Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-09
THIRTY-srxrH coNeREss-rir., session
WASHINGTON, December Z, 1859.
SENATE.

The Chair presented the report of the Secretary OF the
Senate showing the progress made in printing American
Mr.. Clay gave notice of his intention to introduce
bill to repeal fishing bountier.
Mr.. Powell gave notice of his intention introduce
| bill to abolish the Tracking privilege.
Mr.. Masous resolution for committee inquire into
the particulars Of the Harpers Ferry instruction
taken up.
Mr. simons favored the amendment, thinking one In. |
quiry equally necessary with the other ifegsation
required to prevent similar outrages We apt TO
overlook lawless acts He deprecated the attempt to
render political party responsible for such outrages
aud denied that any general sympathy existed In the
North for John Brown his movement Browns con.
duct unaccountable. In his crime there was not
rcdccming quality redeem It from detests-
| ton. Still he brave man. IL was the duty of
the federal government to extend its protection all
parts of the Union. There question about its
power stll he said the attempt to implicae parties
without proof very dangerous proceeding aud not
calculated to produce quiet In the minds Of the people
Mr. Mallory said that since the resolution had been
shorn oil all its moral force by the opposition IL
had received he quite indifferent whether IL passed
or The of Virginia was the cause of the
South and the South would stand by her. He not
surprised that the republican Senators this floor lie.
MED all knowledge of Browns plans he expected no
less of them. But the sympathy universally expressed
in the North showed that the rrepressibe conflict" had
indeed commenced lie also alluded TO the present ac
ton in the House of Representatives. where of the
cndorsers of Helpers infamous and incendary book
we're candidates for the Speakership The ouy safety
for the country, he thought, would be found in the
Democratic party.
Mr. Iversou read from the proceedings Of the Massa
chuSets Legislature To prove that there deep SYM
patty in that State for John Brown In view OF the
facts the disclaimers made here worth paper
on which they written for actions speak louder than
words Look at the language of the New York Tribune
and the Albany Evening Journal the organs of the Re
publican party. lic believed the Northern portion of
the Democratic party rotten this question as
the Black Republicans Judge Douglas and his support
ers were more reliable than the Republicans them
selves. Mr.. Sherman discaims knowing what was In
Helpers book when he endorsed il but he ought TO
have known. The South stands on the very brink
of volcano and unless they take timely action the
disastrous consequences will ensue.
He presumed Mr. Sherman would be elected Speaker
for he presumed traitors enough would be found in the
ranks of the antLecompton democrats elect him. but
the very moment such result should be ai.ed thus
giving the South example of insult well injury
he would recommend TO all the Southern members OF
Congress 10 walk of these balls and consult their con
Sttuents before returning. He would go farther than
that he would counsel his constituents TO dissolve the
political ties that bind them to their enemies That would
be his advice, hut he did know that his people would
follow it. for he was considered even in Georgia little
ultra What Is the Union worth when the rights of the
South dsregarded and outraged? lie alluded Hell
pers book rs cOunsenH tho slaves TO murder their
aud burn their dwellings.
NJ Hale inquired whether the Senator had ever seen
that language in that book
Mr. Iverson said he had seen extracts 20 that effect
published IN the New York Herald the Constitution and
other papers.
fully strong represented by the Senator from Geor
ga. II Mr.. Sherman ignorant Of the character of
the book he at least knew that the author had been
publicly exposed by the late Senator from North Carolina
| Mr.. Biggsl as n thief.
Mr.. FcSsenden remarked that no one objected to
thorough investigation of this question What
it for Republicans make any statements when newspa.
pers quoted higher authorityg Public opinion
could never be learned from newspapers. particularly
Democratic newspapers whose trade misreprcsent
their own people. He entered his protest against such
course OF procedure. Senators know nothing of the
North they think they find public sentiment in
such way. He not prepared TO reply any in-
curry whether lac was accomplish in such natter
1t was an insult to cast such suspicion upon him
other honorable lie would soon think of AK
ing his honorable friend from Virginia whether he had
qasPliSty in the unlawful attempts bring slaves
any such insnuations for the Republican Senators stand
~ much above suspicion As any other Senators
Mr.. Brown said when Senators make public disavow,Is
IN regard to this matter he the one to stand nm
aud charge his peers with deliberate falsehood but there
has been that going the North calculated IN nro
uce avery different impression upon Southern mind
Is Il usual for notorious malefactors murderer robbers
anu traitors TO have expressions of sympathy in lead
Ing journals OF the Northl Suppose the case had been
reversed and foray had been made into Massachusetts
and the Springfield amory had been seized for the ayoW
ed purpose OF forcing slavery into Massachusetts and
oVerturnng the government of that State would the Tr
ouhe Evening Post and other Republican journals have
expressed such sympathy in that case they have in
thisg Would New England clergyn, have called tbeir
together IN prayer meetings for the soul Of
, such culprit?
The debate on Mr. Mason's resolution continued ill
late hour when, without taking vote the senate "a
journed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
| The House az noon.
Mr. Kellogg Of ILL.,, rose to privileged question and
caused To be read dispatch from the New ork Tribune
dated 9TH instant signed II. 81 finding fault with his
| political cour.e 1850 wa u.s.
MI Kellogg said he wished 20 show the false posi,on
which Mr. Greeley holds to the republican party When
his Alr keoggs) constituents complain Of him then n
would be time for the gentleman from New York to com.
paul the republican party have any regard for their
own dignity they would robuke those Who by trickery
prepare papers for others to sign. When the struggle
ia Illinois commenced Mr. Greeley and otbe,s met h,
me Parlor OF Senator Doughs, plotting aud planning to
sell Illinois and Missouri TOO lie knew IT, aud could
prove 1t. He never loved a traitor.
he Naa To- IL n
him. and IL was DONE notwithstanding Mr. Douglas mean
time was declaring ho democrat when the battl.
had been fought, reeley did say that Mr. Dough-, was
Was iree-sOief good enough for him lie ~, KcI.
logJ bad no knowledge recollection OF his having
signed the recommendation of the Helper book he
never saw H. There was not a man In III. d.,ric, r.
would tampe on the constitutional rights of the South
The North was becoming less aud less democratic aud
the south stronger aud stronger democratic And the
would be republican, F'~f
Me- McCernand Of H., replied If such oop,ul,a.
ton occurred how came his colleague OR. Kellogg TO
khoW ~ " the consultation private he as an in
dividual would have seemed reveal what wa. a,id :
IL was strange that such charge should now no ,,de
after Il was known that Mr. Greeley epdea ~, dc,
Mr. Douglas reelection employing inscriptions means
Tor that purpose. Money too that end ns raised In
New York whether by Greeley's influence or not he
could not say Mr.. Greeley only used his press hat
his private influence to defeat Mr. Douglas inoi. has
always been Democratic She l. for the Union the
whole Union, and the rights Of the South and the North
lie condemned NJ Stewards sentiments. The consequen
ces OF Republican movements he said had been prolific
IN most deplortble consequence which he proceeded 10
detail and toward the conclusion Of his remarks said the
question vas whether they should elect Speaker stand
ing on national or sectional platform lie was for the
former.
Mr. Kellogg. ia hia reply. said he was No, q, ,hs .oo
ference, but what he has stated was the fact lie was
pleased with the remarks Of his coeage Mr McCrnand
who, 1t has been said, IN full communion with bis
party but who sung psalms to the Union Of tbe
states and the union Of the Democratic party Ee (Mr
} had always known that converts always shont
the loudest.
Mr. Wells, Of y. Y, said the republicans we're anxiou.
to organize the House and he offered resolution which
was adoped-to invite the clergy Of the city open the
sessions With prayer. let NJ, he remarked IN orr f,b
10 the Father Of ~ AL asking for his guidance lie
hoped the Divine blessing Of the Almighty would rest on
this assembly.
NJ Morris, Of Ill., wanted know his colleagues au
ority for the statement alleging agreement between
Judge Douglas and Mr. Greeley, such has been char
ged
W. KeLogg aid be I'D not thlnk Il nroncr % n,ke