The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-06

against Mr.. Sherman, then the tive An IL
Lecompton Democrats will be called on to :act
definitely. They will then vote as best .ac-
cords with their judgment and sentiments.
Mr.. Hickman said the gentleman spoke ,of
the Eve Anti LecOmpton Democrats. He
wished to know who they were, and hopea
they would be named. He also asked to know
whether they were included In the list OF
those who received the individual vote of the
Republican party or those who were against
Republican and Democratic organization.
Some refuse to affiliate with Mr.. Sherman and
retreat from those who SISTED to return them
to the House. They could receive Republi-
can votes, but could not vote for Republican
candidate for Speaker. For himself he had 10
run against the Democratic and Republican
organization and AGAINST friend Of the
Administration, if such ono could be called
Democrat. As the House could not be organ
lied by majority he gave no tice that when
ever motion to proceed 10 ballot was made
he should offer an amendment in the shape of
provise in favor of the adoption of the
plurality rule.
Then he would discover who are in favor Of
organization and who are against 1t. This
Democratic party, as represented on this floor,
ought to be seen by the country. Gentlemen
when they speak express anxiety that their
remarks should go to the country. H. wished
the country could look in here for mdment
and see the condition of the so.called Demo-
cratic party, representing the Administration,
and more perfect!type Of the Administration
could not be found. 1t was perfectly disor-
ganized, and with no unanimity at any time,
while in this despicable condition the House
is kept disorganzed and the country tortured.
Mr.. Davis, of Ind, said he would fain have
contented himself with silence to the end of
the contest but for the remarks of Mr.. Hick-
man. He did not understand the right Of any
man to catechise him as to the vote he should
give. He stood here as an independent rep
resentative and he intended to represent free
men as became him.
The gentleman from Pennsylvania had re-
ferred to the manner in which some Anti
Lecomptonites were elected. He Davis
never designed inquiring how that gentleman
was elected. 1t was not bis business. He
desired to inform the gentleman, the House
and the country, that he wat elected by ma
ority of 1000. He was Democrat, and in
the seventy speeches which he made, he de-
olared himself Democrat. He did not cross
a I, or dot an !, as to his political faith. He
challenged any man to say whether he ever
made speech in which he did not utter that
declaration. He ran against the Administra-
| ton as Democrats an Anti-Lecompton
| Democrat-and had not changed his opinion
as to that policy. He had steadily voted for
an Anti -Lecompton Democrat for Speaker.
and not for Republican. will not vote for
Mr.. Sherman, much as respect him person
ally, though these walls should fall down,
| rApplause on Democratic side.] never
thought was to be thrown into the arms and
embraces of the Republican party. Renewed
applause1 never intended to be sold to
the Republican party with their present doc-
trines. [Applause.
Mr.. Hickman-The gentleman stated that
he represented himself an Anti-Lecompton
Democrat, and made that issue alone. I
would like to know whether he did not de-
nounce the administration Of MI. Buchanan as
mass Of living corruption and dishonesty.
have raised no controversy with the gentle-
man. made the simple inquiry of Mr.Adrian,
but as the gentleman from Indiana chooses to
take up the glove will compare records with
him as to Democracy.
Mr.. Davis-Very good.
MIR. Hickman-The gentl eman has not said
whether lie received the Republican votes.
Mr.. Davis-I did not denounce. the Admin
istration except on the LecomptOn question.
Is chat sufficient got tho votes of ma
iority of the Democrats, and believe every
American and large majority of the Repub
licans, and if the election had been two week.
of believe I would have got every vote
Laughter.
Mr.. Porter, Of Ind.-I ask you, did you moi
openly denounce the Dred Scott decision be-
fore 1000 people, at indianapolis, and say
that no man could carry single township
who did not denounco that decision.
Mr.. Davis-I thank the Jew for giving m e
that word. [Laughter.] I say that did nc
such thing.
Mr.. Porter-I have the Indiana State
Sentinel of November 10, 1855, the organ o.
the Democratic party, containing report Of
your speech on that OCCASION.
Mr.. Davis-L have no objection that the
whole speech should be read here. The Sen
sinel you say is my paper.
Mr.. Porter-I say the Sentinel is the ac-
knowledged organ of the Democrats of 1ndi-
ana. Tho report is correct, because had the
honor to hear the eloquent gentleman, and
never knew any man to elicit such applause
Laughter.]
Mr.. Davis, as well as Mr.. Porter, spoke
with much earnestness and emphasis. Much
confusion prevailed, and the words Of the
speakers often failed to reach the reporters
gallery.
Mr.. Burnett expressed the hope that order
would be preserved. Gentlemen could moi
hear, owing to tho loud taking and walking
. about.
Mr.. Grow hoped the frequent expressions Of
applause would be prevented. [Cries from the
Republican side to read the report.1
Mr.. Porter's voice above the din-My col.
league refuses to let the passage in his In
dianapolis speech be read. Renewed cries Of
"Read! ReadW]
Mr.. Davis to Mr.. Porter-That's my busi.
ness. Take your seat.
Mr.. Porter-I ask (deafening roars from the
! Democratic side of "0rder, order.) Mr.. Davis
says heard him make that speech, and II
was tolerably eloquent, and am glad to appre.
, ciate 1t. He says that I denounced the Dre6
Scott decision. say that is totally, wilfully
maliciously false, let the charge come from
} whatever quarter it may. Applause from
, Democratic side.1
, Mr.. Dunn, after charactorizing Mr.. Davis'l
manner toward Mr.. Potter as rude, said h.
. himself heard that speech, and it was generally
remarked among the Republicans that they
: had never heard one 80 in accordance witt
. their own principles. You did denounce tn,
Dred Scott decision.
Mr.. Davis-I repeat with full knowledge
: of what said, that the charge is fslsehood
and SANDER. [Appause I am responsi
bic here or elsewhere for this declaration
Sensation.
Mr.. DUNNO one regrets more than d.
D being involved in question Of veracity with
5 my colleague. I should not now rise if haG
] not felt it due to my colleague, who has beer
otad In a ruda poapnar Tho oouroa &c nv