Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-18
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS.

WRsIISGroS, Feb. 10th, 1854.
The friends Of the Nebraska Bill who, in the last day or
two, had become somewhat dependent 10 regard it,
fate in the House, had their dropping spirits greatly revi
we'd by the decisive in the Senate yesterday Il
supposed that tits produce effect upon the 9th
er branch Of Congress where has always been admit
ted the real struggle is take place. 1t is, however
useless deny that the bill in great danger the House.
and tina. every days delay bu, tends lessen the chances
Of its ultimate passage. ia for this that ns
vote in the Senate has been long deferred and that
strenuous efforts still making to keep in that body
long as possible. Nany members Of the House who at
first expressed themselves favorable to the BILL becom
ing alarmed at the signs Of popular dispeasure manifested
at the norb and would gladly avail themselves Of the
slightest preteIt to against it. They placed
this awkward demma-that they either forfeit the
confidence Of their constituents incur the wrath OF the
BFgadier Con distressing situation be conceived
for modern democrat to lie placed u Wha, pity the
Brigadie did not sufficient number Of lucrative
Offices to reward those Of de faithful whose patriotism
will have TO be subjected to so severe testS
The Gadsden treaty appeared in full in several Of the
New York papers, although the Injunction OF secresy has
not been removed in the Senate The abstraction and
publication OF important papers under similar crcumstsn.
ces has become Of late, that the prescut in.
stance cIcites but little remark aud very feeble
Such occurrences arc however most dsgracel and Con.
gTess owes it to itself TO quad against the repetition Of
the offence by highly penal law have heard report.
ersfor Northern newspapers boast that for fifty dollars
they could obtain copy u any document whateyer-aud
they really 70 regard the feat as very creditable
hbiton Of ndroitness and skill There IT, however very
little difference in point OF crminality between the seller
and buyer Of prohibited information and both ought TO
be subjected TO the same punishment.
The letter Of Mr. Botts, pub.bed In this mornings In
teigencer has given little aid aud comfort the
opponents Of the Nebraska bill lie presen however,
no striking arguments and Of his objections
nave already been urged With greater force aud more in
detail by Senator Chase Of Ohio The Southern delega
tion IN the House Is understood DO unit this ques
ton, aud 1t will require lights produce aOy
change In their convictions.
hr. Badger made In the Senate, to-day, n very able
speech In support Of the bill IL argumentatye
caofy In s toue Astounding In good common sense and
occasionally very eloquent. lie exposed with great force
ibc absurdity Of the idea that repeal Of the Missouri
Compromise involved any breach good faith and concu
svely demonstrated that diffusion OF slavery large
surface OF territory equally beneficial TO the masterand
slave His speech was listened to with marked attention
and at lie close Senators from all sections congratulated
him upon the happest eortof his life II observed by
many that Mr. Everett seemed greatly impressed with the
force Of come Of his positions and far less raden
look thin he aid 2t the close Of bis unfortunate speech
on the came subject When Mr.. Badger had concluded
Mr. Seward obtained the aooF, and morrow the Senate
viii have served up dish II has beer
forced 70 partake OF for some time.
The sebraska Bill not discussed in the House to-
day. Two gentlemen occupied the floor, in committee
the Whole and strange 10 rsate Of them confined
bis remarks TO the subject under consideration The ohe
-aSouh Carolnian Of course-Wasted hour 10 o dul
speech upon the Tariff lie was evidently regarded by
the House antedeuyu aud IN that point Of view
alone, excited some attention.
IL may be Of some interest IN the widows OF revolution
ary sodets learn that the House refused to-day 20 81
low pensions granted under the Of Feb g. 1853 Il
commence from the 9TH Msreb, lsis Gen. Millson re
listed the proposition, with great vgor, and induced the
House TO with him 10 opinion. The subject Cannot
agaiu come tefore The present Congress, IRR