Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-17
rH1RrY-rH1RD coNcREss.--l.r sEss1oi
TUESDAY, MARCH IA, 1854.
SENATE

THIRTY-THIRD CoNGREss.--Isr SESSION.
TUESDAY,; SEE1fs. H.sfT l4' 1854:
Mr.. Everett presented the mammoth memorial signed BY
three thousand and fifty clergymen of Massachusetts,
against the passage of the Nebraska and Kan
folded appeared about three feet long by foot thick.
DIR. Pearce and Mr. Pratt both presented memorials pray
Ing The improvement of the harbor of Baltimore and The ap
propriion 10 it,
MIR. Pratt moved its reference to select committee.
The motion for select committee was agreed 10.
Mr. Doug called for the reading OF the mammoth mo
mortal presented by Mr. Everett. He said II was not re-
pec!u to the Senate and he desired TO say word upon
it, He then in the strongest language, condemned the
OF the memorial atroclous slander the
Congress Of the United States
The memorial was read as follows:
To the Honorable the Senate and House OF Representatives
OF the United States 10 Congress assembled:
The undersigned cergymen of different religious denom
nations in New England, hereby 10 the name Of Almighty
God in his presence do soemny protest against the pas
sage of what is known the Nebraska BILL repeal or
modification of the existing legal prohibition OF slavery In
that part OF our national domain which Is proposed 10
ganize into The territories of Nebraska and Kansas.
We protest against great moral wrong as breach
Of fah emineny injurious 10 the moral principles OF tho
community and subversvc OF all confidence 10 national en-
gagemens as measure full Of danger to The peace and
existence Of beloved Unoo and exposing us TO the
righteous Judgment of the Almighty.
And your protestans as in duty bound will ever pray,
&c.
Dated q, Boston, Massachusetts, this lst day of March,
A. D. 1854
Mr. Douglas denounced the language Of The memorial as
tanned therein. He cooended that the preachers had no
right to meddle in political allrs and said 1t was evident
that they did know what they were talking about He
continued very violent strain assa the memoasts
charging them with neglecng their holy religion violating
its no m Senate 0 e sbes
not be piled with these Ibelous and shamefurproducs.
Mr. Houston said he nothing informal or monsrous
in the memorial II dated the st OF March, and the
bill passed till the 4h, and was therefore signed
while the bill before the Senate He also nothing
in which offered indiguiy the Senate but simply ex-
| he % II,
right and privilege OF all American citizens TO memorialze
Congress pursuance OF which these persons naa
ed sentiments in regard to bill which they believed
radically wrong. They charged that it was violation OF
national faith and he had himself said tho same thing du
ring the debate He then proceeded CT length to ceend he
pursued cIergymen and deprecae the pas
the Nebraska BILL calculated 10 arouse the widest
| excitement throughout the country
Messrs Mason aud Butler followed IN reply 10 Dir. Hous
| ton and in opposition 10 the memorial
Mr. Everett warmly defended the character OF the signes
Of this memorial aud culoeized them Of pure and
upright Intentions, and Of the highest intelligence and re-
spec,ahity.
Mr. Petit suggested that the memorial be referred to the
Rev. Henry Scer chaplain Of tho Senate, with nsruc
report whether the Nebraska bill contrary 10 the
Mr. Douglas again spoke denouncIng the memorial as an
TO put the legislation Of the country under the con-
troll OF the clergy at the same time charging them with the
most complete Ignorance on this subject.
Mr. Seward conended that the motion not 10 receive the
petition out Of ORDER because It had already been re-.
ceiyed He therefore supposed 1t would take the usual
course and lie The table, He said that the presenta
lion of this memorial wrong, It was either In regard TO
morass, the argument which the memorial makes. He
proceeded at length to defend the memoriass and 10
show that they were correct In every respect
Further discussion ensued and after Executive session
"'' HoUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Rev. R. NJ Dexter OF Boston, having brought hher re.
monsance against the repeal Of the Missouri compromise
TWO hundred long, and signed by over three thousand
cereymen of New England he placed the same In the hands
of Mr. Appleton who, on the opening OF the House. 'hs
morning, asked leave TO present H.
Il MIR. Boyce objected.
Mr. Davis OF Rhode saDd.-ls In order 10 ask !o 'he
is nottho having been objected
I TO- the ma tier cannot come before the House.
! Mr. Davis.-Does 1t require unanimous consent7
/ Speaker.-Such is the rule.
] Mr.. DavIs.-1t Is an exceedingly unjust one
The remons.rance was carried out of the hall by mes
| engeE.
on Pension Office by advertising the names and resi-.
dences of pensioners Referred 10 the committee on EeVo
lutonarY PENSIONS
pisaure 10 of the repeal suspension of all duties
and restrictions the importation Of rail road iron for roads
now in the course of constructions that may be
| ted during the next ten years.
He offered resolution that committee of nine be ap.
pointed who shall report on the propre.y Of either modify
ing said duty extending credit on rail road lIon
| Objection made
The resolution introduced yesterday to remedy confusion
In the appointment OF cadets caused by tho new conges
siona dstricting Of the several States was passed.
| Mr. Florence presented memorial of two hundred and
thirty TWO working men, praying Congress pass Ia" of
| bidding military eupentendence over civil works.
The House resumed the consideration OF the bill granting
| lands to Wisconsin for rail road purposes.
Mr. Dean moved the previous question: "nereupon lne
ouesou on referring bill to the committee Of the whole
was ordered to DO put-yeas lo7, nays TO- m
Mr. Disney said 10 commit it would be fatal to the BILL
The House refused commit tho bill 10 the Committee OF
| the Whole -e6 against 95
Mr. Cutting proposed an amendment providing that H.
lie 10 land shall In said State patent Issue therefor
until twenty continuous miles OF road shall be from lime 10
| time completed.
Nh Disney was willing adopt the amendment and the
House, by unanimous consent, acquesced
After further proceedings, the bill was ordered TO be read
i third time, by three majority. :,
et when Mr. Macys called, objected 10 That gen.
tlemuns voting ground that the gentleman was per-
sonay interested in this BILL oelng s'ockholue' ~ '"o
Railroad Company.
By request Of several gentlemen the rule was read say
that 10 sha yOs ss Gp
Mr. Bissel said he knew of no Railroad Company as ye
TO be be benefited by this BILL
Mr. Macy satisfy the gentleman from Frglna sald nc
was sockhoIdr in the road having sold out his n'ef
esr before he took his seat here. .,,o,
Mr. Lctcher remarked he had obtained MIS- nlorma"'u
! from those who seemsd 10 know.
T, Mr. Nacy then voted. ..
Mr. Jones Of Tennessee moved the bill be laid on the ID
, BILE. Agresd-yeas 81, nays 81.
Mr. Disney-I wish to say once for oil nave no o,spoe,
ton 10 worry out the House merely for the
time. II Is reasonable request TO ask the House
far this Wisconsin bill s cone eoncenI 10 ,bis hont
I'LL tomorrow, IN order to take nsh % '"iDA a''O "
Cries Of "oIder," /" "orter ~ ~
"If there Is inveterate hostilty. .. ,r .,,o -
The rest of the scnIence was ios IN e
. order. .,,,n,,, f,om Ohio "a M, In order.
Az SisoevThe gentleman from Ohio ls perfectly aware
1hs gentleman from Ohio will be seated
NJ 6Isney-"The gentleman from Ohio is seated"
M, Faulkner moved reconsider the vote by when the
hill was rejected and lay that motion the table, Agreeo
to-93 sgainsi s5. Adjourned
!. THE STEAMER PRINCEToN UNDER SAILING
? ORDERS FOR SPAIN. So.
New Yosx March -The o. s. steamer Pinceon a,sr neS
received sailing ORDERS and is now lying on !ae tnue
Her desnaon ia supposed be Csdz TO carry out me
suit of The deliberations Of the Cabinet 10 reamUn 10
seizurs of steamer Black Warrior by The Cnoan
e THE BLACK WARRIOR DIFFICULTY. hs,s
w.ou,.osos March l4-It Is now well UNDERSTOOD hse
b Ih uban authorities made the most ample aPoo no.
for Tho ss al loss
blacs u eznrs of cargo &c The Presden. will there
e u all erobsbiy The difficulty without laying '''
: matter before Congress.