The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-13
PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS,
SENATE.


ceived from the Secretary of the Treasury in reply
to resolution of the Senate calling for information
as to the unexpended balance of the amount an
proprated, under the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
to pay the claims of certain American citizens
Inc balance was stated at something over S2ll OOO
Ordered to be printed
Mr. DAVIS introduced bill for the better organ.
lzation of the army. Referred.
Mr.. WILSON presented the petition of Sampson &
Tappan, and several merchants of Boston, resnect-
ing the drawback to be allowed on Manila cordage
Mr.. SUMNER presented petition in favor of the
Homestead bill. He also introduced a resolution
calling on the president to communicate nfOrma-
ton relative to the outrage American citizens at
Perugia, in the POntifca States and what mea-
sures have been adopted to procure redress
Adopted.
| Mr.. CHEsNUT presented the memorial of the State
OF South Carolina, asking the reimbursement of
| money expended during the Revolutionary and
Mexican wars. Referred.
Mr. SLDELL moved that when the Senate ad-
Journ, it adjourn to meet on Monday next
Mr.. PUGH resumed his remarks on the subject of
territorial rights vindcating his views of popular
sovereignty, and reading copious extracts from the
| opinions of the Judges of the Supreme Court in
the Dred Scott case. He denied that the Dred
Scott decision covered the question as to the light
to hold slaves in the territories under the Consti-
tuition of the United States. conversational de-
bate ensued, in which Messrs. Davis, Green, Gwin,
and others participated as to the views of different
Senators on this question.
Messrs. Douglas, Davis, Clay, Green and others
continued conversational debate relative to the
soundness of Mr.. Douglas democracy Mr. Doug
las maintained that he held the sentiments of three
tourths of the Democratic party and if they were
to be excluded for unsoundness there would not be
enough left to elect their candidate for the Pres-
dency. He said he had not changed on this cues
ton, but his opinians had been often avowed for
twelve years, and he had been eleven times made
Chairman of the Territorial Committee
Mr.. CLINGMAN obtained the floor, and the Senate
adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
There was but slim attendance of members at
the hour OF meeting, and call of the House was
ordered.
Mr.. SHERMAN desired to call attention to the re-
marks of Mr.. Houston, of yesterday as reported in
the "Gtobe," to the effect 81 do not mean to say
that those gentlemen (Messrs. Adrain and Clark)
will vote for the Democratic can idate, but have
no doubt they will. They will. trust return to
their first love and calm the agitation of the coun-
try, and save the House from the burning, wither-
ing curse, and shame of putting in the Speakers
| Chair the gentleman from Ohio"
| Mr.. SHERMAN inquired whether Mr.. Houston de
signed to reflect upon him personally or politically
| Mr.. HoUSroN replied that he would have suppos-
ed the gentleman would not really have propound-
ed that question to him. for there could be no doubt
| as to proper construction of the language. He
did not suppose any gentleman thought he meant
or intended personal application, The gentleman
had been charged with having endorsed the senti-
ments of the Helper book and he had never dis
! owned its doctrines. Instead of making a stnpy
disavowal, by saying that he did not Know what
would be in the book, he ought to have made a
manly disavowal.
| Mr.. SHERMAN said that the resolution of Mr..
Clark, of Missouri, offensive, and was thrust
upon the House at an improper time and in an i'm
proper manner; and until it was withdrawn he
| could not say anything more.
| Mr.. Houston remarked that the gentleman could
not thus escape from responsibility, and could not
| take shelter behind the resolution.
Mr.. CLARK, of Missouri, said he was actuated by
no personal hostility against Mr.. Sherman He
never would withdraw his resolution
Mr.. HARRIS, of Maryland, said that Mr.. Clark 8
resolution was block in the way of organization,
| and suggested that the House could be relieved
from their difficulty by adopting the substitute
| agreed upon by committee of gentlemen repre-
sentlng the Democrats, the Southern Opposition
and the eAnti-Lecomptonites
| Mr.. CLARK, of Missouri expressed his astonish-
ment that such liberty should have been taken
with his resolution to propose substitute there
| for without consulting him.
Several gentlemen explained how the substitute
tor Mr.. Clarks resolution came to be agreed upon.
This substitute was subsequently read, as follows:
WHEREAS the agitation of the slavery question is pro-
ductve of good but of evil the country and that
its further discussion ought to be dscountenanced by all
parties, therefore
insists and does not discaim the doctrines the
Helper book and VINO not opposed to the further
on ot the slavery question: is fit to be Speaker of this
House.
Messrs. CLARK, of New York, and ADRIAN IN ade
some explanations.
| There was now a fiare-up.
Mr.. HAsKGN wished to know whether his col
| league, (Mr Clark, who professed to be an anti
Lecomptonite, had endorsed that Sunday substi-
tute. lie desired to make an explanation. He
wished to show the position in which his colleague
stands.
/. Mr.. HAsKIN was loudly called to order, and near
ly all the members rose to their feet The Ser
geant-at-Arms was called for, and subsequently ap-
peared, bearing his mace of office, and secured
peace finally. The utmost excitement existed and
| for time there were apprehensions of personal
collision.
abated, gave notice that when he again came to the
Hall, he would bring bis doublebarrelled gun with
| him. Laughter.
Mr.. HARRIS, of Maryland, was astonished at his
friend from Louisiana. He seemed disposed to make
game of the House. The very best evidence mem
| bers could give of their consciousness of self-re-
spect, terminate these scenes of disorder,
never again to be renewed on this floor. We should
act as becomes the dgnifed representatives of a
dign6ed people.
Mr.. HICKMAN was willing to dispose of all the
pending propositions without debate
| Mr.. CLEMENS began to make an explanation to the
effect that he was standing within four feet of Mr.
Haskn and after the latters offensive remark saw
| Mr.. Haskin put his hand to his coat to pull out a
| revolver. At this point Mr.. CLEMENS was called
to order. He said he would suspend his remarks
| for the present.
Mr. Hill and others continued the debate-good
order having been nearly altogether restored.
Mr. HAsKIN made explanation as to how a
pistol fell from his breast. He had no design to
use it.
Mr. CLARK, his colleague, apologzed for his
harsh remark, which produced the disorder
Adjourned.