Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-12-15

papers.
Mr.. Clay gave notice Of his inten-
ton to Introduce bill TO repeal the
Fishing Bountics Act.
Mr.. Powell gave notice OF his inten-
ton to Introduce bill to abolish the
Franking privilege.
Mr. Masen's resolution was then Ia
ken mp The discussion was confirm
ell by Southern Senator'S. The drift
Of their remarks was to the effect that
Northern Republicans were response
bic for the Harper's Ferry raid.
Mcssrs. Hale and Fesscnden chal-
lenged them to produce any testimony
in proof of tire charge made by the
South. either In sayings or doings OF
Republicans. or in the course pursued
by Republican journals.
Mr. Chandler of Michigan said he
would at some future time discuss the
"irrepressible conflict" and show that
for the last three thousand years there
had been no cessation OF that conflict
He was in favor of this resolution for
other reasons than those stated by
Southern Senator's. This has been the
first execution for treason in the Uni
ted States and he wanted it 10 go forth
as warning to all traitors. every
where. no matter whether Garrison
Abolitionists or Southern Governors,
who declare that under certain contin
gcncies they will raise their hands
against the Constitution and the I'm
ion. Let all traitors hang. Threats
have been made for thirty years that in
certain events this Union would be
dissolved. 1t is no small matter to
dissolve the Union. 1t means bloody
revolution or a halter. 1t means a
successful overturning Of this Govern
ment, or it means the fate of John
Brown. Abolitionists, as a class. are
non-resistants. Where did Brown re-
ceive his education? In scenes of vio-
lence. That education can not be
charged upon the Republican party.
If any political party was responsible
for the action of Brown it was the
Democratic party alone. When he
came to Washington, he thought there
were only two classes that charged
completely on the Republican party
knaves and fools. But since he had
been here he had found that knaves at
the North had fooled some very sensi-
BILE people. The occurrence at Har-
per's Ferry was very remarkable one.
Had twenty-five mcn-not Captains,
but Virginia Observation-Disclosures 10
capture the Armory at Springfield, the
women" alone would have bound
them in thirty minutes; and had no
man been there to assist, they would
not have asked an Investigating Com
mittee, or expected any particular sym
patty. The Senator from Virginia
wants to know where the funds came
from. In Canada there are 10000
fugitive slaves, and twenty cents head
would have been sufficient without
charging it upon the Republican party
As TO the statements in the Democrat
ic papers, filled with Government adj
vertisements. it is villainous press,
hired TO do dirty work, and it does il
faithfully.
Mr.. Doolittle Of Wisconsin, was foi
Furnishing lawless violence, whether il
was from Canada into Virginia, oil
from Southern States into Nicaragua
or from Missouri into Kansas. Tn,
Republican party stands pledged tc
sustain the Constitution and the rights
Of all the States, both North an,
South.
So far in the Senate, there has beer
nothing done but discuss Senator Ma
sons Harper's Ferry Resolution an.
Trumbull's Amendment.
HOUSE, Dec. 7th.-Clark's resolu
ton coming up. Crawford (Ga.
made an Intellectual effort to have tin
one hour rule adopted.
Clark caused to be read the list o
thosewho had signed the recommends
ton of the Compend of Helpers book
also the circular itself strongly repro
batting Slavery.
Mr.. Clark again made a speech ii
which he said: Did Northern me-
think those from the South felt them
selves honored by their association
If so they were deceived. If he had {
depend upon the prayers of certain
persons at the North. as recommended
he should expect after death to sink t
: nethermost hell" The South under
stand and dare maintain their right.
Mr.. Gllmer of n. c.. offered sui
stitute for MIR. Clark's resolution. j
substance reiterating the declaration
of the Wing and Democratic parties
resisting all attempts at Slavery agita
ton. in whatever shape or color it ma
be made.
Mr.. Stevens Penn. presumed tn
amendment was out of order.
Mr.. Curtis Iowa moved the pr,
vious question.
Mr.. Washburne (Ill.) moved I
lay the whole motion on the tabl
which was negativcd by a tie vote.
: Mr.. Burnett (ky.) desired Mr.. Gil
mer to Withdraw his amendment; /
wanted to vote for Clark's resolution
Mr.. Gilmer modified his resolntio
by adding. Fully indorsing those M
tional sentiments, it is the duty
every good citizen TO visit all attemp
" at renewing in Congress or ont of
under whatever shape or color ma,
; the Slavery agitation. and no Memb
should be elected Speaker whose polit
= cal opinion is not known 70 confor
to the foregoing sentiments"
. This effort upon the part of NJ
n Gilmer On. Co. to suppress the di
:, cussion by Mr.. Millson of Virgini