The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-12-27
Corre.pondenee Of the Evening Post.
WAsHINeroN, Bee. 20, 1887.

Correspondence Of the Evening Post.
WASHINGTON, Bee. 20, 1887.
There has been much wordy declama ton
in the House within few, days past, on
the subject of the reference of various parts
of the Presidents Message TO appropriate
committees. The man of the most un-
bounded stomach for this kind Of oratory,
would find his cravings fed, usgae ad nGu-
seam, with the daily dishes of this cookery
set before him. For four or FIVE weeks to
come VIC shall probably be daily RECALLED
with this kind Of repast.
But, apart from these displays of verbose
eloquence, there are other matters, which
at the present moment, nre of n far more
exciting character. | refer To the discus
sions on slavery, its abolition, &c. e..
In the House to-day, there was a scene Of
the most painful excitement. Mr.. Slade of
Vermont, was the speaker, and the cause
of this excitement. The question was on
the reference to select committee, of "a
petition to abolish slavery in the District.
Mr.. Slade took occasion, in the course Of n
long speech, to indulge in remarks touch-
ing slavery in the states, calculated 10
wound and irritate the feelings of the south
ern members. He was implored bv Mr..
Legare, of South Carolina, not to indulge
in remarks, uncalled for by the question
under discussion, and which must neces-
sarily awaken the sensibiliiies, and excite
the feelings Of the southern members, and
indeed state of things which all might de-
plore. IIe went on, however, and II SEEM
ed to uIe, and to others who feel as do,
on this subject, that his desire and object
was to excite harsh and unkind feelings,
and to enjoy the confusion of which he was
the author. II his ambition was to create
excitement, he succeeded to his hearts con-
tent. A member from Virginia interrupted
him, by requesting the attention of the
House for moment, that he might ask his
fellow members from that state To leave the
house in a body with him. member
from South Carolina followed him, and
made the same request to the members from
his state. Any farther remarks on the part
Of Mr. Slade (hc having been pronounced
out of order) we're then objected to, aud
the Speaker, after some explanations as to
his course, aud the parliamentary rules gov
erning cases of this description, was nhoni
to put the question as to permitting the
member to proceed, when motion was
made TO adjourn, which being taken by
ayes and noes, was carried by a large ma
joriiy. Immediately after the adjourn
ment, and before tho members, had left
their seats, it was announced by member
from Georgia, that he was authorized Ia
ask the immediate attendance OF the south
ern members ut the committee room of 1.-THE
committee on the District of Columbia, to
deliberate upon the course to be pursued IN
the existing crisis. To that room the
southern members repaired. What was
the result of their deliberations has not, so
far as have learned. transpired.
These are matters for comment from you,
and it is hardly worth while TO trouble you
with my reflections. The remarks OF Mr.
Slade were considered by cool Judging men
from the non-slave holding states, as cal
oulated and intended to produce the excite
mept which has unfortunately occurred
So far rs have heard them express their
opinions, they have been expressed IN terms
of unmeasured condemnation. The repro
baton Of Mr.. SHADES course is not section
al. II comes from the representatives OF
every quarter of the country. IL was wit
messed with the deepest pain and regret,
and the most fearful forbodings ms to its
consequences. The papers will give you a
sketch Of his remarks, but you will hardly
learn from them the state Of feelings on this
subject here.
The rage for speechmaking in this hall
of the winds-for enough breath is almosi
daily poured forth in general defamation.
10 supply Eolus for q twelvemonih-is a
constant drawback upon useful legislation.
], has perhaps, it's benefits. for il It be true
that our national sin is too much legislation,
Q check is put upon the commission OF
this crime by the inordIna,c display of the
parts of speech Of the talka,ive members.
if such be the case, I will not nsperse the
parts of spcech";aforesaid. The most NOR
bid craver after excitemen, OF iha, descrip-
tions would find his appetite fed fat here:
When in addition to the ordinary topics of
declamation, in the way Of denouncing the
administration. and such "eognaie mat
ters," ns one Of your contemporaries would
express u, we have the additional topic of
slavery, you may conceive that we r,- in
,h- mid., of 'ha, excifer,n, which one II