The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-18
Scenes Ia the Senate of the United
States.


States.
The telegraphic report, published yesterday,
briefly sketched the proceedings of Monday night
in the Senate; but a matter of general interest
We append more full account
- Between 10 and III o'clock at night, while Mr..
Clark, of New Hampshire, was speaking in oonosi-
tion TO the admission of Kansas, Mr. Chandler of
Michigan, moved that the Senate adjourn. Mega
tived-yeas Ia, nays %.
Mr.. Pash, of Ohio, said the opposition would
agree to take the vote next Monday and adjourn
now.
but other day eA'
Mr. Broderick moved call of the Senate
The Vice President ruled the motion not in or
der. 0' ~" VI
Mr. Cameron. OF Pa, asked il it was fair to ,.o
the other side OF the chamber This was not Ihe
courtesy which prevailed In the olden time. For
him, he did not wish to be q Senator if the usna,
courtesy did not prevail.
Mr.. Green.--fhe Senator from PepnsyIyania In
in conflict with what Senators told me NOT $40
minutes ago. They said they had Dot consulted
together.
Mr Cameron understood the gentlemen ON the
Other side had held caucus and agreed on their
course. His side would meet in the morning.
senator rose 10 call the Senator to order He
wished hlr. Clark TO go on.
Mr.. Trumbull OF Illinois, in reply to a oues
tion, said he thought-he could not state for the
others OF the opposition-that there was nothing
W picNcut vote DeiHg taken this weak IJa
thought the matter should stand over
Mr.. Toombs, of Georgia, said that tho frat
speech on Kansas was made on the 9th of Decen,
ber last Since then the whole business of the
country had been made subservient toit. The op.
position gentlemen had spoken of their rights hnt
the country also has rights, the majority have
nj shts and duties well AS rights One of these
duties is to expedite the business of the country
aud crush out this faction.
MIR. Harlan, of Iowa, would like to know how
process ia arco MI al
lie defended his side from the charge of having
protracted the debate. The opposition did not
know that the question was to be insisted on to.
day, but they knew the rules of the Senate and
would resort to them, and make IL a que stion of
physical endurance. He wonid add that if the
Senate adjourn till tomorrow they might consult
ON the subject.
Mr. Green said that the bill had been more am.
ply discussed than was the Kansas Nebraska bill
when only three days were allowed Minorties
have rights, and majorities responsibilities We
are resolved to take the responsibility. The gsud
of the North, of the South, and the whole country
| require it. postponement will subserve no GOOD.
1t is we'll understood tonight, as it will be when
the Senator from New York, the Senator from New
Hampshire, and the Senator from Massachusetts
shall have spoken.
Mr. Hamlin thought that considering the pnm-
Der to speak and the amendments TO come on,
Monday would be a better day to close tile debate.
He approved of the suggestion to adjourn over to
consult.
have to take of the Americans as we'll as the
seeding democrats, they had not got them vet
and so his party could only answer for them
selves.
Mr. Kennedy, of Maryland said the Americans
were ready to take vote tonight. The eommu
nifty is out on the subject.
Mr. Brown said the EXTREMIST concession of the
democratic party is to take the vote by Saturday,
while the other party propose Monday. He thought
that Senators could hardly hold out on this differ
ence promised and be (Mr BrowB) being depend.
ent party influence, felt free to say that he
thought his friends should accept.
Mr. Cameron repeated that he would consult to-
morrow, and bring an honest and fair answer.
Mr.. Wade said that after the words 'crush out"
were uttered, all hope of reconciliation with him
had gone. He might be out voted, but could not
be crushed out He would rather die in his place
than humilate himself and his constituents. lie
would tell the Senator from Georgia he could die,
but not be conquered. SO help him God, he would
not be crushed out
On motion of Mr.. Brown, Mr.. Clark was permit
ted to resume his speech, with the understand
ing that when he concluded the Senate might ad-
journ.
Mr.. Clark then resumed. He said the Senator
from Georgia would find it hard work 10 crush
ont twenty Northern Senators. different class
Of men came from the North--men who will not
bow down and yield. They are sent, not to bow
down, but to stand up. The more you crush them
the more they will stand. Had the Senators on
the other side persevered, he would have spoken
until the day of doom, if he lived long But as
they had been courteous he would meet them half
way. lie had the various amendments to consider,
and had an amendment of bis own to propose,
to tack on the old Missouri compromise Under
these amendments he would debate the matter
fully.
Mr. Green declared that unless he could have
distinct understanding that the vote shall be
taken Monday. he would goon.
Mr.. Camerson was disgusted with these fruit-
less ATTEMPTS. Who is the gentleman from Mis-
souri, Mr.. Green,) he asked. He Is but our peer.
ls he the commander of the Senate majority, that
adjourned over from Monday TO Tuesday, to at
tend a political pageant at kichmondl 4-
Mr.. Greeu--That is not true.
Mr.. Cameron Did understand the gentleman
to to say that state what Is not true:
Mr. Green.--i said so. sl.-
The Yice-President called both Senators to order.
Mr.. Cameron.-The Senator has applied 10
haI sh language. will also bsrsh terms, aud
say it 10 an untruth.
MIR. Greea.-Youre a liar.
The yice-fresdent called both Of the gentle
men to order s
Mr.. Cameron asked pardon of the Senate for
having done what the Senate says Is not right,
though he still thought he was not wrong. For
anything have said to that gentleman, ana re-
spoBsible.
Mr.. Green denied that he arrogated to himself
to dictate to members. The Senator does me in
justice. lie knows he does me injustice. He fMr.
tireen) was man enough for him any other
The siander Of the Senator will reyerberate on his
ow head. 81.
The yice-President emphatieally called the gen.
tleman to order.
Mr.. Green said he had said enough to the Sena-
tor in this chamber; cut of the chamber he would
use a more appropriate epithet-the epithet which
belongs to the West. He would not infringe upon
the proprie:y of the Senate Ii there is any ami
mostly to be settled it must be done outside lie
did net go to that side OF the chamber to dictate;
but TO ask whether it would be agreeable for them
to vote. He did not 60 individually, but a. an
agent of the committee. lie would settle ths mat
ter with the Senator In five minutes. (snapping
his fingers as he spoke
Sir. Cameron said the Senator's remarks hal no
effect on him, lie was able 10 take care OF him
self He repeated that all this discussion had
been protraeted by them.
Mr.. Broderiek--it is evident that the majority
have resolved to sit here until the adjournment
The Senator from Sichigan Mr.. Staartl has gone
home, which is fortunate, as he will be here early
in the morning. He suggested that the gentle
men on his side Of the chamber make no farther
concessions or coupromisss.
There being no quorum. Mr. Toombs mayed
that the sergeantat-arms bring in the abssntsss.
Carried.
Mr.. Doolittls moved recess till IL o'eieck, A.
~, 10 enable the sergeantat.arms 20 bring in the
absentees- This not being In order he moved 70
adjourn. Lost-ayes 5, nays ". S
At haifpast two o'clock. there being bat one
Senator in bis seat, Mr.. Dooiittie, Brodrrick and
two Others reclining on sofas, and tweasy pefsoHs
In the gallery. with the reporters Mr.. Bigier pro-
eeeded to address the Senate, stating that bis
speech was net for the Senate, but for his con-
stitnents He spoke half an hour, When Mr. Biges
commenced reading spsech, Senator snoring an
audible accompaniment.
The session, ~ stated yesterday, continusd MP
TO six o'clock Tuesday mofning, without result,
log In any definite action, though a compromise
was afterwards agreed npon. both parties consent
iaE that the vote apou the bill for ihs admission
of Kansas shallbe taken on Monday evening next.