The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-12-09
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Thirty-SiXth Congress-First SEES.
sion.
WASHINGTON, Dec, s.
DENATE.

pENATE.
Mr. Slidell gave notice of his intention to
introduce bill to make an appropriation
to ficilitate negotiations for the acquisition
Of Cuba.
Mr.. johnson, of Tennessee, gave q similar
notice with reference to a homestead bill.
Several other notices were also given.
MIR. Mason's resolution now came up, and
Mr.. Trumbull resumed his remarks, showing
the Importance of the inquiry relative to the
saeking OF the arsenal at Liberty, Mo.
The seizure of an arsenal recently is re-
garded as a matter of great Importance, yet
the President, in his message, never alluded
to the seizure of the arsenal in Missouri.
A resolution was adopted in March, 1855,
calling on the President for all the informa
ton in the Departments relative to the at
airs OF Kansas, yet the report of Captain
Leonard had never been sent TO the Senate.
Mr.. Trumbull then proceeded in reply to
an inquiry made by Mr.. Yulee, to lay down
the principles of the Republican party, read
ing their platform, and defending the doc
trines therein contained
Mr.. salisbury inquired if the Constitutio n
gave power to establish slavery in the Ter
ritories.
Mr.. Trumbull replied that it was a Con-
stitution OF Freedom met by Slavery. The
word slave don't occur in it.
Mr.. Yulee said it appeared then that the
whole object of the Republican party was to
exclude slavery from the Territories. He
desired to know whether the exclusion did
not apply to the District of Columbia and all
the forts and arsenals which were under the
exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Govern
ment. How was it in the new States of the
Union?
But the logical sequence of his argument
would be that slaves are now illegally held
IN Louisiana, Missouri, and every other new
State. He wanted light on those matters, for
twas serious question. He quoted from the
speeches OF Mr.. Seward to show the danger
Gus sentiments he avowed to distract the
country and accomplish the overthrow of the
South.
10 say that the labor of the two sections
OF the country was conflicting and irrccon-
cllabe, was a declaration Of war; and hence
the South was alarmed, and look to their de-
fence. lie earnestly appealed to all patriots
TO put down reasonable designs.
lie alluded to the remarks heretofore made
by the Republicans; he said armed men had
been sent South to kill their people and de-
prive them Of their property. Could the
south be patient under these circums stances,
and could they be blamed for taking means
for their defence?
The doctrines Of the Republican party is
TO plant the seeds of revolution. That is a
platform on which it is imposs Die for the
country to stand
A Trojan horse has been introduced ont of
winch VIII issue armed enemies to destroy
the existence OF the country.
HOUSE.
The House was opened with prayer this
Mr.. Oavis,of Miss, rose to make speech,
When running discussion took place on
the pending proposition whether it was rele-
want to make speeches, as the previous ques-
non had. heretofore been demanded and Sc
conded to cut off discussion on Mr.. Clark's
resolution and Mr.. Gilmer's substitute.
The Clerk subsequently rose to put the
question as proposed, whether it was compe.
tent for him to decide questions Of order
pending the election of Speaker?
Mr.. Millson objected to a private citizen,
elected by former House, and subordinate
officer, presiding over the body.
Mr.. GROW agreed with Mr.. Milson, and
would not favor a violation of the express
law of Congress.
Mr.. Maynard differed from both of those
gentlemen.
me points OF order were then withdrawn.
Mr.. Davis,of Mississipp,was in favor of the
OF harmony. lie believed that
the Government wanted saving. lie was no
dlsunionistPer Sc, and would make as many
sacrifices as any man to preserve the Union,
but, notwithstanding his devotion to the
Union, there are evils greater than the Union
itself. He insisted on strict observation of
the Constitution, in order to secure to every
section its Just equality and rights.
1t was the duty Of all conservative and
patriotic men to rally to the support of the
Democracy, the only National party, to put
down the Abolition spirit. There was, not
outstanding what had been said to the con-
trary, great cause of alarm to the country,
and we should act instantly or it will be alto
gether too late.
We of the South want peace. Let the
North stand by the compact of our fathers.
lie said Mr.. Seward is trator,and deserves
the gallows.- Applause on the Southern
side. Virginia has hung the traitor Brow
and il they get hold Of Seward they will
hang him too. Laughter and applause.