Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-01-26
Last Nights Report.
XXXVIth -CONGREss--FIRsT SESSION.
WAsHINsTOK, Jan. 25.

XXXFIth h-CONGRESS--FlRST BESSION'
WAsHIXsToK, Jan. %.
HOUSE.
Mr. Bristow spoke in so low tone that but
few of his words reached the reporters and
gallery. lie was understood to dePreeate the
extremes of both parties, even if an organiza-
ton Of the House is not now effected. He be-
lieved our rights will be guarded until the
people have time to make another election,
and send other Representatives here in 1861,
when appropriations would be made to pay our
debts Kentucky never would look to disunion
as remedy for political reasons. She will be
tho last to 60 out Of the Union.
Mr.. Woodson rose to personal explanation,
DENYING the truth of a dispatch in the the n.
Y Herald, that he intended to propose the
adoption of the plurality rule, believing that
the election of a Speaker under such rule
would be unconstitutional. He should never
vote for or favor it in any way. He indicated
that the resolution he intended to offer, from
which had probably emanated the dispatch pro-
posed on successive ballots to drop the oandi-
dates receiving the lowest number of votes,
until the contest is narrowed down TO the two
highest, which would necessarily result in an
election by majority.
Messrs HaltOn, Hops and Logan severslly
made personal explanation
Mr.. Ashmore said he wished to offer reso-
luton that the reporters of the N. Y. Herald
be expelled from the galleries.
q. No reason was given for this resolution.
Mr., Ashmore said he simply had the resolu-
ton read for information. If any one desired TO
discuss it he would consent to let it lie over.
Mr.. Keitt replied TO some of the arguments of
Mr. Corwin. He conceded that the sentiments
IL e Z. l.
but fresh from the battle field Of the revolution.
They subordinated their sentiments and made
bro slavery government. The Republicans say
they carry out the policy Of the fathers of the
government, but while they protect the senti.
ments they cover up the acts. Who made the
fugitive slave law and erected territory after
territory with slavery therein He said the
South asked no protection from mortal man or
power. She will protect herself with her own
right hand She would drive back the boards
of Northern minions who might advance against
her. She will march on farther and farther
South, and around her flag viii be civilization
brighter than the sunshine around the noun
tain speed Her destiny will be fulfilled and
then damned be he who first cries hold.
enough"
Mr. Boteler thought the Republican agitation
of the slavery question was the direct cause of
John Browns raid, and urged union Of the
parties against the Republicans. He also ex-
pressed hope that the discussion would close
and the House make an effort to organize.
Mr.. AshmOrs explained that this resolution
was based on an outrageous attack in the
Herald on members of the House. He waa
| free to say it was the most infamous and libel
ous attack ever made on any man in any deli.
berate assembly. It called Mr.. Pryer a filthy
liar and libeler. Il became the duty of the
House to expel the reporters entirely.
Mr. Colfax asked the gentleman to begin the
purgation at the proper place The official
organ of the Government, the Constitution, had
so far forgotten its duty as to stigmatizs the
Republicans as traitors, using lOathsome invec-
tives and saying they had been bought with 3
shilling.
Mr. Etheridge made some remarks which
produced the best possible feeling among mem.
6ers. He promised if they ceased debating foI
two weeks q speaker would be elected before
the end of that time,
The House voted
Necessary 10 eeoiee lOs; Sherman lO5;
Bocock 81, Smith DIN. G. 26. The rest were
scattering
Mr.. Ashmore finally withdrew his resolution
as it could not be acted upon in the present
condition.
Adjourned.