The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-12-17
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/ that tW0 yoafD ago NJ 0ee0soy Was pseuUtn8 ANN
asheming with Douglas. 10 the parles Of the
latter, % re~elect him . the Senate ~ selling
oct The politics of llinoir. xr Morris also
| caused 70 bs read NJ 0seeleys publications de-
nyinK the truth OF the charge. and while detest-
1 ing the Douglss doctrines admitted bic pluck
NJ Kellogg replied that b0s for the TACT that
hs had been personally assailed 10 an Infamous
article ID tho Tribune he would mot have said .
wosd, d he was anxioas for the organization Of
the House. He said that Horace Greeley and
Judge Douglas had been put on trial and no
sho0ld hereafter prosecute the issue.
| Mr Clark, Of No., vas called ont BY remark
BY Mr Kellogg, that report had prevailed that
according to IN arrangement the Missouri sens
atorship vas to be given 70 Mr Blair. He be-
liesed this charge against Judge Douglas vas .
faisehood. but be did not attach importance 70
the statement OF Mr Greeley, whom he believed
to be thief Of character and unworthy Of the
notice Of gentleman, eithes in o. ous Of Con.
gress. N ssssA
| NJ Kellogg repeated that % IN issue had
been made he would meet It fairly. He DIS.
claimed having made any attack on Judge
Douglas; he dealt .ith Mr. Greeley alone.
Mr. Logan, Of III said the charge was made
to injure Judge Douglas Who is the candidate
for the Presidency Of the Great Northwest. An
effort was made to dcpreciate Judge Douglas
| in the eyes Of the South BY assocating him
with Mr. Greeley. From this time he would
never again notice his colleague, who shrinks
from the responsibility Of bringing forward
proof in support Of his charge. When he, Ma
Logan, made charge in the Legislature Of
Illinois and was called upon for proof he did
! not, like epaniel, sink in the corner. #
/ At this point Mr. Kellogg, who was sitting
near Mr Logan, deliberately advanced toward
him as with hostile intention, and Mr. Logan
| perceiving the movement put himself in the At
| titnde Of combat The members at once
! sprang 10 the scene. some sezing Mr. Logan
and others retaining Mr. Kellogg, amid the
greatest ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS oil over the hall
| in agitation. The Clerk, amid the din and
stirring events, loudly called for order and re-
| quested the gentlemen 70 take their seats
| Soon the two Illinois gentlemen we're widely
| separated.
M Logan(resuming)saidh he was perfectly cool.
MIR Morris, Of Pa, called for the Sergeant-at
Arms. Order was finally restored.
Mr.. TAYLOR Of La. said that the time for such
| proceedings should cease. (Applause. The
time has arrived when this species OF discussion,
which could lead TO nothing but violence should
terminate, and the representatives OF the people
should proceed to the election quietly and with
dignity. They should have some competent
person to preserve order. HaA
Mr. Logan said that he had yielded the floor
only for moment. Gentlemen need have no
apprehension Of difficulty between his col
league aud himself. (tiisses.)
Mr.. Taylor said that the House should first be
organized, and then there would be an oppor-
tanity to discuss all these matters in order.
The interruption just quieted would have ter
| minated in permanent interruption, and per
haps ia an adjournment If it had not been for
the inserposition Of the respective friends of the
gentlemen from Illinois. (Applausc.) 7
Mr. Logan remarked that if he was to be
hissed he would merely say he had as many
rights here to be respected IS any one else.-
Applause.
Mr. Barr said applause should cease By clear
ing the galleries.
Nj Grow hoped they would first stop i. on the
| floor.
Mr. Logan resumed his remarks-eulogized
the high character Of Douglss-pronounced the
charges against him false in every respect.
Mr. McClernaDd produced . letter from Mr.
Douglas, who branded the charge as false
Mr. Logan commented on the action Of the
Republican party Of Illinois in terms Of repro
baton. He alluded to the fact that in Chicago
. meeting had been held sympathizng with
John Brown, and no Republican raised his
| voice against it. In conclusion he addressed .
few remarks to Anti Lecompton Democrats,
urging them to act with the Democratic party
and let past issues be buried in oblivion.
Mr. Clark, of N. Y.-Will the gentleman in
form Us whether he approves the territorial
policy OF the present Administration.
Mr. LogAn.-I repeat, let past issues sleep in
oblivion. You know the position taken by
Douglas in Illinois, and you know he was tri-
umphantly elected. That is enough.
Ciark.-W,ll the democratic nominee for
speaker, II elected, organize The committees
hall drnit tad
Logan-I never asked him that question:
| 1t never entered my mind. have entire con-
| tdence in the Democratic nominee.
Haskin enquired whether, in case the Charles
| ton Convention sbonldadopt spiatform in opposi.
ton TO the viows OF Douglas as expressed in his
essay published in Harpers Magazine; and il that
convention endorsed and approved the conduct
OF this administration, as well with regard to
its Kansas policy as all other matters, he would
support the nominee Of that convention.
| Logan replied, be was about 80 years old,
and bad lived long enough to discover that the
Democratic party never does wrong. (Laught>
cry He had never known the democratic par
| ty in National convention TO endorse platform
! that was not consistent with his views. Having
| that confidence, be would not anticipate what
| they might do, but would say he would vote for
| the nominee of that convention anyhow. lex
| pressoDs Of delight on the Democratic side Of
| the House.
| Haskin.-I will not. will ask another guess
tion Does the gentleman believe that Terrific
rial Legislature Of Kansas could exclude slavery
! or abolish itY
Logan--I profess to be q Democrat; neither
Lecompton nor antis sLecompton, as have said.
have buried al old issues, and ignoring these
issues claim to be Democrat. | am for
Stephen A. Douglas for President Of the United
States, Grst, last and oil the time. If he il not
nominated am for the next man, that is, the
man who is nominated. lApplAuse.
Haskn asked whether he would sustain the
nominee If the platform resolved to protect
slavery ia Territories
Logan-Wait till Democratic platform does
that and then will tell you.
| Haskin said at last Session Of Congress re-
report Members Of the House, put themselves
| squarely on anti-Lecompton platform. He was
in favor Of organization Of the House. and had
disa approved Of all this rabbling debate. lie
held in perfect adherence the appeals made TO
him to come to support those who sustain the
infamousapolicy Of this Administration. With
reference to the admission Of Kansas, be would
never vote for any man for Speaker who voted
for Lecompton policy, the Administration OF
| who approves of its corrupt action. its PROS
cription, as well in Illinois a. elsewhere.
Mr.. Raskins. In reply TO . question whether
be would vote for Republican candidate, said
be would vote for any gentleman on this side
Of the house ~ho comes nearer to my platform
than the gentlemen on the other side who yo
ted lor the Leoompton Constitution. | say fur
ther, will do all in my power to prevent au
organization Of this House BY the election o
the Administration party.
Mr. Logan said be came here - . democrat
and expected 70 support DEMOCRAT Hs hAt
differed from childhood with the Republicans
add would never affiliate with them.
Mr., Haskin. II the Republican side Of thu
House affiliate with me. shall be most happy
20 receive their support. came here - q
Independent man, with no collar around mi
neck. II the Republicans put themselves OF
the popular sovereignty doctsines, which be-
lieve in opposing the infamous extrayaganc,
and gross corruption Of this Administration,
would sooner cooperate with them than viii
those who 60 with the gentlemen Of the Soull
in supporting fraudulent constitution, for th,
J purpose Of bringing slave State in the Union
NJ. Florence said be would take occasion IN.
othef me TO answer his friend in regard 10 th,
corruption Of the Administration. Of which b,