Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-03-14
WASHINGTON, March 7, 1850,

to-day. The Senate chamber was crowded
10 us utmost capacity, aud il is said that i,
was never 50 full before. The Galleries
we're packed to their fullest extent with la
dies and The floor Of no Senate was more
than stowe most Of the Senators gave
/ up their seals to the ladies', and the passa-
ses and every nook and corner were jamm-
/ ed. | had a permit to the floor of the
Senate but did no, go up until | | o'clock
although the Senate did not meet until I2,
/ yet the passage ways from the Rotunda
vere so densely file !, ,ha, was unable to
get within twenty leet of any Of the doors,
so lost my chance TO hear this brilliant
intellectual effort of the great Salesman
can assure you that re,raced my steps
with saddened heart, for had thought
long and much of the pleasure which |
should enjoy in listening to this powerful
/ man.
The Speech is spoken of in glowing
!erus by nearly ell il was eminenty con-
ter7atve in its character, and patriotic in
It's policy. He said lha, the Union could
not and must not be dissolved He did
not propose any new plan of Compromise,
but much Of his Speech was devoted to a
casiigaiion Of the ulras Of both sections of
the country, and particularly The abolition
ists.
must confess that | think i. great
nuisance to have the ladies' crowding the
Capitol as they did yesterday, without,
the slightest regard 20 proprcty they took
the Senators seats with as much coolness
as If they had been placed there expressly
for their benefit. They took possession of
the outside seats ard passages, and they
carried The Galleries by storm, so ,ha. it
was quite impossible for gentleman to
squeeze in anywhere, unless he was willing
10 rest under the charEe Of 5aipg ungalant,
and was also willing :. b. asst closely and
uncomfortably PRESSED, f.r ,hree mortal
long hours BY . cow j "a beautiful - omen,
this, fcogrsc, would be an exec edingly
uncomfortable Tasg.,n ror modest and
baehlul man like aysr'
Mr.. S.anly, Of Norl. Carolina spoke, in
the House, yesterday and again to-day,
and made very good speeches, On both
occasions he had quite a scene with MIR.
IL lard, of Alabama. S,anly's Speech
was conservative, and in favor of the Un-
ion.
Quite an interesting scene took place at
the Presidents House on Monday, being
the presentation Of u Medal from the Slate
Of New York to Col Bliss. A large num-
her OF spectators were present, and the
affair passed off very pleasantly.
One Of The best things which have seen
lately is letter from the Go, ernor of Flor
ida to the Senators and Representatives
from tina, State, which is published in the
Washington papers this morning. 1t seems
tha, they addosscd him recently on the
subject Of adoptuG measures for the ap-
polntmen, Of Delegates to attend the great
Disunion Convention sooG To be held in
Tennessee. iIis reply is an nhoaes,, man
| iy. notle Document lie reasons the whole
subject over, coo!y aud calmly, and adj
vises these ildt-hea led gentlemen To be
cautious ho'. they proceed, and what Steps
they take. lie gives them latherly advice
,hroug hou,, and earnestly impresses upos
them the inestimablc value of the Union /;
in conclusion, he tells them faithfully to
discharge their duty in Cor grcss, TO stand
by the Union until tie last moment, ard
when all hope is gone sht uld that fearful
hour come, then 10 return to their consitu-
ents, with clear conscicnces, a. they would +,
and leave further action, as far as Florida
is concerned, 10 the sdom of the Legsld
| turc or the deliberations Of the people OF
the S ale. 1t is 10 no hoped that these
gentlemen will be influenced by the sage
aud sound advice which is thus given them
and that they wi reflect well in their ac-
lion on the subject. G.