The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20
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In the Senate on the 18th, Mr 1versOn, OF Ga,
made personal PLANTATION, in which his said that
in his remarks the other day, on the unsoundness
ofthe Democratic party North, he had not intend
ed to charge completely with John Brown, but
merely that the position Of Douglas, regarding the
territorial rights of the Southern people, was not
sound, and that large portion of the Democrats
agree with Douglas Mr.. Bigler defended the
Northern Democrats from leaning towards abolition
ISM Mr. johnson, Of Tennessee, made speech
against the Republicans and in defence of the
Union He denounced John Brown thief and
murderer and criticised Stewards Rochester speech
severely.
On the 18th, Mr. Clay made a speech in the
Senate in reply to Republican Senatore on the
Harper's Ferry resolution. He confident OF
the election of a Republican President, and that
the necessary result would be q dissolution of the
Union The South was forewarned, and should
be forearmed for the hour of trial Mr. Gwin
concurred in all that Mr. Clay had said. He
hoped that the Republicans would not press a
course of policy which could only end disastrouSly
to the Union.
HoUsE.-Mr. SickIes, Of New York, delivered
Speech showing that the South had pot Violated
and maintaining that the patriotism Of the North
should be aroused in defence OF all her rights
Mr. Adrian, of New jersey, declared that New
Jersey would not support the Charleston nominee,
unless the Interpretation Of the platform was in
accordance with the views Of Judge Douglas
the slavery question. Mr. McRae maGeA humor-
Gus speech, showing that the Southern opposition
should unite on Bocock, thus putting ire response
blty on the Anti-Lecomptonitos Of tic election Of
Speaker
On the 14th, in the Senate Mr. Wade Of Chic,
said he saw nothing Improper in Helpers book,
and eulogzed Brown as a hero \ discussion
ensued respecting Helpers book, in which Mcssrs
Brown, Mallory and Ciingman Participated. Messrs
Mason and Bigler spoke in cain and temperate
language in reply to Mr. Wade Nr Mason's rcsou.
ton to inquire into the Harp@'s Ferry invasion
was unanimously adopted
HoUsE.-AIr McRae made an able defence of
the South. Mr. Vallandgham OF Ohio, exposed
the atrocities Of Helper aud his associates, and
referred to his infamous circular, recommending
war en- the South and insarrection Mr. Ashmore
said such principles were being carried out in
his district, where an Infamous man had been ar
rested for having in his possession copies Of that
book. Mr. Cobb said, chang him.
Mr Ashmore said they would, and in earnest
language; for which he was applauded. He allud-
ed to Helper renegade thief who dared not 10
return TO the State that gave him birth.
December 15.-Thc Senate, to-day, appointed
Ncssrs. Mason, Davis, Collamer, Fitch and Dooit-
tie committee OF inquiry on the Harper's Ferry
affair.
In the House, two ballots FOR Speaker we're had, |
III pOItI Vi WHICH SHERMAN SecelFeQ l1U votes, !
Bocock So. and Gilmcr 1S--the remainder scat
tering. Haskins, Hickman and Swartz went over
to Sherman
December 1G.-In the House to-day, Mr. Bonham |
replied to the Freesoi speakers, and said that
whenever it found expcdient as declared, to
use force against the South, the Union will be dis
solved. And said without hesitation, that if
Seward, any entertaining his sentiments, |
VS. elected President be was in favor Of disaolu
ton Of the Union.
Two ballots were had for Speaker After the |
first Gimer withdrew. and nominated Botecr |
On the second ballot. Sherman received Ill, Bot
cier %, and Bocoea IS.