Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-26
Gattst By Gflrgrapb.
CoAFrsss Session
WApHnSaroS, Jan. rs.
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
M Bristov spoke In 90 low a zone that
but few Of bis words reached the reporters
gallery. He was understood 10 dspreaate
The sxtfemes Of both partiea Even " an
organization Of the House IL not now eiect-
ed, he believed our rights win be guarded
until the people have time 60 make another
election and send other Representatives
here In 1861, when appropriations will be
made ~ pay our debts. kentucky would
never look 10 disuniOn as q remedy; for 20
litical r~eaeouo, she will be the last to 40 out
OF the Union.
Mr.. Woodson rose TO a personal explAna.
ton, denying the truth OF a diepatch in the
IN. Y Herald, that be ia ended " propose
the adoption Of the plurality rule. Believ-
ing that tho election OF q Speaker under
such q rula would be Unconstitutional, no
should never vote Cor or favor Il In any way.
lie indicated the resolution he intended 20
offer, from wAish had probably emansted
tho diepatcA proposed, on successive ballots
70 drop the candidates receiving the lowest
number " votes until the contest 10 narrow
ed dOWa " two. the highest Of which would
necessarily result in an election by = major,
liz.
MOssrs. Hatton and Logan, sovsrally
made personal explanations,
Mr. Ashmors said he wished TO oIsr q
resolution that tho reporters Of the N. York
Horald be expelled from the galleries.
No reason was given for this resolution.
Dit Ashmore said he simply had the res
olution read Cor inlOrmAtiOn. II any one
desired to discuss IL he would consent 10 let
It lie over.
MIR. Keitt replied to some Of the argu,
ments Of Mr.. Corwin. He conceded that
the sentimonts Of the lathers Of the Repub-
ho we're anti slavery, but fresh from the
battle fields Of the reyo. ution, they subordi
mated their sentiments, and made a pro-
slavery government The Republicans say
they carry out the policy Of tho fathers Of
the Government, but, while they protest the
sentiments they cover up their acts. Who
made the fugitive slave Law, and erected
territory after territory with slavery there,
in.
He said the South asked no protection
from mortal man or power. She will pro,
tect herself with her own right. She would
drive back the boards Of Northern minions
who might advance against her. Sho will
march on further and further south and
around her Gag will be a civilization, bright
err than the sunbeams around the mountain
spread. Her destiny will be fulfilled, and
then damned be he who first cries hold,
enough"
Mr.. Boteler thought the Republican ag-
gression Of the slavery question was the di-
rect cause OF John Browns raid, and urged
u union of the parties against the Republi-
cans. He also expressed q hope that discus
sion would cease, and the House make an
effort to organize.
Mr. Ashmore explained thai his reason
was based on an outrageous attack in tho
Herald on members Of the Honse. lie was
free to say it wss the most Infamous and Ii
belous attack ever made on my deliberate
assembly. 1t called MIR Pryor a filthy liar
and libeller. IL became the duty of the
House TO expel the reporters entirely.
MIR. COlfax asked the gentleman to begin
the purgatlon ut the proper place. The OH
oial organ OF the Administration, the Con-
stitution, had so far forgotten its duty as to
stigmatise the Republicans as traitors aud
Saying they had been bought with n shil-
ling.
Mr.. Atheridge made some remarks which
produced the best posoible feeling among
the members. lie promised, il they cease
debating for two weeks. q Speaker would be
elected before tho end Of that time.
The House then voted. Necessary to a
choice l0S,
Sherman los
Bocock 81
Smith, Of NC. 20
Mr.. : shmore finally withdrew his resolu,
ton rs ii could not DO acted upon in tho
present condition.
Adjourned.
SENATE Mr. Lane presented the pro-
ceedings of the Union meeting in New York,
and read a letter from the Secretary Of the
meeting stating that the citizens of that city
are true to the Constitution and Union, and
wish the fact known. Mr. Lane expl essed
the pleasure il gave him to present the res-
o~lutions, although he might not agree with
every word contained therein. lie hoped
these meetings were indicative Of a sound
sentiment at the North, and they would con-
tinue to be held. lie moved that the resolu.
tons be read.
MIR. Hale objected to their reception on
the ground that the Senate heretofore had
refused to receive a mere record and ex-
preston Of opinions wbijh required no ac-
lion at the hands of this body; he made the
objection in no feeling of unkindness; he
WI as much grati6ed as any one at the ext
preston Of patriotic sentiments.
Mr.. Lane said it was in order to receive
the resolutions; he hoped they would be in
oorporated in the remarks made.
Mr.. Hsl suggeated that the subject be
laid over till tomorrow. IL the practice Of
thu Senate had not been what he stated, he
would withdraw all objections.
Mr., Davis thought 1t could not properly
go on to the files Of the Senate. 2
Mr.. Lane withdrew the papers.
Senator Browns resolution-that the
territorles are the common property Of al
the States-was then brought up. Lengthy
speeches were made by Wilson of Mass.,
and Davis of Miss. The Senate then ads
journed.
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