The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-12-13
l. a T z s Il n Il WIS
Thirty-sixth Congress-First SEES
sion.
WASHINGTON, Dec. u.

"a notion OF MIR. Jaws, a resolution was
aoopted appointing committee to wait on
the PRESIDENT and inform him that the Senate
was ready to receive communications. in or
der that he may have an opportunity to send
nominations and other executive busine So
previous TO the organization of the House.
On motion of Mr.. Brown, it was resolved
to proceed to the election of Chaplain. ON
Thursday next.
Mr.. Iverson said he had been misunder-
stood by the "Constitution" newspaper. in
remark made the other dav about the
Democratic party. When he said that he
believed the Democratic party, if not cor
rupt, at least was contemplate, he did not
mean to accuse them of completely or sym-
pathy with John Brown, but simply to saw
that on the question Of Territorial rights Of
the southern people great portion of the
Northern Democracy are unsound
This is vital question to the rights and in
terests of the South. And on this Question
ne believed large portion, if not the whole
Northern Democracy is misunderstood. He
believed, and Southern people believed, thew
mad rights under the Constitution to emigrate
to any of the Territories with their slava
property, and where they have right To
the protection of the law in the enjoyment of
their property. And Congress has the DOW.
er to give that protection, and II is its duty
to do it.
1t can't be disputed that this is not the
position of the Northern Democracy. Al
least of that portion who follow Mr., Doug
las They deny the power of Congress over
the subject-deny that Congress can exercise
Jurisdiction so as to give that protection.
They say the power belongs to the people
OF the Territories themselves in the Territo-
rial form, and when suffiient number of the
people go into Territory to form political
community, they have complete power to
regulate the subject of Slavery as thew
please, and neither Congress nor any human
tribunal has the power to interfere. Now
ne commended that the position was as un
SQUAD as the Wilmot Proviso. When he
SAD the Democratic party was at least cor
ruptible,he did not allude to them in a moral
sense, but spoke in political sense, thinking
so, under the pressure Of a strong and over
whelmlng sentiment at the North.
HOUSE.
The House re-assembled at noon. Mr.
kiigore said, in consultiong his friends that
ne found they were almost unanimously of
the opinion to proceed to ballet for Sneak
S er, IN order to bring about an organization.
The Administration was almost without
money, as well as without friends, and he
wanted to provide for the former need. He
wished to tell gentlemen on the other side that
the Republicans will not shrink from discus-
sion. at the proper time they would debate
the question which has been introduced un-
I'll all parties were satisfied. He would take
the first opportunity to examine the condi-
ton OF things at the. IN ORTIZ and South. They
mad been informed there would be dissolu
ton of co-partnership. He wished to ex
anime how the account stands, ana who has
been doing wrong.
Mr.. Maynard sale, fhey had been engaged
9 week, and had taken ouly three votes for
Speaker. Much OF the time had been occa.
pied as if in Committee of the Whole on the
state OF the Union, discussing questions me-
cessarily incident to an attempt to effect an
organization They had seen the bad con-
sequences Of neglect to effect an organize
ton, In the interruption and disturbance
coming from the galleries, without presi-
ding officer to preserve order. Under, these
he offers resolution that the
oldest member OF this House, by consecu-
tive service therein, be appointed Chairman
till the House shall elect a Speaker.
lie never would consent to vote for the
adoption of the plurality rule. The Union
meetings at the North amount to nothing.
They are a delusion, unless there be CORES
ding healthful action.
He believed there was conservatism and
enough at the North to rebuke
such sentiments as uttered by Mr.. Seward.
Now was the time for them to rise in their
majesty, and vindicate their national senti-
ments. He indicated slave labor as appli-
cable to the South, and thought that it
was by the act of kind Providence that
the African was brought to this country.
Ii the next Presidential election sh01ld be
determined 10 favor of these Northern Sec
tional views, he believed the Southern and
Pacific States would deliberately take coun-
gel together to provide remedy
Mr. kilgore objected, on the ground that
the resolutions was not in order.
Several other gentlemen also objected.
Mr.. Maynard referred to precedents in
support of his resolutions, and showed that
John Quincy Adams was once appointed
chairman til speaker could be elected.
His proposition was simply for the preser 1.
walton OF the order, dignity and self respect
OF this body, while the eyes of the great ma
ton, and the world were upon the Repre-.
sentatives of the people.
Mr.. Steuart, of Maryland, said it was me-
cessary there should be comparison of
views, while at the same time the order
should be preserved. National men had vo-
ted for Mr.. Bocock, while for the candi-
date OF the Republican party not one mem
Der from the Southern States. The latter
standing on sectional platform, how could
itbe expected that Southerners could give
the gentleman their support? He (Mr Sher-
MANI had signed the recommendation for
Helpers book, which would stick to. him
like the shirt of Nessus.
HARRISBURG, Dec. l0-Evening.- An i'm
mense Union demonstration is now in progress
It the Court House, Gen. A L Roumfort pre-
sizes, assisted by large number or our most
citizens.
Speeches have been made by John C. Bullitt,
Of Philadelphia, and Messrs. Briggs, Aldricks
and Lamberton, OF Harrisburg. A series of
patriotic resolutions by VIM. H Miller, have
been adopted. and the greatest enthusiast IN pre-
VailS.
New ORLEANS, Dec. love have received
Intelligence from Brownsville to the Attn in
slant There is, however, no decisive change
in the position of affairs.
Several small skirmishes had occurred be-
tween Cortlnas and his opponents, but no adj
vantage was gained ON either side. The forces
Of the rebels, as near could be ascertained.
were about five hundred strong.