Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-01-06
BY TEEEGRAFDH.


Thirsy-ssxth congress-- ~ session.
WksHrs7oS. jan. 4--HorsE--Ar Waskburne. \
Illinois called the attention of d house 8 he lei
ter he had received from contractor in Rockville
in that State, in which the writer states that Ia
state Of things that exists owing 10 the failure
pay the mail CONTRACTORS cant be imagined.
Mr.. Rsshbutne wished % say 10 the contractor
that he did not consider himself responsible for the
distress re washed his aad8 q an resBonsibiiity
10 speeches haG been made by hia side Of th
/ House They desired organization.
Alr Barisdeif Aaked whetuerfhe gentleman wcui,
now agree to the proposition for temporary Organza
ton in order that the bill could be passed.
Mr.. Mashburae replied that When tT Houston
/ offered the resolution he (Washb1rne) proposed Il
Ell the blank with the name Of John sherman, bui
I the Democrats objected
Mr.. H0uston showed the insineeriiy oh Mr. 81 ash.
burne and his friends He treated his (Washburnes)
proposition with the searn and contempt deserved
The gentleman intended 70 defeat the object Of his
(Houstons) resolution, and for him 10 read the let
ter was adding insult to injury.
Mr.. Washburne = The gentleman proposed TO elect
temporary Speaker, and lett blank in the resolu-
ton for the insertion Of the name Why did he not
! accept that Of Mr. Sherman?
Mr.. Houston-Why would not the gentleman ae-
cept that Of Mr.. BOeock Mr. Mallory. He had said
that II tie House would agree @ this resolution he
would propose to fill the blank with some individual
whose name had not been connected with the con-
serious 0bJeet0n. lie wanted to act 10 good faith
Mr.. Stevens asked Mr. Houston whether at the
same time he wanted to include Clerk?
Mr.. Houston replied that that was not necessary at
present The Clerk acts till his successor is appOin-
ted. Gentlemen do not mean to pay the contractors
They wantto keep up the ont ne pressure.
Mr.. Stevens-Ihe gentleman must know that by
the Constitution no bill be presented no resOlu-
ton offered until Speaker and Clerk are elected.
Mr. Houston The gentleman can't escape in that
way. 1t is mere subterfuge. The Clerk can re-
main ill ms successor is appointed.
Mr.. Reagan spoke Of the Republican party whose
principles were revolutionary in character and cal
culated to promote sectional hostility and subyer
the Government They held that the Consultation is
league with he'll and covenant with death
debate ensned between him and Mr. Curtis, who
contended that the habeas corpus prevents the viO
lat0n Of the Constitution He informed Reagan
distinctly that the people of the North did make
war on slavery where it exists
Mr.. Reagan said that he soorned sectional agita-
ton everywhere, he made it point to rebuke sec
t;onalism athome, and he fought the enemies Of the
Union and Constitution.
Here debate followed as to the personal liberty
bill Of Massachusetts,.
Mr.. Dawes, Of Massq taking the principal part of
the debate.
Mr.. Hill asked him whether negroes have more
rights in Massachusetts, than white men.
Mr.. Davis-No less! Every man who claims free
dom has the right Of habeas corpus under the laws
and every man who charges on the Republicans
anything beyond that does not understand the facts
in the case.
MIR. Hill asked what had become of the American
party in that State Mass y
Mr.. Dawes replied that the American party was
made up about Onehalf from the Democrats and
the other half from the Wings, the latter had gone
into the Republican party, and the former had re
turned to their original or first love. Laughter.
Mr.. Hill asked what had become of Gov. Banks
who was originally Democrats
Mr.. Dawes replied that Gov Banks thought bet
ter of himself and bis country, and Joined the Re
publican party. lie and Ex-Goy. Boutwell, like 9th
ers in Massachusetts, are like brands pucked from
the burning flames.
Mr.. Hill said that be was willing to inaugurate
party to embrace every conservative element, to
give peace and happiness to distracted land Who
would come up and JOIN him IN this work. He ap-
peaed to the Republicans to haul down their black
flag and unite with the national men.
Mr.. Cox addressed few words to his American
friend, Mr. Hill, to show up the law in Massachu-
sets on the alien suffrage question: adding that it
is positive disadvantage and misfortune to be
white man there.
Mr.. Hills reply was indstinctly heard He was
understood to say that he had no objection to the
probation; he never expected to 60 10 Massachu
sets.
Mr.. Dawes said that it was true the alien suffrage
clause was opposed bya few Democrats. It was
adopted bg the LEGISLATURE. and submitted TO the
people. The entire Democ attic party staid at home
and refused to help that portion Of the Republican
who were opposed to It. to vote II down. If they
got 500 from 600 Democrats tins blot on the fair
escutcheon Of Massachusetts, would never have been
there.
Mr.. Cox said that the Union and the Constitution
was tho wltchwOFd Of the Democratic party. and
thar one Unlon-ioving sentiment Of Gushing or Ever
EFT, would throw the whole delegation from Msssa-
chusetts into catalepsy.
Mr.. Hardeman raae to q question Of privileges He
understood Mr.. Cox to say that there are Southern
0pposdonists on this floor is alliance with the Black
Republicans
Mr. Cox explained He said the other day that he
believed there was an affinity between them--that
before Congress met he saw in the Richmond Wing
and Louisville Journal and other journals OF the
American party strong desire expressed for a
union of the Opposition and had il not been for old
OssawatUmie Brown. they could have been united in
the organization Of the House.
Mr. Hardeman wished to say distinctly that there
is no affinity oTsalliance between the Southern OPP
position and the Black Republicans; it was proper
when the charge was made that Il shall be denied
and as enc humble representative as far as he was
concerned, he pronounced the charge false.
Mr. Cox replied that he did not make the charge.
but he said that the Wing journals and other organs
OF the American party urged such a union. He was
willing 20 say that there were certain gentlemen of
the Southern Opposition on this floor who would in
no emergency unite with the Republicans.
Mr.. aalloFy retOrted upon the charge that the
Americans al the North and South think differently
that the Democrats think differently squatter
sovereignty
Mr. Boteler said that there never was an hour
when the Virginia Opposition, any portion OF it,
contemplated an alliance with the Republicans tina.
if such proposition was made BY the Richmond
WING, it spoke for itself
Mr. HattOn-The gentlemen from Ohio had said
that IN bis opinion but for the recent f0ray of John
Brown would have been IN alliance with the Black
Republicans on this floor.
Mr.. CoxI distinctly said that the organs of your
party 50 suggested i am ready to prove it. made
no personal application
Mr.. Hatton-Any man who intimates that it is my
purpose now. will be in the fdture to unite with
the Republican party, states what is false.
Mr.. Cox-That disclaimer is not neCessary-the
gentleman did not show great deal of bravery by
it.
Mr.. HattOn-I lave made the remark il is sufh-
GENTLY comprehensive don't wish to add to it.
Mr.. Brabson said that he had no affinity with the
Republicans, and hereafter would have no respect
for the gentleman from Ohio.
Mr.. COx-I am glad that you repudiate your Or
gans.
The House then agreed do take vote for a
Speaker-previous to which Scott declined the long
er use of his name for Speaker
Mr.. Craig, Of Mo-. nominated Mr.. Davis Of Ind.
Mr.. English nominated McCernand. Mr. Etheridge
made a few humorous remarks, and voted for Hor-
ace H. Clark. and characterized him as an anti-Le-
compton and Ishmaelist Democrat The House
voted for Speaker with the following result:
Whole number of votes cast 207 necessary to a
choice los. Sherman IOl, McCernand 33, Gilmer
IA, Davis. of Ind, 9, Valandighgm Z, and the re-
mainder scattering,
The House then adjourned,
From Washington.
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