Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-12-21
Further Congressional Proceedings,

SECOND BALLOT ron SrEARER.-- Washington,
Dec. tn the House Of Representatives. to-day
wednesday, after IN animated discussion upon
Clarke resolution, u second attempt was made
to elect Speaker. which resulted rs follows
Sherman, (Rep,) l07 BUoock, (Dem) So; Gil
mer, o. scattering, H.
IN the Senate the discussion was continued up
on Masen's resolution, without coming to any
action on tho subject
SECOND DIsATCH--DEnATE IN THE SENATE
Washington, Dec S.---In the Senate, to-day, Mr.
IrumbuIi, in discussing Mr. Mason's resolution,
was subjected to a lengthy cross-examination by
Southern SEM, tsurs, which produced much excite
n,Cnt5 Tor time.
In explaining the principles of the Republican
party. Irumbull advocated the purchas of ter
ritogy contiguous to ours, for the purpose oI
Transporting thiEher our free negroes, instead Of
sending them to Africa.
The Senate finally adjourned over till Monday
FouRrn DAYS pgoCEEDlNGs.--- Washington, Dec
S.---The entire Session Of the House to-day was
taken up with the discussion Of tho slavery qucs-
ton, Helpers Book, Harper's Ferry affair, &c.
and not 80 much as IN attempt was made to bal
lot for Speaker.
In the Senate, Mr.. Sldell gave notice of bill
making an appropriation FOR the purpose Of IA
ciltating the acquisition Of the Island of Cuba
EIclrING TINES IN qmE PousE.-- Washington
Dec SIN the House rambling and general
discussion was kept up during the day, upon
Clarks's resolution and other matters, with the
object, as is supposed, Of consuming time till
parties can secure the attendance Of members
now absent.
At one time during the discussion, much excite
ment prevailed, owing to an alteration whict
took place between Mr.. Kellogg, of Michigan
and Mr.. Logan, of Illinois, which amounted nj
most to quarrel, but they were prevented from
coming to blows by the interference of members
The difficulty arose from tho former using Of
fensive language towards Senator Douglas, il
coupling Douglag with Greedy in an attempt tC
sell the votes of Illinois, last fall to secure the
election of Douglas.
FIFTH DAYS PRocEEpNGs--TH BALLOT roE
SPEAKER. - Washington, Dec. 9.--ln the House
to-day, after rambling discussion which CON
sumed nearly the entire session, Il third ballot
was taken, which resulted us follows: Sherman
no, Rocock, SO Gilmer, 90 scattering, 10
After which the House adjourned.
CALCULATIONS FOR THE FuTuRE.- Washington
Dec. 9, y. M.--Sherman's friends are boasting
this evening, that they are sure OF votes enougi
to elect him Speaker on the nexG or succeeding
ballot.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.--ln the house day tn,
irregular discussion of the slavery AID kindred
questions continuous before, without coming tC
any agreement. There was no ballot for speaker
nor indeed was there any attempted.
In the course Of the debate Mr.. Hickman, an
ti-Lecompton Democrat, of Pennsylvania, offered
resolution in favor Of the adoption of the plu
rality rule. In tire course of his speech in sup
port of his resolution, he stated that he would
vote for a Republican candidate for speaker il
preference to an administration Democrat.
The Senate was not in session, having adjourn
ed over till Monday.