The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-02-01
PROCEEDINGS or THE THIRTY-SIYTH CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, January 81, 1860.
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WASHINGTON, January 81, 1860
SENATE.
Mr.. IvERsoN, from the Committee of Claims. re-
ported bill to further carry out the provisions of
the fifteenth section of the treaty between the
United States and Mexico, concluded on the I'd day
of February, lS48.
ported IN favor of printing the usual number of
copies of the Presidents Annual Message and ac-
companylng documents, together with extra copies
of an abridgement of the same for distribution:
which was agreed to-
The special order being taken up,
MT. HUNTER spoke In an able manner on the ex-
traordlnary clrcuW stances which had caused the
introduction of the resolution and the present as
pect OF affairs between the North and the South
| This was proposition to suppress civil war be.
tween the States-to prevent armed invasion of
one State by another; and this, too, founded upon
no imaginary case, but upon an actual event of
recent occurrence. 1t is notorious that States are
armlng not to prevent foreign invasion or to sup
press lnsurrection-there is need of that-but to
| protect themselves against invasion from other
states, and to prepare for step which may become
necessary separation of this Union. Mr. II
proceeded to show what were the constituent ele-
ments composing this Union. In the Northwestern
sectlon, there is almost monopoly of the naviga-
ting and manufacturing interest; in the Northwest
they raise live stock and provisions; the Southern
States, owing to their situation and the nature of
their labor, find it most profitable to plant and
raise the great staples of cotton tobacco and rice
anG on the Pacific is gathered a golden harvest
IL.
1t is thus manifest that, owing to the peculiar
constitution of Southern labor these interests are
not hostile and rival, but subsidiary He thought
IL was moderate estimate, founded upon statistics
which he adduced that there were from three to
tour millions of human beings in the Northern
States, who owe their living and subsistence to the
commerce with the South and but for that com
merce, would be compelled to emigrate. The manu-
featuring and navigating interests have been raised
under the protective system fishing vessels to this
day draw bounty from the government. In the
SOUTH since the STAKEHOLDER both capital and
labor, it is for his interest do Justice to both The
South, being the minority power in this confedera-
cy, and having great interest which is constantly
assaied, she necessarily stands a watch tower of
the Constitution
While other interests have grown up under the
fostering care OF the government, the South has
never asked dollar for that purpose if we except
few sugar planters. Nj H. discussed the institu-
ton ofsavery, which he regarded as the normal con-
dltlon OF human society, and the keystone of the
arch upon which rests the very fabric of our
ment. And yet, strange to say, this institution has
Deen the object of persistent warfare for more than
forty years. 1t commenced with the Missouri re-
strlcton; then followed the abuse of the right of
petition, By sending petitions to Congress whose
object was to make the Shareholder odious and the
institution detestable. This warfare has been con-
tlnued to this day, and for what object? They have
no right to interfere with it in the States where it
exists; and yet unless they desire agitation for the
mere sake ofagitation what other possible end can
| they have in view?
Mr.. Fl. was listened to with marked attention
during the whole of his speech, which was one of
uncommon ability and craftsmanship. On the con-
clusion of his remarks,
Mr.. GREEN observed that some other Senators
wished to speak on the subject and on his motion
the resolution was laid the table to be called up
wheneycr any one desired
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The galleries of the House crowded this
morning as densely as on yesterday. The ex-
citement, however, was not so intense The floor
was not, as then, encumbered with privileged per-
sons
On motion Of Mr.. STANTON, there was call of
the House, when it appeared that the following
gentlemen were absent: Messrs. Boyce, Staworth,
Brown, of Kentucky, Kunkle, Sickles Somes and
e. b. Cochrane; the last two Republicans.
Mr.. SHERMAN moved that the House proceed to
vote uira Uoce for Speaker.
Mr.. WINsLow submitted that the motion was not
in order, pending the proceedings under the call of
the House.
Mr.. SHERMAN insisted that it was the duty of the
Clerk to put the question on his motion.
Mr.. BoCocK, in order to gain time for the absen-
tees to arrive, moved that the House adjourn,
which was decided in the negative
The House then proceeded to vote.
Mr.. SMITH, of North Carolina, rose to express
his thanks for the support which accorded him,
when his name had been presented for the Speaker
ship. He said he would cherish to the latest period
Of his life the compliment which had been accord
ed him; and, in conclusion, declined the nOmina-
ton.
His remarks though brief, were conceived in a
patriotic spirit, and they were heartily appauded
Mr.. REAGAN rose, and alluded to the fact that the
Democrats, for the purpose of making an election,
had yielded to the sacrifice of personal preference
and had support ed Mr.. Smith, # North Carolina
Having shown such patriotic spirit, he thought
that the Democrats had right to expect the sup
port OF the South Americans. In conclusion he
nominated Mr.. McCernand, of Illinois.
MIR. HILL, of Georgia, said that the Americans
npmInatpl Mr Smith m 6afaranPa tn tba vii Sof
the Democrats, but the Democrats had not con-
suited the Americans in bringing forward Mr.. Nc
Clernapd, for whom he would not vote.
Mr.. ErHERIDGE, of Tennessee. remarked that
when he made up his mind to vote for Democrat
he did not perceive any difference in the views Of
gentlemen on that side. He ntimated that he
would favor the election of Mr. McClernand Tbut
when his name called, he voted for Mr. Clark
of New York. He made some humorous remarks
which called up several Democrats in reply who
seemed to be offended
Mr.. NOEL, of Missouri, accused him of casting a
firebrand in the Democratic ranks, with view of
distracting that party.
Mr.. ErHERDGE denied that such was his de-
sign.
Mr.. MILLsON made few remarks in seconding
the nomination of Mr.. McCernand.
Mr.. FALLANDIGHAM explained that he voted on
Friday and on Yesterday for Mr.. Smith, of North
Carolina, without embarrassment or reluctance
Mr. ETHERTDGE, in the course of his remarks,
said that he regarded the result of the vote as a
foregone conclusion.
Mr. MOORHzAD, of Pennsylvania, congratulated
the House on the approach of the ending of this
contest. ltwas said at the commencement of the
session BY the gentleman from Missouri Mr. Clark
that the Republicans were to be smoked out bv the
anti-Helper resolution. He (Mr. Moorhead) thought
the smoking out had been thorough on the Demo
cratic side this morning
Mr.. CLARK, of Missouri, replied that his resolu-
tion had had one good effect, namely, it had pre-.
vented llelperite from being elected Speaker
He related an anecdOte. A man shot at a turkey
and broke its wing, but he was unable to get the
bird, as it lodged in the branches. The hunter con-
tented himself in saying. "any how you must have
lower roost hereafter" He applied this to the
Republicans.
The House proceed to vote; when the name of
Mr.. Davis, OF Maryland, was reached, he voted for
Mr.. Pennington.
This was hailed with applause intermingled with
Kisses.
Mr.. BURNETT and others called for repression
of the disorder, and finally decorum was restored
MrSFLoRESCE explained why he had voted for
Mr.. Smith; it was from high patriotic motives.
Messrs. Hardeman and Leach, of North Carolina;
Mallory and Moore, of ofKentucky, Americans, with
held their votes, until it could be shown that their
votes were necessary to elect him.
Messrs Maynard and Smith, of North Carolina,
and Mr. Vance, Americans, voted for Mr.. McCler-
nand.
Mr.. VANCE said it was no time for Southern men
to hesitate, when a MARYLAND Shareholder Mr..
Davis) had landed himself in the bosom of the
Black Republican party.
Mr.. AsHMoRE made earnest appeal to the
South Americans and Democrats to concentrate on
Mr.. McClernand, if they did now elect, the Re-
publicans would on the next trial
AT length the vote was announced as follows.
who're number oil votes. 233
Necessary to choice. ............ .....ll7
OF which
Mr.. Pennington received.
Mr. HGClernand. d.........................9 81
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among as many different gentlemen
Mr.. WINsLow moved the House adjourn
me kepuohcans were evidently impatient for
another vote, which the Democrats resisted
Tie latter promised that vote should be taken
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