New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr. CLARK q resolution coming up, Mr.. CRAWFORD
made an Intellectual motion to submit a res Ilutlon
for the adoption of the hour rule, Il being evident
that after Mr. Clark shall conclude hs remarks, a
reply will be expected from the other SIDE, II
would be remembered that, IN the AAAlNth Con-
,rees one gentleman occupied the hoor ON two days
Hence bs ropw itlon
resolution was adopted that the daily hour Of
meeting be ~ o'clock
recon meuded the circulation of the compend of
Heperu book ALSO the circular ITSELF strongly repro
baiiYe Of Slavery.
that the country might see the reasonable designs.
Here WAS recOmmC udaton, signed by members OF
the last House. Of them reelected 10 ihls tnat the
North should have no fellowship with shareholders,
either socially politically. And had the country
come 10 thisl We live under Union and Constiiu-
ton which cost 20 much blood and treasure jointly OF
North and South. Had they struck the fatal blow,
and cot their own consent and expect the country to
submit 10 H. for those in the South, who do not own
slaves 10 exterminate the nstituton--peaceably II
they can forciby If they must-as recommended ny
He'll or and his friends. One OF those, VINO signed
the oircnlar-Mr. 0row-had been nominated for
Speaker. Ii are a common country, and here
10 deliberate under the stars and stripes, looking TO
common patriotic end. II we are brethren hailing
from tie - me brave ancestry are we 70 be thus ln-
suited and trampleo upon Did Northern men think
tbo+e FRI m TIC South feel themselves houored by their
socation l. So they deceived II he had 80 de-
pend tie pray Of certain persons ut tho North as
rcon mn nded he should expect after death, TO SINK 10
"neth, rmost hell" Laughter The South undor-
stood their rights and dare maintain them The Union
cannot exit if the recommendations IN the circular
which he read were carried out
Mr. GlIMER offered a substitute for Mr.. Clark's
resolution. In substance reiterang the declarations
made nv the Wing and Democratic parties, resisting
all attempts at "A renewal of Slavery agitation, in what
ever shsI OF color II may be made.
Mr.. STEVENS presumed the amendment was mol IN
order.
Mr. CURTIS moved the previous question.
Mr.. WASIlBURNE ylll.l moved to lay the whole
subject on tie Ia ,e Motion negatived by tie vote.
Mr.. BARKSDALE raised the question shat, az Mr.
Gmers proposition did not relate 10 the election "
Speaker, il was out Of order.
The CLERK was not prepared 10 decide the point,
but would submit It 10 the House. An Intellectual
motion was made 10 postpone the further consideration
of the resolution till the LIST Of January.
Mr. BURNET said he wanted 10 vote on Mr.. Clarks
resolution, and suggested that Mr. Sllmer might oier
his propc siticn amendment Should the gentle
man nsst offering il a substitute, the Republicans
will be- enabled 10 avoid vote ON the subject the
other side OF the House anxious they should come
M % and meet Tie would not dodge himself OF en-
able others 70 do so.
Several gentlemen claimed the floor, and spirited
cOlloQuy on that subject ensued
Mr. GILMER said, the declarations IN Mr.. Cisrks
resoiution IN relation 20 q certain infamous pampaet,
had nothing to do with the election. lftwas proper
preparatory 10 election bis substitute was certainly IN
order End preferable.
Mi BARKDALE inquirod-Does your substitute
refer TO qualification for Speaker
Mr. GlI.MELAles; we want whoever "a TO be
elected Speaker OF this House 10 know lis sentiments
Mr. BURNETT advocated the adoption Of Mr. Clark's
resolution They should by IT, adoption set their sedof
condemnation on those who would set one part OF the
people against the other apply the neendarys TORCH
sar no the slave against the master ana excite SerYe
insurrection lie repeated he wished seal OF con-
demnatior fet on tire men who would iRstgaie Irea-
son. murder and arson. This was his understanding
OF the resolntlor He represented people loyal to
the Union ard Constitution, who stood READY 20 pre-
serve thon bit they were nevertheless reaoy II .hs
warfare Was to be made their institutions and on
thOr homes and families BY invasion 10 80 out OF TINS
Union. Applause ON the hoor and ~ ihe gaiSre-.l
He wished to how many Northern gentlemen
would say by their votes they have no pari or TO- N
the sentiments of Helpers book.
Dir. GILMER modified his substitute oy aadihg,
Fully ndorsing those national sentiments, Is 'ne
&" duty Of every good citizen to resist all attempts a.
as renewing in Congress ont Of II, under wha'e'er
- shape OF color made, the Slavery agitation, and no
4" Member should be elected Speaker whose p0ltcA
opinion ia not known TO conform 20 the foregoing
" sentiments" Mr.. GilrneT sorry be could mol
agree 10 Mr.. Burnetts suggestion Look every morn
ing at The press favorng the interests Of the party IN
power Gentlemen would find therein carefully de-
tailed notices Of AL nfanmaiory meetings in relation