New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-16

ris was upon the floor by the unanimous consent or
the House, and be yielded j to certain gentlemen for
explanation. Aftertbe gentleman from Mississippi Mr..
McRa had concluded his explanation, the gentleman
from MARYLAND was by the consent OF the House eni-
tied 10 the floor to proceed with biz remarks.
MIR. HARRIS md FL wish to proceed now.
Mr. DAyIDsos-I desire to gay that II these things
are to continue in the future must bring double
barJeed shotgun into the House with me- laughter'I
Mr.. Harris IL am sorry TO ind that my
friend from Louisiana Is disposed 70 make game OF tne
House. Renewed laughter L do not know, MI.
Clerk precisely how this element sprung up. had
nothing 10 do with il myself; but think the very beet
evidence the members of the House can now give OF
their consciousness Of what is due 10 their own seIe-
speet and Of their recognition OF the imperative neces-
sy resting upon them 10 preserve that decorum which
il due both the body OF which they are members,
and the people they represent il to show by their con-
duct now, that these Temporary exetetnents can Do
Quoted speedily asthey ralsed and 70 determine
that never again will they permit such scene 70 De
renewed upon this floor. Applause IN the gaDenes
Now, Mr.. Clerk, am not surprised that there snouI
be some passion and excitement evinced nj TINS sesson
in view of some peculiar circumstances that naye
occurred in the country and in the House; and u -
natural that the discussions Of the House upon these
delicate and alarming subJects should have exniped
the excited feeling they were 70 welt cacua.so 70 Prv
duce; but however much gentlemen may be felt Justi-
fed in speakng under fuch impulses under tnese cur
cumsiances know there is not man here who y no;
capable Of rising above all these personal and seconat
irTitatioIs and showing himself WHIST We an Ought -
he the decoronf and dignifed Representatives. oil :
NC, .'U uo,on IAnnIauss 10 the galleries Now,
want 10 saw word Oh the subject which preceded this
sharp discussion Embellishments.
MIR. Harris of Maryland prefer not now. Issy
Il with great courtesy Iprefer not to do 20 a, this
moment.
AR CLyMEys-ODe word.
Mr.. HARRIS of MARY lsnd-I will not. (Applsnsei In
the galleries. have manifested q disposition, as the
House has SEEM during the whole morning TO be corr
in the extrtm 70 every re lueman who desired
TO speak while hed the iooc. At what conceive 20
be better ime will give the gentleman from Viz
ginia an opportunity to say what he desires 10 say.
do not want TO yield The floor at present to any one.
want the House to get over this Hurry aud 20 to soms-
thing else. want 10 change the current Oh feehng,
that there msy be renewal Inside the walls OF ths
House of any OF these personal alterations. When
raised the point upon which this whole discussion
sprang up, did not dream, assure you, that was
going bring out the different gentlemen OF tnat con-
ference committee in any explanations IA 70 what had
occurred in their meeting. only pro posed to call the
attention of the House TO what thought most sens-
bic and excellent resolution the subject OF The
helper book and this discussion has shown that The
various gentlemen of the different parties on tnar
conference committee concur with me In the view
that il ID good aud fitting resolution for this house 70
adopt The reason propose 10 bring up that suostt-
tute in preference TO asking direct on the pro-
position Of the gentleman from Missouri Is this:
understand that those who have charge Of the points
of order which take precedence OF the resolution OF the
them for this substitute; and now, without further
discussion, put il to the good sense OF the House
whether IL will not pr We a practical and Desirable
result by allowing there gentlemen ~ wtndr@W tne
motions and points of order that precede the resolution
of the gentleman from Missouri; and then let vote
be taken at once this resolution, as Substitute Tor
that of the gentleman from Missouri Mr.. Clark, and
the gentleman from North Carolina MIR. Glmerl. Ana
AK the gentlemen who have raised these points OF
order whether not they are willing 70 Win
draw them i believe my friend from Penn
sylvania Mr.. Hickman) raised point in connection
18th the plurality rule and ask him II he VIII waive
its precedence in this view
Mr.. HIcEHAS-I have always said | will not be any
barrier, at any tme 10 the organization OF this House;
and perfectly willing, SO far as am concerned,
dispose Of all questions upon the Journal without
further debate; l perfectly willing that they
should all be Withdrawn, IT, by doing so, gentlemen
think organization of the House can be advanced.
M. HARRIS Md would like TO know of the gen.
tleman from Pennsy lvanis lMr. Stevens, who, be-
heve, has pending q preliminary point OF order,
whether he is willing to waive it
Mr.. STEVENS Pa Il am willing to take vote npon
that point of order instantly, without further debate;
ano if the Houee thinks any thing but the election VI
lions with pleasures but cannot depart from the prin
cipe which have stood by i've weeks, without stut-
tying msself. i am Hillins to vote upon it witnou
further debate; and if il is oyerrued, to vote upon the
resolution the gentleman proposes to submit.
Mr. HARRIS (Mdl-If the House would allow a vote
now TO be taken npOn that point OF order the alter
would be relieved Of one great difficulty. think the
point might as well be voted upon at this time any
other. l do not hear any objection to it at all.
Mr. CLARK Mol did no. understand the gentle
man from Pennsyvapi TO raise point Of order at
all.
Mr.. STEVENS Penn.)--I did make the point that all
these resolutions out Of order, and say now.
They are 20, according 10 my Judgment.
Mr. WIssLow-WIll the gentleman from Maryland
allow me 10 that the House now proceed - b
ballot for Speaker
MA NoFiI-Nill 1.-THE nont of order of the cente-
from Pennsy vaDia cut off the resolution Of the
gentleman from Missouri 7
Mr.. CLARK (Mo.)-I will not as far as ! am con-
cerned yield 10 another ballot until have exhausted
all my power 10 bring the House TO vote upon my
resolution.
Mr.. SMITH (va.l-Is the gentleman from Maryland
through
Mr.. HARRIS (Md.l-Not quite.
Mr.. SMITH va. Then L trust the gentleman VIII
allow further interruption.
Mr.. HARRIS Nd IF the gentleman from Pennsyl-
vania insists upon vote upon his point OF order and
the House will not allow il TO be taken, suppose in
the position of things herethe Clerk not feeling HIM
self autbo zed TO make any decision upon points OF
order, and where, upon any objection, members may
get up and debate as long they pease-,here Is no
hope of getting vote upon this resolution to-day.
had been told that the gentleman from Pennsylvania
Mr. Stevens would waive his point, ms Mr.. Hickman,
his colleague had waived his and that We should be
able reach vote upon the resolution at once. Bat,
as he Declines WILL whenever il becomes possible,
offer the resolution which has been read the Clerks
desk substitute for the pending resolution. will
say one word more, and then will Yield 70 the gem
tleman from Georgia Mr.. Crawford who is member
of that Committee and who desires TO make expla
nation. But before do TO, will yield, in advance,
with great pleasure, 20 the gentleman from Virginia
Mr. Clemens), who wished me TO DO 80 few moments
ago.
Mr. BURSETT-I insist upon my point Of order il tho
floor Is to be yielded any gentleman not member OF
that Committee.
Mr.. CLEMygs-I only desre 10 ssy-and the gentle