New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-19
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WASHINGTON, Wedaelal Jan. Is, 1860
PROCEEDINGS IN TEE HoUsE.

WASHINGTON, "Wednesday Jan. Is, 1860.
PROCEEDINGS IN TEg HOUSE.
bfr. Wsshburn of Me. again eadeavored TO
bring the House to an election, Speaker, by in
sisting that nothing else in srdsr. The Clerk
receded from his position Of Yesterday and ruled
that debate could proceed, which fsreclosed oar
efforts.
Mr.. Clopton Of Ala. then made secession har-
aneue.
| Mr. Carter of n. Y. followed in ,peech exhibit
ing much ability and power, wherein he reviewed
events here, showing how the Democratic aide had
openly avowed and encouraged disunitn, while the
Republicans had rebuked those sentiments. He
justified his vote for Mr.. Sherman, Whoa he re-
garded as national and conservative man, and
explained his own position on the Territsria ques-
ton and the Fugitive Slave law with clearness and
force, winning general appreciation. At the con-
cusion he was much congratulated. having sus-
taired himself admirably 10 a coloquy with Mr.
McRae and others. In the course of his renarks,
Mr. Carter referred 30 Mr.. Briggs having voted for
men who adyocs ted slave code in the Territories.
which he denied.
Mr.. Boteler for whom he voted, rose and avowed
he favored that doctrine, and that all power, Con-
gressiona, Executive and Judiciary, should DO ex-
,rted to protect Slavery.
Messrs. Hardeman, of Georgia, Quaries, and
others of the Southern Opposition announced sim
liar opinions.
Mr.. Briggs then endeavored to explain his posi-
ton, beginning with the admission that the Consti
tuition carried and protected Slavery in the Terrific
ries, but ending with the conclusion that he would
rather vote for a man who favored Slave code
than for one who recommended the Helper book.
Mr.. Carriers speech compelled the Southern and
Western Democracy to declare conflicting opinions
on the Territorial question: Mr.. Cox and his ses
resting on the Douglas theory, and those Of the
South claiming the fullest protection.
Mr. Montgomery (Dem.) Of Pennsylvania inter.
posed to maintain that these differences could exist,
and yet the harmony Of the party be preserved;
which called mp Mr.. Moorhead (Rep.) of Pennsyi.
vania, who exhibited him as misrepresenting his
constituents, and violating the pledges under which
be was elected.
Mr. Montgomery contradicted the assertion, and
then Mr.. COvode proved that letter had been
drawn by Mr. Montgomery, HIMSELF which he mfr.
c. and other Republicans signed, procuring the
withdrawal of our candidate in his District. This
telling fact, delivered in Mr. Covodes quaint way,
brought dowu tho House, and Mr. Montgomery
wilied
THE M'LANE TREATY.
No intention is entertained by the State Depart
ment of returning the respectful protest of Mirsmoa
against the McLsne treaty. That statement was
fabricated for sinister purpose. The Administra-
ton ia not anxious to hurry a vote on the Mexican
treaty, ill it can feel its way, aud be more conf
dent of success. The present prospect ia decidedly
against its ratification No reason is yet suggested
justi5ing any Republican vote.
COURT OF CLAIMS JUDGE
Judge Hughes of Indiana was confirmed to-day
o. Judge of the Court of Claims, vice Blackford.
THE MAILS.
NstiSes to the Department OF the stoppsge OK the
mails continue daily; but thus far, they have been
mostly replaced with reduced service. New-En-
sar has stopped less than other sectionA The
most embarrassment TO contractors is oceasioaed
by the fact that their financial arrangements were
predicated upon legislation anticipated BY the LIST Of
january. Ii relief cannot be obtained before thu
EXPIRATION OF the current quarter, there must Do
iesious arrangements in the service.
Ts ne Associated Frees. - -.
WssuISoros. Wednesday Jun. IA isoo
There were Indications to-day ON the par OF INC
Republicans 10 have night session, with TIE view,
possibe Of bringing tie CONTEXT for inc 20
4 TERMINATION; but sufiieieo, number % mo" ~ere
not united on that purpose
The galleries Of tho House were crowded TO The
u,most eapaclsy to-day by persons OF both sekeA
The Senate confirmed tho nom'na1loa OF o." hagces