Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-12-27
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WARRINGTON, Dec ~,
HOUSE--Mr. Moore, Of Ky, Mr.. Smith,
Of Virginia, yielding the door, offered n re-
solution, which was read for information,
that Alex II, Boteler be declared Speaker
Of the House OF the Thirty-sixth Congress.
Messrs. Bingham and Barkedale objected
10 the resolution ae being out Of order
Mr. McClernand, Of Illinois, moved to
substitute tho name Of Mr. Davis Of Ind
Mr. Moore remarked that he introduced
the resolution honestly, hoping that il
would meet the appreciation Of n majority
Of the House. He trusted thst all had earn
estly endeayored since the fret day Of their
meeting 10 effect an organization, and been
governed by the same honesty, oandor and
franknesa BY which ho himself was aotuated
Mr. Barksdhle, of Mississippi, reminded
Mr. Moore that the resolution had been obs
jected to, and the gentleman, therefore, had
no right TO debate
Mr.. Smith, resuming, declared himself q
sincere and loyal friend to the Constitution
and the Union lie was an advocate for no
new and inaammatory doctrines he wanted
10 modern Inventions he desired to up
hold the Constitution as framed by our
fathers, and replied 10 the arguments of the
Republicans, founded on the Declaration
Of Independence, that all men were created
equal, by saying that instrument was form-
cd by free men, not slaves. 1t was free
men who proposed 10 sever the relations
with England and form an independent
government In the articles Of ooniedera.
tiOn free inhabitants are specifically NON
toned, showing that slaves are not inclu,
ded. Then followed the adoption of the
Constitution. Negroes were ne parties to
the formation Of that instrument The
Constitution expressly provides for the re-
turn Of fugitive slaves.
Mr.. Smith went ON to allude 10 cases oct
curing under that clause. Washington
himself attempted TO reclaim fugitive
slave He qnoted the case Of Prigg vs.. tho
State Of Pa, and gave the history Of events
from the adoption Of the Constitution to the
present day, show ing that all aggressions on
the subject Of slavery from the North, and
the agitation resulting therefrom was justly
chargeable to them Particular reference
was made TO the Louisiana purchase, the
admission of Missouri, the efforts OF Henry
Clay on that occasion, and quoting the au-
thority Of Jefferson, Madison and Monroe on
the Missouri restriction Northern aggres-
sion did not originate in the love of the ne-
gro, but the desire for political power.
During his speech some one sent him q
tumbler Of egg-nOgg, which he drank, say
ing: "Merry Christmas to all of you.'-
Laughter)
Mr.. Kilgore, Of Ind, inquired whether il
was in order for the gentleman to monopo,
lie the drinking of eggSnogg, while the reSi
are doing without itp
Mr. Smith said that that was one of the
constitutional privileges of his side of the
House. (Laughter)
Mr.. Moore, Of Ky--T move we adjourn
so as all may take the same kind' (Cries
Of mo, mo- 90 on
Mr.. Smith, was willing to adjourn
this morning myself, out of reverence fol
the day, but the party which regards the
Sabbath as On innovation on popular liberty
and repudiates it as a social arrangement
was not willing 20 manifest their respect fol-
the birthday of the Savior of the world
and hence refused to adjourn | then, in a
christian and reverentisl spirit Daughter, J
engaged in the labor Of love, endeavoring
to enhghten the darkened understanding OF
that side Of the House; but yet, Sir, | am
willing to give way for an adjournment"
(Cries on the Republican side Of "No no
go ON
Mr.. Smith-"If it bo the pleasure Of the
uouse ro adjourn will yield
Mr.. Burnett-"l move we adjourn.
care nothing personally about it, but think i
due to the employees of this House.
there is q chance to elect Speaker, woulC
be willing to vote"
The Republican side called for the yea!
and nays on the motion to adjourn.
Mr.. Hall, Of Ohio, remarked that some dis
tinguished man had said "all things must hav
/ . IL Il ~. .. Il
would, (Laughter.) He would move that Mr.
, Smith be permitted to continue his remark
until they were finished, and that the Hous
stand adjourned at their conclusion. (Exces
I sive laughter)
Y Mr.. Smith, (rising Indignantly said he di,
not see why gentlemen should wish TO treat hin
iu that way. He had yielded the floor day at
ter day, and now, after he had indicated
! wish from the beginning to crafty numbe
of gentlemen who wished TO adjourn, ther
seemed to be an effort made to treat him wit
disrespect and force him to speak to empt
y benches. He knew not why he was so treate
II by friends as well as foes
! Mr.. Briggs desired Mr.. Smith to give som
i reasonable guarantee how much more time
d proposed to oocupyf If he would continue t
: entertain the House during the Holiday week
it would save the necessity for adjourning owe
10 (Laughter.) The vote announced; yeas I,
nays 1913. So the House refused to adjourn.
e Mr.. Hill moved that no vote be taken &
Speaker until one o'clock to morrow Agree
to.
., Mr.. Morris, Of Illinois-'I desire to tab
this opportunity to object to the gentlems
from Virginia yielding the floor for any pu
g pose, unless he yields it conditionally."
Mr. Burnett moved to adjourn, saying:-
"Clerk, put the vote"
loud cries Of aye" mingled with calls (,
the yeas and nays.)