The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-07

resolution. They should by its adoption set their ser
of conde mnaOn those who would so one part o. TIM
people against the other apply the incendiary torch s
ths save against the MASTER and excite serve ins1
psctoa He repeated be wished seal Of condemnation
seton the men who would nstgate treason, murder and
larson This was his understanding Of tho resolution ~
represented people loyal to tho Union and constitution
who stood ready to he but they were, never
theess ready this warfare was 70 be made on their
institutions and on their homes and families BY INVASION
10 10 out Of this Union Applause on the floor and in
the galeries) He wished TO see how many Northern
gentlemen would say by their votes they have part
Lot IN the sentiment Of Helpers book
/ Mr. GnxxH modified his substitute by adding, "fuy
endorsing those national sentiments II is the duty Of
eyery good citizen 10 resist all attempts at renewing
Cnuxress out Of IL, under whatever shape or color
made, the slavery agitation; and no member should
be elected Speaker whose political opinion is not
known to conform to the foregoing sentiments.
Mr. G. was sorry he could not agree 70 Mr.. Burness
suggestion. Look every morning at the press favorng
the interests Of the party in power Gentlemen would
hnd therein carefully detailed notices Of all infammatory
meetings in relation TO the terrible affair at Harpers
Ferry And although meetings OF contrary character
we're held, they could find no allusion to them
Mr.. BuRsxrr-Where those meetings heldf
Mr.. GnMu (resumng) condemned the sending out Of
innammatory discussion
Various points OF order were raised.
Mr.. GARNET, dem) Of Va, gave notice Of rs intention
To offer amendment 70 the amendment.
Mr.. MnlsoS, (dem.) Of Va, rose almost under sense
or humiliation He confessed that he had been much dis
appointed in the character Of the present deba we'll
~ In the sources from which discussion Il had
There nothing in Mr. Gilmers proposition to which
he might not abstracy assent but he trusted the
tlcman would pardon him for suggesting that such5an
indica- ton should not from Southern members
In view OF tho recent occurrences by this time
known throughout the civilized world They had good
right expect that while they remained they should
remained silent in their Seats gentlemen from other
parts OF the country should have to meet them with
extended hands, given them the assurance that these
not types Of Northern sentiment and intent
Was II time he asked, when they should seek from
others pledges Of their own security? Those gentlemen
the other side republicans) maintain suen and almost
C0Atemptuous silence. daughter from the republican
side The House should not have entertained this ques
4on with (he Spcakership) which comparatively
unimportant Those who entertain such sentiments as
are advanced by Helper were not only unfit to be Speaker
but were unfit 70 hive applause from the democratic
sde He would not attempt 10 penetrate the of
the heart in relation to and his Mker by saying that
they were unat 10 die.
Mr.. SHERMAN (opp) of Ohio, regarded this debate as
thrown into the House to prevent organization He caused
10 be read letter addressed to him to Francis p Blair,
dated 9th instant, in which the writer says that
which he informed Helper of the Objectionable parts
Helper replied he would make the alterations, and Il was
gress gave their recommendation. He (Mr Sherman)
did not sign the paper he had never read Helpers
book compendium, and had copy Of
either He desired to say he had always endcavored
cultivate courteous and friendly relations He had
expressed such language had been used to-day He
appealed to his public record. He would say there
was not single question agating the mind Of the
try relative to politics. There not single topic in
vovng sectional controversy that not thrust in by
democrats The republicans had preserved studied
silence was their intention TO organise the House quiet
" and decenty without vituperaton, and he trusted it
No he mir
the House and the without resspassng the
rights Of any section Appause) He would not tread
on inc rights OF single southern citizen, and dehed any
Mr.. LsAK., (dem.l Of va said he understood, then,
let did SO without understanding what II was.
Mr.. BLAIR (rep) Of Mo-, told them that Helper gave
him vague promise TO correct his work. The gentleman
Of Ohio bad not told them whether he Of any
changes. a
IS extracted and published In the NEW York HERALD ?
The gentleman Of Ohio had not denounced single gentle
man. not single sentiment therein. The Southern gem
~ were snsd to know ~ the
dwelling, Or put the knife 70 the throat Of his eakes
wife and four helpless children. (Laughter) he was
faced He wanted TO know whether he would interfere
with slavery outside the halls Of Congresss Hst
by people Of the free States with the relation Of master
sad slaves in slave States. (Applause:)
Mr. CuRns for one, disavowed anything like al intent,
tho relation Of master and slave in the South
In every speech be made in his district he said the
purpose and design of the republican party not TO inter-
fere with slavery where II exists rd a. I i
Mr.. Rusr. (dem) Of Ark, asked why he signed q
Mr. CURTIS replied, he took it for granted 1t the
benefit Of mankind. Iaughter). $500.
has to be met, and wo viii settle it.
Mr.. CLARK, tdem ON n reply 70 Mr. Milson said,
Tho reason why he had not spoken before that
body had seriously changed the people Of the North
completely or approval OF John Browns conduct vr-
would have heard from the North shrek Of lndgna.
ton, It suspected they encouraged an inva-
sion such s' the v na0
book he ignorant how no should vote on the pending
ssoution; but the proposition Of Mr. Gilmer he under
Stood and for which he would vote with pleasure II pre-
sented the platform which he stood and which tho
people Of the North, with entire unanimity this day
5Appause) He had never abolitionst until he
came to Washington daughter and applause) If there
was in his district he never saw him. The Northern
people conservative and union loving men This
slavery agitation sprung up with the repeal Of the Mis-
souri, compromise. If it had been carried out in good
faith there would have been disturbance fraud had
not invaded Kansas foul that which recently
practced in vrginia-Ra attempt had not been made
In the last Congress to force her into the union with
constitution violave Of the feelings and interests Of tho
peope-he country would not now be in this state Of
element.
Mr-Knr, AM of 8. c., conceded that there were
constitution but this not the point before the house.
He then proceeded to read extracts from speeches dev
cred in Ohio BY Mr. Seward in 1s4s and in Rochester in
abolished. Such was the fruits Of the seed sown by
that distinguished republican leader, and 1t had been
only within the last two hours that some Of the
republicans here had found out the doctrines were
Infamous He would the fabric Of the government
tumble from urret to foundation stone before he would
take one title less Of the rights to which the South
entitled. (Appause). We Of the South the de-
fensye We to defend ourselves. Let each party
fight out the issue.
Mr. STEVENS said the discussion had already convinced
everybody that his point OF order and proper
namely, that until the House was organized not
competent to entertain question except the election Of
Speaker adjourn. He didn't blame gentlemen from
che South for taking the course they did, although he
deemed untimely to withhold from the public creditors
the means which should be given them speedily He
did not blame them for the language Of intimidation
rending Gods creation from turret TO foundation.
TauRher) 1t right in them for recreants Of the
North were not affected by IT, He gave them credit for
Il, for their remarks were To operate on trnid men.
AN EXCITING scxNE-ALMosr A COLLISION. n
Mr. CRAWFORD, (dem Of Ca, excitedy, and inter-
ruptng Mr. Stevens said something about Union meetings