Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-21
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change in the temper Of the House, indicating a
speedy termination of the protracted struggle for
the Speakership. Bocock and Millson, two Demo-
Gratis less obnoxious, perhaps to the South Ameri-
cans and Anti-Lecomptonites than any others in the
House have been repeatedly voted for until it
clear that neither could secure an election and it
now appears that notwithstanding Hamiltons fat
terlng vote his prospect Of an election not a whit
more promising. There are few stubborn men in
the House-harl-headed impractcables, VINO stand
IN the way of an organization and render abortive
every effort made by the conservatives of that body
to end this disgusting strife. But while these OBJ
struchonStS evince such peryerSe determination to
reject all overtures to compromise which shall end
this struggle, they exhibit ready and remarkable
Willingness and aptitude to foment disorder and be-
get disgraceful rows.
Yesterday of the most disgraceful type
occurred in the hall Of the House, deserving the
most indignant Reproduction and censure of every
good citizen. few days ago private conference
was had by gentlemen representing the three organ
izations III the House, in order to confer together
and devise some means to perfect organization
The Democrats were represented by Gov Winslow,
Mr.. Mcllae, Mr.. Crawford and Mr.. Robinson; the
South Americans by Mr.. Ill., Mr.. Glmer, Mr.. Eth
eridgc and Mr.. Mallory; the Anti-Lccomptonites by
Mr.. Clark of n. Y. and Mr.. Riggs of n. j. The
resolution offered the first part of the session. by
Mr.. Clark, OF Mo, i'll relation to the Helper book,
seemed to be stumbling block, and it agreed
to offer a substitute for it. as follows:
"WHEREAs, The agitation of the slavery question
is productive of good, but solely of evil to the
whole country, and its further discussion ought to
be discontinued by all parties Therefore, be it
ReSOlref, That who has recommended,
still insists upon and does not now dsclaim the doc
trnes contained in the extracts from the work
called THE Impending Crisis of the South" by
one Helper, as read from the Clerks table, and who
is not opposed to the further agitation Of the slavery
question, is fit TO be Speaker of this House"
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this conference, and his sanction of its proceedings
gave umbrage to John B. IIaskin, of n. Y, the
polished gentleman and scholar, who, while McRae,
of Miss, was explaining the action of the confer
ence meeting, demanded whether his colleague
CLARK, of " W had consented TO proposition ''to
vote for that Sunday substitute" Mr. McRae de
cned answering, when Clark, of n. Y, addressing
him, said: "That is none of my colleagues bust
ness" WhereupOn the faStdious HaSkn grew eX-
ceeding wrathful and raved about nti-Iecompton-
ties, circus-riding ETC. At this juncture the most
uproriOus scene of confusion and disorder cnsued.
Mr.. Haskin thrust his hand into his bosom to draw
revolver but owing to his shaky nerves. or to the
insecure fasteningS the pistol dropped to the floor,
in few feet of Mr.. Clemens of Va. Here was fuel
added to the flame; "settle your quarrel out of
DOORS" screamed ont Kct of S. c.; pick mp that
hing," yelled Cobb, of Ala. IIindman of Ark,
who was near Ilaskin, and watching him like cat
does mouse it is about to pounce upon, bawlcd out
to him: What did you drop that for? If you
want to use it. do it like man." 1t will be seen
that Southern men were mixed up in this affair; but
that is at once understood when state that every
one, at first, under the impression that Mr..
lIaSkins demonstration intended for Mr.. McRae,
who was unarmed. The Scrgeant-at-armS, with mace
in hand at length succeeded in restoring order when
the honorable John sought to explain why he was
armed. lie stated that he lived in the vicinity of
locality which he regarded unsafe 10 pass without
weapon for defence; besides Washington was a
lawlesS place, and man needed other protection
than that afforded by the laws farther, that his
volver had "dccidentrliy' fallen upon the floor. I
presume he accidentally" thrust his hand in his
bosom at the time it fell, and that he would have
made IN accidental" use of it had an occasion sac
cdentay" offered itself
The Republicans do not evince any intention Of
withdrawing their candidate. NJ. Sherman they
will doubtless win or lose with him. Although
there is nothing cheering hopeful in the present
condition of affairs, trust there WILL after WHILE
be some plan adopted by which the Opposition ele
mcntS in the HOuSc may be combined and that a
Suund, national man may be elected Speaker. The
members are growing weary OF this haraSSing Strug
Gle and seem TO be more inclined to make conces
SionS than heretofore; but days time may pre-
sent another and different state of affairs
The great speech of the session has been that of
Mr. Green, of Missouri, upon the Squatter-SOvcr-
eighty doctrines of Judge Douglas. 1t was the most
thorough exposition of the untenableness Of Judge
ID. S argument which has vet been given to the pub
lie. He told the Judge that il i: his purpose
and that Of those who acted with him. to force upon
the Democratic party the recognition of this odous
doctrine that then they would be compelled to insist
upon the passage of q slave code He made a STIR
ring appeal TO the eminent Senator from Illinois,
Seward on Douglass To abandon his pcrnicOus here
Sy and return to the full fellowship OF the Democra-
cy. The Judge sat silent during the delivery of the
speech, not interruptng to question explain.
1t seems that the policy rules in the Senate as
al.
promoted 10 the post of fuglcman of Judge d. under
took to intcrrogatc Mr. Green and to cOntrovert
of his points; but the vigorous clear intellect
of the MiSSOurian soon StillCd the feeble walls of
the little Ohioan, leaving him chapfaen and abash-
ed This speech of Senator Green's a great
triumph and has added largely to his fame one of
the rcadcSt and abicSt political debaterS in this
country. 1t is the intention Of Judge Douglas to
wait until the Senate have concluded their debate,
and then-tO use his own language fire into them
all at once" Mr.. Clingman of \. c., has the floor
i'll the Senate to-day
The action of the Kentucky convention is sore
subject to the Douglasite politicians in this city,
they having counted with certainty upon almost
unanimous Douglas delegation from that State.
From the present tone of feeling at this point |
fear that the Charleston Convention will not be
harmonious could wish, and that instead of
triangular we may have quadriateral fight
However, in the ever-bubbling political cadron,
many things may see the light which will material
~ change the present phase of affairs.
Hon. Chas. j. Faulkner has been confirmed
Minister to France learn that attempt will soon
be made to increase the salary of Representative
to the French court, to the same rate now paid
Minister to England; that of the latter being $500
more than the pay of the former.
Judge Hughes of Indiana, has been nominated to
the Senate of the Judges of the Court Of
Claims. This is capital appointment the Judge
having the reputation of being one of the very abest
lawyers of the northwest 1t will be remembered
that Judge II. was member of the last Congress,
and through all the desperate Kansas struggles
when disaffection and treachery every side,
he was found to be one of the truest friends of the
South-batting for her rights when he knew that