Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-02

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LAKE yrrw, Augusta Co., Va.
present this boquet Hon. Jno Minor Bott, OF
Virginia, friend OF the Constitution, strong link in the
chain OF the Union. in the Eastern Hemisphere
may his light grow brighter and brighter until the mid
night OF disunionsn is driven from Land Nav he
prune bud from the OF liberty and eugraft the
hearts OF his counymen in his Inaugural Address 1851
MARY L. sIBERT.
| August 2sth 1856.
After these pleasant ceremonies Mr.. lmboden
sed that important business in the Extra Of
gress had prevented Hon. Henry Winter Davis be-
ing present ia his family had caused the
absence of Hon. Thos 5. Flournoy consequence OF
which the purpose To continue the meeting Saturday
| was abandoned.
This meeting, take II all in ALL a very happy and
successful one, and hope the result the polls will show
that il held m vain We regret that have
| the space TO say more at this time.
PROCEEDINGS OF CoNGRESS-EXTRA SESSION.
WAsnISGroS, August so.
| SENATE
On motion OF Mr.. Clay a resolution adopted requi-
ring the Secretary of the Interior report the
session the required to pay the allowances pru-
posed by the House bill providing for the settlement of
the claims OF the officers of the Revolutionary army and
of the widows and children Of those who died the
vice.
Mr. Houston said that although he had taken very little
part in the discussions which had been INDUCED in the
Senate recently he had been inatteutve
cerned listener He had ten years service in the
Senate and thirty years ago in the public councils oil
the country but during the whole time OF his service he
had crisis like the pr sent portending such
To the and threatening the
this republic He said he wished in his power to
cast oil the troubled and he would rejoice
see senators cooperating in different work than exaspe
rating the iratcd feelings ct the North and South The
Zines sadly of joint and there be
ctsion for it, There be some latent disease that
quired a remedy and he would therefore go back and in
quire what the of the evil lie deemed that h.
had found the Pandoras box from whence all tue difficult
ties had gnated in the repeal of the Missouri Compro
mise Before that fatal step taken, all tranquil
and peace but since that time all has been dscord and
| contention, bloodshed and strife.
This result had been predicted by him at the time but
be hoped these evils might be brought termination
without fearful disaster the Union He hoped and
believed that the wisdom OF the American people would
vet devise reuedy for these troubles, which he
thought had all sprung from the ambitious views of ind
vduals, and he trusted that Providence which had guided
this nation through pers in days past had yet rich
blessings in store lavish upon II the Missouri Com
promise could be repealed, after having been regarded
sacred compact for the third of century why not
The organic act be repealed also, and ~ t Jaws OF
the territorial legislature which '11S ~ pursuance
OF thai organic act likewise e. The no. and uh, no -
Se .asr., g. - the statute book
He n,oc.--red define his political position. lie
carol - JacksOnian Democrat, but he a
Of the Native American party and he took this
sion defend their principles He said that they warrei
against Sect but against the union Of church aud State
which dangerous liberty and the constitution
lie would not disturb pagan or an doaer in the
else OF his religious opinions; but when be every
made use OF to put down protesansm and to establish
p0pefy he felt THAI the duty Of all who in ia
vor of ee religion aud open Bible place themselves
the defensive, and all their efforts thwsrt these
je-uitical designs.
Mr. Clay inquired whether the American party were in
favor Of the restoration Of tile Missouri Compromise.
Mr.. Houston SAID that party they deprecated all
agitation that threatened the peace Of the country. He
believed that there nsuperabe objections the
storaon now but he would give half OF all he possessed
the OF things could he restored which existed prior
10 the repeal OF the compromise His cardinal principle
that the Union and shall be preserved and ii
were to hear OF the party to which lie belonged
word against this Union, although three years
might have somewhat relaxed the vigor OF his Frame he
would knock him down forthwith.
Mr.. Crtenden's bill amend the act to organize the
Territories Of Nebraska and Kansas laid the table
yeas %, nays IL.
House. Mr. Hunter moved to strike the Kansas provio
which was agreed to-yeas 30 nays 7-anh the bill WIS
then passed.
After a recess the Senate considered the resolution in
reference to the compensation ofts employees aud
private business.
Of thanks to the President pro tenn was untni.
mously adopted and the usual committee appointed
to wait the President, informing him that Congress
ready to adjourn.
The Senate having been informed Of the concurrence OF
the House in the amendment to the army bill, and the
committee to wait the President having reported that
the President had further communication to make at
half past three o'clock, adjourned riHe de-
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
. In the House TO day NJ Campbell Of Ohio by leave
ported from the ways aud committee another army
! appropriation bill, with the following p-oviso, viz:
Provided, That part OF the military Of the United
States for the support Of which appropriations aru made
by this act, shall be employed aid Of the enforcen ent
OF auy enactment OF the body claiming 10 he the Terrific
rial Legislature Of Kansas
Mr.. Campbell Of Ohio, moving put on its passage
demanding the previous question its tlird reading.
Mr. Cobb Of Ga appealed 10 him to Withdraw that de
nland in order thathe might the Of the Hous,
= on the prOviso by moving 20 strike IL out
e NJ. Davis, Of Md also asked whdrawaI OF the de.
mand for the previous question, to enable him to submit
7 an amendatory proposition.
e But Mr.. Campbell declining, Nr Stephens moved call
n oi the House ordered-yeas va, nays %.
u So the clerk call the House and lgs mem.
~ Der. answered 10 their
o Me- Stephens Of Georgia, moved - dispense with th,
further proceedings under the call and demanded the yes,
e and nays that motion
The nsmes ofthe absentees we're then called and 81.
= PLANTATION Of, aud their behalf we're given
The bill was then passed as originally reporied-yea
y ~, nays II.
J. On motion Of Mr. Benson the House took up and mas
sed the Senate joint resolutions authorizing the nccep
lance Of gold medals by Surgeons Williamson and Harri
y from the Emperor Of France by Lieut. Maury from
e the Kings ~ Prussia and Holland and from Bremen an,
by Professor Alexander d. Bache from the King Of swe
> den
e message received from the Senate returning tn
; army bill with an amendment striking out the proviso
The question taken agreeing thst amendn,en
y and determined in tl'e afrmadve-yess lO1, nays w.
The House then passed The joint resolution OF the Sen
ate permitting Dr. Kane aud the officers associated wit,
him in his expedition the Arctic Ocean N accept n
y kens Of regard from the British government and ao
passed the Senate bill fixing che time for holding 10 Dela
ware an election for Representatives in Congress.
' W. Whitney made ffuitless attenpt 70 introluco
bill repeal certain obnoxious laws Of Kansas. and
the people in the territory In the possession Of tbei
r rghta
Mr. Grow introduced resolution for the dismissal q
= the prosecutions Tor and other political offence
IN Kansas No question was taken upon H. other matter
y and questions intervening
message was received from the President informin
. the House that he had approved and signed the arm
bill
The House then acting in concert with the Senate, q
y 81 O'clock adjourned sine die.
Post OfTiCg AFFaIRs.-The post office n Crack Whip
Hardy county, has been discontinued Joseph g. Samuel
has been appointed postmaster 1T Junction Store, Bote
tourt county, vice j. N. Jones' resigned.