New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-13


MrCrea, Era sford, srd bimstf; 'be Southern OpPo-
son ~ Merss Hill Mallory Etheridge, and tiIlner,
md the Anfi-LcomI tnni'es by Dir. Clars oil view
Yoik uDd Mr.. Rtg. Mr. Adj ain wac asked 70 attend,
tU, did rot do 80, being M ref but saying ne wond
meet The Committee on Monday morning. There was
hut one cory ~ the resolution and a. present agreed
10 consult their respective friends In order to secure
then tupport wss understood tha the proc settings
were moi TO he made public. He did not know how
thcy cot ou, He kne there WAS no place where a
black Il could be neealed. Laughter bic knew
that during caueuses there were men lying down in
the galleries IFtening and then pgshshing tue pro-
ceed,nls bni there were in the yoom whsre the
m, elirv was led except the Com1iitee tie was
astonhed the next day to rec tie proceedings IN I"s
Herald.
The substitute which had been subject to debate was
read OF fthows:
Wse,ss be assi.n Slavery question productive Of
GOOD bu' Of ey 10 the hole county rs tIt
be,oircd 1hsi who has recommended snd s insists
yhic Lave be. read Helpers Impending CrGi and who
bot oypc.-d further agitation Of tho slavery question:
Mr. CRAWFORD lAd. Dem, Ga briefly explain
60 bis motives for attending the Committee, and said
be wanted MIR. ClaTk's resolution voted on; =,
Mr. CLARK IA. L., y. Y. said that although the
Committee was sclf-eonslitufed one every man there
wac prepared to pronounce his condemnation OF the
nirocity, intolerance, and proscrltye Character oil
Mr.. ADRIAN "A. L., n. j., in replying, remarked
that the gentleman had said he represented himself
there This strictly trne.
Mr.. CLARK replied that he never stated anything
but the uuth. ,
Mr. ADRIAN said that Mr. Clark did show him the
resolution and be gave his assent to it.
Mr. CLARK replied he would not have said so for
the Capitol full of gold for it a confidential con-
yerraiion which drew such a statement from me n-
teman from New-Jer-ey. Laughter and applause
Mr.. ADRIAN rejoiDed, he would scOrn TO Violate the
confidence repostd in hun by his friend from New
York
Mr. CLARK raid every gentleman knew it was not
necessary 10 show the resolution TO the Republicans,
fer larry they had not sense enough to vote Tor IT,
Mr.. McRAE (Ad. Dem. Miss as one OF the Con
sulaiiOn Committee, Wac speaking ON the subject,
Mr. HAsKTN "A. L., n. ", who asked whether
hs colleague CLARK had agreed to support the proPo-
sition TO vote down Mr. HIckmans motion TO correct
There was 80 much confusion at this time that the
language used could not be accurately noted, but 1t
Was something like the following;
Mr. McRAE could not answer now, but when he
| got through would give way for the question.
| Mr. HASKIN repeated his interro2atory, when
| Mr. CLARK said, excitedly, to Mr.. McRae, That's
| ncLe OF my colleagues business
| Cheat confusion
| Mr.. UASKIN, still ON the floor, spoke in loud
tore, saying be wanted to show in What position his
eolleae ne stood. His colleague claimed to be an Anti
| Iect-mpitn Democrat, bat had been cDcus-rIdlng
| There were loud and repeated cries Of Order! take
| yOuT scat"
The disorder increasing a member, neryously called
| for tie Serge sut-at-AIms.
Ia the main aisle lear which Mr.. Haskin was stand
Sr. KEITTs tAd. Dem. S. c. voice was heard,
and calls for order and the noise OF the Clicks ham,
mer saying, Whenever there personal grievances
/ they should be settled out of the House."
Cnes of Order order ordcrF
| Sir. HARRlS Of Maryland lear the side OF Mr..
Ha,kpD claimed the right TO the floor at the Clerks
I hands.
The excitement constantly increased Until every one
seemed be appIehersive Of personal collisions Mr.
Ket advanced TO the main aie and continued to lalk,
~ did Mr.. Cobb and others. number OF members
wee speaking at the same time, tie CLERK melhwhhe
| smaItly Ispping with the gAvel.
o1er from all sioes OF The House, added to the ger-
erul tumuIt. The kissing and cries OF "take your
sests" c, ninued and the Clerks rsppngs were fire.
! aueufly repeated. Soon the Sergeant-at-Arms ad-
yureed dspsyn his mace Of Office ard commanding
Mr. HARRIS Nd claimed the floor.
Mr. MORRIS Rep, Pa objected TO all proceedings
| I'll order secured.
Tie CLEkk requested gentlemen to take their seats,
| ami the reQuest was complied with.
/ Mr. DAVIDSON (Ad. DEM, Lal wished to say
thai when IeXt he to tho House no would bring
his double 'laTeled shotgun with him. llsnghter.l
Mr.. HARRIS Md was sstoniohed at his friend
/ from Louik .ta 1t seemed that the gentleman was
| cisposs6 make game of the House. lLee2 liter.
The very hest evidence that gentlemen could give OF
their ow seifrespect and dignlIed demeanor was 10
oncani.e toe body and SHOW that there ezctements
can be Quoted happily they arise, and can never
again he renewed on this floor. Applause They
,bould conduct tbenseves dgnised representatives
! OF q dieufen people. Renewed applause
Mr. CLEMENS TAD. Dem, Va. )-WIn the gentle
maj give way
| Nj. HARkIS-T will not. Tie Harris then asked
question Of Hr. HICKMAN, who replied that he was
S;ilne TO dispose of al the t ndng proportions With
ont d, eaie or be was iirg to withdraw bic pr0Pos
lion, if gentlemen thought an organization could there
| BY be advanced
Mir. HARRIS asked whether Sir. Stevens would
withdraw his pending point oil order
| Mr. STEVENS replied thst he willing 10 take
il instantly, and on all pending propositions
without further debate.
Mr.. WINsLoW moved that the House proceed to
vote for 81 esker.
| Dir. CLARK NO. exclaimed: "Nsyer, till the
! Huuse vote resolution
| Mr. HARRIS Md remarked that he would here
after present the substitute agreed on by The Commit
| lee fer Mr.. Clarke resolution.
| Mr.. CLEMENS, as a mber of the Virginia dele
| CATION raid be hoped again to witness such
scene a. that of 10 cav either IN pnble private He
~as standing four feei from Mr. Haskin and when the
later addressed hi, colleague Horace f. Clark, who
| had raid " il vi bis business, he saw DIR.
IIaskin put his Land on his breast and theretrom fell
| revolver.
Here there were loud cries of Orderr order !"
DIR HARRIS Nd said he did not yield the floor TO
| Mr.. Ch mers.
! Mr. hill rs. Am. Gal claimed the floor.
Dir NORRIS Ill., know al the circumstances at
tending the disturbance, and hoped Mr.. Clemens would
Lot ado fuel 10 the flame
Various gentlemen here sprang their feet, calling
out - Mr Clerk" Mr.. Clerk, wishing TO be recog-
nized az entitled 10 the floor.
Dir CLEMENS yielded TO appeal from Mr. Mill
son, saying he took his seat thai Mr. Easkn should
be held politically responsible for his conduct.
Mr. HILL eAl lained his agency in the Committee
which prepared the substitute.
Mr. BkSKiN rose, saying that he regretted the
which had taken ulace.