Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-16

excitement existed and for time there we're appre-
tensions of personal collision.I
Mr.. Davidson when the disorder had somewhat abated
notice that when he again TO the hall he would
bring his double ebarreed gun with him. Laughter
Mr.. Harris of Maryland, astonished at his friend
from louisiana lie seemed disposed to make game of
the House. The very best evidence members could give
OF their consciousness of selErespec to terminate
these of disorder again to be renewed
this floor They should became the dignifed rep
| resentatives of dignifed people.
Mr. Hickman willing to dispose of all the pending
propositions without debate.
Mr.. Clemens began to make explanation, TO the ef
feet that he standing within four feet of Mr. Hakn
and after the latters offensive remark Mr. Haskn
put his hand to his pocket to pull out a revolver. At
this point Mr. Clemens was called to order. He said he
would suspend his remarks for the present
Mr. Hill and Others continued the debate good order
having been nearly altogether restored.
Mr. Haskin made an explanation as to'how the pistol
fell from his breast. He had no design to it,
Mr. Clark, his colleague, apologized for his harsh
mark, which produced the disorder
WASHINGTON, Jan. lS.
The Senate not in session to-day
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. Smith, of Virginia, said there two PROPOSE
tOns in the resolution offered by Mr. Clark of Missouri
First that the doctrines of the Helper book nsurrec
tOnary and hostile to the peace of the country Was
this true the very letter? lie asked the question
The proposition that member of this House
who endorsed recommended the doctrines and sent
therein affirmed, is not tit to be the Speaker of
this House Was this not also true TO the letter? lie
wanted an answer.
Mr. Bingham said he wished only say TO the gentle
men, to the House. and to the country that when the
gentleman from Virginia denOunces that book without
limitation an incendiary production he denouuces the
la't will and te'tam mt of Wa hing on which is q
cd in that book The resolution denounces the unanimous
declarations of the convention of Virginia in l7S6 in
tructng the Congress at Philadelphia in that year The
resolution denounces all the truthful words of the distin
guished Mcdowell, of Virginia namely ''You may yoke
your slaves to labor rs OK; you may compel him to
hire TO work and work TO hire and the idea that he
created free will abide with him because he has the
right to the hope of immortality" The resolution de-
II unces the living sentiment of Jefferson copied ttom
his Virginia, namely: 81 tremble for my
try when reflect that God is just and has no attribute
to take sides against slaves for their rights and berN
The gentleman from Virginia should also remember
that the denunciatOn in the resolution also denun
citation of the words of the Continental Congress- when
about entering upon a years war wherein it
said IN the articles OF association ~ members there
Of that they held every man or community OF men %
enemies of American liberty who not opposed to
the traffic in slaves.
The resolution also denounces that part of the Decla
ration of Independence which holds these truths be
sclieyident: That all men created equal and endow
ed by their Creator with certain nalenabe rights among
which life liberty and the pursuit. OF happiness, etc,
and that when any form of government becomes destruc
tive OF any of these ends il is the right of the people to
alter or abolish IT, The word abolish is embodied in the
memorable declaration for which your turning to Mr.
SMITH and nv fathers fought through storm and dark
that years
Mr.. Smith replied that he trusted the House under
stood that the member from Ohio endorsed the Helper
book
Mr.. Bingham ask the gentleman whether he repu.
dates these sentimentsy
Mr.. Smith-That is not the question
Mr.. Bingham IL is not, hey;
Mr. smith, wish the House and country to under
stand that he endorses the Helper book and for this he
deserved the detes ation and scom OF every who
forms part of the American Union. Applause The
gentleman retels to e sentiments Of distinguished revo
lutionary men; many of them DO endorse, others
false in philosophy and false in fact But where make
a bargain stand by it. The gentleman however, makes
a bargain and then spurns it, If Thomas Jefferson
tertaned certain notions the question ofsavery whit
had that to do with the Federal Constitution?
Did not the convention which framed the Consttuti
adjust that question?
Mr.. Bingham-'NO. The word slavery was expunged
from the document"
Mr. Smith pointed to the clauses in the Constitution
relating to slavery and the rendition of fugitive saves
and asked the gentleman from Ohio why he did not
spOnd in a somewhat peremptory tone:
Mr.. Bingham.-"I want the gentleman to know | am
not his slave"
Mr. Smith-"If you we're I would make you behave
better than you 10 now. You would get what you need"
Laughter:
Mr. Bingham-"wil you let me answer in my own
way or will YOU direct me what to say"
Mr Smith, will direct you to take your seat till |
get through"
Mr.. Bmgham-'T regret to find the gentleman Is so
ill-mannered.
Mr.. Mcknight of Pennsylvania, said to Mr.. Smith he
had read the Helper book should he do until
years hence to what occasoned the present tenn
pest in a teapot.
Mr. Smith thought it the gentlemans duty to read the
book, TO enghten himself
Several gentlemen Davidson, Taylor and Be-
lougny-made some explanations az to why they had
ted for Mr. MAYNARD.
MI Stevens PLAYED off a Joke. He said gravey that
he had been misrepresented in certain newspaper and
sent it mp to be read The clerk was about to read it,
when he discovered that printed in German. The
laughter general, of course, and here the matter
ended.
Mr. ConLlin called attention to a telegraphIc dispatch
sent from this city in which it said that he had
passed a note to Mr. Barksdae. He wished simply to
say that the statement without foundation in fact.
Mr.. Barksdale couobcrated this statement.
Mr.. Nalaudghim remarked that he had been the "se-
cOnd" of Mr. Conlin in passing to Mr. Barksdae
bit Of courtpIster IN envelope This all that
passed between them, and gave rise, doubt to the
report referred to. Laughter.
Mr.. HattOn, of Tennessee made a speech to show that
the democrats aud southern oppOsonsts together could
not elect Speaker and pointed to the fact that the two,
by uniting Gilmer could the support of other
gentlemen, and thus succeed in elec.ing him
Mr. Barksdale, in the of the debate asked Mr.
Halton why he would not join the democratic party in
resisting the aggressions of the republicans instead Of
continuing his guerilla warareG
Mr. Hatton replied that in his he said that he
had declared that the who took higher grounds than
he did he had not yet seen, and that if such could
be found, he willing TO surrender to him open
track.
Mr.. Barksdale asked if the gentleman had yet voted
for Speaker for any member other than belonging
to the democratic party?
Mr Hatton replied that the time had not yet been
when his vote would have elected democrat; but the
time was when the democrats who claim par excellence
t. be the defenders of the rights of the South could have
elected a Southern man in Mcpherson of Mr.. Gilmer.
Mr. Barksdale replied that Mr. Gmer acceptable
portion of the black republicans, and that he would
never vote for him.
Mr. Pennington made a speech to show that the dis
cusson of practical utility, and in conclusion Of
fered resolution for the adoption of the plurality rule
This met with stern opposition from the democrat
ic side After further proceedings the House adjourn
ed till Monday
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