Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-01-15
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Thirty-slxth Congrsss--rirss sss-1o1

hAsiilAeios, jan -ll0UsE.-Mr. Smith Of Va
sald there were two propositions in the resolution
/ Of Mr.. Clark Of Missouri The first was thai the
doctrines Of Helpers book are insarrectonarv and
hostlle to the peace Of the country. And was not
tbs true to the very letter. lie asked the question
Inc mex was that no member OF this House who
Endorsed and recommended the doctrines and seuii
ments therein affirmed is fit To be Speaker of this
iiouse Was not this als0 trueg lie wanted an
answer.
/ Air. bingham wished only to say to the gentlemen
OF tle House and the country that when the gentle
man denounces that book without limitation as an
incendiary publication he denounces the last y-iI
and testament OF Washington COPY Of which Z,
contained in that book. The resolution denounees
the declaration Of the Convention OF Virginia a. a.
llstruc5lng the Congress at Philadelphia in that
year The resolution denounces ali the tl.utbfnl
words Ct that distinguished Governor of VIRGINIA
Mcdowell VIZ You make the yoke of vou- Slave
to labor like an OK; you may compel him 10 live tn
work and work 10 live, and yet the idea that he
was created free VIII abide with him because 10
has the right to the hope of immortality1 The re-
solution denounces the living sentiment Of JefI;.r
son, copied from his notes on Virginia viz. !. Z
tremble for my country when ] reflect that God is
Just and has no attribute to take sides against the
struggle of slaves for their rights and libertvn
The gentleman from Virginia should also remenl-
Der that the denunciatiOn in the resolution Is a de-
nunciation Of the words OF the Continental Con-
gress when about entering upon the seven years
war, wherein it was said IN the articles Of associa
man or community Of men as enemies Of American
liberty who not opposed to the traffic IN slaves
The resolution also den0unces that part Of the
Declaration Of Independence which holds these
truths to be sclf-evdent, that all men are created
equal endowed BY their Creator with certain in
alienable rights among which are life, liberty and
the pursuit Of happiness &c; that " when any
form of government becomes destructive OF those
ends the right of the people to alter on abolish it,
&e. The word abolish is embodied in this memora-
bic Declaration for which your Ito Mr.. SMITH and
my father fought through the storm and darkness
of a seven years war.
Mr. Smith replied that he hoped tliat the House
understood that the member from Ohio indorsed [
Helpers book.
Mr. Bingham ask the gentleman whether he re- |
pudiates those sentiments
Mr.. Smith-Ihat is not the question
Mr.. BinghanI-It is not, eh2
Mr.. Smith wish the House and country 10 IN
derstand that he indOrses the book and for this he
deserves the detestation and scorn Of every man
who forms part OF the American Union. fAppiausel /
Mr.. Smith pointed to various clauses 70 show the
slavery compromises therein, and said Why does
not the gentleman respond?
Mr.. Bingham want the gentleman to know an
not his slave.
Mr. Snith-Nol If you were you would do bet
ier than you do now. lou would get what you
seed.
Mr. BinghaEl-Wiu you let me answer in my
1wn way, will you direct me what 70 say
y
Mr. Bingham regret that the gentleman is so
u-mannered
The subject was then dropped
Mr. Stevens rose TO a personal explanation and
tent up apaper to have an extract read. The Clerk
glanced his eye on it and put it down Il turned
tut to be German newspaper
Mr. Stevens retired. amidst hearty laughter to a
Instant part Of the hall.
Explanations were made. from which it appeared
hat the note passed from Mr.. Conklin to Mr. Barks-
J.. oFfH Tho .fU
Envelope containing bit of court plaster.
Further debate followed on the Speakership
Mr.. Pennington offered plurality resolution that
he House now proceed 10 vote. and if there be no
election then on Monday next a selection should be
made from the tive candidates highest on the list
Messrs. Barksdale Leake. Clark OHIO, and others
objected.
Mr.. Washburne of Maine, suggested that Mr.. Pen
ington should move the previous question Mr.
cake cOntended that the resolution was intended
or information.
Mr.. Stanton suggested that Mr.. Leake could not
lake his point Of order until Mr. Pennington yielded
he floor.
Several gentlemen cursorily discussed the point
order made for and AGAINST Mr.. Pennington's
igEt to move for vote on the resolution. I
Mr. WinslOw suggested that there should be tune
Jr reflection ard moved to adjourn.
Mr. Pennington wanted to know whether he had !
OF the right to call for the previous question his
esolutiOn. .
= Mr.. Leake must first be settled g
Mr.. Leake cOntended that Mr.. Penningtons res
luton was read for information, and could not be
eted upon until three other propositions pending
ERE disposed Of-One Of these of similar import /.
lving been offered by Beau Hickman. Laugh I
~
Mr.. Hickman, at q subsequent period, suggested
lat the discussion could do no good. and said it
as evident that there could be no vote on Ar.
resolution or any other, for gentle :
zen could raise points Of order ard discuss them =
definitely. Regarding the subject in this light,
nd having the declaration frsm the Democratic
de that vote shall be taken on the plurality
ale, he moved to adjourn 1t of use to stay
ere till later hour
Mr.. LeGke said he had no personal unkndness to- q,
ard Nh. Hickman, and withdrew the term in con-
ection with thar gentleman name He did not IN
nd to compare that gentleman with Beau Hickman.
no was a Yirgnian and Wing. while the gentlei
ian is a Pennsylvania and Democrat
There was much confusion during the discussion
occidental to these points Of order.
No question was taken. The House then adjourn t
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