The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-16

AY, DECEMBER Is, 1853.
seemed unnecessary to y anything further the sub.
ject.
Bsyy authorized to speak for that commonwealth
ths subject although he did not deny the gentleman was
fair exponent when matters Of controversy arise in
lat ON to Affairs In which Virginia concerned
Mr. BAyLY replied, kat he bad right to speak, fer
Virginia nqusshonsby true. bat he asked IL the
united delegation have i right to speak, They had
spoken BY voting to lay the resolution the
Mr CArBnI Of Ohio, was not yet satisfied. He doubt
entire delegation any authority over this subject
NJ Ixroum, (dsn) Of Virginia, said the Lsgislsturs
Of Virginia has repeatedly said she win not osds ursdio
M. C4rrnnL remarked, that is more like an answer
to the question Of power.
league whether We get the iaAds he intended to
move The application Of the wilnot proviso to it.
Mr. CAMrsnL replied he had understood from nSorma-
ton thrown ont, the probability was, that the Union
would be sgAin endangered and he did not know
better territory which II could again be saved than
Mount Vernon. II Virginia does aot intend to ceds her
ursdcion, NO harm could of the psaasge of the
Mr.. YATES (whis) of H., was for purchasing Mount
Vernon, and believed there too much patriotism in
the Old Dominion to refuse Jurisdiction the terri
Mr.. RICHARDSON, (dsm of III opposed the resolution.
The Asxt thing they would be called to do would be to
Mr. CAxpnnI Of Ohio inquired whether the gentleman
did mot vots the appropriation to pay for the Jackson
equestrian statue?
Mr.. RICHARDSON did not remember
Mr.. CAMPBELL thought he did.
Mr.. RICHARDSON did not the applicability Of the
Mr. TAYLOR, (whig) OF Ohio, like other gentlemen who
In the debate, eoqueny spoke in favor Of
the purchase.
Mr. Bs opposed 10 the resolution In its present
form. 1t moDstrous to put 1t Ia the power Of
Mr. SAGE defended he resolution and Thought the op
position came with bad grace from gentlemen whose
stand recorded for objects far less commendAbs
Mr.. ClsGxAy, dem Of N. c. suggested that the ssa.
teman alter his resolution, making the purchase mat
ter Of urgency by . com nttee.
Mr.. SAGE, acquiesced.
Mr. BAYLY moved to lay the resolution the table.
Mr. DISNEY ldsn.) Of Ohio, said after the synPathy
to extent relieved sapposing the House
Satisfied with the exhibition OF eloquencs was time to
60 to business aud he moved to prooeed to the bills
the SPEAK ker's table,
Agreed.
rm CONTINGENT FUND or rm sMArl.
The Senate bill regulating the disbursement Of the
nGen fund Of the Senate referred to the Committee
rnx BILL PKovIDMo FOR rnr ArroMrxssr By THE rRDu7
OF TIE AsEsrAsT sECRxrARY OF THE TREASURY.
The Senate bill regulating the Of appointing
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understood-th.t tho enlightened world might judge
s a: os +. IL; s r. sns; sns on ,
day wh.n The anosnt right Of vgini.ns to
tedy his worthy friend at to the defence Of
vgnia and took under his protection the lats Librarian
though having no rights to speak for KsntSoiy had
right to take the Treasury department under his pro-
tsoon Sghts few Years ago. when the head .a
sand and stained it with his .aersd blood having been
removed By the same high functonary there was not
trate prescribed downtrodden wings then and since,
both In Congress and the executive departments submit
ted 10 the torture without groaning He did not like
this mode Of warfare, let 1t be open, ir-not puerile
and gueracuttng off picket here and there. Let the
good national democrats with true courage he
asury, to let begin Mr. Guthrie Il the best of the
whole bunch, and might say with Falsta vilainous
company has been the spoil Of me-" daughter &c is
had known him for twenty years Mr. Guthrie has been
forced II to the New York arena but all men have their
fsu ts and weaknesses Like Dogbsrry ITO be well
favored man the of mature but reading and writing
b, nature" Qaushter 1t Ia not the nature OF
but he felt for Mr. Guthrie, IS Ksntuckian Laughter
Do not ssa the Secretary BY aiming an Indirect blow at
after the Office Of asst tant WAS created now discovers
Senate.
Mr. BAYLY sad 1t appeared to him the act creating the
Office passed the last session.
Nj EWING replied this mode Of answering the question
I TO s 9
Congress, but having unfortunately got Kentucky Sc
crstay Of the Treasury row sought to deprive him
Of the power to appoint his assistant He called the
organized democracy-ths all aosorbisg democratic
party composed Of many elements to refuse to yield
OF IN on the
will have to come cut in open war; and when they do he
would be found on the side OF the administration.
GAughter.)
Mr. HorsroN said he had noticed tho restlessness
his friend from Kentucky for few days past looking with
great anxiety to the democratic side Of tho house. In the
of n n.
pointed, he now threw q. frebrand among them. The
gentleman welcome to his wsticisms but when he
to examine the he would find that he not
justified in his remarks 1t is not fact that the object
Of the bill is Mr.. Guthrie anybody else. This
is emily the Assistant Secretary whose nomination IL not
Mr. EWING replied, and not wishing, he said to be
fractory, withdrew bis motion.
Mr.. BAYLY said, Mr. Guthrie was . most efficient and
able officer, and he scorned the idea Of aiming blow
1t him through the assistant THIS gentleman from Ken
sion to refer t, hs ion about the Librarian Of the
House, and said, ''when Mr.. Williams was turned out
being whig he Nr B.y,y) raised not hi, voice against
it," In that the gentlemen mistook, as Mr. Williams
was removed against his remonar rance.
Mr.. EWING replied IS Mr. Bayly had @ voted Cd for & the
man ought to be willing to stand up to the RESPONSE
bllity for one week
Nj RyIy continued, the librarian removed vir.
ginsn and removed against my remonstrs Colonel
Parker not, however, appointed on my recommen
daion free to state he my nstitue mt has al
ways been democrat, and belongs to democratic
family.
Mr.. HmBARD (dem.) Of H., thought the discussion
had gone fsr enough.
M PAYy regretted the gentleman did not object while
the Keptuckian was assailng him.
MIR. STANTON dem Of Tenn, WAS for requiring the
Assistant Secretary to be confirmed by the Senate.
Mr. HBBARD eaid enough had transpired to show that
this Is not the time for final action the BILL It's
bearings should be Ined He moved its reference
to tie COMMITTEES of Ways and Means.
Mr. Pmns (dem Of Ala, spoke rs to constitutional
power.
Mr.. WENTWORTH (dem) Of Ill. said II OF use TO
disguise the issue The blow aimed At the Secretary
of the Treasury He honestly believed H. al woud vote
accordingly He did not approve Of carrying water
beth shoulders. The sooner II known who for
and agaiD,t the administration the bettrr. Why not
meet the issue at once For hin SELF he inside the
party.
Mr.. DISNEY proclaimed himself friend Of the admins
traon but consideration should deter him from dis
charging his duty free and independent rsprsssnta