Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-19
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Reported for the Daily Intelligence
CONGRESSIONAL.

ton to print $500 extra copies OF tho
! Secretary of the Treasury's annual report
| Refused
Mr.. Gwinn introduced a bill 10 faciii-
tate the communication botween the Al
lantic and the Pacific By e!ectic telegraph.
Referred.
MIR. Brown introduced resolution to
the effect that the Territories are tile COM
mon property of all the Suites, and that
citizens Of all have right TO enter into
them with property recognized by the
Constitution; that it is the duty of the law
making power, whether exercised by Con-
grcss or the Territorial Legislature, 10 pass
! laws for the protection of such.
Mr.. Bayard offered a resolution that no
final action shall be taken by the Senate
on any bill or joint resolution, till notice
is received OF the organization of the
House. Laid over.
Mr.. Sebastian introduced IL bill to pro-
vide for a Sup't of Indian Affairs for
Washington Territory.
Mr.. Hale objected to the reading thereof,
but the Chair over-ruled the objection,
and the bill was read twice and referred.
After an executive session the Senate
adjourned.
HoUsE.-Nr McRae was entitled to the
floor but yielded it to Mr.. Clopton, who
was about 10 address the House, when Mr..
Washburn. of Me-, interrupted him by CAL
ling for vote on Mr.. Hutchins' resolution
for the adoption Of the plurality rule. he
insisted that they were obliged by law to
proceed to vote for Speaker without debate
or delay.
Mr.. Craig, of y. c., raised the point
order on Mr.. WashbuEn, when the latte'
repeated that a motion for the adoption
the plurality rule had been heretofore act
cd upon. at all times, no matter what
proposition WAS before the House. 1t was
II question of high privilege.
Mr.. McRae-Mr. Washburn had usurped
the floor.
Mr.. Washburn-If the gentleman VIII
watt
Mr.. McRae-You have no right to it
Mr.. Washburu-No gentleman has
right to il to debate a point of order or
ANYTHING else, because the Constitution
and parliamentary law require the House
to proceed to an election without debate
ana delay.
The Clerk decided that Mr.. Washburn
could not deprive Mr.. Clopton OF the floor.
The point of order was further discus
scd MIR. Washburn insisting that the
Clerk should execute the law and pat the
question.
Mr. Houston protested against Mr.. Wash
The Clerk said he knew of 10 parlia-
mcntary practice which would warrant Mr,
Washbura in taking the floor from Mr..
C!opton.
MIR. Wnshburn replied that he did not
take the floor from him.
Mr. Morehead appealed from the CLERK :
decision.
Much confusion prevailed throughout
these proceedings.
Nj Phelps expressed his establishment
Mt the fracliouS conduct of the republican
side and asked whether such conduct was
courteous.
/ Alr. Wasbburn and others rose to speak.
Mr.. Craig. Of " c.. called them to or
dcr.
| Mr Burnett insisted that the Clerk en-
force his decision
Mr.. Kellogg suggested that Mr.. Clopton
proceed with his remarks, aud when he
! shall have concluded his remarks. the
( House should proceed TO vote for Speaker.
ferries Of good! That's right, on the dem
0cratic side. The House should vote &C
casionnily, mt least once week for SPen-
kcr. There was no use of trying to pass
the plurality rule, it cant be obt"iued
Mr.. Washburn would do no such thing.
He wanted TO uudcrstand-these were the
only words heard, as he was frequently
interrupted pE Calls W otuEA ''NN4 NV
democratic side.
Mr.. Morehead-Mr. Clerk. can't you put
the question to the House. Cries of or
der from the same source.
Mr. Craig, of y. C., participated in this
running debate. He in turn was Loudly
called TO order by the Republican side.
The Clerk suggested that question had
been raised as to the right of Mr.. Clopton
10 the floor, the point should he submitted
to the House Many on the democratic
side objected to this.] Finally after
more noisy proceedings and points OF or
der, Mr. Clopton commenced his remarks
lie spoke in favor of the secession OF the
South in the event of the election OF
Republican President. The iigamentS
which bind the Union arc fast being bro
ken: we stand on the verge of a volcano
and its crumblcd movements portend the
eruption.
Mir. Garter explained his position. He
iii not vote for Sherman because he ideu-
tilted himself with the Republican party.
but because, under existing circumStau-
ces. he thought the Republicans ought to
have the presiding officer In so voting
he did not endorse the Helper book; he
could not vote for the Administration man
without violating the principles upon
which he was elected; he could not vote
] for Il South Americas, because that party
is in favor of slave code in the Terrific
rics. If it is not so, let any one of them
. deny it.
Mr.. Hartman said he was in favor of a
code aud intended to demand every South
crn right.
Mr. Quarles was for equality and be-
! lievcd that Tennessee has right Ia carry
slaves into the common Territories.
Mr.. Ethrid"e said so help him God he
would never give Il vote to put slavery in
the territories while the Nebras kU-Eansas
bill according to the construction pat upon