Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-12-09
Thlrt5-sl.lh Oongre..-.Flr.. session.

WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-SENATE-The chair nresent-
ed report from the Secretary Of the Senate show
ing me progress made in the printing of the Amer
lean State papers.
Mr.. Clay. OF Ala gave notice of his intention to
introduce bill to repea. the fishing bounties
Mr. Powell of KY, gave notice Of his intention to
introduce olh to abolish the franking privilege.
Mr. Mason resolution to appoint Ilarpers Fer
ny investigating committee then came up
Mr.. Mallory said, since this resolution had been
shorn OF all Its moral effect by the covert opposition
It had received he was quite Indifferent whether it
passed or not.
Mr.. Iyerson referred to the action of the Massa-
chusetts Senate the % Of December, showing
their sympathy for Brown.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-HOUsE-Mr. Kellogg rose
with privileged question ard caused to be read an
article from the New York Tribune.
Mr.. kellogg wished TO show the false position
Mr.. Greeley helds TO the Republican party. When
they (Kelloggs constituency complain Of him. then
it would be time for the gentleman of New York to
complain. If the Republicans have any regard for
their own dignity they will rebuke those who, by
their treachery, prepare papers for others to sign
When the struggle in Illinois commenced MIR.
Greeley ard others met in the parlor of Senator
Douglas and, planned 10 sell Illinois, and Missouri,
too, he (keilOgg) knew it and could prove it. He
never loved traitor The idea was to make Mr..
Douglas Senator. to re-elect him and it done.
Mr.. Douglas, in the meantime. declaring that he
was Democrat. When the battle had been fought,
Mr.. Greeley did say that Mr.. Douglas was Free
soiler, good enough for him.
llu ,i,vIiUs-) mad no knowledge or recollection
that be signed the recommendation for the Helper
book. He never saw il. There was not a man II,
his district VIII, would trample the constitution
al rights OF thc Sol'h The North is becoming less
and less Demo ratio, and the south stronger and
stronger Democratic, and the time would soon come
when the great majority Of the people would be
Republicans
Ar. Me-, ernand replied that if such a cousulta-
/ tiou occurred how came his colleague (kelloCg) 10
know it. Ii the consultation private. he an
| individual woHld have scarned to reveal what was
| said. 1t was strange that snch charge should now
be made after it was known that Greedy had endea-
yored to defeat Douglas reelection, employing IA
scrupulous means Money too, to that end, was
raised in New York.
Mr.. Kellogg in reply said he not in the confer
| ence. but what he stated was the fact
Mr.. Duell offered a resolution which was adopted
invite the clergymen of the city to open the House
with prayer.
Mr. Norris wanted to know from his colleague his
authority for the statement alleging an agreement
between Douglas and Greedy such as has beer
charged.
Mr. kellogg did not think it proper to make the de
| claration.
! Mr.. Morris reped,-a if he had been in private
conversation the first time he had heard
| that charge lie believed there was not one iOta OF
truth in it, Douglas had been elected by the Democ
racy of that State which had adopted him It's
| son. He said few more such sceces those
of yesterday, and we should hear the crack OF
revolyers and the CLEAN Of the FURNISHED
blade
Mr.. Stevens believed the discussion already ought
to convince everybody that this point Of order was
| correct and proper-namely, that until the House
I was organized, it was not competent to entertain
any question except that of the election of Speaker
or a motion to adjourn. He did not blame them for
the language of intimidation, rending Gods Gre
! alton from turret to foundation 1t right for
them, for recreants Of the North not affect
ed by it. He gave them credit for it, for their re-
| marks were TO operate on timid men.
Mr.. Crawford, of Ga. here rose, eXcitedly. and
mterrup;ing Mr.. Steyens. said something about the
Union meetings at Castle Garden and in the North.
He was loudly called to order. while others applaud
ed his remarks which were nearly or altogether
uninteiligible, owing to the confusion which pre-
vailed.
Members from all sides roe TO their feet; others
crowded TO the area near Stevens and Crawford.
The greatest excitement prevailed. and. at one time
1t was feared there would be 4 collision.
Morris. OF illinois-The time for generosity has
passed. Order must be enforced
After few moments the members seated them
selves. Several gentlemen proposed an adjourn
ment
Mr. Garnet The discussion shall not be stopped.
and there is no power in the House to stop it.
Adjourned.