The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-31
PROCEEDINGS or THR THIRTY.SIyTH CONGRESS,
WASHINGTON, January 80, 1860.


The CHAIR laid before the Senate a communica
tion from the clerk of the Court of Claims trans
mittlng certain decisions of that tribunal; also a
message from the President of the United States
In answer to resolution of the Senate calling for
the correspondence Of Gen. Scott and Gen. Harvey
in relation to the island of San Juan; also a COM
munication from the second Auditor of the Trea-
| sury, transmitting copies of all accounts which
| have been received at that office, of persons
| charged with the application and disbursement of
moneys, goods and effects of any kind for the bene-
| hit of the Indians, from july l, 1858 to June 30
1853, together with list of the names of the per-
sons to whom goods, moneys and effects have been
delivered within said year. for the benefit of the
Indians, and the balance still remaining in their
hands.
Mr.. GRIMES called attention to a statement of Mr..
Ioombs, In his speech of last week. that nine States
had passed laws to render the provisions of the f-
gtive slave law imperative, including Iowa. Mr..
e. denied that Iowa had passed any such law.
Mr.. TooMBs stated that he did not include Iowa
in the nine States to which he referred
Mr.. NICHOLSON made a speech controverting the
doctrine OF Mr.. Seward, that there is 'irrepres-
sible conflict between free labor and slave labor
MIR. N. read the resolutions adopted by the
Legislature of Tennessee in reference to the
outrage at Harper's Ferry. They were couched
IN strong and severe language, which was the more
worthy of attention coming from calm and
conservative State. 1t is because they look upon
the irrepressibe conflict doctrine as threatening
the destruction OF this Union, that they character
men of all parties to unite in crushing it out,
They believe it to be fatal to the prosperity of the
country, and deadly enemy to its liberty. With
out touching the question of morality as connected
with slavery, he would proceed to discuss the two
systems of labor in their relation to ponal econ
omy. The leading products of free labor were en-
tIrely different from the leading products of slave
labor and there could be no competition or antag-
onism between them.
| The chief product of slave labor is cotton and
free labor produces 20 cotton. The chief product
OF free labor is manufactures, which are less extern
| sivey carried on at the South. Mr.. n. read some
statistics to show that the Southern people have
abundant cause to be satisfied with the practical
workings of their peculiar institution. There was
conflict which did exist in all countries-a conflict
between capital and labor. The error of the Re-
publicans consisted in setting up their conscience
as higher law, above the Constitution. In re-
| ligious matters, let conscience be supreme in
political matters, the true rule was to hold the
Constitution as the supreme law. He proceeded to
point out in clear and lucid manner the sectional
character of the Republican party, and the dangers
threatening this country in consequence of the
fanaticism prevalent at the North.
Mr.. FITCH obtained the foor and after executive
session, Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The galleries of the House were more densey
crowded this morning than at any former period
during the present session. By eleven o'clock not
seat was to be procured, crowds were wedged in
the various doOrways, while the lobbies were alike
seats specially set apart for the diplomatic corps
with the exception of the front tier were occupied
| by ladies'
| Members and others were gathered in groups on
the toor and the general scene was characterized
| by unusual excitement. Many strangers have
arrived since Saturday to witness the proceedings
| consequent upon the election of Speaker, it being
| very generally supposed that this long DELAYED
| event would be consummated to-day.
The House called to order at noon Rev. Mr.
! kennard opening theproceedings with PRAYER. Ir
| the course of his prayer the reverend gentleman
impl plored the Almighty to come to the deliveranct
| danger and to renew the bond of confidence which
| formerly existed as to our Confederacy.
| The CLERK stated the pending question to be or
| the motion made by Mr.. Winslow Friday, tc
! proceed to vote for Speaker uiUd roce
| Mr. DAVIDSON asked to offer resolution that the
Doorkeeper be directed to exclude all persons not
! entitled to the privilege under the rules of the
House from the tloor, except the employees actual
| ly engaged in the Hall. Mr. Clemens gallanty
| asked Mr.. Davidson to except the ladies from the
| operation of the resolution
| Mr.. DAVIDSON said there were more outsiders or
| the floor than members.
Mr.. SMITH, of Virginia, also desired the ladie;
now on the floor to remain.
Mr.. STANTON remarked that if they were permit
ted to remain here, others would claim 4 similar
| privilege
| Mr.. VALLANDIGHAM said if persons were here
contrary to the rules, they We're liable to expu
sion by the Doorkeeper. But it too late tC
exclude the ladies' as they had been invited here
| Mr.. DAVIDSON repeated that there were all kind
of people on the floor. The time he thought, hat
come when this should be stopped
! Mr.. JOHN CoCHRANE moved that the ladies be ex
cepted from the operation of Mr.. Davidson's reso
luton; that was higher privilege than referred t.
the male Laughter.
Mr.. OLIN reminded the gentleman that we ha(
I no rules.
Mr.. SMITH, of Virginia, replied that we have tn,
parliamentary law.
| Applause in the galleries
The CLERK said he had no power over the Door.
| Keeper. The ladies, to the number of FORTY herr
began to retire from the floor.
Mr.. CURTIS said something amid the confusion
to which Mr.. Garnett replied that there should b.
strict and impartial execution of the rule.
Mr.. KILLINGER said as the ladies had been turnet
out, the men, not here by privilege, should be pu
out.
Mr.. AsHMoRE-I go with you.
| Mr.. HICKMAN, as a remedy for the pressure, sug
gested that all the members withdraw for five min
utes-iet the floor be cleared, and then the Door
| Keeper could distinguish, as they severallv re
turned, who were members. voice-That woul(
| be the best way.
| Mr.. BRIGGS said he saw no necessity for such +:
| course. If all the members take their seats i
could be easily ascertaned who were not privileg
ed here.
The House being called, the only absentees re
ported were Messrs. Brown, of Kentucky Clarl
B. Cochrane, and Stallworth.
Mr.. VAN WICK asked if some Democratic mem
bers from New York would afford pair for Mr.
c. B. Cochrane.
Mr.. CRAIGE, of North Carolina, suggested tha
Mr. Cochrane be paired with Mr.. StalIworth
Mr.. VAN WICK objected to this, as, among Other
reasons, Mr.. Stallworth had never been here
The House finally again proceeded to vote fo
| Speaker, with the following result:
whole number OF votes. es...'.......'......,..236 236
Of which
| Mr. Pennington received. ed......................115
Mr ..'.'..'.'''.'.''''........ lib
Scattering. ........... Observation-Disclosures.
The announcement caused much excitement ant
| extreme interest was everywhere manifested.
| The House again proceeded to vote. There was
as much, if not more, interest manifested than or
the first trial to-day.
The result was announced as follows
Whole number of votes tMr. Pennington, and
Mr. Smith, OF North Carolina, not voting .232
Necessary to a choice.
Mr.. Pennington. .....,............,.......115
Mt. Snlth, OF N C........ ll3
Mr. Davis, OF Indiana. na..........................2
MT. Alien. ....................1 i
MI. bococK. '..,'.'.'..'.......:l
There being no choice, Mr.. WINsLoW moved tina
| the House adjourn.
Mr.. CLEMENS wanted to know whether his Demo
cratic friends intended to resort to parliamentary
tactics to prevent election.
Mr.. HousToN understood that such thing wa
intended by his Democratic friends.
By yeas l09, nays l23 another vote was had
Before it was announced, Mr. Riggs under
understanding that his vote would elect Mr.. Pen
nington, cast it in that direction. He did not wisl
The result of the vote announced.
Whole number 233. Necessary to a choice III
of which Mr.. Pennington received ll5, Mr.. Smith
lI3. Scattering 5.
/ The debate continued for some time as t.
the Democratic side furnishing a pair for Mr.
Clark B. Cochrane; but no pair was effected.
Mr.. STANTON proposed that no debate or explain
ations be allowed during the CALI but this wa
objected to.
The House, amid much excitement proceeded t.
vote for Speaker.
Mr.. SHERMAN made few spirited remarks, il
which he expressed his gratitude to his friends fo
having voted for him throughout his prolonged
contest till now, and in conclusion said if he hat
one favor to ask it was that they would come up il
unbroken columns, with a firm 'front.' and unway
ering line and cast their votes for the Republiea
candidate.
The House then voted with the following re
suit:
Whole number of votes .......... ..234
Necessary to choice. .............. Ills
Ofwhich
Mr.. Pennington received. .I15
Mr. Smith, of North Carolina. a............1l3
Mr. Davis, of Indiana. ana...................
scattering ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 4
Before the result was announced Mr. BRIeGs mad
a personal explanation, saying he would now vot
for Mr.. Smith, according to his party pledge, bu
| he anticipated the time would come when he coul
vote for Mr.. Pennington. Applause on the RI
publican side. He accused those who voted o
Friday for Mr.. Smith, and then changed to MI
Pennington, as being guilty of infamous conduct
Mr.. RIGGS withdrew his vote for Mr. Pennington
MIR. NORRIS of Pennsylv lvania, Indignantly repee
the charge of Mr.. Briggs.
The House then adjourned
|
The stutue of Henry Clay, made for the State G
Virginia by Hart, the sculptor, was received i