Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-01-11
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We condeaae our tcegraphic items of the proceed
ins in the House as the same Subjects were discussed
each day. On the 23d Dec, the goth ballot ta-
ken, which was, for Sherman 103 Wilson, q Gill
mcr 10 Bococli 10 scattering, So. On the Goth
the 21st ballot was had resulting for Sherman, 100 ;
Bucock, 20 ; Gimer, II II uston, II Maclay, 0 /;
Davis, II scattering so. Dec 9th the 22l ballot
WAC, for sherman, l0l Houston, Is Gilmer. IA !;
Bocock, II ; MacIay, IL; scattering, 80.
On the morning of the 29th, Horace Maynard, of
Tennessee, was nominated for Speaker by the Demo-
cratic and South American members. The 22nd bal
lot then taken, which stood, for Sherman, i0l ;
Maynard, 3d. The balance scattering On this bal
lot Sherman wanted only 4 men to elect him.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.--Tn the House to-day the
Hon. Roger A. Pryor, of Virginia, up, AMI in
an eloquent and well-deverei speech Tended the
rights OF the South in n manner which is seldom ex
celed AT the conclusion of his speech numerous
frie ds gathered around him, and most heartily con-
graduated him upon his happy effort. Much enthu-
siasIn prevailed during the delivery of the speech,
which was often interrupted by applause from tile
Southern and Northern conservative of fine House.
At the conclusion of Mr. Pryur's speech, Mr.. May
nard took the floor, and withdrew from the contest
candidate for Speaker OF the House. giving his
sons III II DIlel spVeCn luTltS Dcott, OIL IFl-
orun, nominated ms the candidate Of the South
ern and conservative members of the House.
The House then proceeded to the 9th ballot, which
resulted follows The whole number of votes cast
was u !; necessary to choice, 106 Sherman re-
ceiyed102, and Scott SO the rest were scattered
among n large mum er of members.
WASHINGTON, Dec 30.-Both Houses Of Congress
met as usual to-day but the proceedings are entirely
devoid of interest
No progress was made towards the organization of
the House, additional ballot having been taken for
Speaker.
Both Houses adjourned ever to Thursday on ac-
count of the New Years holiday, which is celebrated
at the North on Monday
DUEL BETWEEN MEssRs GROW AND BRANoH.- HdSh-
ingioa, Dec. 3l-In the House of Representatives,
yesterday, Mr.. Boyce, of South Carolina, made a
brilliant speech the dangers which threatened the
Union from the principles and organization of the
Republican party. He. at the same time, ably de-
Tended the istutons and people of the South against
the attacks made upon them. The speech was listened
to with great attention, and ut the conclusion Mr..
Boyce was personally congratulated by conservative
members from both the North and the Souh.
Subsequently, Mr.. Hickman, Of Pennsylvania,
moved the plurality rule, but it was not received
with much favor
Mr. Clark, of Missouri, wished first direct vote
on his resolution, declaring that member who had
endorsed the the Black Republican circular was hit to
preside over their deliberations and insisted that
such direct vote due to the dignity and character
of the House.
During the debate, which finally became quite con-
fused aud exc tng, Mr.. Grow, of Pennsylvania, ap
piled the word ungentlemany," to Mr. Branch, OF
North Carol ia, who Immediately demanded retrac-
ton when Mr.. Grow refused TO make.
Great excitement followed, but the difficulty was
afterwards supposed to be amicahly settled
1t now turns out. however, that direct challenge
has since passed between the gentlemen
The House not in session to-day, IL having ad-
journed over to Thursday.
Many new combinations Of parties are rumored,
but 80 far as one can see, the prospect of organ
cation of the House, by the election Of Speaker, is
as far off ever.
Messrs Branch and Grow have been arrested upon
the charge of intending to fight duel.
John G. Clemson is TO be appointed 10 the head oil
the Agricultural Bureau
Commissioners from South Carolina to Virginia are
ernectca next weak The South Carolina members
are 10 meet On the sni5eet
Tie Presidents Message YES sent to The Senate on
the morning Of the 27th, and read, there being q
rsfy large atssndspee, y he ehauhsr, ssnons