Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17
WASHINGTON coaREsPoNDENcE.

DEAR CoL-Gheros 8 " calm always 2lter etofm'
The battle however has been resumed in the Senate
of tho United States not with blows but with words
The Kansas question up to fever heat and in full
blast. Speeches arc being made by tho ablestmen on
both sides. In the Senate Mr.. Seward, Of New York.
delivered himself dsy-beore yesterday, Of apoweriul
speech his great speech Of the Session. He contends
the battle has been fought, and the victory belongs
to the Black Republicans; the South is conquered
the United States Courts to be reorgan'zed the
Constitution to be changed, and Slavery abolished
in the States-no more Slave Territory is to be ad-
,nitted into the Union. Seward is unquestionaby
the ablest man of his party, and don't know II l
would hazard much in saying, the strongest man IN
the United Statea.
Green, Of Missouri, and Douglass, had quite
passage at arms the other day, in which Mr.. Green
sustained himself in handsome style. He is altogether
u match for the "Little Giant" lie is winning lau-
rels by the able in which he is defending the
measure of admitting Kansas under the Lecompton
Constitution. He is the chosen champion Of the
Democratic side Of the question, and is therefore regu-
ary pited against Douglass, being very able man,
and one Of the most accomplished debaters in tho
Senate.
Gov. Hammond made his debut in the Senate yes
terday in reply to Seward in speech of great abili-
ty. The distinguished Senator more than sustained
the high character which preceded him to the Fed
eral Metropolis His speech is the theme Of unboun-
ded praises here.
Gov. Hammond defended the legality of the Le
compton Constitution, and advocated its acceptance
by Congress He passed fron this point to consid-
GRAFTON of the social and political systems of the
North and South. lie entered into minute exami-
nation Of the material resources of the two sections
of the Republic, with view Of ascertaining which
would lose most by dissolution Of the Union-a
calamity he deprecates. He showed that the North
was now greatly dependent the South and that this
dependence would be increased by separation, while
the South could sustain herself against the world.
Our distinguished Senator was peculiarly effective
in one part Of his speech, viz: in contrasting the
slaves Of the South with that class who perform me-
nial service in the North Tho Black Republicans
assume, that if the Southern States should form a
separate Confederscy, the slaves would be q source
of constant terror to the whites as they would always
be seeking to escape from bondage by servile insur-
rccon The absurdity of this assumption is readily
appreciated by every in the South. The slaves
are an inferior race, and they know it. They are
adapted to the peculiar scrvitude in which they are
employed, have no political rights social position,
and are intellectually incapable of aspiring to either
Gov Hammond showed that it was far otherwise
| with those who perform serritude in the North.
They are white men, equal to the Nabobs who rule
over aud oppress them in every thing but social posi-
ton. They are the equals physically, intellectually,
and politically of the purse proud syrants upon
whom they are dependent. They can redress their
grievances through the ballot box, and with proper
understanding Of their power through that agency,
they may form combinations which would revolution
ze the whole social and political system Of the North,
egislate away the privileges Of the rich, equslzo
property, &c. The speaker was particularly happy
in this part Of his address.
The speech, as q whole, was eninently successful,
and places Gov Hammond in the front rank Of Ameri-
can Senator's. He was listened to with almost breath
les, silence by q crowded gallery. (The galleries
were llod to their utmost capacity two hours before
the speech commenced.) lie occupied the aoor an
hour and ten minutes At the conclusion he was
greeted with congratulation by his fellow Sen
ators felt proud of my native State, as stood be-
fore the distinguished Senator and listened to his
burning eloquence, as he brought the Little Giant
to his feet, and beardods tho ion don
He lay quietly coiled up, now and then exhibiting
much unessiuess, from the heavy blows inflicted up.
on him by the Speaker.
Gen. Bonham is making himself very popular here
aud had it not been for his indisposition would have
made his mark before this. Ills friends look to hi:
maiden speech with much expectation.
! Executive sessions Of tue Senate always held
privately yet when they relate to anything special
interest, their proceedings will leak out Thus it i:
we'll known that Douglass, for the last few days, has
been excrtns all his influence to prevent the confr'
nation Of Isaae Cook, whom the President has nomi
mated for Post Master at Chicago in the place Of Will
liam Price Mr.. Cook held the office during Pierce.
administration, having seen appointed at the instance
of Judge Douglass. When the present administration
came in the rotation principle was applied to Chicago
and Douglas procured the appointment Of Mr.. Price
Price turned against the administration on the Kan
sas question, and for doing lie has to walk plank
Where upon Douglass becomes furious, and fights with
perfect desperation. lie hasbecn warning asains the
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debating himself and when he gets through, vote
will DO taken, and Cooks nomination confirmed The
truth is that Douglass hss become perfectly rabid.
lie has sadly miscaculaed tho effect Of his rebellion
against the administration. Ie hus not broken up
the Democratic party he expected. It is true, lie
has disturbed its harmony in the North and sfolloWea
by few dsserters here and there, but the solid col
of the party in that section remains unbroken.
1t is highly probable that Douglass will lie defeated
for the Senate in Illinois. The only chance for him.
it s said is by coalition of the anti -Lccomron Demo-
Gratis with the Black Republicans. But the Republican
press of that State already protesting against
such arrangement this. They anxious profit
by his treason, but will not reward the traitor. The
"Little Giant" therefore is in fair way to find his
way to the shades Of private life. His fate will be
the same rs that Of Benton, Rives, and other great
men, who sought revenge upon the Democratic party,
because of its failure to crafty their nordinate
bition.
Douglass, Wise and Walker, three prominent aspi-
rants for the Presidency, have already killed them
politically, by opposing Mr.. Buchauaus Kansas
policy. The Harris investigating committee adjourned
last night, 's"e de- The Majority Report by Mr..
Stephens is very elaborate, ndan.wcrs the objections,
it is said put forth by the opponents Of tho Lccomp
ton Constitution, and urges the speedy admission Of
Kansas into the Union. AS soon the minority are
prepared the Reports will be submitted to the House.
Tho amendment to the Kansas admission ELL, of
which Mr. Pugh gave notice, drawn, it is saL