Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-09
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CONGRESSIONAL.

Mr.. johnson, of Tennessee, gave SINH
lar notice of his intention to introduce a
homestead bill.
Several other notices were given, one
Tor the construction of railroad on Penn
sylvania Avenue.
Mr.. Mason's (Ytrginia) resolutions came
up for consideration.
Mr.. Trumbull, of Illinois, resumed his
remarks, showing the importance of in
quiry relative to the sacking of the Arse
nal at Liberty, Mo. The seizure of an
Arsenal recently, is regarded as a matter
OF great Importance, yet the President in
his message, never alluded to the seizure
of the Arsenal in Missouri A resolution
was adopted in March 1856, calling on the
President for oil the information in the
Departments, relative to the affairs of
Kansas; yet the report of Capt Leonard
had never been sent to the Senate. He
thought the gentlemen were entirely mis-
taken as to the principles or views of the
Republicans, and he would endeavor TO
enlighten them in calm and candid man
ner. Hc did not like TO hear them use the
Tord South in this matter. NOTING than
one-twcntieth of the people of the South
are Shareholders, and that class should not
arrogate to themselves that they are the
South, and the exclusion of slavery from
thern men will have no more right to car
~ slaves there than Southern men. The
Republican party had its origin in the
question of slavery in the Territories
This Territorial question is not settled
The Democratic party had unsettled it.
He went on to allude to the term Black
Republicans, which had been used
Dir. Yulee said the term Republican hay
ing been consecrated by the Father of his
Country, sectional party had no right to
appropriate it. he would not call them
black, but leave it to themselves.
Mr.. Trumbull replied that they call
themselves Republicans because they advo-
cate the principles of Jefferson If his
party had made any departure from those
principles, he would condemn such de-
Parnre. The fathers of the old Republic
can party were the models from whom
their principles emanated; the very words
in the platform to which the Senator from
Florida had OBJECTED, were writtenfby the
hand of Jefferson.
Mr.. fulcc-To create, not to destroy a
Free Government.
MIR. Trumbull-Yes! Weperpetuate the
Government by maintaining the principles
We advocate. The other party call them
selves Democrats, when their legislation
is all shaped for the interests of a slave
holding aristocracy, comprising only one
out of sixty of the inhabitants of the
United States.
Mr.. Trumbull underwent lengthy
cross-examination on the part of Southern
Senators.
Mr.. johnson of Tennessee, obtained the
floor, but the hour being late the Senate
adjourned till Monday
HousE.-The proceedings were opened
with prayers.
Mr.. Davis, of Miss, rose to make a
speech, when running discussion occur
red on the pending question, whether it
was relevant to make speeches, as the
previous question had heretofore been de-
manded and seconded to cut off the dis
cussion on Mr.. Clark's resolution and Mr..
Gilmcr's substitute.
The Clerk subsequently rose to put the
question as proposed, whether it was COM
potent for him to decide the question of
order pending the election of Speaker.
Mr.. Mfllson, of Va, objected to citizen
elected by former House, n subordinate
officer, presiding over this body.
Mr.. Grow, of Pa, agreed with Mr.. Mill
son. He would not favor IL violation of the
express law of Congress.
Mr.. Maynard, of Tenn, differed from
both of these gentlemen.
The pionts of order were then with
drawn.
Mr.. Davis, of Miss, was in favor of the
continuation of harmony. he believed
the government wants saving. he was
not disunioniSt per Sc, and would make
rs many sacrifices as any man to preserve
the Union; but notwithstanding his devo-
ton to the Union, there are evils greater
than the Union itself. He insisted on q
strict observance of the Constitution, in
order to secure to every section its just
equality and rights. 1t was the duty of
all conservative and patriotic men to rally
to the support of the Democracy, the only
national party, to put down the abolition
spirit. There was, Notwithstanding what
had been said to the contrary, great cause
of alarm to the country, who should act
Instantly, or it will be altogether too late.
Mr.. Davis quoted from the speeches of
Senator Seward, to show the dangerous
sentiments he avowed, to distract the
country and accomplish the overthrow of
the South. To say the labor of the two Sec
tons was conflicting and irreconcilable,
was declaration of war and hence the
South were alarmed and looked to their
defence. LIE earnestly appealed to all
patriots to put down these reasonable de-
signs. In abiding to the remarks hereto
fore made by Republicans, he said armed
men have been sent to the South to kill
their people and deprive them of their
property. Gould the South be patient un-
der these circumstances Could they be
blamed for trking means for their defence7
We of the South want peace; let the North
stand by the compact of our faters. Sew
ard is traitor and deserves the gallows
(APplausc from the Southern 'side.) Vir-
ginia has hung the traitor Brown and if
they get hold of Seward they will hang
him. Laughter and applause.
MIR. Morris, of Pa, said that, occupying
perfectly independent position, he was at
liberty to vote on all questions according
to his sense of duty to his country. He
was opposed to oil unnecessary agitation
of the subject of slavery, and did not wish
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