Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-10
SENATE.
The Senate was not in session to day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,


The Senate was not in session to day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Davis of Mississippi said he proposed to enter
into the inquiry as to whether it practical to unite
the elements opposed to the Republicans. lie beheVeu
that there patriotism enough among the Democrats
anti.Lecomptonites and the Americans TO unite and de-
feat that party and he thought that the Democrats and
South Americans responsible for the non-organza
ton of the House The latter being national IN their
views he would ask why they could not co operate win
the Democracy and elect Speaker to-day lie counsel
led both portions of the Democracy to stand together now
and not be divided on past issues.
Mr. Stokes of Tenn, addressed the House lie was
surprised to hear the disuuon sentiments OF the Denoc
racy upon this floor, The people OF Tennessee wings
and Democrats were all for the Union. No man could
utter disunon sentiments and stand. The difncuty OF
recovering fugitive slaves would be tenold greater in
case of disunion In his opinion the election ct no man
under the forms prescribed by the law would be cause
for a dissolution OF the Union of these States
Mr. Singleton of Miss, desired TO ask the gentleman
if he would submit if Fred Douglas was elected Pres
dent.
Mr.. Stokes replied that Fred Douglas not a ct-
zen, and could not be elected.
Mr. Davis, of Miss, said that if the Americans would
come to the aid of the Democrats the anttLecompton
party would also do so.
Mr.. Adrian, of n j. said that the anti-Lecompton
party could speak for itself He was surprised that Mr.
Davis should attempt to substitute himself for member
of that party, and TO express its views
Mr. Davis said that if he had substituted himself for
an auti-LeCompton man. he would feel himself dishon
ored
Mr. Adrian said that he had never been discOurteous
towards any gentleman in the House He had great re-
spec for Mr. Davis, and he hoped he would withdraw
the language he had Just uttered in the heat OF discus
sion.
Mr. Davis said he had taken anti Lecompton speeches
for his guide and upon their false declarations he had
sloken his own opinions. The gentleman in a manner
uukud-
Mr.. Adriau-I mean nothing unknd discourteous.
Nothing whatever.
Mr. pvis-Then of course l withdraw what | have
said.
Mr. Stokes continuing thought that the Democrats
should settle their difficulties before they called up
ON the Americans TO come and help them. The De-
mocratc party had il in their power TO organize
the House upon democrat but upon two occasions u
had been in their power to organize the House upon Mr.
Gilmer of y. c. They could organize il upon
Etheridge of Tenn. or Harris, of Nd "A yocc.-Who
cl,e?) lie did not know who else but he would like to
know why the Democracy would not vote for Mr. Gil
Mr. Rus Of Texas, said that it was sufficient cause for
him that Republicans found enough in Mr.. Gilmer TO
vote for him.
Mr. Lamar, of Miss declared that he would not unite
with the Republicans upon any candidate.
Mr. Wright Tenn. read the resolutions Of the State
Of tennessee in which it asserted to be the wish OF
the people of Tennessee that their representatives should
resist all aliauon with the Black Republican party and
denouncing such did not, false to all sentiments OF
principle and duty their constituents He called the
attention of his colleague these resolutions. In the
spirit OF Them he could not consent 10 vote even for Mr.
Bocock in the case supposed
Mr. Stokes OF Tenn, continued, saying that the De
mocracv could not even unite among themselves
Mr. Wright Of Tenn. desired TO ask his colleague why
the Republicans would vote for Mr.. Etherdge and Sir.
Gimer and not for Mr.. Maynard and Mr.. Boeler
Mr. Stokes replied that II was because Mr. Maynard
and Mr. Boteer LecomptOn men. For himself, be
tween Douglas squatter-soveregnty man aud Repub-
lcan, he had no choice
Mr. Logan said that Mr. Stokes had invited the Demo
Gratis to vote for Mr.. Etherdge, who stood upon the
same platform with Mr. Douglas, in regard to popular
sovereignty.
Mr. stokes continued, and ayowed that rather than
zee a Republican elected he would vote for Democrat.
At the conclusion of his speech
Mr. Wusow, of y. C., said in view OF the harmonious
condition of things laughter shown by the debate,
be moved that the House proceed TO vote for Speaker
and called thereon the previous question.
Mr. Hickman, of Penn, wanted the country TO see
who KEEP; the House dis0r5tuzet. lie hoped that tie
previous question would be voted down, to enable him
% amend the motion that the House proceed to vote by
tue insertion Of the plurality law.
Mr. Wuslow appealed TO Mr. Hickman 20 abandon his
plurality rule resolution He must see that 1t could do
no good
Mr. Hickman declined. He wanted the country to
see who responsible for the d organization II he
withdrew now would the gentleman agree to take it
up 40 q future davy
A call of the House was ordered, but before it
made debate cusuel as to the operation Of the pre-
yiOus question.
Mr. Garnet. of Va, declared that there were gentle
men that floor who would sit there until the 4th Of
March SOL rather than allow the adoption OF the pu
raty rule. He hoped the question would be delayed UNI
oil indignant people rose ~ wrath 20 sweep the Repub-
leans from their seats of power-uutl tue gentleman
from Ohio and his couiederates are pioried by public
opinion
ST. Hickman explained the reasons why he wished the
House 20 vote down the previous question
Mr. Clarke said he had already given notice that he
would resist an attempt 10 take vote upon the plurality
re until vote had first been had upon his resolution,
a regard to the Helper book lie would meet the Re
publican. 20 every turn cr,myeut them by every legis
ltyc cNped.cHt. lie continued speaking strongly in
favor OF his resolution and concluded by declaring 10
the Republican, that they must NEE; the question in the
face.
Mr Win-ou said De would et the future take care Of
itself Sufficient unto the day the evil thereof
lie knew there gentlemen ON that floor determined
to prevent vote upon the resolution, aud lac was GER
tain no vote could be gotten it for long time, il
ever.
Mr.. Clarke again supported Lis resolution.
Mr. Bingham OF Ohio asked it vote upon the reso-
luton permitted, would vote upon the plurality
rule be permitted:
Mr. Clarke had no bargain to make lie asked mere
Justice.
Nr Hill Of Ga, would vote for Mr. Clarke's resoiu-
ou If be believed it would DO any good Did the gen
eman expect any OF those who voted for Mr. sherman
20 vote for it,
Mr. Clarke said that be did not expect any supporter
of sherman for it but he expected every one
else 30 So For himself be woUd never vote for the
plurality rule long the Constitution of the United
Sute- lasted
Cries OF order and vote
The vote wa. taken upon the "pFeyiouS question,
FIRST by eers and then by and nays and sustained
yeas los nays loj
Mr. J. G.. Davis, of Ind, \. L. Dem.,) in short
speech nominated, National man for the Speaker
ship. \. j. Hamilton, of Texas.
Mr. Davis, OF Miss, withdrew the name Of Mr. Bocock,
who, he said, would vote for MIR. Hamilton
The House then proceeded the 2sth trial for
Speaker.
When the name of Mr.. Pugh, of Ala who, on twenty
seven ballots had voted steadily for Mr.. Mcqueen,
called he said that if the Americans would for Mr..
Hamilton, he would do so.
Mr. HILL OF Ga said that il evident no choice
could be effected he must decline to change his vote.
Mr. Leach of y. c. said that as soon the Demo
poed their whole strength for Mr. Hamilton, he
would for him. Until then he would vote for Mr..
Gmer
Mr.. Pugh not at all appalled, by the situation Of
Affairs His constituents cared nothing about the
ganization OF the House. Indeed, if the House
organized if the government stopped nay, if all
the laws they had passed in the St en wears swept
away from the Statute book bis constituents would not
feel it; nor know it except through the newspapers
Nevertheless as he stumbling block in the way of
gentlemen and as he believed that the election OF Mr.
Hamilton would be a blow struck at the Black Rcpubli-
can organization he would accept the invitation OF Mr..
Leech, and vote for Mr.. Hamilton he would have
voted for Mr.. Bocock if his could have elected him.
loud applause.)
Mr.. Leech changed his vote from Mr.. Gilmer to Mr..