Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-24
THIRTY SECOND CONGRESS.

MONDAY, Der. l5-Senate- Mr.. Foote'S res.
olution declaring the Compromise final settle
menr-of all questions therein comprised was taken
up and discussed earnestly by Messrs. Butler and
Khelt. and by Mr.. Fooie, by way Of explanation.
| Ho,ge.-'fhe resolution welcoming Gov. Kos
suih touhe country and 10 the CAPITAL, which pass
ed the Senate Friday. was introduced into the
House this morning, and the question being taken
on The passage Of the resolution it was determined
in the affirmative. rs follows: Yeas ] IT, nays Is
The remainder of The DAYS session was devotea
to the reception Of various bills, resolutions, Sc.
-TUEsD,Y.-In the Senate, to-day, after brie
debate. the resolution offered by Mr.. Shields was
adopted, and committee, consisting of three Sen.
ators, was appointed TO wait on Gov. Kossnth on
his arrival in Washington, and invite him to The
Senate Chamber.
bill to establish Mint in California was then
taken up and passed.
The resolution of Mr.. Foote, relative TO The late
Compromise measures, cunning up for considera
ton, and Mr. Rhst being entitled to the floor, tina
gentleman rose and concluded his argument against
the adoption Of the resolution. He delivered a
learned and able speech on the subject, in which
he enumerated the grievances al the Sou,h and ar
gned in favor Of the Constitutional right Of seces
sion.
House.-The day was Devoted 10 miscellaneous
bnsness-tbe reception of petitions and memorials.
and the presentation Of resolutions, &c. Nothing
Of importance transplred.
WEDNESDAY. - Senate. "A message was recpiv-
ed from tho President of the United Sales com
muncating his response to certain resolution nf m
quiry adopted by the Senate among them irqni
res concerning tho Promeheus affair and The case
of Mr.'rhrasher.
The bill granting pension TO the widow Of the
late General Worth, was ordered To bs engrussed.
Mr.. Foote's resolution relative to the C0mpro.
mise was then called up and debated by NIessrs
Mason and Hale. During the discussion, explana
TONS were made by Messrs. Brnadhead, Rheit and
Fooe. No vote. Adjourned.
H0ue-NumerouS resolutions were introduced
Ia day--among them one (Which was agreed toy
allowing the members Of the present and III future
Congress, newspapers tn 30 amount NOT exceeding
The cost ct four daily papers. Nothing else Of in
erest TRANSFERRED.
THURsDAY-Se natc.--Mr. Badger submitted an
amendment to Mr.. Foote's resolution. declaring
the adjustment ofthe Compromise final until abuse
should require its repeal. The amendment was
agreed 10.
MIR. Fooe spoke at length in support OF The reso.
luton and in reply tn Mr.. Rhe,t, but gave way To
motion for adjournment
In the House, the States were called upon for
petitions. The proceedings were undressing, s.
The House adjourned ill Monday
FRIpAY.-ln the Senate, to day. the credentials
Of Mr.. McRae the newly appointed Senator from
Mississippi. were presented; that gentlemen then
took the usual oath. and lhereupon ;uok his seat.
A bill granting The right of way through the
public lands, ard appfopraring certain portions
thereof to aid in the construction of Railroad from
Brandon, in Mississippi. towards Montgomery, in
Alabama, was tsken up and passed
Mr.. F"ole then took The a,or and concluded his
speech On the COMPROMISE question and in reply to
MIR. Rhe;t. When he concluded Mr.. Houston ub-
tanned the flour. but yields it to Mr.. Rhett, who
signified desire 10 reply 10 the remarks of Mr..
Foole. TIE Senate then adjourned.
Whilst Mr.. Foole was to day incidentally euIo
giving Mr. J. K. Poinsett, in his speech, Mr.. But
Ter. of South Carolina, rose and announced the
melancholy intelligence fIe death of that disiin-
guished citizen. The announcement created a
marked sensation in the Senate Chamber.