The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-10

other guests the larger part OF whom had their baggage
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THIRTY-sIxTH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. ., 1859.
The Senate was not in session.
House OF Representatives.
wAsHlscroS, Dec. o, 1859.
mR ouARREls OF THE ILLINOIS POLITICIANS
Mr. MoRRis, a. l. dem.) Of H., rising to privileged
question: caused to be read from the official report OF the
remarks Of Mr. Kellogg, that two years ago Mr. Greeley
planning with Senator Douglas in the parlor Of the
latter TO reccc him Senator by holding out the politics
of Illinois. Mr. Norris also caused be read Mr. Greeley
publication denying the truth Of the charge and, while de-
testing Mr.. Douglas doctrines, admiring his pluck
Mr. KELLOGG, (rep) Of Ill., replied that but for the fact
that he had been personally assaled an infamous ar
tcle in the Tribune, he would not have said word as he
was anxious for organization. He said that Horace
Greeley and Judge Douglas had been put on trial. and
gave notice that he should hereafter prosecute the s,ue
Mr.. CLARK, (dcm) Of Missouri was called out by re.
mark Of Mr. Kellogg that report had prevailed that
cordng to arrangements the Missouri Senatorshp was
be given to Mr. Blair He believed this charge against
Mr. Douglas fasehood, but he did not attach i'm
portance to the statement Of Greeley whom he believed
thief and Of character unworthy the notice Of gentle
men In or out Of Congress
Mr.. KELLOGG repeated as an issue had been made, he
would meet 1t fairly. He dsclamed having made any
attack on Douglas. He dealt with Greeley.
Mr.. LOGAN, (dem) Of Il-The gentleman from Illinois
brings charges here against Of the most distinguished
men in this country and yet he falls bring forward his
proofs. am surprised that gentleman, in making
personal explanation to the House, would depart from
the line Of proprety TO make attack upon gentle
man not occupying seat upon that floor. know why
this attack made and the pauds which that attack
ehcited from the other side Of the House confirm me
my opinion For this and others will this morn
ing brand that charge as it deserves; and am deter
mined that my colleague shall not shrink from the re-
sponsbty he has incurred in making that attack Ater
some interruption to who had the floor Mr. Logan was
allowed to proceed.] / repeat, that it was due to
the gentleman who was absent when the charge
was made that all the proofs should be pro-
duced But my colleague refused to produce his
proofs Suppose he declined to do that he might obtain
time to run around and see how many gentlemen he
could get to sign their name TO something that they had
heard with reference to conversation between Judge
from the democrats from any man that had been
associated with Judge Douglas in the political trials and
struggles which the country passed through during
last few years, might have imagined that there
some truth In IT, that, perhaps, there fsunda
ton for IT. and perhaps ALSO that there
for the plotting and the schemng charged. But this
charge, coming from gentleman who stood in op-
position to Judge Douglas when he battling for
the interests of the democrats in Illinois against the old
whg party, 1t is not to be for a moment credited.
At Thai time the gentleman who makes the charge
OupO6tOn to Mr.. Douglas when ho WAS
batting the republicans and at that timc SO
hostile they to him that they joined repubcanism,
Sewardsm and nil The isms they could
think Of, in their opposition Such CHARGE To come from
that quarter, to have the honorable of Douglas
brought in connection with that Of Greeley before this
House, demanded instant denial and reIn,lon II was
well known to gentlemen opposite that Judge Douglas was
the unanimous choice Of the whole people OF the North
west that this charge was brought against
him. the hope that they might Dure his reputation be-
fore the country, and destroy his character in the
South. (some Interruption maintain that Judge
and the fact comes with fresh proofs sent
with the rapidty of electricity along the wires
every morning from that part Of the country. stated
before, and distinctly state it again, that Illinois de-
mocratic State and that large majority of that party in
the late election trumphanty returned Judge Douglas
the traducers Of the constitution our own State
The charge was made that it might be heradcd to the
NORTH to the South aud TO the East and TO the West and
in the hope, no doubt that a charge made publicly in
this house against the Hon Stephen Douglas would
call up single friend with manness enough to rcpel that
charge as deserved TO be repeed tell the gentleman
now, after he has refused this morning TO bring
forth his proofs-I say this to him, that from thus
time forth l shall notice it any farther
that ! scorn TO notice it; and my reason for it
s this: ] made charge once in the Legislature of
Illinois, and said could prove it, and when was called
upon to doso did not, Ike spaniel, cover.
PROSPECT OF FIGrIr-BEIIIG DEMONSTRATIONS.
The sentence was scarce completed when Mr.. Kellogg
deliberately leave mis- scat and walk over to
the seat in front Of Mr. Logan The movement attracted
the attention Of all in the House, and in instant there
general rush from both sides to the spot. Mr. Ke
logg put forth his hands il to catch Mr. Logan who
leaned back. There WAS then seeming attempt on the
part Of Mr. Kellogg to grasp Mr. Logan but he did not
succeed. There was positive demonstration Of hostile
intention In the first act OF Mr. Kellogg, but there no
blow struck on the instant Of meeting and the next
instant the two gentlemen were surrounded by their
friends
The greatest confusion prevailed and everything bore
more threatening aspect than the disorder Of Tuesday
In vain the Clerks hammer was heard. Members were
all moving about, some around Mr.. Kellogg, who
last led away. while others surrounding Mr. Logan
At last doubtful peace was restored and the discussion
was resumed.
Mr.. LOGAN resumed. BE said he was perfectly cool.
Mr.. NORRIS {ep) of Pa, called for the Sergeant at
Arms
Order was after while restored
Mr.. TAYLOR dem of La, would suggest to this House
that time the course Of proceeding which has been
The time has arrived when this species Of discussion
which tend to nothing but excitement and personal
irritation should terminate and the representatives OF the
people proceed to an election quietly and decenty They
should have some competent person to preserve order
(Cries Of "Gcod' from the republican sde)
Mr.. LOGAN (nterruptng1-fs the gentleman willing TO
allow me? cloud cries Of "No, no.) Mr. L. said he had
yielded the floor only for moment Gentlemon need
have no apprehension of difficulty between his col
league and himself. (Hsscs)
Mr.. TAYLOR (resnming) said that gentlemen OF the
House should now proceed quietly but with dignity, to
vote until have effected organization in order that
there may be person clothed with tho power and
horiy essential to preserve order and decorum aongs.
(Great applause on the floor and in the gaaries For
one, my feelings strongly enlisted in the questions
at issue as those Of any member on this floor but
not fail 10 remember that representatives
Of the American people. (Chcers AS representative
Of the American people, it is my duty-
Mr.. LOGAN {inferrupting)-I will not yield
Tho CJEIK--will the gentleman yield the fioorS
Mr. LoGAS--Onlv for a moment say this, that have
no serious apprehension Of any trouble between Mr. Kc
logg and myself, {Hisses in The ealleries)
Mr. TAYLOR (rcsuming)-lt is in order that the gen
,lcman may have opportunity to discuss matters
which may interest him, in the way in which II
will be satisfactory to him and thepubc that make this
suggestion and insist out OF reg ard TO his wishes
and the object he has in view he will yield TO that sug
geston Now We mere unorganzed assemblage OF
PERSONS without single individual possessed OF power
to preserve order. The gentleman must be aware that