Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-01
CONGREGATIONAL.
xxxvI CONCLUSIONS SESSION.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.

WASHINGTON Jan. 20.
HOUSE.-M. Bristow spoke in so low &
tone that but few of his words reached the
Reporters gallery. he was understood Il
depreciate the extremes Of both parties
even if an organization Of The House is moi
now effected. He believed our rights will
be guarded until the people have time to
make another election and send other rep
resentatives here in 1861; when appropria-
tions would be made to pay our debts
Kentucky never would look to disunion
as remedy for political reasons--she will
be the last to 90 out Of the Union.
Mr.. Woodson rose to personal explana-
tion, denying the truth of dispatch in
the N. Y. Herald, that ne intended to pro.
pose the adoption of the plurality rule;
believing that the election Of Speaker,
under such rule, would be unconstitu-
tional. He should never vote for, or favor
it in any way He indicated that the reso.
luton he intended TO offer from which had
probably emanated the dispatch proposed
dates receiving the lowest number of votes
dropped, until the contest is narrowed
down, to the two highest which would ne
cessarily result in an election by a MAORI
ty.
Mr.. Ashmore said he wished to offer a
resolution that the reporters of the N. Y.
Herald be expelled from the galleries. No
reason was given for this resolution. Mr..
Ashmofe said he simply had the resolu.
ton read for information. II any one de-
sired to DISCUSS, he would consent to let it
lie over.
Mr.. Keitt replied to some of the argu-
ments of Mr.. Corwin. He conceded that
that the sentiments of the fathers of the
Republic were snti-slavery; but fresh from
theattle- fields of the Revolution, they su.
bordinated their sentiments and made a
proclamatory government.
The Republicans say they carry out the
policy Of the fathers of the government,
but while they protest the sentiments they
cover up the acts. Who made the fugi-
tive slave law, and erected territory after
territory. with slavery therein. He said
the South accepted no protection from
mortal man, however she will protect her.
self with her own right. She would drive
back the boards Of Northern minions who
might march against her. She will march
on farther and farther South, aud around
her flag will be a civilization brighter than
the sunbeams around the mountain. He
said her destiny will be fulfilled and then
"damned be be who first cries Hold /
enough ~
Mr.. Boteler thought the Republicans
agitating the Slavery question was the di-
rect cause of John Browns raid, and urr.
cd union of the parties against the Re-
publicans. He also expressed hope that
discussion would cease, aud the House
make en- effort 10 organize.
MIR. Ashmore explained shat his reason
was based on an outrageous attack by the
Herald on members Of the House. he was
free to say it was the most infamous and
most ibelous attack ever made on any de.
Lucrative assembly it called Mr. Pryor
O filthy cur and libeler, 1t became the
duty OF the House to expel the Reporters
entirely.
Mr.. Colfax asked the gentleman to be.
gin the purgation at the proper place
The official organ Of the Administration,
the Constitution, had SO far forgotten its
duty as to stigmatisc the Republicans as
traitors, using loathsome invectiyes, and
saying they had been bought with shil.
ling.
Mr.. Atheridge made some remarks VIII ich
produced the best possible fe cling among
members He promised that if they cease
debating for two weeks n Speaker would
be elected before the end Of that time.
The House then proceeded to vote.
Necessary to a choice, los. Sherman
los; Bocock, 81; Smith of N. O., "a. Res
scattering. o.
Mr.. Ashmors finally withdrew his reso
luton, as it would not be acted upon il
the present condition of the House.
Adjourned.
SENATE.--Mr. Lane presented the pro
ceedings of the Union meeting in New
York, and read letter from the secretar,
Of the meeting, statinng that the citizen
of thot c;fv a "a, tr,a m tbo nret,tst;op N
laws, and wish the fact known. Mr.. Lam
: expressed the pleasure it gave him to pre-
sent these resolutions. though he might no
agree with every word therein contained
he hoped their meetings were ipdicativ
Of sound sentiment at the, and they woul,
continue 10 be held. He moved that th
resolutions be read.
Mr. Hale objected to their acceptance, Of
the ground that the Senate had heretofor
refused to receive mere record aud ex
! preston Of opinions, which required N
action at the hands of this body; he mad
! the objection in no feeling Of unkindness
1 he was as much gratfed as any ono, 8
1 the expression Of patriotic sentiments.
Mr.. Lane said, il it was in order to rt
ceive the resolutions, he hoped they woul
6 be incorporated in the remarks made.
$ Mr.. Hale suggested that the subject b
laid over till tomorrow Ifthe practice {
6 the Senate had not been what he had sur
s posed, he would withdraw all objections.
; Mr.. Davis thought it could not properl
8 go on the files Of the Senate
8 Mr.. Lane withdrew the papers
Mr.. Fessenden presented memorial f
q the payment Of the mileage Of the late I
r @. Broderick-referred
0 Mr.. Price offered resolution TO fill tt
: vacancy in the Board Of Regents in II
. 9 Smithsonian Institute. with the name
A the Vice President--adopted
IS Mr. Brown resolution, that the Territ,
ries are the common property of all Il
States. came up, and Mr.. Wilson spoke
,. great length, and among his remarks,
u said In no country Of Christendom we
q white men subjected 20 such insults ar