Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-03-14
CorespOndence Of DC Richmond RcpnLhcan.


Richard w. Thompson, of Indiana was this day nom
mated By the President Charge d. Affairs 10 Austrh.
an the place of james Watson Webh rejected 10y the
Senate. Mr. Thompson was member of the last Con
grsl, and Is an able and consistent Mig Mr. L. Is
nlw in this city, and has accepted the nomination
There l. scarcely doubt that he will be unanimously
confirmed 10y the Senate. The honor entirely I'M
eYnecltd 10 hun, though his ieads have made known
wishes thai he should receive s.me foreign mission. A
more uooxeptlonabe appointment probably could not have
been made.
Mr. w ebser's speech o-lay was in many respects
the able effort has been my pleasure to hear
in The Senate 1t characterized by great powers OF
Condensation clear and vigorous thought and beraity of
sentiment towards the : nth. His speech will have
more practical and beneficial eff throughout the country
than any that As been delivered this Congress. lie
took bold aud decided stand on the Constitution with
reference 10 the rccamng ni fugitive slaves and ebuked
in severe terms The course several Of the Northern States
lave taken in oyading the provision of he Constitution
upon this subject. lie scored the abotioniss without
stint or mercy and coming from such source, it can
hut be productive of much good in the settlement Of the
dilicut,s which hang over He also particular
" severe an the Northern Democracy.
Ills remarks ON the Union, and the mpossbllity Of
peaceibe secession glowed with 81 quence and fyor
Of paorism But he Acknowledged that it might not be
impossible that repeated aggreSsions and unmiltigated
oppression wonld force dissolution of the Union He
not prepared t. say that such resistance the part
Of the South would not be just. lie dwclt at some
the South seeking that cunsummation-b on this
point he will find great difference of opinion.
II was gratifying that he treated The Wilmnt
povso with apparent contempt, and declared his deter
minaon 10 vote against II If applied To territorial gov
eminent Tor Now Mexico. He did make known his
views the admission Of Calrnia as a State with her
present consllution-these he deserves fr special
speech when Thai question shall up for action. 1t
is pretty clear, however. that he Will for The admis
Sion but dissent somewhat from The boundaries laid down
l,.t =
will probably nsder harmless and he said of the
proys1 in The bill 10 eslabl sh The government of Oregon
"sensecss" This, however, perhaps. would be pay
ng little Difference 10 his comprehension and udg
ment
Mr.. Webster suggested no plan of compromise
though he avered that in the MAN. he approved Of Ell
thrr Mr. Clay 8 Mr. Bells. He was ia favor Of some
grand scleme OF couuznon and willing to appro-
pirate he proceeds of The public Ian of the South To the
object of rolonzing free people Of color The proceeds
et the public lands o Virginia had amounted $50 0O0
600, and would probably reach Two hundred millions
He tebnked the Northern States who, through their
Legislatures had instructed their REPRESENTATIVES how
10 act on the subject Of slavery. lie believed that the
Legislatures of states the Representatives. had no
business with the slavery in the States. II could not be
reached without violating the Constitution. lie would
always maintain tho faith OF the Government
The Senate chamber was filled TO lis utmost capacity
The floor being nearly covered with ladies' usurpng the
Senator seats and somewhat uhstructlnr the proceed
ngs. The plan Of admitting ladies' on the floor Of the
Senate, daily, to attend the Debates is new fanuled
idea, ard Am sorry that Nh Fuole chose this method of
mmortalzlug himself There is no doubt that il ia
great obstruction In the regular business which the
Mhue country is interested in. wond not be SO unpa
ant as TO deprive the dear of all reasonable op
rItnniies OF gratifying their propensity aud curiosity Of
seeing and beng but there does seem TO be an i'm
popety IN allowing ladies usurp The floor Of the Sen
ate OF the T. States in times OF debate If much npnr
lance to the peace and welfare of the country and oste
grave Senators from their places if from their pr-
prety.
question of some importance to The naygalons of
the w estern Lakes, who secking To extend their
sphere OF industry. has been referred the British Min
lset. but IT has not met his authority. though believe
eo-d Wishes and prom So OF accommodation his gov
eThmeni hrs is The permission ol vessels Ia lass
'horFh the 81 Lawrence 10 the Atlantic 1t i. hkey