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xxxvIth CoNGREss-lst SESSION.

erty of all the States, and that citizens OF all
have right to enter into them with property
recognized by the Constitution. That it is
the duty of the law making power, whether
exercised by Congress or the Territorial Leg
slature, to pass laws for the protection of such
property, and instructing the Committee on
Territories, in reporting bills for the organiza-
tion of Territories, to insert clause for such
protection, and in case the Territorial Legisla-
ture fails to comply, Congress is to apply the
remedy. Resolutions lie over under the rules.
Mr.. Benjamin reported bill to amend the
law relative to the compensation OF District
Attorneys, Marshals and Circuit Court of the
United States.
Mr. Hale desired to put private bill from
the Naval Committee on its passage. After
considerable debate as 10 whether the Senate
had power to transact any business while the
House remains unorgsnized, Mr.. Halo with
drew his resolution.
Mr.. Bayard introduced resolution that no
(iual action shall be taken on any bill or joint
resolution until notice is received OF the or
ganization of the House. Laid over.
MI Sebastian introduced bill to provide
Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Wash
ington Territory.
Mr. Hale objected to the reading thereof,
and the Chair overruled the objection, and the
bill was read twice and referred.
After an Executive session the Senate ad-
journed.
HOUSE.-Mr. McRae, of Mississippi, was
entitled to the floor, but yielded 1t to Mr.. Clop-
ton, of Alabama, who was about to address
the House, when Mr.. Washburne, Of Maine,
interrupted him by calling for vote on Mr..
Hutchin's resolution for the adoption OF the
H. knI fhot
| obligated by law to proceed to vote for
| Speaker, without debate or delay.
Mr.. Craige, of North Carolina, raised
point Of order on Mr.. Washburne, when the
latter repeated the motion for the adoption Of
The plurality rule. 1t had been heretofore
acted upon at all times, no matter what pro-
position was before the House. Itwas ques-
iion of high privilege.
Mr.. McRae said the gentleman had usurped
the floor.
Mr.. Washburns If the gentleman will
wait
Mr.. McRae--I will not wait.
Mr.. Washburne-I suppose have the floor,
Mr.. McRae-You have no right to it.
Mr.. Washburne No gentleman has right
to it, to debate point Of order or anything
else, because the Constitution and parliamen'
tary law require the House TO proceed to al
election without debate and delay.
The clerk decided that Mr.. Washburne could
not deprive Mr.. Clopton of the floor.
! The point of order was further discussed
| Mr.. Washburne insisting that the Clerk should
execute the law and put the question.
Mr.. Houston, of Ala, protested against Mr..
Washburne's Interference and interpositions
The Clerk said he knew of no parliamentary
practice which would warrant Mr.. Washburne
from taking the floor from Mr.. Clopton.
Mr.. Washburne replied that he did not take
the floor from him.
Mr.. Morohead appealed from the Clerks de
cision. Much confusion prevailed throughout
,hese proceedings.
Mr. Phelps expressed his astonishment at
the factous conduct of the Republican side,
and asked whether such conduct was cour
teous.
Mr.. Washburne apG others rose to speak,
when Mr.. Craige called them to order.
Mr.. Burnett insisted that the Clerk inforce
his decision.
Mr.. Kellogg suggested that Mr.. Clopton pro
ceed with his remarks, and when he shall have
concluded his remarks the House proceed to
vote for Speaker. [Cries of HGood," "that's
right" on the Democratic side,
The House should vote occasionally, at
least once week, for Speaker. There was no
use of trying to pass the plurality rule. 1t
can't be obtained.
| Mr. Washburne would do no such thing. He
had the right. He wanted to understand.
These were the only words, as ho was
frequently Interrupted by calls to order from
| the Democratic side.
Mr.. Morehead-Mr. Clerk, can't you put
tho question to the House. [Cries Of order
from the same source.
Mr.. Craige, of N. G., participated in this
running debate. He in turn was loudly called
to order by the Republican side
The Clerk suggested rs question had been
raised as to the right of Mr. Clopton to the
floor, the point should DO submitted to the
House. Many on the Democratic side objected
to this. Finally, after more noisy proceed
logs and calls of order, Mr.. Clopton com
lnenced his remarks. He spoke in favor Of
he secession Of the South in the event of the
election of Republican President. Liga-
Iasnts which bound the Union are fast being
bioken. We stand on the verge Of volcano,
Ind its trembling movements portend an
eruption.
. Mr.. Carter explained his position he did
not vote for Mr.. Sherman because he identi-
fed himself with tho Republican party, but
because under the exciting circumstances he
thought the Republicans ought to have the
presiding officer. In so voting he did not
ndorse the Helper book, He could not vote
| for tie Administration man without violating
the principles upon which be was elected. He
could not vote for South American because
that party is in favor of slave code In the
Territories. If tits not so let any Que Of them
deny it. -...
Mr.. Hardeman said he was in favor Of o
code, and intended TO demand every Southern
right.
Mr.. Quarles was for equality, and believed
Tennessee has the right to carry slaves in the
common Territories, and right to claim every
right of the Government to protect il.
Mr.. Etheridge said go help him God he
would never give vote to put slavery in the
Territories, while the Nebraska Kansas Bill
according to tho construction put upon it at
the time of its passage remains in force, for il
gives right to the people, while in Terri
torial condition, to regulate slavery in their
own way.
Mr.. Carter and Mr.. Moore, of Kentucky, said
they were in favor of protecting slavery in
the Territories, and the former said no Terri
tory can interfere with these rights.
Mr.. Briggs explained that he never believed
a necessity existed for legislation on the
slavery question beyond what is claimed by
the Constitution. He approved of non-inter
vention in the Territories as kind of squatter
sovereignty.
Mr.. Carter understood the Southern Oppo-
sition to be in favor of slave code. He asked
if the North. western and other Democrats