Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-27

republican policy, the west would not remain
associated with the north. Its natural associa-
ton is with the south.
Mr.. WILSON asked if the Senator did not
write letter in favor Of the repeal of the tugl-
tive slave law
Mr.. FITCH-The Senator could not direct
attention from present issues by making per
sonal one. When young and acting under
early preiudces he had entertained views,
which experience and observation had chang
ed.
Mr. WILSON thought he might have some
charity for those who had not changed their
first impressions.
Mr. FIrCM had no charity for those who
with long experience were daily convicted of
violations Of the Constitution.
Mr. WILSON asked for the specifications, and
after some farther desultOry debate coniended
that Mr.. Fitch had not been able TO sustain his
allegations. He concluded his speech by re-
viewing the aggressions of the south
Mr.. DAVIS followed in defence of the south
During the debate he said the election of some
Republicans would not cause Il dissolution OF
the Union, instancing Senator Foot of Vir
ginia.
Mr.. WlGFALL defended rexas from the
charge of receiving ten millions for territory to
which she had no title.
Adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. WlNsLow moved that the House pro.
coed to vote for Speaker viva voce.
Mr.. HICKMAN said he came into the hall
this morning to resist vote to day, but hav-
ing learned there was a general understanding
yesterday that the House would vote without
interruption for two weeks, unless a Speaker
was sooner elected, he was not disposed to
break through the arrangement, though he
would not concede he was bound by it. He
would withhold his vote until he found there
was some reason to change his determination.
He would not engage in this ridiculous affair
When his vote could be of any service it
should be had.
Mr.. CRAIGE of North Carolina said the gem
tleman mistook the matter. He (Craige) had
entered into no such arrangement.
The House then proceeded to vote When
the name Of Mr.. Hamilton reached that gentle
man, he referred to the fact that some of his
friends had, without consultation with him,
put his name in nomination for Speaker. 1t
was done, doubtless, i'll the hope that the con-
sentative clements would rally around him to
defeat the common political enemy. He came
here with no expectation Or desire to preside
over this deliberative body, nordid he consider
himself competent for SO responsible a duty.
Being satisfied that the use OF his name could
do no good, he begged leave to withdraw,
thanking his frien IS for their favorable regard.
He wished to say one thing lie did not deal
in harsh language. Much had been said about
secession. He would not now give his views
on the merits Of that question, but would con-
tent himself with the remark that whatever
sentiments may exist on the other side, as to
maintaining the Union at all hazards, he be-
cved dsunion was this day upon us. 1t
might be in the power of the conservative Gle
mcnts to avert il, but it could not be done by
the selection OF a Black Republican Speaker
The people OF Texas were as devoted to the
Union as any other citizens. They had mani
tested their dc, otion to it by as much iherali-
ty, and by yielding up their separate national
ity; and yet this same people and state are
now resolved that it were better that the
wheels Of government should be arrested to.
day, and that there be no organization, rather
than that Mr.. Sherman be placed i'll the Speak.
cr's chair. The legislature of Texas had ap-
proprlated 100000 to pay the expenses, if nee
esaary, of the representatives OF that state, i'll
view OF still further struggle on this subject.
The roll call having been completed, the re-
suit was found TO be as follows;
Whole number OF votes, 226
Necessary to a choice, ia
SHERMAN, (Rep.) lad 1903
BoCocK, (Drm.) So
SMITH OF North Carolina, 81
Scattering y
Mr.. WINsLow moved that the House again
vote, and demanded the previous question.
Mr.. MCPuERsoN desired 10 make Il personal
explanation, but, if Mr.. Etheridgcs PROPOSE
ton OF yesterday was received as binding, he
was disposed to acquiesce and postpone his re-
marks Till another time.
Mi. CLARK of Missouri, hoped that all sides
would conform to the understanding at least
for time. Cries from the Republican side of
''call the roll
Mr. FLORENCE presumed there would be no
objection to his colleague, Mr.. Mcpherson,
making a personal explanation, if it were with
III the purview oil The understanding Cries for
Il vote on the Republican side.
MIR. HoUsToN did not consider he was bound
by Mr.. Etherdge's suggestion, and if he were
disposed to speak, he would not consider
speaking Il violation of any understanding.
'rle Republicans again demanded call Of
the roll
Mr.. CRAWFORD had not concurred in Mr.
Etheredges suggestion, which could not bind
the democratic side of the House.
The CLERK exclaimed that Mr.. Etherdge
yesterday suggested that the House vote
some considerable time without making speech
es. While it seemed that this was gener-
ally acquessed. in, the Clerk did not think
himself authorized to place the vote on the
minutes Renewed and impatient cries for
vote
Mr.. CRAWFORD said Mr.. Etheredge spoke
for his own party, not for the Democrats
There were not five men among the latter
who thought they were entering into any
such agreement.
Mr.. HICKMAN, in view Of these explanations
objected to Mr.. Winslow's motion fol vote.
Cries from the democratic side, "two hun
dred lost"
Mr. HlcKMAN-It is not too late to make a
point of order
The CLERK said the previous question had
been called OH Mr., WinsIow's motion.
Mr. HILL was willing to test the solemn as
surance of Mr.. Etheredge, that, if the House
would vote for two weeks, they could elect a
Speaker.
Mr.. PHELPS combatted Mr.. Hickman's
point, that, unless by unanimous consent the
House could not proceed 10 vote for Speaker.
The motion was made to that purpose with
out single objection being interposed. The
objection of MIR. Hickman came too late
After a debate, Mr. Hickman Withdrew his
objection, and the House voted thrice for a
Speaker, the last time with the following re-
suit:
Whole number of votes, 226
Necessary tor a choice, ia
SHERMAN, lRep.) had 100
BoCocK, (Dem.) 80
SMITH of North Carolina, SO
GILMER, (Opp.)
DAVIS of Indiana,
FLORENCE, (Dcm.)