The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-05

Mr. BARKsDALE asked whether the gentleman would
now agree to the proposition In order that the bill could
Mr. wAmmURN replied that when Mr. Houston offered
the resolution he (Mr Washburn) proposcd TO an the
blank with the name Of John Sherman, and the demo
Mr. HorsroN, (dem) Of Ala, said that showed the IN
sincerity OF Mr.. wAshburn and his friends He treated
tem il deserved The gentleman intsudod 70 defeat The
object o. his ousons resolution and for him 70 read
'ni' ~ leyse, was sod,ps insult 1sm.,%i 70 injury
poray Speaker and left blank in the resolution for the
insertion Of name Why did he not accept that Of Mr.
Mr.. HousoS-why would not the gentleman accept OF
Mr.. Bocock or Mr.. Mls0nf He had said that II the
House would agree 70 the resolution he would pro-
pose 70 I'LL the blank with individual whose nams
had not been connected with this contest aud against
whom there could have been no serious objection He
wanted TO act In good faith.
Mr.. STEVENS, (rep) Of Pa asked Mr. Houston whether
At the same time no wanted 70 elected Clcrkg
Mr. HovMos replied that that was not necessary. The
present Clerk acts till his successor is appointed Gentle
men do not mean 70 pay the contractors They want 70
keep up the outside pressure.
Mr. SreKxs-The gentleman must know that by the
constitution no bill can be presented nor resolution offer
ed TILL . Speaker and Clerk elected.
Mr. Housros-The gentleman cannot escape IN that
way. It was mere subterfuge. The Clerk can remain
till his successor is elected.
ruE RRxPREsamE coNFIcr-A pn OF pxxEzE BETWEEN
TBs SOUTHERN OPPOSITION MENBxRs AND AN ONO DEMO-
Mr. REAGAN (dem.) Of Texas, spoke Of the republican
partys principles revolutionary in their character and
calculated to promote sectional hostility and subver the
constitution They hold that the constitution "lcague
with hell and convenant with DEATH"
Mr.. BINGHAM, rep) ofOhio, asked NJ. Reagan whether
he could name any republican who holds such sentmenss
Mr.. REAGAN said such was the view entertained by ex-
treme men engaged in the crusade against slavery He
knew had been denied that the purpose Of the
there was proof 10 show that such was their intention
They violate the constitution, which they sworn TO
support when they place distractions in the way Of the
Mr. CURTIS, rep) Of Iowa said Mr. Reagan as well as
Mr. Boyce Yesterday repeated that eight Northern States
had passed RNa conravening the consutionay Of the
clause requiring the rendition Of slaves. He not ad
NIT that any Northern State had passed laws for this pur
pose but the violation Of that very clause which
requires the rendition Of fusives from the Southern
States They have passed laws securing personal liberty
They adhere 10 the great principles Of ancestors The
habeas corpus is dear 70 them because secures the
rights Of even the poer down odden class He repeated
that the habeas corpus prevents the violation Of the con-
stitutou
Mr. REAGAN apprehended IL was not that the common
habeas corpus not brought TO bear the freemen who
fugves from justice but the action Of those Northern
States amounts to total denial Of the masters right
his slaves and that the master 10 in personal danger in
seeking TO recover his property.
Mr. CuKrw said the law is often violated by men who
come into the Northern States "a well a. by those Of the
Southern States.
Mr. REAGAN said the response rests on the assumption
that the law not executed in the slave States favor Of
be vndicated with - much certainty Of success in the
slave as the free States He had known q case
where negro was entitled 70 liberty but who OBJ
tanned H.
Mr. Coss (dem) Of Ala, remarked that two white per
sons stole two free black children in his town and
back and having been found guilty. in the peni
teman from Texas distinctly that people Of the North
do not make war on slavery where Il exists
Mr. reagan ead he scorned sectional agitation every
where He never advocated in Texas principles he would
not advance in every State and township in the United
States. As democrat, he made II point TO rebuke sec.
tonasm At home and he fought the enemies Of the Union
colloquy followed between several gentlemen, during
which Mr. CoIRAx (rep), Of Ind said Indiana
the Sooth went at midnight 70 cabin in Cass county,
Michigan, and without certificate, warrant any other
legal authority took tied and carried oil several black
chean 10 Indiana and still without any warrant They
were stopped at South Bend, and instead Of being let
before judge OF unmpeachsble integrity to test the ques
ton whether they were held according law. He dc.
cdei they were not and in attempt TO them
legally excitement, very naturally under the crcum.
stances arose. and the negroes escaped Although the
for The value Of these slaves be believed that The sttemo
being to est the legality OF this orcble capture In the
court, they would be acquitted at the bar Of God.
said the gentleman was mistaken Il be believed the ro
publican party had sent attorney to the penitentiary
avs ~ lac % .rne an 1oe
name from the roll Of the courts under such crcum
Stances and this was brought "a charge against the
with not republican in it, and the first time the repubn.
cans get the Governor and majority Of the legislature
they repealed it, Massachusetts, has endeavored BY
legislation ever since the passage of the Fugitive Slave
aw-and would continue 10 do 60 SO long as she AZ true
to hersc-to pass all ncedfu rules and Regulations 70 &C.
cure to every man his rights whatever his color class
or condition whether for freeman or slave
Mr. REAGAN inquired whether negroes in Massachusetts,
have more rights than white meus
Mr.. DAwEs-No more, no less. Every man who claims
freedom has the right Of habeas corpus under tho laws
under which he lives, and any man who charges on the
republicans any thing beyond that does not understand
'he lacls Oh tee M case;
s S h o. OPP ol Ss nad become Of
'he Amellcan party IN nassacnusettsf
Mr. DAWES repleo-his opinon was tnai tne American
party was mace up apoat one nan rom tne democratic
party and the otner nan from the wing party The latter
had gone INTO ne republican party and me former had
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VINO "Ss oIgnany demoora!
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Gays, ana tney men gave early noiCauon es 70
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