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xxxvIth CONGREss-Ist SESSION.
wAsHIseros, December 20.

OF tue Inlrty-Slxtn congress.
Messrs.. Bingham and Barksdals objected to
the resolution Of order.
Mr. MoClsrnand, of ILL.,, moved to substitute
the name Of Mr.. Davis, of Ind.
The Clerk said thatthe resolution was not in
order, several gentlemen having objected, and
besides, other questions are pending.
Mr.. Moore remarked that he introduced the
resolution honestly, hoping 1t would meet the
appreciation Of majority Of the House. He
trusted that sll had earnestly endeavored since
the first day Of their meeting to effect an organ
ization, and been governed by the same hon
esty, capdor and frankness by which he him
self was actuated.
Mr.. Barksdale, of Miss, reminded Mr.. Moore
that the resolution had been objected to, and
the gentleman therefore had no right to debate
Mr.. Moore replied that Mr.. Smith had
yielded the floor to him.
Mr.. Smith observed that he did 80 for the
purpose Of hearing what Mr.. Moore had to
to say.
Mr.. Moore replied that all he wanted the
gentleman to hear was what he had to say.
Laughter.
Mr.. Smith supposed that what Mr.. Moore
had to say was embraced in the resolution,
and he had no idea of yielding the floor for
him to debate.
Mr.. Moore was exceedingly grateful to the
gentleman for permitting the resolution to be
read. He had nothing further to say.
Mr.. Kilgore, Of Ind, appealed to Mr.. Smith
to forego his remarks till tomorrow, that the
House might vote for Speaker till two O'Clock
to-day and then adjourn.
Mr.. Barksdale suggested that the House
adjourn now.
Mr.. Smith was willing to yield the floor for
that purpose.
Mr.. Stewart, of Md, thought that Mr.
Smith had better conclude his speech now.
Mr.. Smith, resuming, declared himself
sincere and loyal friend to the Constitution
and the Union. He was an advocate for no
new or inasmmatory doctrines; he wanted no
modern Innovations; he desired to uphold the
Constitution as framed by our fathers, and 70.
piled to the arguments Of the Republicans,
founded on the Declaration of Independence,
that all men were created equal, by saying that
that instrument was formed by freemen, not
slaves. 1t was freemen who proposed to
sever the relations with England, and form
an independent government. In the articles
of confederation free inhabitants are specifi-
cslly mentioned, showing that slaves are not
included. Then followed the adoption of the
Constitution. Negroes were no parties to the
formation of that instrument. The Constitu-
tion expressly provides for the return Of fugi-
tive slaves. -.-...-.--.- -.-----.
Mr.. Smith went on to alude to cases oc
curing under that clause. Washington him
self attempted to reclaim fugitive slave.
10 auoted the case of Prigg ps. tho State of
Penn, and gave the history Of events from
tho adoption Of tho Constitution to the pres
ont day, showing that aggressionS on the sub
ject Of slavery came from the North, and the
agitation resulting therefrom was justly
ohsrgeable TO them. sttg
Particular reference was made to the
Louisiana purchase, the admission of Mis-
souri,, the efforts of Henry Clay on that oc-
casion, and quoting the authority of Jefferson,
Madison and Monroe against the Missouri
restriction. Northern aggressions did not
originate in tho love for tho negro, but the
desire for political power. t5..
During his speech some one sent him
tumber Of egg -nogg, which he drank, saying:
"Merry Christmas to all of you." Laughter
Mr.. Kilgors, of Indiana, inquired whether
1t was in order for the gentleman to monopo
lie tho drinking Of egg-nogg, while the rest
are doing without it? .n.sr.U
Mr.. Smith aaid that that was one of The
Constitutional privileges Of his side Of the
House. Laughter. ..
A voice--I'd like to have some; I'm dry
as thunder. Ha! hall
After further remarks, Mr.. Smith received
another tumbler of egg -nogg, which he drank,
bowling to the ladies' galleryl and creating
much merriment. ....
Mr.. Burnett, of KY, rose to inquire If this
was private treat or not. Renewed laughter
The Clerk said he would not undertake to
decide that point, but would, if desired, put
the question TO the House. Laughter.
Mr.. Moore, of Ky.-I move we adjourn, 30
as all may take the same kind. Cries of no,
no, 60 on.
Mr.. Smith, was willing to adjourn this
morning myself, out of reverence for the day,
but the party which regards the Sabbath as
an innovation on popular liberty aud repudi
atss 1t as a social srraD cement, was not willing
to manifest their respect for tho birthday OF
the Savior Of the world and hence refused to
adjourn. then, in Christian aud reveren
tial spirit, [laughter] engaged in the labor Of
love, endeavoring to enlighten the darkened
understanding of that side of the House; but
yet, sir, am willing to give way for adjourn
msnt.
[Cries on the Republican side of "No, no;
Mr.. smi.h-If il be the pleasure of the
House to adjourn, will yield"
Mr.. Burnett move we adjourn. I care
nothing personally about it, but think it's due
to tho employees of this House. If there is
chance to elect Speaker, would be willing
to vote.
The Republican side called for the yeas and
nays on motion to adjourn.
Mr.. Morris, of Pennsy lvania, suggested that
Mr.. Smith publish the remainder Of his speech
without delivery.
Mr.. Moore desired the House to adjourn. If
the negroes are allowed week for holidays,
he wanted to know if gentlemen were to be
kept there at hard labor all the time, and if
they expected their doorkeepers to do the
same. He would like to adjourn for week
at least, to have time to 60 home.
Mr.. Smith, can't consent to any such mo-
tommy speech will hurt. [Laughter.]
Mr. Moore withdrew his motion.
The yeas and nays were ordered, and the
Clerk commenced calling the roll.
MIR. Morris, of Illinois, object to the gen
tleman yielding the floor for motion to ad
jouru.
The Clerk--The objection came too late, a
response having been made. u
Mr.. Morris--I "hollered" as loud as could,
and was not ranosniuad- IF the objection
..n,vu zoo late it was not my fault.
Mr.. Washburne, of Maine, hoped that the
motion to adjourn would be Withdrawn, so
that Mr.. Smith could 60 on with his speech.
Mr.. Burnett, refused to withdraw his mo-
ton.
Cries of "oall the roll" d.
Mr.. Adrian, when his name was called, said
he understood 1t would be three hours more
before Mr.. Smith could finish his speech. If
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