The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-09

running discussion ensued the pending proposition
whether II was relevant 70 make speeches. the previous
question had therefore, been demanded and seconded,
TO cut or discussion Mr.. Cxrk's resolution and Mr.
Gilmer's substitute.
The CLERK subsequently put the question, had
been proposed, whether it competent for him to de
eide questions Of order pen Ing the election OF Speaker
Mr.. MnIsoN, (dem) Of w., objected private citi
ZEN elected by former House subordinate officer,
presiding this body.
Mr. Grow, (rep.) OF Pa, agreed with Mr. Misen, and
would NOT favor violation OF the express law Of Congress-
Mr.. MAYxARD e. o. ofTenn., differed from both these
gentlemen.
The points OF order were then withdrawn.
Mr. DAVE, Of Miss, was in favor Of continuation OF
harmony. He believed the government wanted saving
He mot democrat per u, and would mske a many
sacrifices ~ any man 70 preserve the Union. But not
understanding bis devotion 70 the Union, there evils
greater than dissolution ITSELF He insisted on strict
Observance Of the constitution, In order 10 every
section Of the country lis just equality and righa was
the duty Of all conservative and patr0tis men TO
party, 70 put down the abolition spirit There was not
wishstandng what had been said the contrary great
% ), .o srs county We should ss instantly
speeches Of Mr.. Seward 70 show that dangerous sent
pens were avowed 70 distract the country accom-
psh the overthrow Of the South. 10 say that the labor
Of the two sections was conflicting and rrecoaoIeabe
WAS declaration Of war, and hence the South were
alarmed and looked 70 their defence. BE earnestly ap-
In audng to remarks heretofore made by republicans
said that armed men had been sent to the South 70
kill their people and deprive them OF their property
Could the South be patient under these circumstances
and could they be blamed for taking means for their de-
encef We Of the South want peace Let the North stand
by the compact Of fathers. he said Seward trail
and deserves the gaiows applause the Southern
sde) Virginia has hung the traitor Brown, and they
get bold Of Seward they will hang him. daughter and
We look thg altitude taken by
North declaration Of You tell u.s. in the face Of
threatening peril and DANGER not TO be alarmed-that
and great OF alarm, too Is the South to repose In
safety, knowing that their enemies are abroadf-
0 na; hn me limit ~ abe neS nave
Is there no cause Of alarm when they find that
sixty members Of this House have endorsed the most
cendiary and nfsmmatoay publication that was ever
printed and published to the worldS Is there then
Of alarm would with all my heart, that there
cause ofalatm. Whose is the fault of the hos
,ilny which existsS Between that side Of the House
and this, what he,e the people of the South
dome to draw upon itself ibe hate and hostility
fair share 10 tho general revenues Of the ocuntrys
Have not paid our taxes without complaint We
fought the battles Of the country whenever called
upon There is no duty which man owes 10 his gov
crpment and his country that have not performed
with alacry and fidelity. challenge any man TO point
10 m instance in which the Southern States demanded
anything TO which they not entitled by the express
conditions Of the constitution challenge any man
to point to an occasion when member Of the Southern
in the North No, we have not only been true to our
selves but have been to the whole country and
10y oil 10 the government al the constitution, dischsrgng
duties nncomplainirry and with zeal and fidelity.
When have done this, how have we deserved the hos
THY Of the North What is the fact this subject You
have declared against us, and placed arms the
hands Of desperate, reckless men to invade our
midst, and to murder and butcher little ones,
Not only that but declare that there two systems
Of labor the country, free labor and slave labor and
you say that the two systems cannot longer exist that
slave labor must 60 down. that the two cannot be
cied Is tho, time, then, that should prepare to de-
end rights and 10 repel invasion from our borders
when already war has been declared-aye! and war
commenced? We called upon friends, and
friends responded call, and they tell US
and they tell the country large that those who seek the
aestruston overthrow Of the South must reach them
their dead bodies in The contest FAY Is time 70
arm. It is time 10 commence and operate when
declaration Of proclaimed against u.s. and call
npon the patioba men of all sections and parties rally
and aid In preserving and sustaining the Unian
and the copstitutcp--to rally around and assist
us putting down TINS reDeons ,g.nzaso,n which has
eina testify. call all shades Of parties 70 rally
round and let us settle this business upon which hangs
the destnies OF great portion Of the civilized world War
been declared against us and You have in reality
made war upon us You have invaded US within the
limits OF opr borders. You sent armed men upon
We, who with the steathy step Of assassns came
into midst, in the darkness Of the night,
and shot down our innocent men and and shed
The blood of Children and when did this take placer
Put sborA time amer Seward made bis memorable
speech. wfr theae things occur, is there need Of
US togetberf We are told that there shall be no
mere compromise. Who has made most compromised
verv verge Of having compromsed Our hon eae
We have done everything but surrender honor but
row we discnim compromise, and we are prepared to
meet and take all the consequence Of defending rights
ano privileges. There Is but alternative more-but
one other step required, TO drive US 70 conflict which
must dsseate the country. We can make no further
Harper's Ferry the final point Of forbearance.
That invasion but the fruit Of the speech Of REWARD
HnCrr n,,AA I ~
Seward deserving of the eallows John Brown
was. Misses The South might be invaded and no
armed force Of the government would be raised to
protect Other Browns may arise and invade our
States, but the government would raise no army no
navy, no T.-ries to send to our assistance No,
but would he left to the sapguinary ven
geaLce Of negroes, and to the attack Of such reck
less fanatics as Brown carry fire and sword our
midst. Heve we no right to complains Have we no
cause to arm ourselves, when we and know these
bngs and warned by them that the time Of dsunion
is rapidly advancing towards US? We did not take the
warning in tine for did not Seward two years ago.
IN tie veay Senate chamber that the invasion subse
ouontly led by Ole Brown In the Of prepare
'en. But now that may stop the further progress Of
the calamity which threatens u.s. call upon every ma
tcral democrat every anti Ieacmptonite every repub
eau, every man Of every arty to join us and put down
this rebellion. l call upon them come and rally
round the constitution, under the flag OF our
iahers under The banner Of the stars and stripes,
md put down this rebellion. which is undermining the
uncH and the fruits OF which have already bitterly
lated We charged with being secessionsts, but
secessiorists: lovers Of the Union and
mean 70 sfano py tue Union 10 the fast, ana VIC
call upon the good men Of the South to aid
in striking CT the hybrid heads of the rebellious
subjects Of Ibis country. That Is what we want.
~, rot going to give the government to you
know what opponents after The people of the
North money loving people and they would be glad
indeed We left them this fine house; but we don't mean
90 it, They think TO get the Treasury into their hands,
get the amy and the arsenas Of the country into their
hspds that they might invade the South with but
they will not get these things if prevent it, No,
will hsrg every one Of you first. cloud aughter)
Mr.. NORRIS frep.) Of "a, said that occupysg per-
fecy independent position be at liberty to vote
All questions sccordpg to his OF duty to HE country
He opposed to all unnecessary agitation Of the sub
Of slavery snd did not wish to discuss it unless
before them in legitimate way. This wicked ad-
nsaon couptenanccd every act Of violence and fraud
the people Of Kansas and brought into Congress
siauon fraudulent from the beginning to the end, and
which would not stond the test OF examination His friend
my Sherman here stood noby firm for the rights OF the
people against the government, standing up for law,
order. concord and peace; and for this the
ccrtleman should have hts vote long as
here was any probability Of bis election. He
knew the gentleman friend to the protection Of
nonesiic rdrstiy would organize the committees
would the fair consideration Of that question
He Of just temper and mind and incapable Of
yerveIg the rules into instrument Of despotism An
ii urged that Sherman signed