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xxxVIth CONGREss-lst SESSION
WASHINGTON, January IL

WASHINGTON, January l3.
SENATE.-The Senate is not in session
having yesterday adjourned over till Mon.
day.
H0U6E.--Mr. Smith,. Of Va, said there
were two propositions in the resolution Of Mr.
Clark, of Mo. The first was that the doctrines
of Helpers book are insurrectionary and hos
tile to the peace Of the country; and was no,
this true to tho very letter? He asked the
question. The next was that no member oi
this House who ,indorsed and recommended
the doctrines and sentiments therein affirmed
is fit to be Speaker of this House. Was moi
this also true? He wanted an answer.
Mr.. Bingham, Of Ohio, wished only to say
to the gentlemen Of the House and the country
that when the gentleman denounces that boob
without limitation, as an inoendiary produc.
ton, he denounces the last will and tesla.
ment Of Washington, copy Of which is con.
tanned in that book.
The resolution denounces the declaration Of
the convention of Virginia of 1774, instructipg
the Congress at Philadelphia in that year
Tho resolution denounces all the truthful
words of that distinguished Governor of Vir-
ginia, (McDowelD namely: "You make the
yoke of your slave to labor like an OK; you
may compel him to live to work, and work to
live, and yet the idea that he was created free
will abide with him, because he has the right
to the hope of Immortality"
The resolution denounces the living senti-
ments of Jefferson, copied from his notes oi
Virginia, namely: "I tremble for my country
when reflect that God is just, and has no at
tribute to take sides against slaves for their
rights and liberty"
The gentleman from Virginia should also
remember that the dsnunciation in the resolu-
ton is denunciation Of tho words of the
Continental Congress when about entering
on the seven years war, wherein II was said
in tho articles of association by the members
thereof, that they held every man or commu-
nifty Of men as enemies of American liberty
who were not opposed to the traffic in slaves.
The resolution also denounces that part Of
tho Declaration of Independence which holds
these truths self-evident that all mon are
created equal, endowed by their Creator with
certain rights, among which are life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness, &o., and that
when any form Of government becomes des-
tructive of these ends, the right of the people
to alter or abolish it, The word "abolish" is
embodied in this memorial declaration, which
your Ito Mr.. Smith) father and mine fought
through the storm and darkness of a seven
years war.
Mr.. Smith replied that he hoped the House
understood that the member from Ohio in
dorsed the Helper book.
Mr.. Bingham-I ask the gentleman whether
he rspudiates those sentiments.
Mr.. Smith-That is not the question.
Mr.. Bingham-It Is not, eh?
Mr.. Smith, wish the House and country
to understand that he indorses the book, and
for this he deserves the detestation and scorn
Of every man who forms a part of the American
Union. Applause.
Mr.. Smith pointed to various clauses to show
the slavery compromise therein, and said why
does not the gentleman respond.
Mr.. Bingham-I want the gentleman to
know am not his slave.
Mr.. Smith-No, if you were you would do
better than you do now; you would get what
you need. (Laughter.l
Mr.. Bingham-Will you let me answer ia
my own way or will you direct me what to
say.
Mr.. Smith, direct you to take your seat.
Mr.. Bingham-I regret the gentleman is 80
ill-msnnered.
The subject then dropped.
Mr.. Stevens rose to personal explanation,
and sent up paper to have an abstract read.
The Clerk glanced his eye over it and put it
down. It turned out to be German news
paper. Mr.. Stevens retired amidst hearty
laughter to distant part of the Hall.
Explanations were made from which it ap-
peared that the note passed from Mr.. Conklin
to Mr.. Barksdale at the session Of Wednesday
was merely an envelope containing bit Of
court plaster.
i Further debate followed on the Speakership.
Nv sp ole
tion that the House now proceed to vote, and
if there be no election, then on Monday next
an election should be made from the two can
didates highest on the vote.
Messrs. Barksdale, Clarke, of Mo-, Leak
and others objected.
Mr.. Washburne, Of Maine, suggested that
Mr.. Pennington should move the previous
question.
Mr.. Leak contendsd that the resolution was
only read for information.
Mr.. Stanton suggested that Mr.. Leak could
not make his point of order until Mr.. Pen
nington yielded tho floor.
Several gentlemen rapidly discussed the
point Of order made for and against Mr.. Pen
nington's right TO move vote on the resolu-
tion.
Mr.. Wsshburne suggested that there should
be time for reflection, and moved to adjourn.
Mr.. Pennington wanted TO know whether
he had not the right to call for the previous
question.
Tho Clerk replied that the point of order
raised by Mr.. Leak must first be settled.
Mr.. Leak contended that Mr.. Pennington's
resolution was only read for information, and
could not be acted upon until three other
propositions pending were disposed Of. One
Of these Of similar purport having been of.
fered by Messrs. Bean and Hickman.
Mr.. Hickman at subsequent period sug-
gested that this discussion could do no good,
and said it was evident there could be no vote
on Mr.. Pennington's resolution, or any other,
for gentlemen could raise points of order and
discuss them indefinitely. Regarding tho sub
ject in this light, and having the declaration
from the Democratic side that no vote shall
be taken on the plurality rule, he moved to
adjourn. II was no use to stay here till late
hour.
Mr.. Leak said he had no personal unkind-
ness toward Mr.. Hickman, and withdrew the
term in connection with that gsntlemsn's 8
name. He did not mean to compare that geD-
tlemsn with Beau Hickman, who was Vir-
ginian and Wing, while the gentleman is O
Pennsylvanian and Democrat.
There was much excitement during the con :
fusion incidental to the points of order.
Mr.. G0och wanted to read resolution, to
which thsre could be no objection: il was that
the Clerk be requested 10 cause the several
motions now pending to be printed and dis.
tributed among the members. No question.
The House then adjourned till Monday.
Arrival of the Europa.
SACKvILLE, January 13--l2;30 P. M.-The