Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-12-14
stirring News from Washington.

By thedispatches from Washington we earn that
Congress is in = condition of intense excitement
ON the slavery question. The Southern members
hare indicated the strongest sectional feeling on
all sides,-thc natural growth Of the recent aboli-
ton developments. tits gratifying to observe
the apparent uuanimity exhibited. Let them
stand firm. The South will back them in any dig
nifed course they may adopt for the better secu-
rity of her interests.
Mr.. MASON, of Virginia, has lead off with a
Resolution of Enquiry into the Harpers Ferry af-
fair and all who arc in any way connected with
it,-persons and papers to be called for
Mr.. Turnbull, of Illinois, favored an inyestiga-
ton, but wanted n similar occurrence investigated
that took place nOar Liberty, Missouri, in 1855.
Mr.. Mason, Of Virginia, desired official informa-
ton ON the case for the purpose Of Congressional
action. Hccallod John Brown n vasabond, rufiau,
thief and robber.
Mr. Hale, Of New Hampshire, made humor-
ous speech in reply, for which Mr.. Hunter, Of Tir-
giuia, severely rcbukcl him, saying it was like
the laugh Of tho inebriate at the bed Of death.
Messra. Green, of Missouri; rugh, Of Ohio, and
Iversun, of Georgia, favored the Resolution, but
were opposed to Mr.. Turnbull's amendment.
Messrs. Wilson, Of Massachusetts and Clark.
of New Hampshire, advocated the passage Of the
amendment and resolution.
The resolution had not been acted upon at last
advccs.
In the House, some fiery discussion has boeu
elected by Helpers Abolition Book, sud to have
been extensively circulated hy the aid Of Northern
members Of Congress. Mr.. Clark, of Missouri,
introduced II resolution condemnatory Of the
book and especially Of the Black Republican en-
dorSement of it.
Mr.. Lake, of Virginia, wax in favor Of making
the Black Republicans face the music.
Mr.. MilIson, of Virginia, said that those who
endorsed Helpers bok were not fit to live, much
loss suitable candidates for the speakership.
Mr.. Kcitt, Of South Carolina, showed conclu.
sivcly that the present excited state of feeling
throughout tho country WAS the Legitimate fruit o
the seed sowu by Seward.
Messrs Sherman Of Ohio, and Curtis Of Iowa
said, as Republicans, they did not justify any in
reference in the relation existing between maste,
and slave.
Mr. Gilnler, Of North Carolina offered propo
stion reitorating the declaration madc by the
Whg aul Democratic parties heretofore, of theil
intention to frown down all attempts to agitat,
the slave question. either in or out Of Congress.
There was an exciting time generally, othe,
speakers participating.
Logan and Kellogg of Illinois, quarreled about
charge thnt Senator Douglas had colludcd with
Greedy Mr. L. compared Kelos to spaniel, it
now sneakins away from the charge. X. ad
vauccd, l. squared himself for fight. Great excite
ment. But no row. Tho angry feeling still pre-
vailed on Saturday last, tho 10th. In the courst
of the Discussion Mr.. Miles, Of South Carolina sail
he was Il sectional man, and owed his FIRST alleg
auce to South Carolina. When sectional party
was in cxistunce at the North, who could blame
the South for assuming sectional attitude? Like
besc,s like, and they must meet force by forco, i
necessary.
The tclegraphic dispatches are accompanied by
such rcmaks as this:
ave are in the midst of great excitement, and
no Que can foresce the result
Tho ballot for speaker stood, on Saturday lust
~ follows:
John sherman, 0hin, Rep, no
Thos. s. Bocock, Va, Dem, 49,
John A. Gilmcr, n. c., Amer, 90
Scattering, IL
No election. Result as yet very uncertain.