Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-10

The Senate was not III session.
HOUSE.
Mr. Morris of Illinois, rising to Il privileged
question, caused to be read from the official
report of the remarks of Mr.. Kellogg, that
portion which says two years ago, Mr.. Greeley
was planning and scheming with Senator
Douglas in The parlor Of the latter, to reflect
him Senator. He also caused to be read Mr..
Greeley's publication denying the truth of the
charge and detesting Mr. Douglas doctrine,
advising his pluck.
Mr.. Kellogg replied, that, but for the fact
that he had been personally assailed in an in
famous article in the Tribune, he would not
have said word, as he was anxious for an or
ganizatiOn. He said Horace Greeley and
Judge Douglas had been put on trial, and
gave notice that he should hereafter prosecute
the issue.
Mr.. Clark of Missouri was called out by
remark from Mr.. Kellogg that report had
prevailed that according TO arrangements the
Missouri senatorshp was to be given to Mr..
Blair He believed this charge against Mr..
Douglas was false but he did not attach
importance to the statement of Greeley, whom
he believed thief and of character unwor-
thy the notice of gentlemen in or out of Con-
gress.
Mr. Kellogg replied that as an issue had
been made, he would meet it fairly. lie dis
claimed having made any attack on Douglas.
He dealt with Greeley.
Mr.. Logan said the charge was made to in
Jure Mr.. Douglas who is the candidate of the
great Northwest for the Presidency The eff
fort was to depreciate Mr.. Douglas in the esti-
nation Of the South, by associating him with
Mr. Greeley. From this time he would never
again notice his colleague, who shrnks from
the responsibility of bringing forward proofs
in support of his charges. When he Logan
made a charge in the Legislature of Illinois,
and was called on tor proof, he did not, like a
spaniel, shrink into corner.
AT this point, Mr.. Kellogg, who was sitting
near Mr. Logan, deliberately advanced toward
him, as if with hostile intentions. Logan per-
ceiving this, put himself i'll an attitude
for combat. Gentlemen at once sprung to the
scene, some Selling Logan and others restrain
ing Kellogg. There was much excitement.
The clerk amid the din loudly called to order,
and requested gentlemen to take their seats !;
and soon the two Illinois gentlemen were
widely separated.
Mr.. Logan resumed. He said he was per-
fectly cool.
Mr.. Morris of Pennsylvania called for the
sergeant-at-arms and order was after while
restored.
MIR. Taylor of Louisiana said it was time
such proceedings should cease. Applause. |
The time had arrived when this species OF dis
cussion, which could lead to nothing but irri-
tation, should cease, and the representatives of
the people should proceed to an election quiet
ly and decently. They should have some
competent person to preserve order
Mr.. Logan said he had yielded the floor only
for moment. Gentlemen need have no APP
prehension of difficulty between his colleague
and himself (Hisses.)
Mr.. Taylor said they should have an organ
ization, and then there would be an opportuni-
ty to discuss all these matters in order.
The interruption at first quoted would have
terminated in permanent interruption, and per-
haps in an adjournment, if it had not been for
the interposition of the friends of the respect
i've gentlemen from Illinois.
Mr.. Logan remarked that if he was to be
Missed, he would merely say that he had as
many rights here to be respected as any one
else, (Applause.)
Mr.. Barr said that applause should be made
to cease by the clearing of the galleries.
Mr.. Grow hoped they would first stop it on
the floor.
Mr.. Burnett remarked that when it was
charged that the galleries were responsible he
said that the example OF applause was set by
the Republicans on the floor. Applause i'll
the galleries He wanted the responsibility
to fall where it belonged.
Mr.. Farnsworth did not want the hall turned
into bear garden.
Mr.. Maynard said there were no means to
prevent the applause and kissing, until pre-
siding officer was elected
Mr.. Logan resumed his remarks, and eulo-
gized in high terms the character Of Mr.. Doug
las, and pronounced the charge against him
false in every respect
Mr.. McClernad produced a letter from Mr..
Douglas, who branded the charge as false.
Mr.. Logan commented on the action OF the
Republican party in Illinois in terms of repro
baton. He alluded TO the fact that in Chicago
a meeting had been held sympathising with
John Brown, and no Republican raised his
voice against it. In conclusion, he addressed
"a few remarks to the Anti-Lecompton Demo-
Gratis, urging them to act with the Democratic
party and let past issues be buried in oblivion.
Mr.. Clark, of New York-Will the gentle
man inform me whether he approves the terri
torial policy of the present administration
Mr.. Logan-l repeat, let the past issues be
buried in oblivion. You know the position
taken by Mr.. Douglas in Illinois, and you
know he was triumphantly elected. That is
enough.
Mr.. Clark-Will the Democratic nominee
for Speaker so organize the committees that
Kansas shall be admitted without restriction
Mr.. Logan never asked him that ques-
ton. 1t never entered into my mind. l have
entire confidence in the democratic nominee
Mr.. Haskin inquired whether in case the
Charleston convention should adopt platform
in opposition to the views OF Mr.. Douglas, and
if that convention endorsed the conduct of this
administration as well with regard to its Kan
sas policy as all other matters he would sup
port the nominee of that convention.
Mr.. Logan replied that lie was about twenty
eight years DID, and had lived long enough to
discover that the democratic party never does
wrong. LaughterJ. He had never known
the democratic party in national convention to
endorse platform that was not consonant
with his views. Having that confidence, he
would not anticipate what they might do, but
would say he would vote for tile nominee of
that convention anyhow Expressions Of de-
light on the democratic side of the House..
Mr. Haskin-I will not. L will ask another
question. Does the gentleman believe that
the territorial legislature of Kansas could eX-
clude slavery or abolish it
Mr. Logan-I profess to be Democrat !;
neither Lecompton nor anti-Lecompton. AS
have said, have buried all party issues. /
claim to be Democrat. | am tor Stephen A.
Douglas for President of the United States,
grst, last, and all the time. If he is not nomi-
mated am for the next man, that is, the man
who is nominated. Applause.
Mr. Haskn asked whether he would sustain
the nominee if the platform resolved to protect
slavery IN the territories
Mr. Logan-Wait till the Democratic plat
form does that and | will tell you.
Mr. Haskin said that at the last session of
Congress, the Republican members of the
House put themselves squarely on the Anti
Lecompton platform. He was i'll favor of the
organization of the House and had opposed all
this rambling debate. He held in perfect alb
horrence the aDpealS made to him to come to