Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
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HOUSE.
Mr. Norris Of Illinois, rising to privileged question,
caused to be read from the official report the remark OF
Mr. Kellogg of Illinois, that two years ago Mr., Greeley
was planning and sehemeing with Douglas in the aor
the latter to reeleet him to the Senate by selling the
politics of Illinois, Mr. Morris caused also TO be read Mr.
Greeeys publication denying the charge, and while de-
testing the Douglas doctrines he admired his pluck.
Mr. Kellogg replied that but for the fact that he had
been personally assaed in infamous article in the Tr
bHae he would not have said word he anxious
for the organization of the House. He said that Horace
Greeley and Judge Douglas had been put trial. and he
should hereafter prosecute the issue.
Mr.. Clark, of Mo- was called out TO remark OF Mr..
Keoggs that report had prevailed according to an
rangement the Missouri Senatorshp to be given to
Mr. Blair He believed this charge against Judge Doug
las iasehood but he did not attach importance TO
the statement Of Mr. Greeley, whom he believed to be
thief Of character and unworthy the notice OF gentleman
either in out Of Congress,
Mr. Kellogg repeated that as an issue had been made
he would meet it fairly, He diseaimed having made any
attack Judge Douglas he dealt with Mr. Greeley alone
Mr. Logan OF Ill., said that the charge made to in
lure Judge Douglas who is the candidate for the Pres-
dency the great Northwest An effort had been made
10 depreciate Judge Douglas in the estimation of the
South by associang with Sir. Greeley From this time
he would never again notice his colleague who shrks the
responsibility Of bringing forward proofs IN support Of his
charge When he Qoganl made charge in the Legisa-
ofnois and called for proof he did not like
spaniel snk In the corner.
AZ this point Mr. Kellogg, who was sitting near Mr.
Logan deliberately advanced towards him. as with hos
tile Intention and Mr. Logan perceying the movement
put himself In the attitude Of combat The members at
sprung to the scene, some sezing Mr. Logan and
others restraining Mr. Kellogg Amid the greatest excite
ment members all the Han in great agitation, the
Clerk loudly called for order and requested gentlemen to
take their Soon the two Illinois gentlemen
| Logan resuming said he was perfectly cool
Mr. Norris Of Pa, called for the and
order finally restored.
ings had ceased. Appause The time has arrived when
this species Of discussion which could lead to nothing bat
violence should terminatei aud the Representatives. o
the people should proceed 10 the election quietly and with
dignity. They should have competent person to
preserve order.
Mr. Logan said he had yielded the floor only for mo-
meut Gentlemen need have fear Of difficulty between
his colleague and himself Kisses
Mr. Taylor said the House should first be organized and
then there would be opportunity TO discuss all these
matters in order The interruption just quieted would
have terminated in permanent interruption, and per-
haps 10 an adjournment u Il had not been foT the inter
position Of the respective friends OF the gentlemen from
M. Logan remarked that IL he was to be hissed he
should merely say he had many rights here to be
spected any one else. [Applause.l
Barr said that applause should cease by clearing the gal
Grow hoped they would arst stop It on the aoor.
Logan resnmed his remarks aud eulogsed the high
character Of Donga and pronounced the charges against
/ him false In every respect.
NJ c. Clernard produced letter from Douglas who
branded the charge false.
Logan commented the action Of the Republican party
in Illinois n terms ofreproation. He alluded 10 the fact
that In Chicago meetings had been held sympathising with
John Brown, and no Republican had raised his voice
aganStit
Lecompton Democrats urging them 10 act with the Dem
oerats and let past issues Be buried Ia oblivion.
Clark ofKy.Will the gentleman inform us whether he
approves the territorial policy OF the present Adminisa
tion.
LoganI repeat let past issues sleep in oblivion. You
know the position taken BY Douglas Of Illinois, and you
know he was triumphantiy elected that Is enolgh.
Cark.--Wfll the Democratic nominee for Speaker, II
elected arrange the Committees that Kansas shall be
admitted without restriction.
Logan.I never asked him that question II has never
entered into my mud. have entire confidence In the
Democratic nominee.
Hasin inquired Fhe;her IA ease thu Charleston Con.
veniiou should adopt platform In oppositioa to the
Views Of Douglas expressed In his essay Published IN
Harpep Magazine, and that Convention endorsed and