called for the Sergeant at-Arins
Order was finally restored.
Mr.. Taylor OF I.a, said that the time for sucl
proceedings should cease. Applause. The tim
has arrived when this species of discussion, whic
could lead TO nothing but violence, should terini
nate, and the Representatives of the people shou
proceed to the election quietly and with dignity
? They should have some competent person TO pre-
serve order.
! Mr.. Logan said that he hal yiede'l the floor on
! for "A moment. Gentlemen need have HpprC
1 hcnsion of difficulty between his colleague an
D himself Kisses
I Mr.. Taylor said that the House should FIRST he o
G ganized and then there would bc au opportunity
discuss all these matters in order. The inierrupto
: Just quieted would have terminated in pcrmaneI
+ interruption and perhaps in an adjournment If
had not been for the inteWositon 0f the rcspeeti'
- friends of the gentlemen from Illinois. Applause
: Mr.. Logan remarked that if he was 10 be hisse
1 he would merely say that he bad many rights
n he respected rs any one else. applause.
Mr.. Barr Of n. T.. said that the applause shon
II cease by clearing the galleries
I Mir. Grow said he hoped that they would first 81
J. il on The hoer OF the House.