New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-20

Uouse which WINS tefnttd- 90 agaiott III. Goa
versetcn ensucd between ,~srs; 'CkriS tReP
Iowa. REAGAN, aud BRANCH 'pem.' N C'), on
the point OF order, respecting the ~ SNl! ,esvnuon
the two last argaing that it not BET 'e .ue house
Mr. LEAKE tDcm., Va caused an ;,01cle 70 be
read from The \. j. Courier and En- 7airt" IN reef-
ence 10 the course Of Southern member. de Nu ne
wOulc seem to make issue ~ih such a man ~ Wen,
who sought TO force the Northern people false
idea t. his lieakesl course, which bad not once
tered bis head He never did ray this Nor that the
ele Ctou OF Mr. Sherman just cause for the dis
solution of the Union, but he did think that TIE cleo
ton of Mr. Shcunrn tie present state Of pubic feel
ing would he the mitiatory step, aud if it fol-
lowed by the election Of Mr.. Seward TO the Presd ancy
il would he a cdAus bfih. lie wac union man under
proper constitutional sense, and vet n was here to
shout no hosaunah TO the Union. He would make any
personal sacrifice 10 preserve IT, but womb not FOR TINS
purpose sacrifice the rights of the people OF Virginia
ana the South. lie denied also tue truth OF 1he
Corners assertion that they want TO reduce Fix
millions Of whites at the South 70 Slavery an9 caused
to be read letter from constituent who undertakes
to show from the Bible that Slavery was instituted by
God himself, and that Christ declared II 10 DC no sin 10
hold slaves.
Mr.. POTTLE Rep, n. " caused to be read n par
acrsIh showing that there Convention OF Carr
son Abot nists recently Utica at which there was
moderate attendance, ard AT which solution WAS
passed SAVING in substance that TIE NJ y Hcr0td wdsa
safe medium for communicating abolition utterancer To
the South, and returning thanks to Mr.. Bennett. MIR
POue advised the AbolitlOnistS Of New York TO eX
tend their patronage 20 TIE HCrGld, for they were
under obligations to il for advertising their principles
hey ono the limits of that State lie regretted tia
these proceedings should have been spread broadcas
| throughout the country.
| Mr. LEAKE III reply sad the South were not afraid
OF Northern influence. He wanted his constituents to
comprehend the principles which govern the Republl-
cans He waited them to cOmprt bend the irrepres-
sibe coutct" doctrine of Mr.. Seward That was all.
Mr.. CURTIS resumed the question OF order that me
demand for the previous question was not debaea6e,
Mr. B0COCK Dem, Va and others coutended
Il II. hal.Y
! Mr.. COLFAX Rep, Ind. Il do not not intend to
discuss the rcinemcnts and echnicalities of Para-
ucBarv law bur dcere 80 discuss the subject as the
country is looking at il to-day. The first question that
met us tie tire sbod Of tins Congress was the organ
i2ation of the House. desire to speak Of the manner
| in which Parliamentary law should be administered,
not only 10y the Clerk who presdcs, but by the men-
beers. / contend first, that, instead OF occupying the
House with elaborate Debates it is our first, our para
mount duty, promote, far as possible, the organ
ization OF this embryo body of which we are members;
and secord that the manner in which tie VIII OF TINS
| House shall he ascerialned the way IN wmch
| the collective voice of these Representatives OF
| the American people should be ascerialned, Is
not by speeches, but by voting Aye or
! " No" upon the various propositions before
us. The gentleman the other side speaks OF
the responsibility Of this side, and makes an elaborate
argument OIL the conslutiOnalty Of the plurality rule
We have had dispositions on parliamentary rule The
gentleman from Virginia MIR. Bocock don't under
stand that the previous question is before the House.
How are we 10 ascertain whether il is not, except
bv submitting it House He rays the objection
to The HeperbOOk resolution If not well taken How
shall we ascertain that except by submitting it to the
collective judgment of the House He says that the
plurality rue is opposed by majority Of members,
| because Q majority have voted against Mr. Sherman.
If that else is so well sa6ed of that why not submit
IL TO vote of this HOUSE We have offered repeat
| edy TO submit every question TO vote
Mr. WINSLOW Dem, n. C.), who suggested that,
b. common consent, all propositions be Withdrawn eX
cept the resolution of Mr.. Clark (Alo.D and Mr. Gill
| mer's amendment. . =.
Mr.. BARKSDALE Dem. Miss spoke for himself
| He had no authority to speak for any one else But
under all the circumstances, he war opposed to the pu-
rity rule would oppose vote on IL II no resoiu
tiops were on the Clerks table. He believed he eI
pressed the sentiments OF his side when he said they
| would continue TO resist IT..
| MIR COLFAX ash ed whether there was not a writ
ten agreement among gentlemen the other side that
they will allow the plurality rule TO be voted on
! VOICES" How many signed
| Mr.. BARKSDALE repeated that he spoke Tor him.
self and 10 the last intended to resist the adoption of
the plurality rule believing would result IN the eiec
| ton OF Mr. Sherman.
MIR. COLFAX-You have a right to resist it by par
liamentary means. But do you say there is written
agreement by which you will not allow 1t to be voted
MIR. BARKSDALE--I have no right to speak 10
any other gentleman but myself lIeS ira suc rune
| az unconstitutional. ~,
Mr.. COLFAX-I have always answered the gentle.
mans questions fairly Does he reiuse to answer my
| question IL, Il.
/ W.
that have no authority speak for other gentle
man. but believe there number oi gentlemen
who ind to resist the adoption of the plurality rule
by all constitutional and parliamentary eApedcnts.
Mr. BURNETT, Dem VI for one am opposed
TO the plurality rule, believing II uhconstuuonal, and
yolatve C the rights of the majority, placing the cleo
ton in the hands OF "a minority. There is written
agree meDt by gentlemen on the Democratic eide, who
riedoe themselves to resist, by all parllaH enary
neafs the adoption of the plurality rule. a,n one OF
| those who, by every parliamentary strategy, VIII
| strive to defeat II.
| would ask whether, if even majority OF the House
or U thirdf desire 10 have vote for or against the
plurality rule they would resist, TO prevent such vote
! being taken
Mr.. BURNETT-The gentlemen who pledged them
selves intend 10 stand by their agreement let the num-
| Der be what il may -,
Mr.. COLFAX-Tbe question is whether you will
| prevent a vote.
| Mr. BuRNETT-I speak for myself am ready
and willing to co0nerate with any number, TO use all
parliamentary means aud strategy against the plurality
| rule, il necessary, till oar commissions expire.
Mr.. COLFA&-DO you intend to resort TO the me ans
known TO Parliamentary practice TO prevent INC CerR
! from uOpouudinP the question! 49,
! NJ Bi'RNETT-I hold thai the resolution of Mr..
| Hutchns is not properly before the House. and am
ready to defeat s adoption by rcsOitlng 10 all tactics
| known TO Parliamentary law, by dial0Ty motions,
such as 10 adjourn and codes OF the House, ana Dy
consuming time in debate. will do this 10 defeat the
minority and prevent them from placing IN that char
man " no ind0r es the doctrines OF the Helper DOCK,
and WHO has not either affirmed or disayowed them.
repeat to prevent such disgrace on my section and
constituents viii resort to al Parliamentary ana
egit mate means 70 help me, God long as have
sest on this floor lAppause on the Democratic side
| Mr.. COLFAX-ln regard to The Helper book,
wont the country 10 understand the facts The Re-
uublcans have been accused, for xix or seven weeks
mast If having indOrsed a book cOunsehng scrvie ald
Il gpsfs har