The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-10

Mr.. Barr said that applause should cease BY
clearing the galleries.
Mr.. Grow hoped they would first stop it OF
the floor. ~ M ~
Mr.. Logan resumsd-He 10 eulogised the high
character of Mr.. Douglas, and pronounced the
charge against him as false in every respect
Mr.. McClernand produced letter from
Judge Douglas, who branded the charge as
false.
M. Logan commented on the action Of the
Republican party in Illinois In terms of re-
probation. He alluded to the fact that in
Chicago meeting had been held sympathiz-
ing with John Brown. No Republican
raised his voice against It, In conclusion, he
addressed q few remarks to the Anti Lecomp-
ton Democrats, urging them to act with the
Democratic party and let past issues be hurried
into oblivion.
Mr.. Clark, Of New York--Will the gentle
man inform US whether he approves the Ter
ritorial policy of the present Administration.
Mr.. Logan-I repeat, let the past issues
sleep in oblivion. You know the position
taken by Mr.. Douglas in Illinois, and you
know he was triumphantly elected; that Is
enough.
Mr.. CIark-Will the Democratic nominee
for Speaker, if elected, SO organize the COM
mittees that Kansas shall be admitted without
restriction?
Mr.. Logan-I never asked him that ques-
tionj it never entered into my mind. have
entire confidence in the Democratic nominee.
Mr.. Haskins inquired whether, in case the
Charleston Convention should adopt plat
form In opposition to the views of Mr.. Doug
las, as expressed in his essay published in
Harper's Magazine; and if that Convention ap-
proved and indorsed the conduct Of this Ad-
ministration as well with regard to its Kansas
policy as all other matters, he would support
the nominee Of that Convention?
Mr.. Logan replied he was about twenty
eight years old, and had lived long enough 10
discover that the Democratic party never does
wrong. [Laughter.] He had never known
the Democratic party in Convention to indorse
platform that was snot consistent with his
views; having that confidence, he would not
anticipate what they might do, but would say
he would vote for the nominee of that Con-
vention anyhow. Impressions of delight on
the Democratic side.
Mr.. Haskins-I will ask another question;
does the gentleman believe that the territorial
Legislature of Kansas could exclude slavery
or abolish it.
Mr.. Logan-I profess to be Democrat,
neither Lecompton nor Anti -Lecompton, as T
have said. have buried all old party issues,
and, ignoring those issues, claim to be Q
Democrat. am for Stephen A. Douglas for
President Of the United States, first, last and
all the time. If he is not nominated, am
for the man who is nominated. Applause
Mr.. Haskins asked whether he would sus-
tain the nominee of the platform resolved to
protect slavery in the Territories.
Mr.. Logan-Wait till the Democratic plat
form does that, and will tell you.
Mr.. Haskins said at the last Congress the
Republican members put themselves squarely
on an Anti-Lecompton platform. He was in
favor Of organizing the House, and had dis
approved of all this rambling debate. He
held in perfect adherence the appeals made
to him to come and support those who
support tho infamous policy Of this Admins
tration with reference to the admission of
Kansas. He would never vote for any man
for Speaker who voted for the Lecompton
policy of the Administration, or who approves
its corrupt action, its prescription as we'll in
Illinois as elsewhere. Mr.. Haskins, in reply
to the question whether he would vote for
Republican candidate, said that be would vote
for any gentleman on this side of the House
who comes nearer my platform than the gen.
tleman on the other side, who voted for the
Lecompton Constitution. say, further, II will
do all in my power to prevent the organiza.
tion of this House by the election of the Ad-
ministration candidate.
Mr.. Logan said he came here Democrat
and expected to support Democrat. He had
differed from childhood with the Republicans
and would never affiliate with them.
Mr.. Haskins-If this Republican side of the
House affiliate with me shall be most happy
to receive their support. came here an in
dependent man, with no collar around my
neck. If the Republicans put themselves on
the popular sovereignty doctrine, which be-
lieve in, opposing the infamous extravaganza
and gross corruption of this Administration,
would sooner 60 with them than those who 90
with the gentlemen of the South insupporting
fraudulent constitution for the purpose of
bringing slave State into the Union.
Mr.. Florence said he would take occasion
another time to answer his friend in regard to
the corruptions of the Administration, of
which he had spoken.
Mr.. Stanton obtained the floor, but was
willing to yield it if the House desired to pro-
ceed Immediately to the election of Speaker,
provided he could subsequently have the floor.
Mr.. Winslow, with that view, moved the
House proceed to the election of Speaker.
Agreed. Result-whole number of votes given
231; necessary to choice, 116; Sherman, 10;
Bocock, ss; Gilmer, 20; scattering, 13.
Mr.. Hickman offered resolution for the
adoption Of the plurality rule, which was de-
clsred out of order.
Mr.. Winslow now moved an adjournment
until Monday. Negatived by 25 majority.
A motion to adjourn until tomorrow was
lost by the same vote.
Mr.. Hickman again attempted to offer his
resolu tion.
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