Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-01-19

l do not mean tossay that these gentle
men Adrian and Clark will vote for the
Democrats but haseno doubt but that
they will. they viii, | trust return to
their first love- calm the agitation of the
country, and save the House from the burn
ing withering cnrse and shame Of putting
into the Speaker'srch:tir the gentln,en from
Ohio.
Mr.. Sherman inquired whether Mr..
Houston designed to reflect upon him per-
sonally or politically. -
Mr. Houston Dem of Alas replied that
be should have propounded that question
to him, for there could be no doubt as to
the proper construction of the Language.
He did not suppose any gentlemen thought
be meant OF intended personal applica-
tion. The gentlemen had been charged
with endorsing the sentiments of the Help
er book, and had never disavowed its doc
trines. The gentleman from Ohio had en-
dorsed doctrines of most reasonable and
Infamous character, and while hsahad made
a statement which some of his friends said
was a disavowal, yet he (Houston) contend
ed that it was not fair and candid dlsa-
vowal of the doctrines contained IN tbs
Helper book. Instead of making siingy
explanation that be did not know what was
in that book, he ought to have disavowed
the reasonable and Infamous doctrines
therein. This did not relieve the gentle
men from having endorsed the doctrines of
the book, and until he has reliyed himself
in manly manner, which be has been
called upon to do, then he (HoustoD) would
say that Mr.. Sherman was subject. politi-
calIy, to the remarks he (Houston) had
made. --F
Mr.. Sherman said every one ought 10 be
satisfied with Mr.. Houston's personal dis
elaimer. All would bear him witness tina:
he had listened to the charccter of the de-
bate here without objection. He has not
been disposed to regard the remarks as
personal so far as his disclaimer of the doc
trine of the Helper Book was concerned.
Any man who has any, sense of feeling
knew that his lips in a great measure had
been sealed from the fifst day of the ses-
sion by what be must regard as an offensive
resolution, thrust in the House at improp-
er time and in an improper manner, and
insisted on in way without precedent in
parliamentary history. The declaration
was made on the floor. Ifthe explanation
he had made to the honorable gentleman
from Virginia Mt. Millson in the presence
of the House, was not satisfactory to the
gentleman on the other side, they should
insist, as point of manhood and justsce,
that the offensive resolution should be
withdrawn.
He had said TO his friends, and now
to others, that he would consent to have
the Helper book read page by page, and
then he would avow or disavow every SEN
timent therein. He had never concealed his
opinions, and if the offensive resolution of
Mr.. Clark, of No., be Withdrawn, be would
be prepared to speak further on the subject.
Until that resolution was withdrawn, heap
pealed to every man to say whether he
could say any more.
NJ. Houston sail that Mr.. Sherman could
net thus escape responsibility.
Mr.. Harris, of Md, proposed that Mr..
Clark's anti-Helper resolution be removed
ont of the way, and that the House adopt
the substitute adopted by the Committee
Of Americans, Democrats and Anti-Ls-
comptopites, at the meeting held Sunday
evening, al whichit was declared shat NO
man who recommend, or still insists on, and
does not disclaim the Helper doctrines, or
who is not opposed TO the further agitation
of slavery, is not 6t to be Speaker"
Various gentlemen explained the circum-
stances under which the substitute was
adopted
Mr.. Haskin asked question of Mr.
Clark to which the latter gave q sharp,
harsh reply.
Mr. Haskin made some remarks amid
cries of order Soon the members on all
sides were on their feet. Many rushed to
the area and main aisles.
b The Sergeant at Arms was called on
He appeared with his mace demanded
peace.
The Clerk Continued rapping louder amid
the utmost possible excitement.
Subsequently, Mr.. Clemens said he saw
Mr.. Ha>kin take a pislo! outof his breast
Mr.. Davidson gave notice that when he
again came to the house be would bring
his shot gun with him.
Mr.. Harris, of Nd :, said that was making
game of the House
Mr.. Haskin subsequently explained how
the pistol happened TO fall from his breast;
Every one that knew him knew he would
not use it except in an honorable way.
Mr. CLARK, of N. Y, apolosized for tho
harsh remarks. After some further remarks
the House adjourned in good order.
SENArE-A communication was received
from the Secretary of the Treasury in reply
to a resolution to ihe Senate calling for in
formation as TO the unexpended balance of
rhe amount appropriated under the treaty
of Gaudaloupe Hidalgo,, to pay the claims
of all citizens. The balanee is stated ut
something over 100000 The commu-
nication was ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Davis introduced bill for the better
organization of the army. Referred
Mr.. Wilson presented the petition of
Sampson & Tappan, and several merchants
of Boston, respecting the draw back to be
allowed on Manila Cordage.
Mr. Sumner presented petition in favor
of the Homestead bill He also introduc-