Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-10
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.
House-Mr. Kellogg rose with a privileged
question, and caused to- be read an article
from the New York Tribune.
Mr. Kellogg wished to show the false posi-
ton Mr.. Greeley holds to the Republican
party. When they (Kellogg's constituency
complain of him, then it would be time for
the gentleman OF New York to complain. If
the Republicans have any regard for their
own dignity, they will rebuke those who, by
treachery, prepare papers for others to sign.
When the struggle in Illinois commenced,
Mr.. Greeley and others met in the parlOr OF
Senator Douglas, and, planning to sell Hi
nois, and Missouri, too, he (Kellogg) knew it
and could prove it. He never loved a traitor.
The id-s WOO 10 mako Mr.. Douglas Senator,
20 re-elect him, and it was done. Mr. Doug
las in the meantime was declaring that he
was Democrat. When the battle had been
fought, Mr.. Greeley did say that Mr. Doug
las was Free-soiler. Good enough for
him. ..
He (Kellogg) had no knowledge or recol-
lection that he signed the Recommendation
for the Helper Book. He never saw it,
There was not man in his district who
would trample on the constitutional rights
OF the South. The North is becoming less
and less Democratic, and the South stronger
aud stronger Democratic and the time would
soon come when the great majority of the
people would be Republicans.
Mr.. McClernand replied that, if such con-
sultation occurred, how came his colleague
(Kellogg) to know it? II the consultation
was private, he as an individual would have
scorned to reveal what was said. 1t was
strange that such charge should now be
made after il was known that Greeley had
endeavored to defeat Douglass reelection
employing INSCRIPTIONS means. Money
too, to that end, was raised in New York.
Mr.. Kellogg, in reply said he was not at
the conference, but what he stated Was the
fact.
Mr.. Duell offered resolution, which was
adopted to invite the clergymen OF the city
TO open the House by prayer.
Mr.. Morris wanted To know from his collea-
que his authority Tor the statement alleging
an agreement between Douglas and Greedy
such has been charged
Mr.. Kellogg did not think proper to make
the declaration.
Mr.. Morris replied that, If he had been in
private conversation, this was the first time
he had heard that charge. He believed there
was not one iota of truth in il. Douglas
was elected by the Democracy of that State
which had adopted him its son. He said
few more ouch scenes as those of yesterday
and we should hear the crack of revolvers
and see the CLEAN OF the FURNISHED blade.
Mr.. Stevens believed the discussion already
ought TO convince everybody that his point
of order was correct and proper-namely
at,until the House was organized,it was not
competent to entertain any question except Of
Speaker or a motion TO adjourn. He did
not blame them for the language OF intimida-
ton or rending Gods creation from turret
to foundation. IL was right for them, for we
recreants OF the North were not affected by
It, He gave them credit for IL, for their re-
marks were to operate ON timid men.
Mr. Crawford OF Georgia here rose excited
ly, and interrupting Mr.. Stevens said some
thing about the Union meetings at Castle
Garden aud in the North. HE was loudly
called to order, while others appiaudrd hir
remarks, which were nearly or altogether UNI
inteiIigihie, owning " the confusion which
prevailed.
Members from all sides rose to their feet:
others crowded TO the urea near Stevens and
Crawford. The greatest excitement prevail
ed. aud at one timei was feared there would
be 0 collision.
Mr.. Morris Of lllinois-The time for gene
ro,ity has passed order must be enforced.
After few moments the members seated
themselves. Several gentlemen proposed an
adjournment.
Mr.. Garnett-This discussion shall moi lie
stopped. and there is no power ia the House
TO stop il. H
The debate was continued until a late
hour, when q second ballot was taken. us
follows: Sherman lO7, Bocock SIS. Gilmer
22. scattering Unnecessary to choice II6
Adjourned.
SENArE,-The Chair presented a report
from the Secretary OF the Senate showing
the progress made in the printing OF the
American Stale papers.
Mr.. Clay of Ala. gave notice of his in
tention to introduce bill 10 repeal the hsh-
ing bounties.
Mr.. Powell of Ky, gave notice of his in
tention to introduce bill 10 abolish the
franking privilege.
Mr.. Aason's resolution to appoint a Har-
per's Ferry investigating committee then
came up.
Mr.. Mallory said that. since this resolution |
had been shorn OF all It's moral effect by the |
covert opposition IL had received, be Was |
quite indifferent whether il passed or not.
Mr.. Iyerson referred to the action OF the |
Massachusetts Senate on tue I'd OF December, /
showing their sympathy for Brown.
The debate in the Senate continued until |
alter S o'clock, when it adjourned without q
vote.