Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-14

WAsHMoroN, Jan Is.
The Senate yesterday adjourned over till
Monday,
Smith Of Va, said thore were two propo-
oitions in the resolution Of Mr. Clark Of Mo-,
the hrst was that the doctrine Of the Hclper
book are insnrreotionary and hostile 10 tho
peace OF the country; was not this truo 10 the
very lester7 he asked the question.
The next was that no member Of the
House, who endorsed and recommended the
doctrines and sentiments therein affirmed
is Ct TO bc Speaker Of this House Was
not this also true7 He wanted an answer.
Bingham wished only to say to gents OF
the House and country that when the gen.
tleman denounces that book without limita-
tion as On incendiary production he denoun.
ceo the last will aud testament Of Washing
ton, a copy Of which is contained in that
book I.
The resolution denounccs the declaration
Of the Convention Of Va. Of 17S4, instruct
ing the Congress in Philadelphia in that
year The resolution denoonccs all the
truthful words OF thAa distinguished GovernN
or Of Va (McDowell,) namely "You make
the yoke Of yonP slave TO labor like an OK;
you may compel him 10 live TO work and
work to live, and yet the idea that he was
created free viii abide with him, because he
has The right to the hope Of Immortality"
Mr.. Smith replied that he hoped the
House understood that the member from o.,
endorsed the Helper book. ,..
Bingham-"I ask the gentleman whether
he repudiates those sentimental
Smith--"fhat is not the question"
Bingham--"lt is not, eh3"
smith, wish the House and coun lry "a
understand u that he endorses the book, and
for this he deserves the detestation and scorn
Of every man who forms n part Of the Amer,
lean Union. (Applsuse)
MIR. Smith pointed TO various clause Ia
show the slavery compromises therein, and
said, Why does not the gentleman Iespondi
Mngham--l want the gentleman to know
! am not his slave.
Smish-No, you were you would do
better than You do now You would get
what you need (Laughter)
Binghsm-Will you let me answer in my
own manner, or will you direct me what 70
sNyH
Smith Il direct you to take your seat
Bingham regret the gentleman is sc
well hammered.
The subject then dropped
MI. Steyens rose to a personal explaun.
tion, and sont up paper to have an extract
read
The Clerk glanced his eye ,syer il, and pu
II down. 1t turned out TO be a German
newspaper.
MIR. Stevens retired, amidst hearty laugh
ter, to distant part OF the Hall
Explanations were made, from which i
appeared that the note passed from M5
Conklin to MIR. Barksllale at the session %
wednesday was merely an envelope con
tanning bit of court plaster.
Further debate followed on the Speaker,
ship.
Mr.. Pennington offered plurality reso,
lenoa that the House now proceed to vote
ana IL there be no election, then on Mondny
next an election seould be made from tn,
two candidates highest on the vote.
Meesrs. Barksdale, Clarke, of Mo. LeaI
and others objected.
Mr.. Wsshburne. of Me-, suggested tha
Mr., Pennington should move the ps0viou
question,
DIR. Leak coniended that the resolution
was only read for information.
There was much excitement during tn,
confusion incidental to the points Of order
Mr.. Gooeh wanted to rsad n resolution t
which there could be no objection. 1t wa
that the CLERK be requested to cause the sew
eral motions now pending to be printed an,
distributed amongst the members. NJ
question The House then, adjourned I'll
Monday.