Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-26

Mr. B nham gave notice that after Mr.
smith II Virginia. should have finished his
mech, he would seek an opportunity to move
,sst the House proceed to ballot for Speaker
s,nhtullv thruus hout this day. Failing in
.sa, he would make an effort to offer reso-
G,tion that, from and after to-day, no vote for
Snsaker shall he taken before the hour of
,,f.ly. meridian. Oh Wednesday, the 9th
:; January; and that when the House ad-
;ourped to-day. il will adjourn till Wednes-
jay.
Mr. Fouke, by the courtesy of Mr.. Smith,
-anled 10 the remarks delivered yesterday
hv his colleague. Mr.. Farnsworth, who had
aid IN substance, that he would rather see
any other man elected to the Presidency than
Inipe Douglas. The hatred Of the Republ-
ans Of Judge Douglas was deep seated; and
vel i, NAV he. for he has given them many
heavy blows. Judge Douglas stands on the
Cincinnati platform, aud desires nothing else
tban i, adoption AT Charleston. He Mr..
r.ukel would support the nominee Of that
convention in good faith. 50 would the
democrat, of Illinois They have buried all
jirrcmces ofthe past: and consider that ev-
,ry one who supports the Democratic organ
cation iSa Democrat.
Mr.. Farn,wor,h inquired whether Judge
pmyas will support the nominee of the
Charleston Convention on platform which
i. viii n, stand upon himself? Will he sus-
,ain y ulutfurm which does not recognise his
IJuL,e Douglas doctrine, that the people
n Tie Territories have the right to legislate
on tue question Of slavery.
Mr. fauke would tell the North and the
S,u,h that Judge Douglas will support the
nominee Of the Charleston Convention.
Mr. Farnswrrth On any platform.
Nr. Fuuke replied he would give his sup
port u the nominee against the Republicans.
II. then showed that the State convention
Of Illinois has declared that they will sustain
the nominee ot the Charleston Convention.
pnslas men stand between the extremes Of
the North and the South. John Wentworth
is the embodiment Of the Republican party
IN Illinois: and vet his organ expressed SYM
pathy with John Brown, showing that such
we're the feelings Of the party generally
None Of thar party denounce Wentworth Tor
his iucendiary sentiments, therefore the Re
pu5lican party is Abulitionized. Those who
endorse the raid OF John Brown, deserve the
same fate.
Mr.. Farnsworth in reply said that, so far
A. Mr.. Wentworth runs parallel between
Southern tillbusters orthe slave trade pirates
and John Browm, he endorsed them; but 50
far as he endorses the acts OF Brown in max
Ing an incurson into Virginia, he did not
endorse him.
Mr.. Fouke resumed, and in the course of
his remarks said that the Republicans who
weuld sign such book as Helpers, were
uniit 70 hold any responsible office. They
would sign the death warrant of the country,
and leave the time for execution to the exc
eu,ioner himself. lie argued that the Re-
publican party Of Illinois had been absorbed
by the AbulitionistS, and that they could not
escape the "irrepressible" doctrine Of Sena-
tor Seward.
During the discussion. allusion was made
10 statement of Mr. Smith, of Virginia,
relative 10 Mr. Seward
Mr. Smith. Of Virginia. said that as that
hal passed through several hands, he would
make the statement substantially again.
Whilst he was Governor of Virginia. IN
lSi1, he was sitting III the Executive Coun-
ell Chamber of the State, when stranger
entered. and inquired for the Lieutenant
Governor. Mr.. Patton. He was treated
eourteously asked 10 be seated, and Il con-
yersation took place. The stranger gave nus
name "a Mr.. Seward of New York. The
youthfulncSs Of his appearance seemed 10
forbid the idea that he was Ex-Governor Sc
ward aud il Was not until the course OF the
conversation developed the fact that the 9th
cal station Of the stranger was suspected,
and in answer a. question. he declared
that he was Ex-tiOycrnur Seward. Both
New York and Virginia were then agltatinS
the question of revisin. their Constitutions,
and the qualification for suffrage was prom
inent subject of debate. Conversation turn
ed on that topic. and Gov. Seward SAID
that that subject would occasion no difficult
" in New York, because they intended TO
let all residents vote All said GOV. Smith
in replv-free negroes included? Certainly,
replied Coy. Seward. culurcd people and all
The subject Of the removal of the free ne
groes was then agitating Virginia, and 4
place of refuge for them was very much de-
sired. Gov Smith mentioned this to Gov.
Seward who responded that the free negroes
made much better citizens than the Germans
and Irish, for it required much trouble aud
expense to keep them in order. Even after
the rascals had been paid t" vote right, they
would turn around and vote on the other
side. There was 10 Such trouble with the
free negroes. That was the substance of all
that was material.
Mr.. FarnSworth inquired who was present
at the conversation. MIR. Smith responded
naming couple Of gentlemen who We're
present Much discussion followed. touch
ing the position Of the Black Republican
party in Illinois. upon the Fugitive Slave
Law and other topics: Mc.srs. Fouke and
Farnsworth participated.
Mr. Smith OF Virginia. then took the
floor, and said he thought that no question
had been more misconceived by tho House,
than the one before it. The House had as
sembled upon the heel al great event, and
had hardly assembled when the development
had been made that sixty-cight members Of
Congress had endorsed a recommendation ct
war, rapine, inSurrecton. and treason a
gainst the South. and Immediately one OF
those endorsers was nominated Tor Speaker
lie continued: suppose man was n"mina-
ted for Speaker, who was Il murderer or u
thief
Mr. Sherman desired t. know if those re
marks were intended I" apply 10 him.
Mr.. Smith said he was merely using an
illustration. lie did not refer {" the gentle
man. He did not believe that the gentleman
would vote for a murderer Would YOU. SIR:
Mr.. Sherman not.
Mr.. Curtis. Of Iowa. called Mr.. Smith to