New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26

e was repeatedly called to order.
Mr.. DAVIS eli length appealed to the gentleman
rom Now-York (Fields) not to outrage rules he
lad himself voted to adopt and compel the House 10
declare him in contempt, and hrrsign him at the
,ar. He made speech Of oonciliatory character
stating that while the crowd in the lobhes, calico
together by the exciting question, had certainly
acted in disorderly manner, be hoped returning
reason would dictate TO all members to remember
heir duty to observe the rules they themselves aad
adopted.
In the scene recently enacted be himself bad
Joined in the excitement. finding IL contagious lie
now expressed the hope that good feeling would no
again restored. In regard TO tho gentleman Gam
cott), the candidate Of the Republican party for
Speaker, it was believed by them that he was not
corrupt and bankrupt in character as described. IL
was libel on the constituency OF the gentleman
(Cscott), on Kings County, as well ~ on the Dem
ocrac party to believe that he was such an ulcera
described. Surely Lie constituency could not nave
elected him if they believed him corrupt.
Mr.. MURPHY rising TO question OF privilege,
said: A few moments ago. when no Cierk was
present and the Assembly was without any presiu-
ing officer he Murphy made motion TO elect MIR.
Saxton Smith 10 temporary Chairman. IL was NOT
to create disorder that he made that motion, but 10
insure the preservation Of order by having some one
IN the chair authorized TO preserve II.
1t had been charged in the Republican newspapers
that he NIurphyj had said that If Callicott was
elected Speaker, be could never take his seat. lie
ISimnhyi had never held any such threat Of VIC
lence and he denied ever having used such Ian
guage. ..c,
licctt was elected, he should never take hs seat
alveP
NIX. MURPHY-Neverl The statement is false.
He repeated, however, that he should resist by
every lawful means what he considered an outrage
and sn injury TO The State.
Mr. REDDINGTON inquired If before Mr..
Murphy took the chair, Mr.. Fields had not entered
from tie cloak room aud winked al him TO do go
Mr.. MURPHY and Mr. FIELDS denied that
there was the slightest foundation for Dir. Kedding
toms statement.
ALBANY, Saturday Jan, q, So, m.
There has been no change. Mr.. MUhfHi Oh
Erie is speaking Oh q question of privilege.
3:15 p. MIR. FIELDS of New-York has just
taken the floor.
OUARTER.PAsr BPM.
Nr. Fields If New York has just taken the floor
Mr.. SHERMAN said that he hsd himself made the
motion without consultation with any person.
Air. FREAN Of Richmond County desired to be
understood that he as Democrat had not voted for
the resolution 10 place Nh Murphy in the chair, for
he regarded il as meant only as Joke. Inc CLERK
had sometimes delayed the announcement VI votes
dnrluQ tie temporary absence CT members, and he
hir Frean) thought that as a matter OF courtesy 10
notice should have been taken Of the temporary
absence Of the Clerk from this chamber. He (Mr.
Frean) was responsible for bis own acts only. lie
could inform the gentleman from 1ioga County MR.
Dayf) that coming here he lie Mr.. kreaD) did from
the Quarantine District, he know perfectly well that
con,aeion was confined to the place where diseases
rage He was happy to state however, that the
contsgion had not yet reached him mr.. Freanl
He mad renamed quietly in bis seat and had not
joined the raobIe IN front oil the epeSser
desk, aud when he saw the gentleman from
IfoRs County CIR. Davis) With his long
arms outstretcbod and shaking his fists over the
heads of members, he lhir. Frean) thought he had
been lucky 10 keep out Of bis blr Davissl reach.
He desired further to say that be should resist by
NATION Of corrupt bargains, but that he shond yield
TO the Will OF the majority Of this Assembly when
ever Speaker should be properly elected.
Mr. FIELDS then resumed the floor, and after
severs questions OF privilege had been raised and
argued, continued his speech
HALr-PAsT O'clock p. N.
Mr.. MUNR0E has Just entered the Assembly
Chamber.
AS coon az be reached his seat, he rose to ques-
ton of privilege and said that he wished TO give
notice that the time had almost come when the Re-
publicans would insist on vote being taken. They
would claim protection If they were not able 10 pro.
tect themselves. Again be said they would try to
protect themselves.
Mr.. FIELDS, on a question Of privilege, said that
the remarks Of the gentleman from Onondaga (Mr.
Munroel p8rtook Of the nature OF threat lie had
probably been out TO arm himself Mr. Fields then
made the charge that Mr.. Post Of Cayugs bad dur
lug the exciting eceuc III tDhiubCI
entered tire Chamber armed and drawn pistol from
bis breast pocket. This was high breach Of priv
ilege. The gentleman Mr.. POST was in bis seat,
and be Mr. Fields desired to inquire if the charge
was true.
Mr.. Post did not1eply.
Mr. DARCY spoke III condemnation Of Mr.. CALI
oot's course aud In defence Of bis Mr.. Calicotsl
constituents, who had elected him to oeai in this
Assembly without. any knowledge that be lslr. Cal
cot) would prove traitor, for they hated traitors
as much to-day as they did when traitors fred the
first gun against Fort Sumter. In relation to the
gnestOn OF privilege which had been raised lie Mr..
Darcy charged that he bad seen one member OF this
House place bls hand on pistol in his breast pocket,
while ol1er Republicans bad rolled up their sleeves
looking as If they were ready TO plunge 10 their
elbows in blood. II they We're go eager 10 fight and
use weapons they had better leave this chamber and
20 10 the Rappahannock, where the enemies Of our
country are gathered IN battle array.
After @ long debate on ali sorts Of subjects,
Judge DEAN, as basis OF ccmpromiie, offered
the following resolutions
Re,oIr.d That this House now tske recess tn O'clock
on M,ndsy which hour immediately ate the calling Of
the roll and before The Iedns Of Iho j9ninS woe shall be
Speaker with Mr. Cushman Cerk M. Depew. iir.
Davis Mr. Sherwood sPeskef with Mr. Sickle. a. Clsk
the gentlemen elected sha be fairly equally and Justly d.
interrupted BY debate e1psnstions Of Kind
Wr MATTOON Of OsweQo would firmly object
TO any resolution that might he offered here, and 20
any motion that might be made TO adjourn. He had
seen faith broken before. He would now remain
here ~ bis post long az life was III him, until al
organization was ettected.
The CLERK decided that the resolution OF Judge
Dean could not be entertained, as ono objection had
been made to IL.
Much commotion at this time existed on the floor.
Several members Were proposing compromises, Mi.
Fields still holding lis right 70 the floor.
Mr. FIEAN Of Richmond, on question Of priv.
llege, offered the following resolution:
Eesoissd hat the Sefgesngt Arms be Instructed TO
anime each msnber the floor. and TO report forthwith
whether any Of the members armed carry concealed
weapons aud the $40 Of the member
ber armed oIdsr thss lb 0use may take such scO
az they deem necessary.