The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-16

slavery had existed there sixteen years. ana was mol
admitted until afterwards Mr. Crawford proceeded To
give history OF the events succeeding the adoption Of
The Missouri restriction showing that the North had been
the aggress0 Under present circumstances his people
eyed the Union cannot be preserved He proud Of
the Northern democrats who had stood by the constu
ton but he would tell them they were Rowersss against
Southern traitor and poor miserable wretch who
driven omfhe place Of mis- nativity to sock refuge among
tho sacred observers OF compacts in the North. The
South had no regarding slavery Il was an institu
ton that could not be disturbed by book as that
Helpers, with Stewards recommendation He said
John Brown expected help from the North but while
they had the will they had not the courage He quoted
Senator Wilson's remarks in regard to the Union saving
meetings at the North being Of earthly account and
read extract from q speech at one OF those meet.
ings BY Caleb Gushing, who spoke Of the hate the
South entertained by the republicans. win tell you
what the South wants She wants the North 70 send
representatives different from those here and in the
other wing OF the Capitol That shall get and
We know We understand the question too well not
know that the North intends change her position
IN that respect When we see that the North proposes to
corpus-when she throws open her jails 70 our fug
tves-when can travel through the Northern States
as brethren-when our rights in the Territories will be
respected-then and not till then, will the South be
satisfied But until then your Union meetings amount
to nothing. Give these things, and then We
What was said at one Of the Union meetings
at the North Mr. Gushing says, GAN the political nAu
dominant in this State founded upon tho sin
He emotion Of hate Ave. Observation-Disclosures ferocious
6endish hate OF brethren in the Southern Satesn
Mr. Gooca (rep.) Of Mass.-If Mr.. Gushing used such
Mr.. OaAwroRD-ln reply to that desire to say that
sppauso and cries Of Good in Taneui Hall I'' Now,
what is dutyS We understand YOU and think the
South you You have got majority in
MY seven on this floor, majority Of six in the other
branch Of Congress- majority OF sixty three in the Eec
toral College. and majority in every branch Of the
government, and what do you propose First an
instantaneous repeal Of the Fugitive Slave law. That
n mi
Next the abolition OF the slave trade between the States
But the most important question Of the party s tho
preston of slavery in the Territories by positive law,
and to put this government prominently the side OF
freedom you call it. am reminded too that you pro-
pose My opinion that the recent invasion in viz
gina Will prevent your carrying the election in 1850 But
for myself am ready for you to get the control Of the
government want the question tested between you and
US. want il settled want to know whether are to
be Observation-Disclosures to be limited to where
slavery exists whether to have liberty
60 beyond? We have now four millions Of slaves. In
some twenty five years hence will have eight millions.
We demand expansion. We will have expansion, in spite
OF the republican party and all the abolitionsts Of
the Old and Of the New World. applause from
the democratic benches) You say you would
government ultimately on the side Of freedom Dena-
tonaze slavery, and then let US hug it to our bosoms
until destroys and we touch the hem Of the mantle
of freedom you will trample to the earth That s the
expression of Massachusetts, Beecher said that
he would preach the same doctrines in Virginia in Mas
sachusets Brown says:-Beecher, why don't you
on and do iR ask you why you do not come ons
Mr. KnGoRE (rep) of Ind.-I will answer, if am per-
Mr., CRAwroRD-I did not suppose that Beecher was
here. (Iaughter)
Mr.; KneoRx-I win tell the gentleman why Mr. Beecher
would not preach in Virginia. because liberty Of speech
denied in the South and he were to 20 there he would
get coat OF tar and feathers
liberty Of speech but he would be denied personal ber
ty, and would be swung up higher than Hannah. (sses
and general manifestations Of dsapprova with no
tor manifestations from any quarter.)
Mr. KHGORE-Certainly he would.
Mr. CRAwFoRD-That would be the end Of him. All We
want you do is that you shall back from your
flag Stand by your flag and do not stink away from it,
{Exctedy) Stand by your colors. Don't deceive your
people by telling them that you intend to do justice to the
South You have no idea Of il applause from the
democratic benchesl Now in regard to the election Of
black republican President, have this to say, and
SPEAK s tine me sentiment of every democrat on this
noor from the State Of Georgia-we never will
Gubmx to the Inauguration Of black republican
President. Applause from some Of the Southern de-
eocrats, and Kisses from the rcpublcans repeat IT,
Sir, and have authority to say so, that democratic
representative from Georgia on this floor will ever sub
ond President
Mr.. KnuORE (Rising amid some eensatiOn) will the
gentleman say Low no will prevent it2
Mr.: CRAwFoRD-That will be for US to determine, sir;
and we DO not propose 70 give our enemies the benefit
Of the information. We have endeavored for fifty years
do Many Of my people tank Of equality in the Union,
independence out Of IT, For myself, declare that
am for independence now and forever. {Appause)
Mr.. CLEMENS asked him to give way to vote for
Speaker.
Mr.. Bonham did so.
Mr. KErr, (dem) of s. c., moved call OF the House,
THE FIFTH BALLOT FOR SPEAKER.
The House then proceeded to ballot for Speaker, with
the following result
Mr. Sherman, Of Ohio, republican Observation-Disclosures. 40
Mr.. Bocock, of Virginia, democrat. 50
Mr. Ger, Of North Carolina, Southern opposition q
Scattering ~
Messrs. Haskn, Hickman and Schwartz voted for Mr.
Sherman. This was applauded.
Mr.. BoNHAM had tho floor. He gave way to
VOTE and that the House then adjourn saying that Mr..
Ronham would have the floor tomorrow.
ruK SIXTH BALLOT FOR SPEAKER.
The House proceeded to another vote with the following
result
MI bocock .......................... 90
0iimer 10
Scattering. 10
The following is the vote in detail -
For Mr. s4ermanMessrs Charles r Adams, Adrich Alley
ns ss Barssams burrea
s cs csf Sas
s a1y H
M%sd EDWARD joy
s essss ns Roger
hss:r @Ssa @
Trmbls yandsvs Wan %ys n,s WWsds Wal
Israel washburn Wells, Wilson, Window, Wood and Wood
For Mr.. Messrs Allen Thomas l. Anderson Ash
more Avery Barksdale Barr Barrett, Bonham, boyee.
Cobb John Cochrane Cooper Cox James Craig. Burton
Crage Crawford Curry, Davidson, Reuben Davis Deja
neae Dmmick, Edmundson, English, Florence Fonke Gar
nett Gartrel Hamilton John Harris, Hawkins Hndman
Holman Houston, Howard Hughes Jackson, Jones' Keit
Lamar Iarrabee, leske Logan Love, Macay Charles D.
Martin Ebert Martin Mcslernsnd Mcqueen Mckas Miles
dleton Peytol, Phsps Pryor Reagan James Robinson
Run Rust Scott, Sickles, Smms, Singleton William Smith,
Stevenson James A. Stewart stout Taylor, Thomas Under
wood valiandigha Whitley winslow, woodson and Wright
For Gilmer-Messrs William Anderson, Booler, Bou
gny Brabson Briggs Bristow II. Winter Davis Eherdge,
j. Morrison Harris, Hatton Hill. James NJ Leach Nelson,
~On Quares, William N H. Smith, Stokes, Vance and Web
Ster.
Mr. Bo,ear, Of vigiaio-Mesrs Adams and Moore of
Kentucky, and Hardman Mallory and Maynard.
For M. Darts, of Indinnn-Messrs Adran and Riggs.
For M. Phelps of MissoWi-Mr Bocock.
Fo~ Mr. Reyaod-Messrs Clark of New York and Davis Of
Indiana. . -
For Mr.. Briggs, Of Mem York-Mr. Glmer.
For Mr.. Mc(jueen, of South Cdroiipd-Mr Pugh
For Mr.. Adrain, Of NcW Jersey-Mr. Reynolds.
The gentlemen not voting had paired Off.
The House then adjourned.