The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
PROCEEDINGS IN TEE HOUSE. 10
ELECTION OFsPEAKER.
REPUBLICANS REQUIRED TO FACE TIE MuE1c.

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REPUBLICANS REQUIRED TO FACE TIE MuRIC.
I In The House, Mr.. Clarli's resolution in re
gard to those members Of tile House who had
endorsed Helpers book, was again under dis
cussion, and consumed The entire session.
Mr.. Lcake, DIVA, made an4able speech and
was for making the Republicans face the
music"
Mr.. Millson, Of Va, said that those who en-
dorsed Helpers book were not fit to live, much
less to be Speaker Of the House.
Mr.. Kci.t, offs. c., in M able and temperate
speech, showed That The present state Of feeling
between the North and South aud the fate of
John Brown and lis dcudcd followers, was the
Legitimate fruit OF the seed sown by VIM. H.
Seward and other abolition agtators. "a
Sherman and Curtis made speeches in vind-
cation of their position. and said that as Re-
puhlicans they did not justify any interference
by force between master aul slave.
Mr.. Gilmcr offered a proposition rcitcring
the declaration of The Wing and Democratic
platforms Of 1852 to frown. d, VII any and all
attempts to ag;tate the slavery question in or
out of Congress.
The session was m exciting one, and lively
time is anticipated before a Speaker is elected.
No vote was taken on the election of Speaker,
and the House adjourned to II NJ. tomorrow.
S"co>u BALLOT FOR SPEAKER
80 ~ ~ WASHINGTON, Dec. T.
In tic House Of Representatives, to-day
4 10 \ Il
Oh Clalke's resolution, a second attempt was
made to elect Il Speaker, which resulted Us TEL
lows: sherman (R,l) lDi: Eocock (Dcm.l
50; G;lmcr - scattering II.
III the Senate the discussion was continued
upon Mason's resolution, Without coming 10
as,y action On the subject.
2-.ip.4 WASHINGTON, Dec 8.
lii the Senate, to-day Mr.. Trumlull, in dis
cussing Mir. Masou's resolution. was subjected
to lengthy cross examination !,y Southern
Senators, which produced much escit mcnt for
q tihlr.
In explaining Gle principles Of the Republic
can party, Trumbull advocated the purchase of
Il territory contiguous t. ours for Tie purpose
of transporting th'hcr orr free negroes, instead
Of sending then, TO Africa.
The sepate finally adjourned over till Mou-
day.
The entire session of the House to-day was
taken up with tho discussion of the slavery
question, Helpers Book, iurpvr's Ferry ai-
fair, &C., AM. not so much as an attempt was
made to ballot for Speaker.
In the Senate Mr.. s.idell gave notice of
bill making an appropriation for the purpose Of
facilitating the acquisition of the Island of
Cuba. .
EXCITING TINES IN THE House.
1T WASHINGTON, Dec. s
In the House rambling and general discus
sion was kept up during tho day, upon Clark's
resolution and other matters, with the object,
as is supposed, of consuming time ill parties
can secure the attendance Of members now alb
sent
AT one time during The discussion. much OK
citcmcnt prevailed, owing to an alteration
which took place between Mr.. Kellogg, of
Michigan, and Mr.. Logan, of Illinois, which
amounted almost to quarrel. but they were
prevented from coming to blows by the intcr-
ference of members. s.,s-r t.-.-
The difficulty arose from the former using Of
fensive language towards Senator Douglas, in
coupling Douglas with Greeley i'll an attempt
to sell the votes of Illinois, last fall to secure
the election of Donglas
THIRD BALLOT FOR SPEAKER.
.,,s.. WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.
In the House to- day, after rambling discus
sion which consumed nearly the entire session,
third ballot was taken, which resulted as fol-
lows: Sherman ITO, Eocock S., Gilmer 20,
scattering 49, After which the House ad-
journed.
WASHINGTON Dec. 9,r.M.
Shsrmans friends are Boosting, this evening,
that they are sure of votes enough to elect him
Speaker on the next or succeeding ballot.
Senator Douglas and wife go South on Mon
day, Oh trip to Florida. for their health.