The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-01-26
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
XXXYI CONGRESS-FIRST SESSION.
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XXXVI CONGRESS-FIRST SESSION.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, P. M.-HoUsE.-
Messrs. Hatton, Hops and Logan severally
made personal explanations.
Mr.. Ashmere said he wished to offer a
resolutions that the Reporters of the New
York Herald be expelled from the galleries.
No reason was given for this resolution.
Mr.. Ashmere said he merely had the reso-
luton read for information. If any one de-
sired, he would consent to have it lie over.
Mr.. Keitt replied to some of the argu-.
ments of Mr.. Corwin. He conceded that
the sentiments of the Fathers of the Repub-
lie were anti-slavery. But, fresh from the
battle field of the Revolution, they subor-
| dlnated their sentiments. The Republicans
say they carry out the policy of the fathers,
but while they profess the sentiments, they
cover up the acts. Who made the Fugitive
Slave Law, and erected Territory after Ter
ritory without slavery therein? The South
ask no protection from mortal man or power
| She will protect herself her own right. She
| would drive back the hordes of Northern
minions who might advance against her.
She will march on farther and farther, and
around her flag will be civilization brighter
than the sunbeams around the mountains
spread. Her destiny will be fulfilled, and
damned be he who first cries, hold,
enough
Mr.. Boteler thought the Republican ag-
gressionS on the slavery question were the
direct cause of John Browns raid, and
urged a union of all parties against the Re-
pu5licans. He also expressed a hope that
discussion would cease, and the House make
an effort to organize.
Mr.. Ashmere explained tliat his reason
was based on an outrageous attack in the
Herald On members of the House. He was
free to say it was the most infamous and
most libelous attack ever made on any de-
Lucrative assembly. 1t called Mr.. Pryor a
filthy, libeler. 1t became the duty of the
House to expel the reporters entirely.
Mr.. Colfax asked the gentleman to be ex-
plicit You ought to begin the purgation
at the proper place. The official organ of
the Administration, the Constitution, had
SO far forgotten its duty as to stigmatize the
Republicans as traitors, using a loathsome
invective, and saying they had been bought
with a shilling.
Mr.. Etheridge made some remarks, which
produced the best possible feeling among
the members. He promised if they ceased
debating for two weeks, a Speaker would
be elected before the end of that time.
The House then proceeded to ballot
Necessary to choice, 109; Sherman, los;
Bocock, 81; Smith, of N. c., 26; rest scat
tering.
Mr.. Ashmere finally withdrew his resolu-
ton, as it would not be acted upon in the
present condition of the House.
The House then adjourned.
SENATE.-Mr. Lane presented theproceed-
ings of the Union meeting at New York,
and read letter from the Secretary of the |
meeting, stating that the citizens of that |
city are attached to the Constitution and the |
Union, and wished the fact known Mr. |
Lane expressed the pleasure it gave him to
present these resolutions, though he might |
not agree with every word therein contain
ed. He hoped these meetings were indica-
tions of sound sentiment at the North and |
they would continue to be held. He moved |
the resolutions be read.
Mr.. Hale objected to their acceptance on |
the ground that the Senate had heretofore |
refused to receive mere record and express
ion of opinion which required no action at |
the hands of this body. He made the OBJ
lection out of no feeling of unkindness. He |
was as much gratifed as any one at the ex-
preston of patriotic sentiments.
Mr.. Lane said if it was in order to re-
ceive the resolutions, he hoped they would |
be incorporated in the remarks made.
Mr.. Hale suggested that the subject be |
laid over till tomorrow. If the practice of
the Senate had not been what he had sup
posed, he would withdraw all objection.
Mr.. Davis thought it could not properly |
go on the files of the Senate,
Mr.. Browns resolution, that the Terrific |
ries are the common property of all the |
States, came up, and Mr.. Wilson spoke at |
great length.