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terceo betaceen the President and the Kansas Indians
The long agony is over to-day at II IN. the Chair
man (Olds) announced that by order of the House
the debate upon the Nebraska bill terminated. Va
rious amendments prepared by the opponents
of the bill, but all were voted down by decided ma
orities and after able exposition of the principles
of the bill from Mr. Richardson, and his triumphant
reply to the arguments of the opponents the House
adjourned to Monday, when the bill will be reported
to the House and passed under the operation of the
previous question. Thus, we trust this vexed ques-
ton VII be settled and the country will breathe fire.
er and happier after such excitement.
This city has been much excited in. consequence
of the angry collision between one of your members,
Mr.. Craige, and Mr.. Hunt of La. Hunt is a South
man-born in South Carolina, and now repre-
sents, decided Wing, New Orleans. During the
angry collisions on this question, he seemed to wish
some compromise reconciliation with the South,
but his acts and votes were every occasion with
those of Giddings of Ohio and the aboitonists. On
Saturday night last when he had assured the House
that if time allowed to the opponents of the bill
to discuss its merits they would acquiesce in the
course OF the majority. 1t understood that FRI
day would be time enough for them. On Monday,
the majority allowed until Saturday. He then
the ayes and noes still repeated his vote and follow
ed his former revolutionary and factous course. He
then arose to make some remarks. Mr.. Crage, in
common with all the friends of the BILL felt indg-
nant at his conduct, and objected, any member
had the right to do to his proceeding, and declared
that his course was factlouS. This Mr.. Hunt declar-
ed stigma upon him, and he endeavorcd to
proceed. Mr.. Craige again objected, and again de-
nounced his conduct factious. This infamed
Hunt, who denounced the charge as false; where
upon much confusion arose. 1t was expected and
currently believed that Hunt who has the reputation
of furious fire eater, would call Mr.. Crage out,
and settle the matter, where many such have been
settled, on the field of honor. But he had discover
cd that the wrong passenger aroused, and that
he would be as promptly met the call was made.
So he deemed discretion the better part of valor and
next day in the House complained that the report
of the debate in the papers incorrect Mr. Craige
stated that he did not hear distinctly what the gentle
had stated, and therefore could not say whcth-
the report of the debate correct not but so
far he concerned that it substantially
correct and that he did say what the reporters had
stated he said. Hunt then denounced tile stigma
upon his character false TO which Mr.. Craige
rising to his full height, (and you know how tall he
s) stated that I" the member could not strut into
fight and then sneak out by repeating another false
hood" The whole House struck with the ap
poste and conclusive reply, and the dignity and de-
cision with which the factous course of Mr.. Hunt
and his allies was denounced. Thus the matter
stands and here trust it will stop Hunt and friends
feel that he has suffered in the affair." and this expo
sion did undoubtedly have good effect at the
mcnt on the House; for the resolution was
passed to terminate the debate on Saturday. Goday)
at II meridian
In my last let:.r, I own that some correction is
due to Messrs. Oliver and Caruthers of Mo-; they
all its trials. Hon. Mike Walsh made on yesterday
amusing speech in favor of the bill and his
contrasts favorahy with that of Mr. Cutting of the
State, and of the same Hard side who is doing
all he to defeat it.
The Senate has afforded but little attraction since
the House this week has been occupied with the
Nebraska bill.
We await with great anxiety the arrival of the
next packet from Spain. Indications that Span
ish nsolence and intolerance are to be met with
speedy retribution. If VIC get into trouble with
Spain and she should be backed by other powers we
will need all the revenues Of the Government to de-
fend and protect ourselves, and hence the public
lands and other revenues are to be carefully hus-
banded Not an acre yet has been appropriated I'M
der General Pierce and by this Democratic Congress
The Hon. ID. NJ. Barringer, late Envoy from Spain
is here and when he comes home to North Carolina
you may be assured that he will his friends
that VIC nay have full noel Of our lands and re-
sources to carry out our rights
| was present to-day at parting interview be-
tween the Sacs, Foxes and other Indians (who have
been here for the last two weeks negotiating the sale
of their lands in Kansas and the President They
desired to take their Great Father by the hand,
they leave to-day for the Far West. In a speech
they expressed theirsrcat pleasure in their inter-
course with the government. and their satisfaction
at the terms of their treaty. The President kindly
wished them safe return to their home and atvis-
ed them to abandon the wild habits of savage life
to cultivate the soil, and become useful citizens.
After every storm caim feel that
the storm has passed over, and trust that after
passing the Nebraska bill and other important meas
ures, the remainder of the session may be more
tranquil and harmonious. L. d.
FAYETTEVILLE, May 16, 1861
lf,. Editor: see in the Fayetteville Observer
article taken from the glimmerng Star of your city,
in which the Editor of that sheet with prcsump
ton fit to ntcrrogate the Democratic candidate
on several questions He asks if Mr.. Bragg was in
favor OF free suffrage prior to 1913. Now, l was
present and heard the discussion in this place be.
tween Mr.. Bragg and his distinguished opponent.
Mr.. Bragg said emphatically that he was in favor of
free suffrage and always had been Gen. d. put
several questions to MIR. Bragg, all of which he an
swercd promptly.
But who did the lodging here? How was it on
the other side? Mr.. Bragg asked Gen. d. whether
he had not prior to his nomination been in favor of
a free and unrestricted Convention to amend the
Constitution ? The General, after turning and twist
ing first to the of hundred eyes, then to the
Observer man, and then to Cuoden, finally, after
being severely hunched by the Argus-eyed man, de-
clined to answer the question. Mr.. Bragg treated
him to another question or two which he did not n
swer at all. All this after he had accused Mr..
Bragg of lodging. Now, who is the dodger?