The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-14

Mr.. SNTrN-I will direct yon 10 take your seat
Mr. hsonAM-I regret that the gentleman ID 80 M-maA

Mr.. SMTH-I will direct yon 10 take your seat
Mr. B'sonAM-I regret that the gentleman Is 80 m-maa-
Mr. MoKyIcrr, (rep) of Pa, asked tho gentleman
how be was 10 know lie doci Of the Helper book.
ne lad never read IL Tie had seen II only in
inc hapds OF gentlemen the democratic side,
ana with none of tbs familiar except from
extracts that had been read? Ild the gentleman from
Virginia expect him nnoers With whom be acted 10
statfy themselves by disavow book OF which they
Knew nothihgf There might DC things the book he
utterly copeemned He repeated he read the
book, and there was no power could compel him TO
read it He might however, ~ ten years from this
time 10 see hat caused the present tempest In teapot
Mr. SMITH, IL The duty OF the gentleman 10 enlghen
himself.
Mi Mcknight II thought pertinent to legislation
would read H. but az don't think is IN not do So
Mr. SMITH thought differently. He then concluded his
remarks in support OF the resolution OF Mr. Clark Of Mis-
sour.
Messrs Davidson Taylor and Bouligny severally cx-
planned why they voted Tor Mr.. Maynard.
Mr. STEVENS, (rep OF Pa rose, apparently serious, TO
what he sad was personal matter It was well kno IN
he departed ON bis usual 20 correct
PAPER s'at mens. He had voted for Mr.. Gimer, This
might require come explain alton from him. He sent up
newspaper to have an extract reao.
TIE Clerk took in haDd for that purpose, but as soon
as he glanced his eye On H. put do@n. turned out to
be "a German newspaper.
Mr. Sleyeps retired amid hearty laughter distant
part Of the hail
Mr.. CosKusG (rep) of N Y called attention 10 the
telegrnphc des, aich from Washpptou in which was
said he had passed Mr. Barksdale of Mississippi
All he desired say the was DISTINCTLY
without foundation He never bad tho pleasure OF hold
MIR BARksDAIB (dsm Of Miss ,corrobof aed this state
nen and SAID there not the slightest iouna.,oa Tor
that despatch.
MIR. vAuAspGHAM, (dem OF Ohio, said he had been
the second of Mr.. Conkig IN passing u Mr. Banks
Gale bi Of court plaster IN an envelope. THIS all
that passed between them and gave rise, doubt to the
report referred 10. daughter
Ar. UNDERWOOD, (dem) OF Gs., explained the reasons
Why he had voted Tor Mr. Maynard He with others
had voted for him, and thus made honest effort 10
ganize the House.
Mr. HA1roS, Is opp Of Tenn, proceeded to show that
do and
not have elected Speaker against Mr.. Sherman. There
was way by which the latter could be defeated, and
that was Tor both TO unite M Gnmer, who could
secure the support Of other gentlemen.
Dir. EIiERIuGE, Is opp Of Tenn made an explans-
ton as 70 the resolutions Of the Tennessee legislature
Tepard 10 The Speasersbp Some OF body
hated him. and be loailed dsspsed them. He
not be governed by tnei requests He saa, modest.
man, all parties his district had enfold more respect
for his JUG gnebt az 10 dong what lis right for the
gentle man who offered these resolutions.
Mr. HAfros resumed, rocing some OF the difficulties in
the OF southern democrats gsi1g their support 70
Mr.. elmer. N reviewing the acton Of the democr ATTIC
caucus, he said indication ihete gwen o, DISCO
silon 10 vote with the Americans for speaker On the
contrary they would not unite the American nominee
for fear OF the utter disruption OF their party al home
Mr. REAGAN, dem OF Texas, remarked that the
adjourned without any action
Other cSploBan made.
Mr., BRANCH dem Of N c., said In that caucus his
object yave the way for an organization that the
Americans might select poun c from the democrats
MT HATroN said the American party rudey vLled
by the party press Of Washington. II national and
During The proceedings Mr. BaRKsDAIE inquired why
Mr. Haon did Join The democratic party ana resist the
aseressons Of the republicans, and cease his gaera
fare ctmocrat?
Mr. HAlToS replied that during his canvass he did not
meet man who took higher ground than be did, and
added II such could be found his travels he would
give hm open track
Mr. BARkspAlE inquired whether Mr. Hatton had vet
voted for the Democratic nominee for Speaker any
one save member of the American party?
Mr. uATTos replied that there never q time when
his vote world have elected democrat But there was
Luce, be the defenders OF the rights OF the South
could have rinmphcd over Mr. Sherman and elected Mr.
Gilmer Southern man.
Mr. BAhKsDAiE-A Southern accountable 10 n Dor.
ton Of the black republicans.
Nr HArroN repeated that they could have elected
Southern man, and concluded his speech.
MI BARKSDAIS remarked that be would vote for
MIR. elmer.
Mr PENNINGTON, frep of n j. said the debate Ger
tainy Of practical utility Gentlemen have no
right TO blame another for votes they had given
Their constituents might however, 90 The country
demand organization and that the House should pro
cced to business for which gentlemen sent here.
He was certain no man could get majority. The House
must then, adopt the plurality rule, and those who will
not vote Tor will be responsible TO the country for non-
organization. The gentleman had spoken against the
plurality rule as unconstitutional but not Mr. Cobb
and Mr.. Banks elected under tho plurality rule? There
was pre,epce that their were IN consequence
void. The country has recognized them. In oonclu
sion, he offered plurality resolution, that the
House now proceed to vote aud there be election
them Monday next, selection shall be made from the
two candidates highest on the list
Messrs BARKspA1E, (dem.) Of Misc, CLARK, Idem) Of
No, LFsKE, {dem.) Of Va, and others objected
Mr. Wts'BtsS trep) of Me-, suggested that Mr.. Pen
nington should move the previous question.
Mr. IEAKE Contended that the resolution was only read
for information.
Mr. STANTON, (rep) of Ohio, suggested that Mr. Ieake
could Lot make his point of order until Mr.. Pennington
yielded the floor.
Several gentlemen rapidly discussed the points Of order
made Tor and against Mr. Pennngcns right To
Mr. wrSsIow, (dern) of n. c., suggested tina. therc
should be time for reflection and moved to adjourn.