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A? RETAIL adway, ——— op stairs. AT FACTORY PRICES, -# a3 pun chit ‘SeLow up siaira,” Ee |g of name weight and quality. | up stairs.’ FINE LONDON WATCHES, 405 ed nd adjasiod Brosdway, POCKET TIME PIRCES Broadway, AT THE IMPORTER’S PRICES, 25 per cent below RETADL STORE PRICES, — D. 0, PRAQOCK, LONDON, D. Vip Bar, wey, 405 near Walker street, Broadway, up stairs, as Also for sale 05 manufacturer’s Broadway, sie PEGE up steire, © & FASHIONABLE AND RLNGANT 405 ‘ASSORTMENT OF Broadway, ap sire. FINE DIAMOND JEWELBY, | up stairs, ————| Insolid 18caratand 20 carat 405, enamelled, carved, and 406, Breadway, eye of Broadway. ‘ep stairs. BiAMOED Bo FAIRE up staire. 45 _ |DIAMOND FULLCIRCLET RINGS, | 405 Brosdway,| DIAMOND CLUSTER (stone) '|Broadway, ‘ep stairs. RINGS, ‘up stairs. ew} DIAMOND cae CLUSTER = |——_—— ry RINGS, 405 DIAMOND. Gs, Broadway, ‘SOLIT, up stairs. DIAMOND GB, IAMOND DROP EARRINGS, Broadway, DUA ANOND Ol a ee DIAMOND BRA DIAM 405 TAMOND STUDS, Broadway, DIAMOND BREARTFLNG, up alaira, parted, or in selec: | me gpl pirehastra.”[Drosdwey, MONS Rete Mal designs 4 GOOD AND tee ASSORTED STOCK | Broadway, SOLID GOLD JEWELRY, RICH GOLDS BAND SRACELRETS,| Brostway, wpouire’| GOLD CHAIN BRACELETS, | up stairs. GOLD ‘ETRUSCAN BBA | GARBUNOLE BRACELETS,| 405 EN. BRAOELETS,| Broadway, ‘GOLD GUARD OHAINS,| up stairs. SOLID GOLD VEST OH. ‘eect LID GOLD NEOK OHA! 405 BOLD GOLD GHA Broadway, LAVA up stairs. OORAL SETS, ‘MOBAIC 405 , CAMEO Broadway, sairs,’ |SLEBVE BUTTONS, up stairs.’ LOCKETS, . 405 BAND BRACELETS, | Brosdwa: CAMEO ORDERS eae MINIATURE SETTINGS, ctwray i'n Diamond, up stairs.” bake 405; ‘Btruscan, = stairs ‘Wrought Gold,|—————- nto Broadway, IPRARL MOURNING BROOCHES,| up stairs. ‘SOLID GOLD CARD Cases, '|———— 405 ‘SILVER CARED CASES, 405, ped ot ee up salen es aot Ee 5 Broadway, goods are of the best quality and] Broadway, —— e and afl are : = 405 made upon the premises, 405 Broadwi — Broadway, re 405 Broadway, up stairs.” Near Walker street. 405 ayer, 4 Among other ‘up stairs” = cunoNoumfen MAKERS = Broadway /ENUINE WATCHES Broadway, rep stairs cr afered for sale up Ba Fareed ‘AT RETAIL, 405, following are — 405 Breadway, Proened stairs. BRAINERD, up stairs. cp maire | Bes Pe Morthampton square, 5 London. 405, Breedwey;| 3, HARGREAVES, eoaemays ‘up stairs. . & J. HARGI = 506 — Breed’ CHARLES TAYLOR & SON, pty hd London, ‘ 205 GEO. CARLEY & 00., naire. . — ee HENRY HURLEY, Breas aa Ys —— stairs. VID COOPE! ed as 8 Bresaway, DELACHAUX FRERES, ‘ep stairs. Geneva. 405 ¥. JACOT MATILE, Breedway, Geneva. = MOYNIER FILS, 05 Geneva. rap stairs BALLARD FREBES, me, | = 405 Broadway, a BR. GOLAY, ‘up stairs, PAUL BRANDT, 405 mete, Geneva. way, ‘ap stairs. —— up stairs. B.D. JOBNBON, aay ent 9 Vondon | Broadway, ‘up mairs. —_— up stairs. J.B. WARNER, 405 4 405 Breedway, a roahway, ‘wp mars. J.B, LOBADA, ‘up stairs. London, m Bradway, JOSEPH FRENOH, Broadway, ‘up stairs. Royal up stairs. rr pnb oe Breedway, CHENE, Broadway, ‘wp stairs. sos ‘Geneva. up stairs. 2a fhe orn = VACHERON & CONSTANTINE,| 406 Geneva. 405 bet ed A. HOURIET, » = " zg Brendes KESTNER, 105. J. GIROD, ry Geneva. Rreedway, FAVRI PAUL Ey ‘405 Breadway, Fomecaed iN, | Broadway, JOSEPH JOHNSON, up aire: Liverpool. 405 3. & M. T. LEVITT, Breeder, London. 18 TOBIAS, a MORE Broadway, re stairs. ERICK MARSHALL, = = FRED Broedwa; ARNOLD BROTHERS, ‘up maine BNO Eon. 405 J. COURVOISIER, ‘up staira) Pad = MONTANDON, Broadway, —— ‘up stairs. BAUTTR, age Geneva. Broadway, ROSKELL, mp atairs.” ‘Liverpool. rT) STODDART, Broadway, London. ‘up stairs. Phorm oo All of whieh are of Broadway, | DIRECT IMPORTATION, Pinner il WARRANTED Broadway, True Trade Marke, Zs And for ani 105 nal Broadway, | AT THE IMPORTERS’ PRICE, 2% per cent below RETAIL STORE PRICES. THE NEW YORK HERALD. MORNING EDITION—TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1859. PRICE TWO CENTS. IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTOS. MEETING OF CONGRESS. The Harper’s Ferry Outrage Al- ready Up in Both Houses. Important Southern Movement im the Senate. EXCITING DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE Helper’s “Impending Crisis” and its Republican Endorsers in Trouble. THE HOUSE NOT ORGANIZED. ONE BALLOT FOR SPEAKER, &e., &e., &o. Our Special Washington Despatch. ‘THE OPENING OF CONGRESS—THE CONTEST FOR THE SPEAKERSHIP—4 BOMBSHELL IN THE REPUBLICAN CAMP—THE POSITION OF THE SOUTHERN MEM- BERS, ETC. ‘ Wasmuaroy, Dec. 5, 1859. Long before the meeting of the House the gallery and all the available space in the vicinity of the hall was densely crowded with anxious spectators. Never has such @ scene been witnessed within the Capitol. The number present was variously estimated at three to five thousand. ‘There was apparently little feeling of excitement among members, until the announcement of Mr. Clark’s resolu- tion, which instantly produced a marked and general sen- sation. The explosion of a bombshell in the midst of the black republicans could not have caused greater conster- nation and dismay than was produced by the reading of this resolution. The black republicans went into the House confident of electing their Speaker on the second or third ballot, owing to the absence of democratic members, one hundred and sixteen votes being a majority; but the whole aspect of things has totally changed, and it ig bard to foresee what may be the result of this Missouri ‘Dombshell. It is believed it will lead to a protracted and exciting debate. It is understood a large number of mem- bers purpose to define their position upon this question. A number of resolutions will be offered by the republi- cans in defence of their party, and justifying the signing of Helper’s circular. Owen Lovejoy, of Mlinois, attempted to gain the floor to offer a resolution to the effect that no man is fit for Speaker who comes from a State that would hang a John Brown. He will attempt to get the floor to-morrow. A number of republicans are urging him not to offer it. The republicans are sanguine of organizing to-morrow if they can but get to balloting, the object being to stifle de- bate upon Mr. Clark’s resolution. They assert that they have secured anti-Lecompton men enough to ensure their Speaker, but this is flatly denied by the anti-Le. comptonites. The most they will do is to vote for the adoption of the plurality rule, which course they say they will not pursue for some days to come. ‘The officers determived upon by the black republicans this evening, are as follows:—Sherman, Speaker; Forney, Clerk; and Hoffman, Sergean:-at-Arms. Hoffman has en- deared himself tothg .1 ack repnblicans from the fact that he is the only Southern man who voted to expel Brooks. It is said that Boteler will, if opportunity is presented, to-morrow give his views on the Clark resolution, also his position upon the Brown raid. It is rumored this evening that the democrats may offer him their support for Speaker to conciliate the South Americans. Mr. Mason, of Virginia, offered a resolution to-day in the Senate relative to Brown’s raid, which will doubtless Jead to a lengthened discussion, besides creating much warm feeling. Thus will the whole subject be thoroughly ventilated before the country. The Southern Senatorsand members are thoroughly worked up upon this question, and are determined to exact protection. ‘The trial of strength having been made to-day of the po- litical parties in Congress upon the vote for Speaker, there is to-night the utmost activity in re-arranging the pro- gramme for to-morrow. The rooms of the prominent leaders are besieged, and drummers are out to bring up the timid or draw over the doubtful. ‘The most active men are the arch politicians, Weed and Greeley. They have put the screws tothe fainting repub- licans, and snubbed those disposed to be rebellious. Mr. Grow and his friends are hors de combat. The slate was made up by the two Muguls for Sherman as Speaker and Forney as Clerk. There isa great deal of wincing and kicking, but Grow and his friends have to bear it. Just now they are emphatically the inharmonious republicans; but they will hang together for the sake of the spoils. The democrats are less sanguine of success to-night. Should the South Americans and democrats unite on Boteler, they will still want four or five votes. The ques- tion is, can they get them from the anti-Lecompton men, numbering seven or cight, or can the republicans bring or buy over six votes from all other parties? This is now the issue. As a consequence, a desperate game is now being played, commensurate with the magnitude of the stake. Many rumors are afloat as to bargains, but there is not sufficient foundation to rely upon. An incident in the House to-day, on Mr. Clark, of Missouri, offering hig resolution to declare the en- dorsers of Helper’s infamous book unfit to be Speaker, was significant. The republicans were grinning with derision while he was speaking, when all at once there came an extraordinary burst of applause of Clark’s remarks from the galleries. The re- publicans looked astonished, and the expression of their countenances changed instantly. For all the smaller offiees at the Capitol there is such a hungry crowd that it would be folly to attempt to desig- nate or classify them. In less than two hours after Congress assembled the nigger question was sprung in both Houses—in the Senate by Mr. Mazon, and in the House by Mr. Clark, of Missouri, ‘The organization of the House and the public business must be delayed to advertise the notorious anti-slavery book called “The Iffending Crisis.” The republicans have been trying to give circulation to this work for the last two years, and have failed until now, when the Con- gress of the United States have entered upon the work of advertising it. From present appearances the House will not be or- ganized for a week, and the only subject to be discussed will be Helper and his ‘Impending Crisis;” afterwards some of the nigger drivers will pitch into Wesons’ “Pro- gress of Slavery in the United States.”” During this time the appropriation bills and other public business must be sacrificed. Lovejoy, of Ilinois, and Ashley, of Ohio, are said to be rife with answers in ridicule of Clark, of Mis- souri. The prevailing policy of the republican members of the House seems to be to ict the administration party talk against organizing the Houso and take the responsi bility. Grow retired from tho contest for the Speakership afte~ the first ballot, and left the field to Sherman, upon whom the republicans will concentrate to-morrow. The programme to unite the democrats and South Americans upon Boteler, with the understanding that the anti-Lecompton demecrats would vote steadily for one o their own men, has been somewhat disturbed, and may not be successful. Some of the democrats swear they will vote for Sherman rather than submit to this black Jantern programme. Greeley, Wendell and Weed were elated whon Grow yielded the ficld to Sherman to-day, supposing that the House would at once adopt the plurality rule, that Sher- man would be elected Speaker, and then their plundering printing scheme would be perfected. But the irrepressi- Die nigger stopped the machinery. Had Weed, Wendell and Greeley stayed away from here, and uttered less threats and fewer oaths about what the House should do, there would have been a united opposition to Clark’s niggor, &nd the House would have been organized to. day. On the contrary, a majority of the republicans, while they will vote for Mr. Sherman, who is in no way responsible for tho printing plunder schemo, will vote against Sam Bowles, of Massachusetts, or any other niggor known to be fa Weed and Wendell’s wood pile, ‘The votes given to Mr. Grow to-day wore given uponhis merite, ogainet the moet ppwersal Jobby thas was cyor ors ganized in this city, led on by Weed, Wendell and Gree- ley. He was warmly congratulated for the disinterested stand he had taken, after he had declined, by the Sher- Man men, who offered to vote for him on the next ballot if he would follow them. He declined. Gen. Bowman, proprietor of the Constitution, and late Superintendent of the Public Printing, is tae administra. tion candidate for the Senate printing, much to the annoy- ance of Mr. Wendell. Tho latter has endeavored to buy him off, but Bowman is understood to ask $47,006 bonus, which is one half the gross amount of the receipts of the Senate printing last Congress. The nigger has become so irrepressible in this region that clergymen even lug him neck and heels into their prayers, This was the fact in the United States Senate to-day. Mr. Gurley prayed that God would bless Sena- tors and representatives, and, referring to Brown’s inva. slon, give madmen and fanatics what Taylor gave the Mexicans. ‘The South Americans have caucused to-night, and con- cluded to make no nomination, but wait for events to- morrow. Mr. Carter, of New York, and H. Winter Davis, of Maryland, are quoted to-night for Sherman on the next ballot. The latter is doubtful. ‘The anti-Lecompton democrats have had a conference since the adjournment to-day, and it is expected that they wilf cast their strength for Sherman on the next ballot. If Fam not greatly mistaken, the vote on the next ballot for Sherman will consist of the following strength, name- ly, besides the sixty-six votes cast for Sherman, add the forty-three Grow men, Carter of New York, H. F. Clark, ‘Haskin, Reynolds, Hickman, Adrain and swartz, and it ‘will foot up one hundred and eigbteen votes, and be one majority. Two absent democrats having arrived to-night, possiblysthe anti-Lecompton men may decide to waita day or two before going over to Sherman. A host of mail contractors are here who have been rendering service on credit. They are democrats, and are enraged at the conduct of their own party in not allowing the Houso to be organized to-day, as it might have been had they kept the irrepressible nigger out of the ring for twenty-four hours. The Senators have not yet called a caucus to determine on their Printer and other matters. Mr. Fitch, the chair- man of the Committee on Senate Printing, is resolved on reform. He says the previous practice of electing some man Printer who had no establishment to do the work in, and who sold out and made a grand lobby job of it, is dis" graceful, and must be stopped. There are more than twenty editors, newspaper proprietors and others here, after the Congressional printing. Mr. Sickles appeared in the House to-day. It was re- marked that while he conducted himself firmly he was evidently laboring with effort to do so. ‘The resignation of First Lieutenant George, Third regi- ‘ment of artillery, has been accepted by the President, to take effect on the Sist inst. THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. ‘Wasumvaron, Dec. 5, 1860. ‘The Senate was éalled to oyder at twelve o’clock by the ‘Vice President, A prayer was then made by Mr. Gurley. After reveat- ing the Lord’s Prayer and invoking the guidance of Pro- vidence in the deliberations of the body, he said:—Direct from us the evils which are disturbing our peace and weakening the bonds oi brotherhood between the States of this great confederacy, and grant that here and else- where wise and harmonious counsels may prevail; and may the counsels of the ultraists and fanatics, of mad men and bad men, be turned speedily w foolishness and brought to naught. Forty-eight Senators were present. The credentials of John C. Ten Eyck, of New Jersey, and Henry P. Haun, of California, were presented. ‘Both appeared and were qualified. ‘The absentees were, Messrs. Benjamin, Clay, Crittenden, Davis, Douglas, Fitch, Fitzpatrick, Hammond, Johnaon (of Arkansas), Polk, Sebastian, Seward and Toombs, INVESTIGATION INTO THE HARPER'S FERRY INVASION. Mr. Mason (dem.) of Va. , submitted @ resolution, which he would call up to-morrow, for the appointment of a committee to inquire into the facts attending the late inva- sion and seizure of the Armory and Arsenalat Harper’s Ferry by a band of armed men, and report whether the same was altended by armed resistance to the authorities and public force of the United States, and the murder of any citizens of Virginia, or any troops sent there to protect public property; whether such invasion was made under color of any organization intended to subvert the government of any of the States of the Union; the charac- ter and extent of such organization; shales. any, citizens of the United States not present were im} therein, or accessory thereto by contributions of money, arms, munitions, or otherwise; the character and extent of the military equipment in the hands or under the control of said armed band; where, how and when the same was ob- tained and transported to the place invaded; also to report | what legislation, if any, is necessary by the government for the futare preservation of the Peace of country and the eafety of public property—the committee to have power to send for persons and papers. Mr. TRUMBULL (rep), of Ill., gave notice that when the resolution came up he should move to amend by extend- ing the inquiry to the seigure of the Arsenal at Franklin, Missouri. THE SENATE READY YOR BURINESS. ‘The customary resolutions were ad to inform the House of Representatives and the it that the Senate is ready for business. ‘THE PACIFIO RAILROAD. een (dem.), of Cal., gave notice of a Pacific Rail- The Senate then adjourned. House of Representatives. ‘Wasmureron, Dec. 6, 1869. THE APPRARANCE OF THE HOUSE. ‘The interest in the organization of the House is, if pos- sible, on the increase. Long before noon the galleries were densely filled, and crowds were unable to obtain ad- mittance. Notwithstandiug the inclemency of the weather, there was the usual attendance of ladies. On the floor there were the customary salutations among members and others, and a pleasant excitement prevailed everywhere. THE CALL 70 ORDER. Mr. Auzsy, the Clerk of the last House, called the House to order at noon. The din of voices immodiately ceased, spectators were excluded from the floor, andthe members ‘The roll was called, and 280 members answered to their names. ‘The absentees were Messrs. Stallworth and Landrum, of Alabama; Brown and Adams, of Kentucky; Hindman and Rust, of Arkansas; and Hamilton, of Texas. NOMINATIONS POR THE SPRAKERSHIP. On motion of Mr. Pumurs, (dem.) of Mo., the House agreed to proceed to the election of a Speaker viva ‘voce, Mr. Hovston nominated Mr. Sherman, of Ohio. Mr. ApRain nominated Mr. Davis, of Indiana. Mr. Hasxr nominated Mr. Hickman, of Pennsylva- nia. Mr. Srevens nominated Mr. Grow, of Pennsylvania. Mr. Brioas nominated Mr. Boteler, of Virginia. Numerous voices, impatiently—‘Call the roll.”? ‘The Cixrk appointed Messrs, Houston, Corwin, Adrain and Briggs tellers. Mr. Frorexce, (dom.) ofPa., said—In listening te the call of the roll I noticed that several members were ab- sent. Inorder to enable them to participate in the elec- tion I move that the House adjourn till to-morrow. Mr. Joun Cocumawe, (dem.) of N. Y.—I hope the gen- tleman will withdraw his motion. Mr. Corp, (dem.) of Ala,—Oh, let us have one vote. Laughter.) re ‘THE FIRST VOTE FOR SPEAKER. ‘The House took the vote by acclamation, amid which and laughter Mr. FLoxencs withdrew his motion, and the ‘House proceeded to vote, with the following result:—. Booock (dem.) of Virginia. Boris (red.) of Ohio. Grow (rep.) ae Boteler ba dem.) of Vit Nelson ¢ ithern opp. ) fans Am.) of North Carolina... Davis (anti-Lecompton dem.) of Indiana. Phelps (dem.) of Missouri Corwin (rep.) of Ohio ele eee tt tt 9 ‘The following is the vote in detail : f For Mr. Bocock—Messrs, Allen, Anderson of Mo. Bon. Ashmore, Avery, Barksdale, Barr, Barrett, 4 ham, Boyce, Branch, Burch, Burnett, Clark of Me, Grmens, Clopion, Oebb, Joba Oycbrane, Gartrell, Harris of Houston, Howar. Keitt, Kunkell, Lamar, » » Maclay, Martin of Ohio, Martin ‘of Va., Met Mont Queen, McRac, Miles, 4 » Aim, Moire of Ii, Niblack, Noel, Pendleton, Peyton, Fheips, Pryor, Reigan, Robinson of ll, Rain, doot les, Sims, Singleton, ‘Smith of Va., Stevenson, Stewart of Ind., Stout, Taylor. For dtr. Sherman— Alley, Ashley, Beale, Butlerfield, Oarey, Corwin, Curtis, Dawes, Farns- and Mr. Davis, of Indiana—Meesrs. Adrain and 3 Boteler—Mesars. Anderson of Ky., ‘ay, For Mr Bristow, Etheridge, Gilmer, Hill, Leach, ‘ elson, Smith of N.@., Vance and’ Webster. Moore of Ky., Nelgon, I assure those gentlemen who in kindness have cast their votes for me, that I shall treasure through life 80 distinguished a mark of their friendship and regard. ‘Mr. Burverr, (dem.) of Ky., moved an adjournment, to be determined by yeas and nays. THE HARPER’S FERRY OUTBREAK—HELPER’S ‘(IMPENDING (CRISIS”’—A NEW TEST APPLIED TO THE REPUBLICANS. Mr. Ciark, (dem.) of Mo., wanted to make some re- marks in favor of an adjcurmment after another vote (Cries of * Go on.””) Mr. Burnerr objecied 10 his proceeding, saying there ‘Was no question Wefore the House. He subsoquently withdrew bi Objection, which was renewed by Mr. ‘Wasunorn, (rep.) of Illinois. Mr. Ciarx, (dem.) of Mo.—I will offer a resolution, and then there will be something before the House. I had supposed there was a great deal before us, but to obviate any objection of that kind I have a resolution which I will offer if the gentleman will withdraw his demand for the yeas and nays. Mr. Kncoxs, (rep.) of Ind., suggested another vote be taken before the House adjourn. Mr. McQuxsn, (dem.) of 8. C.—I object to any arrapge- ment or consent whatever. I want no compromise in reference to this election, and I object to any being made. The Cuzex said he would submit the question whether Mr. Clark should have Ifberty to proceed to the House. Mr. Garngrr: (dem.) of Va., contended there was no power here to preclude debate, and said the gentleman from Missouri had a right to show that there were some nominees for Speaker who should not be elected. Mr. Cxanx insisted that the House could not deprive him of his constitutional right to make remarks as to the qua- ification of some of those nominated for Speaker. ‘The Cuxrx replied that he should not take it on himself to decide the question, but would submit it to the House. ‘Mr. CLarx (carnestly)—I claim the right as an indi- vidual member to speak. I deny the power of the House todeprive me of that right. I decide for myself. (Cries of “Go on, go on,” ‘Good.””) Mr. Ourns, (rep.) of Iowa—What part of the constita- tion do you refer to? If you have that right I have also. Cries, thick and fast, of Call the roll,” ‘Call the roll.”” Mr. CLarx—I deny the right to call the roll while I have the floor. Cries of ‘Question, question,”’ from the republican side. Mr. Kncors, (rep.) of Ind., presumed this matter could be settled. The republicans would consent to an adjourn- ment after another vote. Here the cries of question were renewed. Mr. CLark—My proposition is that, as a certain number of members on this side of the Houre are absent, an equal number on the other side be withdrawn, and that the voting be proceeded with. (Cries of ‘No, no,” and laughter.) Mr. Kicore—I suggest that after a yote members on this side will consent to adjourn. (Cries of ‘No, no,” and uproar.) Mr. CLarx—I withdraw that proposition and offer this resolution—— (Confusion, and cries of ‘“Question.””) ‘The Crxrx—The member for Missouri insists upon his Tight to speak. Mr, Ciarx—I withdraw my claim, and propose this re- solution instead (interruption). I will read it:— 5 ntiments of a certain book, called “The Impending Crisis of the South, and How to Meet It,”’ purporting to have been written by H. R. Helper, are incendiary and hostile to the domestic peace and tranquility of the country, and that no member of this House who recommended or endorsed it, or the compend, is fit to be Speaker of this House. Before he concluded, the subject-matter was greeted with cheers and groans, clapping of hands and hisses, in which the people in the galleries cordially joined. Mr. Srevens, (rep.) of Pa., said it seemed to him that, in the present condition of the House, but two things were in order—one a motion to adjourn, and the other to proceed to a vote, ‘The Cuxrx—The resolution is not in order. Mr. CuaRk—I suppose I can debate the point of order. (Loud cries of “Yes,” “Goon,” and “No, no.””) Mr. Sravens—The point of order can be decided without debate, (Cries of “No, no.”) Mr. Frorgxcm, (dem.) of Pa.—Under what rule? Mr. Clark, amid considerable uproar, again procoeded— say, in view of the criatpe£this country, representing as Ido a constituency of a Berier State of the slaveholding States of this Union—representing a slayobolding con- stituency—claiming that constituency to be equal in intel- Agence, equal in patriotism and in morals with that of any other gentleman in this House—(loud laughter)—and I should be recreant to this constituency, and recreant to my own respect, if I did not put it before this deliberative ody, deemed to be the embodiment of the united will and the united intelligence of the great American people, my condemnation of sentiments such as have been en- dorsed by gentlemen on the other side of the House (cheers and uproar) who are now presented as candi- dates for election as Speaker. Confusion.) Mr. Wasuncryg, (rep.) of Me., amid considerable up- roar, eaid—I rise to a question ef order—— * Mr. Paxtps, (dem.) of Mo.—There is one question of order already pending. ‘Mr. Wasupurws—I raise this quostion of order. The gentleman from Missouri has no right to discuss other matters. * The Cxmpx said he could not undertake to decide whether the gentleman wag confining himself to the question of order or not. He would submit the question to the House. Mr. Ctagx, amidst interruption, again proceeded—He hoped he would be listened to, and that members on the other side of the House would not get unhappy before he had delivered himself of his sentimente—(loud laughter and cheers)—which be intended to deliver, and to place upon the political records of the coun- try im reference to deeds struck at the peace of the people of this nation and at the prosperity of the Union itself. (Cheers and interruption.) No wonder, said he, you are unhappy and want to stop debate, when the constituents of members upon this floor have been in- cited by their representatives to insurrection, treason, bloodshed, rapine and murder. (Groat confusion.) We have passed through many glorious periods since the foundation of this government—wo havo passed through two wars since the war of Independence—(confusion)— but wo have been a united and a happy people. We have grown from afew weak States to a great confederacy, which now challenges the admiration of the civilized worki— Mr. Staxrox, (rep.) of Ohio, supposed a discussion of this kind was to obtain time, and to prevent the House Coming 10 A yole, Jf that was the object, be thonght if useless to remain longer. He therefore moved the ad- journment of the House. (Cries of “No” and “Yes.””) Mr. Crarx—I will say to the gentleman from Ohio, that my purpose is higher than merely to consume time. My purpose is to place facts before the country. Mr. Srawton—I wish to say to the from Mis- souri, that the kind of discussion w! proposes to engage in seems to me a more fitting and proper subject to be brought before the House after it is organized than at this time. ‘The Cixre—Does the gentleman from Missouri yield toa motion tor adjournment? Mr. CLanx—I will yield to a motion for adjournment. Mr. Wasnsvnye, of Maine—I understand the gentleman from Missouri to state that he will be satisfied to allow the vote to be taken, if as many members on this cide with draw as are absent on his side. (Cries of “No, no,” and “Yes, yes.””) Mr. Ciarx resumed, amid great noise—I made that pro- position, but it was not assented to, and I will now proceed with my remarks, unless the motion to adjourn be pressed. Mr. Srevevs—I hope the gentleman from Ohio will not consent to adjourn. These things must come out, and the sooner they come the better. (Cheers.) Mr. Staytoy—If the gentlemen on the other side like to take the responsibility of preventing further balloting, I see no reason why we should remain here. As they have avowed that this is their purpose, and have assumed the responsibility of such an act, I take upon myself the re- ; sponsibility of moving that the House adjourn ‘ull twalye Mr. Lovzior, (rep.) of Il., called for the yeas and upon the motion. er ore Mr. Cxanx—I want it to be understood that to a motion for adjournment. ‘The question was decided in the negative. ts Mr. VatLaypicnam, (dem.) of Ohio, remarked, that a8 four members on that side of the House were absent, three of whom and probably the fourth would be there to-morrow, he voted for the adjournment. ‘Mr. CLark—I was proceeding to show why this resolu- tion should pass. I was approaching the fact necessary to lay before the American people the position which gentlemen would be in, before this govern- ment and before the people of this country, who are now present to be elected as Speaker of this House. In all our changes and mutations of parties since the gov- ernment had its existence, and which we have combattod by one party and another party, and which have been divided into federalists and republicans, and some a3 whigs and democrats, yet there always existed a conser- vative spirit among men claiming to be American citzens, who frowned down rebellion, and insurrection, and mur- der, and rapine, and desolation. Both parties, since this government has had a history, however inimical they might have been to our institutionshowever fond of power they might have been—however disregardfal of the public weal they might have been—were unwilling to risk their reputation, and stand forth to the world and to the country as advising large portions of the people of the ‘United States that they were to stop at nothing until they had put out of public life, and disfranchised and murder- ed a large portion of the people of the United States—— Mr. Kneors—Will the gentleman permit me? Mr. Ciark—I would prefer to go on very much; I do not wish to be embarrassed. Mr. KnGorz—Yield to me for a moment. Mr. Crarx—Well, I will listen for a moment. Mr. Kngorz—I would simply remark that probably it would be better to allow some little time for gentlemen, whose names have been published in the New Yore ‘Hixpatp in reference to this matter, to make their own statements. As I am not one of those embraced in the resolution, not being a candidate for Speaker—although my name appears in the list—I may be permitted to make these remarks. I and all with whom I have conversed condemn the doctrines contained in the compendium of Helper’s work in as unlimited terms as they possibly can be condemned. I have no recollection of ever having scen the recommendation, and it is so with all to whom I Lave spoken on this subject. I am told, however, there ‘was @ proposition made by some person to get up a com- pendium of the matter contained there, together with a remark made by a gentleman in reference to the effect of slavery in their own States, and that that was to be pub- lished in pamphlet form for distribution. Taking the mat- ter contained in the Hznatp alone, connected with other matters, I do net presume there is a single member in the ‘House who endorses the doctrines contained in that arti- cle, and for myself I unhesitatingly condemn them in the bitterest terms. I represent a peace loving constituency, which is not at all inclined to treason. Mr, Cuarx—I am glad to see the gentleman is “fleeing from the wrath to come.’’ Mr. Kn.acre—I am not one of the fleeing stock. Iam ready to take the responsibility of my acts. Mr. Ctanx—I am glad that the gentleman’s loyal spirit, as manifested heretofore in his political history, has made ‘him unwilling to bear the odium which would necessarily attach to all whose names are found in that list. Mr. Farnsworts, (opp.) of Ill.—I wish to make a sug gestion: We will much better understand the matter if the gentleman will have the book read. Mr. CLaRc—I will have everything read, and will inform the gentleman that I do not propose to cal for a vote upon. these resolutions till the last of them should have an op- portunity of speaking. Mr. Farnsworra—I never read it, amd I presume the gentleman from Missouri never read it. It would be well to have it read. Mr. CuaRg~It would be well if the gentleman could only say that he never signed it; but he can read the document for himself. Mr. Faxwsworts—I recommend the latter to the gentle- man from Missouri. I think it would do more good. Mr. Cuanx—The gentleman can acquaint himself with the principles and sentiments in that circuiar, and may avow that he never signed it, or, a8 is sometimes done in regard to bonds, that he had read it incorrectly. Mr. Faryeworts—I have no doubt the book isa very good one. I never read it or heard it read, butI would like to hear it very much. I recommend the literature to the gentleman. Mr. Ciars—I do not wish to be discourteous, but Ihave @ good deal to say on the subject. I feel it my duty to say before the country, in order that if this government is to be prostituted, and if men are to be placed in high positions in the country who have advocated what this ‘book advocates, the American people may know to what a pass the American government has come. I was say- ing that, in all the mutations and changes of parties, there had been alway a spirit of peace and love of equality and self-respect in the country. The chair that we are about to fill has been filled with @ Clay, a Barbour, a Polk, = Winthrop, and many other distinguished men, who got their light from the sources of the constitution and from the founders of the government, They have been of different political parties. When one party or the other succeeded in or- ganizieg the House, they took men who were loyal to the country, who had a fraternal spirit ahd self respect, and who did not advise treason, and mourder, and insurreo- tion, and rape and desolation. As gentlemen waat to Ler bag eel Rat law and the [ak ce Chey bene Thave extracts from the , and I have got the whole book, if they want to have it the record. (rep. se. Y.—If I understand the ex- political B. Cocunans, tracts, I wish to say utterly condemn them—ut- terly. Ses CouceVary good: ghd to hear i; 90 does every I yield only, other Mr. Pata, (rep.) of N. Y. the gentleman from Missouri would not be Told be thrust upon them of Congress they should to work as speedily as ible to pat him out. The Beet way to do itis to we & free and genera! discussion. not, ig not good = eS Game other good paper. Mr. rego sentiments are ‘not entertained by , and as that gentleman does not under. CITY POLITICS. THE CHARTER ELECTION TO-DAY. Polls Open at - - - 7:10 A BE. Polls Close at - 4:33 P.M. CORRECT LIST OF CANDIDARES Eve of the Election—Police Arrangements—Places for Holding the Polls—Boundaries of the Alder- manic and Councilmanic Districte—Mayor’s Proclamation—The Arrangements for Collecting the Election Returns, &e., &e., de. The charter election to-day promises to be one of the closest contests im the political history of the city of New York, All parties have been prodigal with their finances, im furthering the interests of their favorite candidates. Banners, posters, handbills, are to be seen all over the city, and circulars, printed in almost all the spoken under the sun, have been distributed whercever it was thought possible to obtain votes. The public have been led to believe that the most important branch of the contest is for mayor. This is a grave mistake. And others, too, suppose that his election woula have an indirect bearing on the ensuing national contest for tho Presidency. This is another error. The Maycr’s prerogatives having been curtailed by corrupt legislation, he is @ mere tool in the hands of the Common Council; and if he opposes them in any matter of public busi- ness, they have ample power to override his veto. The chief point, therefore, in this, the municipal con - test, is the election of Aldermen and Council- men, These are the men who have the charge of the public purse strings, and with them lies the power to eco- nomise the public money or by indirect means appro- priate it to their own use. It requires no further demonstration to establish the latter fact, wher we state, without tear contradiction, that nearly one-half of the present Uommon Council came into office with litte or no means, having been elected by the lowest strata of society; and now they retire, or rather most of them seek a re-election, knowing well the lucrativeness and emoluments of the office. The attention of the voters in the Second Aldermanic district ia called to the fact that one of the democratic candidates—the name is not necessary—hag served aterm in the penitentiary; algo, in the Sixteenth Aldermanic district, one of the can- didates has amassed a fortune from corporation contracts, in the course of which he got involved in a cri- minal charge, which is now pending in one of the Courts. The list of school officers is susceptible of considerable scrutiny, as many of the nominees for elec- tion are totally unworthy of the suffrages of an enlighten - ed and intelligent community. ‘The city is divided into seventeen Aldermanic districts, each district having one representative, who is elected for two years. One half of the Board is elected annually— the districts having odd numbers electing one year, and the even districts the next. This is the year for the even districts, of which there are eight, from the Second to the Sixteenth, inclusive. THE METROPOLIS THE DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION. ‘Whether Fernando Wood or George Opdyke or Wm. F. Havemeyer shall be clothed with authority to lay whether Greene C. Bronson, Solomon L. Hull or Sam. J. ‘Tilden shall wear the mantle about to fall from the sboul- ders of Busteod, the Corporation Counsel; whether Pat- Tick McElroy, the contractor; James Lynch, the grocer; ‘Wm. T. Pinkney, the insurance agent, or J. H. Briggs, the dealer in old barrels, shall manage the alms-giving of this metropolis; whether Coyle, the blackamith; Barry, the man of no occupation; McBrein, the sewing machine manufacturer; Bagley, the coal merchant, or Russell, the carman, shall take seats in the next Board of Aldermen, and other questions of great importance to scores of can- didates, if not to the people, are the topics engrossing the attention of New York. The fact is apparent at every turm; and he who rans may read. The politicians, like the patent-medicine ven- ders and the showmen, seize curbstones, brick piles, walls and fences, whereon to place their names in the largest letters and the deepest colored ink. All the city knows how, a few months since, that uncouth, if not fa- bulous monster, the “Red Man of Agar, or the Horned Mortal,” portrayed as large as life in flery ink, stared on pedestrains, from every available place; and how, in later days, the jolly Barney Williams and wife, in Celtic costume, were presented dancing the Donnybrook jig; and all who go out of doors in these latest days, must be aware that, were the ‘Horned Mortal’ himself now in the field he would stand no chance at all with the politicians,and that Barney even is { , or buried beneath the huge capitals in which the of candidates are set forth. Halcyon days these the printers !—most fortunate of times for the bill posters!—and as for the “ strikers,” who shall portray their bliss? ‘There is, however, one enemy who stoutly contests the field with the politicians, in their efforts to monopolize the brick piles, fences and walls. That enemy is the goril- la. The portrait of that native African, standing five feet in his skin, and presenting a breast as formidable as hig face is hideous, refuses to surrender. The consequence is, in several places he may be seen between Mr. Opdyke and Mr. Havemeyer, club in hand, as if daring them to mortal combat. Another difficulty which the patriots encounter is the irreverence with which bill posters not in their service paste other announcements over theirs, partially or wholly concealing the names of the candidates, temple of Liberty, American eagle and all. In the New Bowery the notice of an auction sale has beem posted over a Have- meyer bill, concealing all but the firlt three lines, #0 that the following meets the eye:— ; HAVEMEYER, REGULAR meta oA cg On Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 13: In another place we have the following: a pe GEORGE OPD’ oww. Also the following — ¢ $ WHo if SOLOMON T- HULL! Mr. Wood has not escaped the mutilating hands of the profane bill-posters, and the following appears up town:— ‘The elements, too, have fought the ground with the patriots, and swept the curbstones of the ten thousana names with which they were adorned, cleaner than Smith’s machines ever swept Broadway. In some instances, to be.sure, the storm has spared parts of names; but the glory and beauty thereof have départed forever. Patriek McElroy is reduced to ‘‘Pat,” Solomon L. Hull to ‘Sol,’” Greene C. Bronson to “‘son,” while as @ general rule it bas left not a vestige, symbolizing, unquestionably of the ate which awaits two-thirds of the aspirants for civic bonors. ‘Notwithstanding these obstacles, the politicians have got full possession of about all the places in New York where Dill-posting is permitted, except the curbetones, Banners, too, are swung across the streets, and THE HEADQUARTERS of the candidates look ag though the windows were mado of paper. The Old Wigwam, if it hag’ lest prestigo and power, has not forgotten how to put up a fing, and the fol- lowing is now displayed in front of that venerable struc- ture — ‘DEMOCRATIC —— REGULAR ROMINATIORNS For Governor of tho 5m e sovnnnccecepslibaipemreevenpecesceeeeementneeen FEMALE POLITICIANS IN TAMMANY. ‘The Gommiiny roo of Tammany ia targpged by Polls OO eee