Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-01
raIRTy-sTxru cONonEss.-Flr.t Session.
MoxnAr. JANrAKr 80. 1850.


A large amount ofprivate business was Transacted
message of an Executive character received from
the President
Mr.. Davis from the Committee Military Affairs, re-
ported bill for the Reorganization OF the United States
army accompanied by report; which were ordered to
be printed.
Mr. Grimes wished correct statement made by the
Senator from Georgia. (Mr ToOnbs in his speech the
other day the effect that Iowa had passed laws nop
position to the Constitution of the United States. lie
denied that Iowa had passed bills that contrayened
in the rcmotes degree with the rights Of the States or
those of masters and slaves.
Mr. Toombs replied and said that the to the Sen
ators remarks could be found in his own speech lie
was glad to hear the facts stated by the Senator.
The resolutions of Mr. Brown relative TO the protec-
ton Of property in the Territories was taken mp.
Mr.. Nicholson addressed the Senate.
Mr. n read the resolutions adopted by the Legislature
of Tennessee in reference to the outrage at Hapers Ter
~ They were couched in strong and severe language,
which was the more worthy of attention coming from
calm and con sentative State 1t is because they look
upon the rrepressble conflict doctrine threatening the
destruction OF this Union that they characterize 1t as
reasonable aud call upon conservative men OF all par
ties unite in crushing out They believe 1t to be ia
tai to the prosperity Of the country and deadly enemy
to its liberty.
Without touching the question Of morality connect
ed with slavery, he would proceed TO discuss the two
systems Of labor in their relation to political economy
The leading products of free labor entirely different
be no competition or antagOnsm between them. The
chief product of slave labor is cotton and free labor
produces cotton The chief product CT free labor IL
manufactures which less extensively carried on at
the South. Mr. " read statistics To show that the
Southern people have abundant cause to be satisfied with
the practical workings Of their peculiar institution
There was a conflict which did exist in all cOunres-a
conflict between capital and labor The Of the Re-
publcans consisted in setting up their conscience as
higher law above the Constitution. In religious matters,
bo
rule was to hold the Constitution the supreme law.
He proceeded TO point out in clear and lucid manner,
the sectional character of the Republican party and the
dangers threatening this country, in consequence OF the
lanaticism prevalent at the North.
Mr. Fitch obtained the floor, and after executive SEES
sion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr.. Davidson Offered question OF privilege, res
outou that the Doorkeeper be directed to exclude all
persons not entitled the privilege under the rules OF
the House from the floor of the House. except only the
employees actually employed in the hall.
Messrs. Clemens John COchrane, Theaker, and Others
calamity the of the ladies' They did not
want the fair sex excluded. With that exception these
gentlemen would support the resolution.
Mr. Davidson enforced the prOpriety Of the adoption
of the resolution. There were he said all sorts of peo
pie this floor and those not members should be eAcu
ded.
Messrs Montgomery, Phelps Niblack, and others con-
tended that under the resolution heretofore adopted for
the preservation of order the Doorkeeper has epower
to exclude from the floor all who not entitled TO the
privileges thereof.
Mr. Gartrel said that with the floor crowded with per
who have business here it was impossible for the
business TO proceed.
Mr.. Stanton offered resolution that the Doorkeeper
execute the 18th rule; which read.
The resolution understood to be passed, excluding
the ladies from the operation OF the rule.
Mr. Ashmore yielded in gallantry to no man. Bat
many ladies could gain admittance, he thought all
/ ,rtht IN no eve vii ID 4 III
brief discussion took place to the understanding
| of the resolution just passed.
The CerH requested the gentlemen who were not en-
titled to the privileges of the floor to retire.
! Some did so.
Mr.. Barksdale moved a call Of the House, when
Mr. Garnett objected until the order fully executed
The Clerk said the House had ordered a call of the
House, and it was not in the power Of any member TO
prevent It,
Mr. Ashmore again insisted on the enforcement of the
rules An unusual degree OF excitement ensued aud all
unpryileged persons were requested to retire
The House called when it appeared that all the
members were present except Mr. Browning of Ken
tucky Mr. c. b. Cochrane OF New York, and Mr.. Stall
worth, OF Alabama.
Mr. Vanwyke asked the Democratic members from the
city Of New York give pair for Mr. c. b. Cochrane
Debate ensued upon this subject
The House, amid much excitement proceeded to vote
for Speaker
Mr. sherman made few spirited remarks, in which
he expressed his gratitude his friends FOR having voted
for him throughout this prolonged contest till now and
in conclusion said if he had favor ask it that
they would come up in uubroken columns With firm
front and unwaveriug line and cast their votes for the
Republican candidate
The House then voted with the following result :
Whole number Of votes 234; necessary TO choice lis
Of which Mr.. Pennington received l5; Mr. Smith, n. C.
ll3: Mr.. Davis Of Indiana ,; scattering4.
The House again proceeded to vote and there as
much if not more, interest manifested than the first
trial to-day.
The result was announced as follows: Whole number
Of votes 2S2; Mr. Pennington and Mr. Smith not voting
necessary to choice III. Mr.. Pennington rs; Mr..
Smith, of y. c., Il3; Mr. Davis, of Indiana ,; Mr. Al
! len, l; Mr.. Bocock /.
There being no choice, Mr. Wiusow moved that the
House adjourn.
Mr.. Clemens wanted to know whether his Democratic
friends intended TO resort to parliamentary tactics pre-
vent au election
Mr.. Houston understood that no such thing was intend
ed by his Democratic friends.
The motion to adjourn was lost-yeas los. nays 1873
Another vote was had. Before il was announced Mr.
Riggs understanding that bis vote would elect Mr. Pen
uingou and cast in that direction He did not wish
by that TO be cassed with Republicans.
The result of the vote announced Whole number
of votes 233. Necessary to choice III, of which Mr.
Pennington received 10 Mr. Smith l3 scattering ..
Before the result announced, Mr.. Riggs made
personal explanation saying he would now vote for Mr.
Smith according to his party pledge but he anticipated
the time would come when he could vote for Mr. Pen
ming. Applause the Republican side. He accused
those who FRIDAY voted for Mr. Smith and then chang
ed to Mr. Pennington being guilty Of infamous con
duct.
Mr. Riggs withdrew his vote for MI. Pennington.
Mr. Morris of Pennsylvania, Indignantly repealed the
charge of Mr.. Riggs