Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-08

MI wsshenrn, OF Ill, moved to lay the whole sublec
on tne table Segatived By tie vote.
' several points OF order had been discussed, bu
Mr. Burnett, Of Ky. sppeaied to Mr. Gimer to with
% S,.s ns substitute. He mr. b. wanted to Vote Mr.
North Carolina would on vote on the resolution nj
mr. Clark and thereby enable the republicans TO avoid
yO,s S1 the proposition relating to subject which hey
He wanted vote taken on the proposiiion-on the re-
solution calling for the solemn declaration by national
anu CONSERVATIVES men against the reasonable and incen
uy sentiments put forward by those who endorse tho
sentiments Of Helpers book lie wished 10 give them
on earnest reboke lf he said fresides are to be
invaded and warfare TO be made on our institutions we
| 90 out of this Union. I 80 :, : ~
Applause in the galleries and ON the floor, aceompa-
Mr. Burnett, in conclusion repeated he wanted vot,
TO see who are the friends of the South from the North
MT eimer replied lie considered that his resolution
contained everything essential in Mr.. Cark. He could
not therefore, comply with the gcntemsns request
Several points OF order were discussed. The debate
ss snma'eu put was not characterized by anything
Mr. hison, of Virginia, said that there was nothing
IN etner proposition TO which he might assent alb
IRON southern quarters He would not have introduced
sush propositions in connection with the comparatively
unlmportant question Of the speakership.
inose VINO advocate such sentiments those avow ed
live. Applause =
Mr. sherman said he had never read Helpers book.
this House he had always endeavored cultivate refined
anu friendly relations towards everybody Ii was true
as said by Mr. Mlson that the republicans have pesery
ca studied silence, but in doing h their iuten-
uon that the House should be quietly organized without
uperaion and he trusted he could show that his par
could administer the affairs of the government land
the House without rcspassing the rights the South
lAppanse. lie would not trench the rights of A
single Southern State and he deed any man to show
any conduct on his part inconsistent with his DECLARE
ton.
Mr. Leake, of Virginia, was for holding Mr. Sherman
TO face the music and il has got TO be faced He want
ed 20 know whether the gentleman was against inerr
enee with slavery out of the halls of Congress!
Mr. sherman replied he opposed TO any intery.r-
enee with the relation of master and slave. Applause
Mr. Curtis made similar declaration, aud such WA.
the position OF the republican party
Mr. Leake resumed, saying the Impending crisis
must be met and that Mr. Sherrnans Ignorance in sign
ing inc recommendation for the circulation Of conpend
of Helpers book did excuse him
Mr.. keit conceded that there were members from TN,
North loyal 10 the Constitution but that vas not the
question He read from several of Mr. Stewards speeches
10 snow that the latter had sowed the seed which they
were now reaPng the fruit 1t orly Just now GER
tain that the republicans had repudia ed Hepers book
finding il was infamous
Mr. Stevens, of Pa, made speech in which he in
d"geu IN htue calm sarcasm concerning the threats
made by the South from tinO time TO operate on Ii
mid men.
Mr. Crawford spoke in excited manner about Help
ers book, and among other things said to Mr. Stevens
Don You at the North sing psalms to the Union and
tue constitution TIL We, OF the South, are quiet ="
There was here very great confusion the member,
everywhere being their feet
Mr.. Crawford continued to speak and gcsticulate
Ihe clerk appealed TO the generosity of the House to
preserve order.
Mr. Garrett in loud tone said-Ths discussion shall
not be stopped and there power in the House TO
prevent it," (ApPlause.)
Finally order was restored and Mr. Stevens concluded
ms remarks and the House adjourned withou; taking the
question.