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PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTY.SIYTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Senate is not in ses-

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Senate is not in ses-
sion to-day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr.. MORRIS, of Illinois, resumed his remarks from
yesterday. He said the great doctrine of popular
sovereignty was in peril. The Democratic party
was divided on the subject. The ultra representa-
iyes from the slave-holding States have abandoned
it, 1t was not disputed that the Cincinnati plat
form recognizes it; but this, it seems, makes no
difference. The President and the ultra-D Democrats
have torn up the planks and interpoaed new ones,
and drove the political tearfully to the preci-
pice. This was inaugurated last session with the
Infamous LecomptOn swndle.
Tne President pursued those who opposed it, es-
pecially from Illinois, with personal maignty
while he bidding for the nomination of the
Charleston Convention. Judge Douglas is the
only man North who has succeeded in general
election since the crusade was commenced; and he
fought hand to hand with the cohorts of Lincoln
and the hungry Presidents pack, cheered on by
Attorney General Black. Good Democrats had
been removed from office in Illinois and AbOlitiOnsts
put in their places.
He remarked that Mr. Cook, the postmaster at
Chicago, who was the manager for the President,
had issued an address with view to send delegates
to Charleston. This man could not spell sentence
IN the English language correctly, and understood
better the mixing OF mint luleps. He gave notice
that the Democracy of the West would, at Charles
ton, submit to tests, and would recognize as
Democrats only those who would fight for the
Union inside Of the Union, and not outside of it.
Mr.. SCoTT condemned the speech of the gentle
man. lie said that, coming from friend of Judge
Douglas it would be quoted.agaiust the Democracy.
He gave notice that he should at "A future time re-
ply to such part of the speech as refers to Caifor
mia. In the meantime, he characterized as nfa-
mously false the charge which had often been
repeated, that there was conspiracy in that State
against the late Senator Broderick-
Mr.. MORRIS said be was not to be diverted from
his position.
Messrs. BURcH and SCorT further explained the
merits of the California election in connection with
the LecOmptOn question.
Mr.. SCOTT remarked that though he differed in
toto from Judge Douglas on the territorial aues-
ton, vet he would vote for him in preference to the
Presidential nomination of the Black Republicans
Mr.. GROW responded to the remarks delivered
by Mr.. Branch the other day. In defending his
action of last session. in connection with the defeat
of the Post-ofce appropriation bill. H. said that
Mr.. Branch had violated all parliamentary and
gentlemanly courtesy in impeaching his motives.
Mr.. BRANCH.-l ask whether the gentleman
means to impute to me any conduct unbecoming a
gentleman?
Mr. GRow.-l would ask the gentleman to refer
to his own language
Mr.. BRANCH.-l again ask whether YOU impute to
me conduct unbecOmng Il gentleman?
Mr. GRow.-The gentleman said the other dav
that wished the defeat of the PO>t-oflce appropri
alton bill to compel the President to call an extra
session. say this imputation not gentlemanly.
Mr.. BRANCH.-DO you design imputng to me any
conduct unbecoming gentleman?
Mr.. GROw.-What | said was plain English
Ihere IL STANDS. Inc gentleman lmpugned my ac-
tion on the Post office appropriation bill, which
everywhere is thought to be an infringement Of
parliamentary law.
Mr.. BRANcH.-The gentleman not responding to
the inquiry shall take failure to respond as an
affirmative answer.
Mr.. GRow.-YOu can do as you please The gen
teman said my object was to kill the bill that the
President might be compelled to call an extra ses-
sion. He took back nothing he had said.
Mr.. NALLANDGGHAM gave the reason for his course
the POSt-OthCe hat
he willing to assume the responsibility of his
action, and that Mr.. Grow ought to be willing to
do likewise, without trying to hold the Democracy
responsible for the defeat of that bill
Mr.. Pryor replied to the remarks which had pre-
viously been delivered by members in opposition to-
the Democratic party. The South were fully ac-
quainted with the designs of the Republicans and
prepared to meet them. He defended the South
from the charges that she had violated any COM
pacs or compromises
Mr.. MAYNARD said he regarded the support given
him yesterday as an evidence that gentlemen were
willing to forget past political differences for a
time and unite for higher and patriotic purposes
rather than as a personal compliment. He dared
not therefore, appropriate their action to himself
make it the object of his thanks. Appre-
hending that further of his name would fail to
concentrate a sufficient number to organize the
House on a broad national and conservative basis,
he uncOnditiOnav withdrew his name.
Mr.. ENGLISH nominated Mr. Scott, of California,
a candidate who ought to be satisfactory to
every National man.
The House again proceeded to vote for Speaker:
Necessary to a choice. ......l06
Mr. Sherman received. .......,...
MI Scott..'... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ~
Mr. tTiImer. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, II
Scattering ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. II
The House then adjourned.