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CONGREss-lst SESSION.
WASHINGTON, December 8.

the acquisition Of Cuba.
Mr.. johnson, of Tenn, gave q similar
notice Of bis intention to introduce home
stead bill.
Several other notices were given, one for the
construction Of railroad on Pennsylvania
Avenue. Mr.. Mason's resolution came up fol
consideration.
Mr.. Trumbull, Of ILL.,, resumed his remarks,
showing the Importance of an inquiry relative
to the saeking Of the Arsenal at Liberty,
Missouri. The seizure of an Arsenal recently
is regarded as matter Of great Importance,
yet the President in his message never alluded
10 the seizure Of the Arsenal in Missouri A
resolution was adopted 10 March, 1855, calling
on the President for all information in the
/ departments relative to the affairs Of Kansas,
yet the report OF Captain Leonard had never
been sent to the Senate.
Mr.. Trumbull said that the gentlemen were
entirely mistaken as to the principles of the
Republicans, and he would endeavor to en-
| Tighten them in a calm and candid manner.
| He did not like TO hear them use the word
"South" in this matter. Not moro than ono
twentieth of the people of the South are
slave. holders, and that class should not arro-
gate to themselves that they are tho South.
The exclusion Of slavery from the Territories
operates on all alike. Northern men will
have no more right to carry slaves there than
Southern men. The Republican party had its
origin in the question Of slavery in the Terri
tories. This Territorial question is not set
tied. The Democratic party unsettled 1t.
He went on to allude to tho term "Black Re.
publican" which had been used when Mr..
Yules said the term "Republican" having
been oonsecrated by the Father Of his Country,
a sectional party had no right to appropriate
II. He would not call them black, but leave
il to themselves to supply the proper designa-
ton.
Mr.. Trumbull replied that they call them
selves Republicans because they advocate the
principles Of Jefferson. If his party had
made any departure from those principles, he
would condemn such departure. The fathers
of the old Republican party were the models
from whom their principles emanated. The
very words Of the platform to which the Sem
ator from Florida had objected were written
by the hand Of Jefferson.
| free government.
free government by maintaining the principles
we advocate The other party call themselves
Democrats when their legislation is all shaped
racy, comprising only one out of sixty Of the
inhabitants of the United States.
Mr.. Trumbull underwent a lengthy cross
examination on the part of Southern Senators,
| Mr.. johnson, Of Tenn, obtained the foor,
but the hour being late, tho Senate adjourned
till Monday.
HOUsE-The proceedings were opened with
prayer.
Mr.. Davis, of Miss, rose to make speech,
when running discussion occurred on the
pending question, whether 1t was relevant to
make speeches, as the previous question had
heretofore been demanded snd seconded to
cut of the discussion on Mr.. Clarke's resOlu-
ton and Mr. Gilmore's substitute.
The Clerk subsequently rose to put the
question as proposed, whether it was compe-
tent for him to decide questions of order, pend
ing the election Of Speaker.
Mr.. Millson, of Va, objected 10 citizen
elected by former House, subordinate Off
Ger, presiding over this body.
Mr.. Grow, Of Penn, agreed with Mr.. Mill
son. He would not favor violation of the
express law of Congress.
Mr.. Maynard, Of Tenn, differed from both
the gentlemen. The points OF order were
then withdrawn.
mI' DdNlbJ VI nlbb'J Whb III ldNOE VI " CVuuu-
uation of harmony. He believed the govern
ment wants saving. He was no disunionist, per
sc, and would make as many sacrifices as any
ing his devotion to the Union, there are evils
strict observance of the Constitution in or
der to secure to every section it's just equality
and rights.
1t was the duty Of oil conservative, patri-
otic men to rally to the support Of the Democ-
the Abolition spirit. There was, notwith-
standing what had been said to the contrary,
great cause of alarm to the country. We
should act instantly or 1t will be altogether too
late.
Mr.. Davis quoted from the speeches Of SEN
ator Seward TO show the dangerous sentiments
he avowed to distract the country and accom-.
plish the overthrow of the South. To say the
labor Of the two sections was conflicting, ir-
reconcilable, was declaration Of war and
hence the South was alarmed and looked to
their defense. He earnestly appealed to all
patriots 10 put down these reasonable de-
signs. In alluding TO the remarks heretofore
made by the Republicans, he said EARNED
men have been sent TO the South to kill their
people and deprive them Of their property"
Could the South be patient under these cir.
cumstances, and could they be blamed for
taking means for their defense? We of the
South want peace. Let the North stand by
the compact Of our fathers. Seward is traitor
and deserves the gallows. Applause from
the Southern side. Virginia has hung the
traitor Brown, and if they get hold of Seward
they will hang him." Laughter and ap-
plause1
Mr.. Morris, Of Penn, said that in occupying
a perfectly Independent position he was at all
liberty to vote on all questions according TO
his sense of his duty to his country. He was
opposed to all unnecessary agitation Of the
subject of slavery, and did not wish to discuss
it unless it came before them in legitimate
way. This wicked administration had coun-
tenanced every act of violence and fraud on the
people of Kansas, and brought into Congress-
constitution fraudulent from beginning to end,
and which would not stand the test Of an ex-
animation. His friend, Mr.. Sherman, had
stood nobly firm for the rights of the people
against the Government, standing up for law,
order, concord and peace, and for this the gem
tleman should have his vote as long as there
was any probability Of bis election. He knew
tho gentleman was a friend Of the protection
Of domestic industry, and would 80 organize
the committees and would secure the fair con-
sideration of that question. He knew Mr.
Sherman to be man of just temper and mind,
and incapable Of peryerting the rules into an
instrument Of despotism.
An objection had been urged that Mr.. Sher-
man had signed recommendation for the
circulation Of Helpers book He IN orris) did
not sign it nor had he read the book. So far