, 1859-12-23

4!r. Wiuslow offered a resolution that on and
after to-day no vote be taken for Speaker until
lie second Monday in January. He said It was
evident the House could do nothing just now to
effect m organization. They were approaching
the holiday, which cyeu the slases Of the South
cnjoYed. lie thought the nousc lad better ad-
jourti over that gentlemen might 60 home and
catch some Of the patriotic feelings of their con-
stituentS-
Slr. Washburne Of Ne and others Of the Re.
nnhlicans, objected 10 the reception OF the reso-
luton.
we're in order-cither to proceed to vote or to
adjourn. The discussion of tue slavery question
had been thrust on The Honse Of Representa-
tires by those who CIT out, No agitaton."
The Republicans have set here with closed lips,
while the grossest pezyersion Of their doctrines
had been made By men WHO claim to be fair
minded. Now, while We owe fire millions to
those Who hnve performed service under writ
1en contracts, and been whiting six months for
their pay, ii was proposed that gentlemen 60
home and leave the government bankrupt. lie
asked whether the gosernmenrs Fllghted
faitll should not he preserved above oil
to the contractors who have rendered
important services. They had been sitting here
listening to speeches in substance what las ap-
,,vare.l in The y. Y. HrdM for the LIST weck;
lint paper furnished the bruins, while the dis
cussion only lacks the spice and terseness Of
its style. All read these editorials with interest.
The gentlemen here had been advertising Hell.
rer's book, wbicfl they say i. destructive 10 the
peace and tranquility Of the Union. and are gi~-
ing it wide circulation, which the Republican
Committee had failed to do. II the book Is in-
ccndiary, rs charged, aud has disturbed The
,euce OF tie country so mucl. those who bare
been discussing the question Of Slavery are re-
sponsib1e for ii. The Republicans had not
spread broadcast this book.
liz Hurt1Scn and &ncnrn1 0fhprE reminded
Mr.. Grow that be had endorsed the circulation
Of Helpers Compendium.
Mr. Grow replied the Republicans asked to
be Judged by their platform, and record, not by
perrersions III the newspapers. When any
tnau charged him with being an accomplicc O.!
murder, treason aud other crimes be had no
other answer thnn to treat it with the contempt
it deserved. lie was willing to proclaim his
political sentiments ut NIL times. This uBlou
was not a. strong It's be supposed if pamphlet
of hundred and twelve pages can disturb its
tranquility. He and friends asked the bus
| iuess for which they came here should be
transacted. lie had heard 1t intimated
/ that when the FIRST Of January comes if the
government is not in credit 10 comply with its
| contracts aud pav these contractors tire mil
lions, they will abandon the mail service. The
Republicans take no part in discussions Whicl,
delay the organization. They. would consent
10 no adjournment for sports and holidays
wLile the merritorious claimants are unprosiaed
Mr. Smith Of "a, and others soughtthe floor
but the dispute WIS terminated By an adjourn
/ ment
Sir. Gi!mer's 50 votes on the first trial to-day
| were composed Of his own poliucal party, and
| Of Messrx. Campbell. Covode, Hale, Haskin
.Iunkiu, Mcha ght, Nillward, Norris OF "a.
Nixon, Pennington, Schwartz, Scranton ant
:5tratton.
The above named all returned to the supper