The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-21


Tue LromlArusx-Bo,h houses have been snkssed.
TOR the most part since Monday last IN discussing me
reports and resolutions on slavery i VIII BE- seen ey
senate proceedings Of Wednesday. that that oody
have passed through second reading resolutions on 6is
question: embracing the resolutions OF Mr. Speaker Ed
wards, Of the resolutions OF the majority Oh me
committee OF eighteen and one oil The resolutions OF ne
In he senate on Tuesday, Mr. Woodhn concluded his
remarks against secession and in favor OF the theory OF
strong federal government, and he was followed oy
OF the resolutions OF the minority and hs right OF &C.
cesson We will not anticipate Major Caldwell BY
stating his positions we nSps DC ~ psepIs as
that he planted himself the platform OF 9s and 30. BY
the side Of Jefferson, Madison and Macon, and that he
sustained himself in manner which added TO his already
high reputation a. public man. Mecklenburg has
10 be proud OF her able and fearless senator
On Wednesday, in the senate MIR. Bynum spoke al
some length on the same question: and sga1SS ihs sn.
on the side. Mr. Fender spoke briefly IN favor OF
the right OF secession and in the evening just before the
vote taken. brief speeches were delivered by Messs
Cameron and Bower Mr.. Cameron took ground against
secession and Mr. Bower though in favor OF the doc
trne thought tnexpeden al this time so to declare oy
the legislature. ,
committee OF eighteen. and which adopted BY the
it's second reading 10 regarded by ise as al
hrmng the right Of secession speaks Of me cohsu'S
lion of the United States 'compad and II this be
according to Mr. Glmer, the right TO secede in
evtably follows.
the senate Thursday the Resolutions
slavery referred to above taken up on their third
reading Amendment after amendment was then offered
by gentlemen belonging 10 the minority OF the senate
but they were promptly voted down. and AZ late hour
fore the senate substitute for those already adopted
running debate took place during the evening in which
Messs Hoks. Caldwell Of NJ Ellington. Bower Clark
cpated Mr. Ellington spoke at some length IN favor
Of an amendment which be offered, and Mr.. Clark de-
fined his position briefly the question, but 10 the point
Tha unnr asiOnnr hat n n IN
Of the senate disposed to embarrass the resolutions
and defeat hem il possibe but we hope to-day friday
will shSw maj s y me- people
Of these discussions OF this vital question, and they Will
fail to hold TO strict accountability those who may
be instrumental in sitting their voice or IN preventing
the State from speaking out in fearless and determined
tones
In the commons, on Tuesday, Mr.. Barnes Of North
a%P,on spoke upon the slavery question and r. was was
particularly in support OF his resolutions, offered some
weeks since Mr.. Rayner continued his remarks. and
concluded a, late hour ,s on "Wednesday evening"
first His remarks OF the most decided southern
stamp He said The fanatic, Of ne North had been sneor
tons Of constitutional right by southern He fol-
lowed by Mr.. Thornton, who was listened to with pro-
found attealion, and whose remarks were warmly ap-
oy the members Th anu audience nee IN M H
of New Hanover delivered speech on the same CUES
tion which have heard spoken Of in the highest terms
he was listened 10 Win marked aUcnuOn. he was lot
lowed by Mr. Steele. on the side, affirming the rgh
OF secession, and declaring that. although wing in prn
cple he regarded this question infinitely above parry
He took OCCASION the course OF his remarks, alludt
to certain letter, said TO have been written to
in this city by the Hon Nathaniel Boyden in relation te
the right OF secession and he denounced him tor the
timenis imboded in that letter. in the severes terms
Gen. Saunders followed Mr. Steele in remarks, il
reply principally to MIR Rayner
Mr. Hill OF Caswell has the floor the same Ques
ton for Friday morning. and Mr. Person OF Moore TO-
tthe evening Of The came day.