Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-05-05
RICHMOND WHIG'.
THIRTY FOURTH ooSGREss-Era Session.
SENATE.


A message ga. received from the President Of the
United States transmitting report Of the Secretary of
State with documents Ia relation to the settlement Of the
controversy With regard the Lobos Islands also
sage from the transmitting letter from the
Postmaster General and the correspondence in relation to
the mail tran-pot between Atlantic and Pacific
Possessions H. which the President commenis the subject
TO the early consideration OF Congress
Mr. Benjamin addressed the Senate on the Kansas ques
ton m. said that for the third time within the short
history i our republic had t internal beeu impc
led and each time the disturbing element had been the
same. In 1920 when Il endeasored to admit Maine
into the Union and exclude Missouri tor purpose Of
ring harnony the Missouri compromise agreed to- hut
that did not the desired object Scarcely hri
passed when IL broken by nearly every Northern State
Il scorued dcfjed aud repudiated When in ls51.
South proposed its extension to the territory acquired
from Mexico that proposition contcmPtuousy rejected
When, Ia 1884 u was finally agreed to repeal IN terms
that which tor than quarter OF century had
scd have any active effect, that made use oi as
ground for vituperation towards the South.
She was accused OF violating her plghted faith with
very the regard for truth that has recently
been observed here ia the mendacous tales IN regard
the ars vi Kansas The policy OF seeking for other
promises than those contained in the constitution
mistaken one ON the part the South he b. thank
cd heaven the South had length become o
its mistake. She had longer compromises To ofer
or accept She would adhere the constitution, aud IL
its provisions should be violated her injury then she
would calmly and resoutey withdraw iorm compact all
the obligations of which she is expected scrupuousy To
fulfil aud from all the benefits OF which she Is ignomln
iously repulsed.
He argued that the constitution might be plainly
violated by the sbuse of the expressly conceded IN
it. 10y the usurpaion of powers not therein contained
lie eonended that the crusade against slavery with part
OF the North merely struggle for power. \ punc
pal motive OF North sustain the negro Haekre
publican cause, ignorance of fact She had been
msed by continuous perversion OF the truth a. To III
duce them almost hate the white OF the South,
aud love the black in preference. The graphic mar
raions OF Uncle Toms Cabin were preferred To history
and official statistics.
In conclusion, he said the wing party dissolve
because a cement wanting, aud he said that
whether right wrong the bare suggestion that the
Senator from New York. (Mr. Seward was in favor Of
General Scott for the Presidency fatal to his
The opposition of the Senator would have secured
Southorn for General Scott which he failed to
ceive.
Mr. Cas- asked and obtained permission to address. the
Senate Thursday next in defence OF "squater
reignty," which had been assaied by Mr.. Brown.
Mr.. Seward replied TO Mr. Beniamins illusions To his
political course.
Mr. Hale" alsdng to what he said grossly person
al attacks upon him in Mr. Cys speech, remarked
that he had but word TO submit in reply That II
will take something besides magnity 10 redeem inbeciity
from contempt
Mr. CLAY sprung his feet greatly excited, saving:
def. the Senators malice much condemn his bascneSs
No man shall assa my rights those of my constituents
and shirk his responsibility 10y skulkng behind plea oi
noncombataucy. II he had been animated by those hero
c feelings which he processes, he would not come upon
thus floor and under the protection OF its rules seek i'm
munty his nsoence know he Is pleased by this At
tenon There those OF his class who like the London
attorney Mark NEEDLE, iu the play are ambitious OF a
kick. sensation
lie concluded by remarking that he had nothing
20 saw to that Senator having twice declined his acquan-
lance and asked pardon OF the Senator for consuming
much time about Senator who soils the carpet upon
which he treads.
Mr. Hale replied that he had sought intro
ducon to him aud that professional bus
mess for the benefit OF a citizen of Alabama.
Mr. CLAY rcjoned lie did not think his reputation for
veracity would suffer by conflict with one who had reper
tedly eaten his words.
Mr. Hale replied that if he did eat his words h'
would have palaabe meal than the Senator from
Alabama il he should undertake his. Laughter
Adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. Richie presented the memorial OF Judge Irwin, OF
Pennsylvania in response the charges OF the Ptbus
bar aga, his official conduct, aud asking nvestga
ton. Referred 10 the judiciary committee.
The private calendar then taken up and thirteen
private bills passed
The committee OF conference the part OF the House
the dsagreeng amendments to the deficiency bill bc
ing unable agree, committee ordered tn b'
appointed. aud the House adjourned till Monday.