Nebraska advertiser., 1859-12-22


secession. Mr.. N. replied, and the dis
cussion assumed a personal character
The union sentiments uttered BY the lat
ter elected the i~rrepressible applause Of
the audience. He replied III detail to the
remarks of Mr.. Pryor, and coneloded by
saying that Mr.. P. had, in his editorial
capacity, said one thing which did
good service in the late canvass in Ten
nessee. and to which he, Nelson, fully
subscribed, and that was, that "from the
highways and by-ways Of the Govern
ment there comes an i~nsuferable stencil. ("
No progress was made in the way of
organization on the Sth inst. The floor
was occupied by Davis, of Mississippi who
commented with freedom upon the opin-
ions advanced by republican leaders, and
expressed his conviction that Seward
should be hung! He wa followed by
Morris of Pennsylvania, and Corwin Of
Ohio. The latter made an amusing and
conciliatOry speech, which was listened
to with great interest in the course Of
which he pledged his own State and the
great West in support of the just rights
Of the South. We regret not having
room for its insertion.
On the 10Th, an irregulard discussion was
entered upon, embracing explanations,
and irritating personalities, especially be-
tween two members of nlinois-Messrs.
Kellogg and Logan, who would have had
a fight had not friends Of both parties in
terposed and prevented any acts of vio-
lence. A vote was at last taken for speak
er, with the following result:
For Sherman, 10; 8ocock, s.; Gil
mer 20; scattering 13; necessary TO a
choice 1l6.
The sirtings of the 18th, 18th and l4th
of December were likely consumed in the
discussion Of the slavery question, and
the politics of the day. Mr.. Hickman,
an anti ecompton Democrat ~endeavored
to offer a resolution in favor of the plu-
rality rule.
Among the orators occupying the floor
we notice the name Of Nj. SicHes. No
ballot took place.
On the 18th a fifth and sixth ballot
were had, and resulted:
Fifth Ballot-Sherman ITO, Bocock IS,
Gilmer p, scattering g.. Necessary to a
choice ia.
Sixth Ballot-Sherman 10, Bocock IS,
Gilmer Is, scattering Is.
On the 9th baAOt Haskins of N. Y,
Hickman and Schwartz Of Pennsylvania,
who are anti ecomptOn Democrats, went
over to Sherman. This action was much
~applauded.
Two more ballots were taken on the
18th, as follows:
Seventh BalIot-Sherman 90, Bocock
So, Gilmer SO, scattering g. Gilmer
withdrew.
Eighth Ballot-Sherman Ill, Bocock
50, Boteler %, scattering 8.
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order on the
5th, at l:3O P. NJ, by the Vice President.
After the new members were qualified.
Mr.. Mason, of Virginia, submitted the
following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appoin-
ted 10 inquire into the facts attending the
late ivasion and seizure of the armorY and
arsenal of the United States at Harper's
Ferry, in Virginia, by a band of armed
men, and report
Whether the same was attended with
armed resistance to the authorities and
public force Of the United States, and by
the murder Of any of the citizens of Vir-
ginia, or of any troops sent there to pro-
tect the public property.
Whether such invasion and seizure was
made under any color of any organiza-
ton intended to subvert the government
of any Of the States of the Union; what
was the character and extent Of such or
~ganization; and whether any citizens of
the United States not present, we're i'm
plicated therein, or accessory thereto, by
contributing money, arms, munitions, or
otherwise.
What was the character and attempt
Of the military equipment in the hands
or under the control of said armed band,
and where, and how, and when the same
was obtained and transported to the place
so invaded.
And that said committee report wheth-
er and what Legislation may, in their
opinion, be necessary on the part Of the
United States for the future preservation
of the peace Of the country, or for the
safety of the public property, and that
said committee have power to send for
persons and papers.
Mr.. TrumbuIl, Of Illinois gave notice
that he should move to amend it by ex-
tenhng the inquiry to the seizure of the
arsenal at Franklin, Mo.
From the first day Of the session, to
the l4Ih of December, most Of the time
was spent by the Senate in the discus
sion of the resolution, and the amend
mont ,ronoso5 On tba 1Atb = ,.o,o ,-os