, 1860-01-14
TnIRIY-slxTH CONCREss-FlRsT SESSION

we're two propositions in the resolution of Mr..
Clark Of Missouri. The first was that the doc.
trines Of Helpers book are iusurrectiooary, and
hostile to tue peace Of the country; and was not
this true to the very letter1 lie asked the
question. The next was that no member OF the
HOUSE, who endorsed uud recommended doc
trines und sentiments therein affirmed, is fit to
be Speaker Of this House. Was not this also
truey He wanted an answer.
Nr. Bingham Of Ohio, wished only to say
to the gentlemen Of the House md the coun-
try. that when the gentleman denounces that
book without Limitation as an incendiary pro-
duction, lie denounces the last will and tes-
tameut OF Washington, copy of which is
contained in that book. The resolution de-
nounces the declaration OF the Conveption Of
Virginia Of ~. iustructing the Congress at
Philadelphia in that year: The resolution de-
noupces all the truthful words of that distin-
guished Governor Of Virginia, (McDowell,)
namely: "fou make the yoke Of your Stare to
labor like an OK; you may compel him to live
to work, and work 10 lire and ) ct the idea that
he was created free will abide with him, because
be las the right to the hope of immortality"
The resolution dencunce the living sentiment Of
Jefferson, copied from his *'notes on Firginia,"
namely: y tremble for my country when
take sides against the el4res for their rights aud
liberty" Iheg gentleman from Virginia shou'dre-
member: that the denunciation in the resolution
is denunclatlon Of the words Of the Continent
nj Congress, when about entering OH the seven
years war, wherein it nus said, III the Articles
Of Association, By the members thereof, that
they held every man or community cf men as
enemies Of American Liberty, who were not
opposed to the traffic in slavcs." The resolu-
tion denounces that part Of tue Declaration Of
Independence which "holds these truths to be
self evident, that oil men nre created equal, en-
dowed by their Creator with certain inaiienaLle
rights, amoug whicl. are life, liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness, "that when any form Of
government becomes destructive Of these ends,
the right of The people is to alter or abolish it,"
The word "aholisl," is embodied in this memoir
able declaration which rour Ito Mr.. S,nith) and
my fntl4er fought for through the storm and
darkness Of q seven years war.
alr. Smith replied that be hoped that the
House understood that the member from Ohio
endorsed the Helper book.
Mr. Bingham ask the gentleman whether
no rcpudiates these sentiments.
Mr: Smit!l-That is not the question.
Mr.. Dlugham-It is not, eh..
Mr. Smith, wish the House and country
to understood that hc endorsed the book. and
for this he deserves tile deicstation and ecorn of
crcry man who forms partof the American Union,
He pointed to various clauses to show the s]ave-
~ compromises therein, and said why es not
.he gentleman respond!
Mr. Biughan,.--1 want the gentleman to know
am not bis Stare.
MIR. Smith.-So. II you were you would do
better than you do now. You would get what
you need. Laughter
Mr.. ngham.-Willyo you let ME answer in my
own way, or will you direct nc what to saye
Mr. Binghan,.- II regret that the gentleman is
50 ill nannered.
The subject then dropped.
AE. Stevens rose 10 personal explanation,
aud sent up paper to hare IN extrac. read.
The Clerk glanced his eye orer it, and put it
. o1 r.
per. Mr.. Stevens retired anidst hearty laugh
ter to distant part OF the l,all. Explanations
were made from which it nppe ared TINT the uotc
passed from Mr..Conklingto to Mr. l;arksd lie. ut
the session Of Wednesdn!! was me, ey an enye1-
ope containing bit Of cour. plaster.
Further debate followed on the spcakership.
Mr. Pennington offered plurality resolution,
that the House now proceed to vote, aud il
| there be no election, then on Monday next IN
| election should be made from the candidates
having the highest votes.
| MesSrs. Burksdale, Clark (of Mol, Lcake and
others objected.
! Mr.. Washburn, Of Me-, suggested TINT Mr.
Pennington should move the previous question
Mr.. LeAkc contended that the resolution was
only read for information.
Mr. Stanton suggested that Mr.. Leake could
not make his poin: Of order until Mr. Pcnuing
ton yielded the floor.
Several gentlemen rapidly discussed the poini
Of order made for and against Mr. pennington's
right to move for a vote on the resolution.
Mr. Winslow suggested that there should b<
time for reflection, and moved to adjourn.
Mr.. Pennington wanted to know whether bt
had not the right to call for the previous ques
ton on his resolution.
The Clerk replied that the point Of ordel
raised by NJ. Leake must first be settled.
AIr. Leake concluded that Mr. Pennington
resolution was read ouly for information
and could not he acted upon until the othe
propositions pending were disposed Of, one 0
these. Of similar purport, having been Offered
by tBcau" Hickman. '[14aughter.
Mr. Hickman, ut q subsequent period, sug
gested that this discussion could DO no good
and said it WIS evident that there could be III
vote on Mr. Penninston's resolution or on an,
other, for gentlemen could raise points Of orde
and discuss them indefinitely. Regarding thu
subject in this light, and having the declaration
from tue Democratic side that ito yotc shall b.
taken on the plurality rule. lie moved to nd
journ. It WIS no use TO stay here till Lite
hour.
Mr.. 1cakc said hehad no personal unkindnes
toward Mr. Hickman, and withdrew the term i,
connection with that gentlcman's name. IL
| did not mean to compare that gentleman witt
Beau Hickman, VIM WIS Virsinlan aud
Whis, while the gentleman is Pennsylvania,
| and Il Democrat.
There WAS no confusion during the discussio.
incidental to points Of order.
Mr. Gooch wanted to read q resolution I,
which there could be no objection. It was thn
the Clerk be requested to cause the several mo
tions now pending to he printed and distribu
led amongst the members No question.
The House then adjourned till Monday.