Weekly Minnesotian and times., 1859-12-17

would be thorough; whoever may be impl
Gated, let them take the consequences.
Clark spoke in favor of the resolution an
amendment.
After further debate the Senate adjourne
without taking vote.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.
HoUsE.-Mr. Davis quoted from the speech
es of Mr.. Steward to show the dangerou
sentiments avowed by him to distract tn
country and accomplish the overthrow of tn
South, to save the two great sections was con
fiicting and irreconcilable. With the decla
ration OF war and peace the South were al
ready and looked to their defence, he earnest
" appealed to all patriots to put down tn
reasonable designs. In alluding to remark
heretofore made by Republicans, he SAT-
armed men had been sent to the South to xii
their people and deprive them of their prop
erty. Could the South be satisfied unde
these circumstances, and can they be blamet
Tor taking measures for their defence. We O
the South want peace. Let the North stant
by the compact of our fathers.
Seward is traitor and deserves the gal
lows. (Applause from the southern side. J.
Virginia has Brown, and if they get hold O
Seward they will hang him. daughter anc
applause.)
Mr.. Morris-He said that occupying per
fectly independent position, he was at liberty
to vote on all questions according to his con
science and duty to his country. He was op
posed to all unnecessary agitation on the sub
ject of slavery, and did not wish to discuss it
unless it came before him in legal manner
This Administration had countenanced every
act OF violence and fraud on the people Of
Kansas, and brought into Congress consti-
tuition, fraudulent from beginning to end, and
which would not stand the test of an exam.
ination-h his friends supported and had stood
firm for the rights Of the people against the
government
Standing up for law and order, and peace,
and for this the gentleman should have his
vote as long as there was any probability OF
his election. He knew the gentleman was a
friend OF the protection of domestic industry,
and would SO organize the committees, and
would secure the fair way and consideration
OF that question. He knew Sherman to be a
man OF just temper and mind, and incapable
OF twisting the rules into an instrument of
despotism.
Objection had been urged that Sherman
had signed recommendation for the circula-
ton of the Helpers Book. He, (Morris) did
not sign it nor had he read the book. So far
as he understood it, it was written by na-
tive ofa Southern State, at least exclusively
addressed to Southern men and showing the
experience of Southern men as to the value
of slave labor.
Gentlemen, magnify the book and make q
formidable engine of mischief to the peace Of
this country. Had not his friends declared
that he was against that book so far as itcon-
templated an Infringement of the constitution
al rights of the South. What had the House
to DO with Helpers Book? Were they as
college OF Jesuits to expunge the literature of
the book and were they to act as censors of
every incendiary work it was most extra
ordinary proceeding
Mr.. Moore of Alabama, knew there were
men in the North who are true to the Consti-
tuition as those Of the South and when it was
said they in the North had no sympathy for
John Brown, it was not liberal statement
ment. The papers of the North were full of
demonstrations of sympathy, and some were
in mourning for John Brown. Mr.. Greely
editor OF prominent organ of the Republican
party, said in his paper that in future time
Browns name would he held in glory and
honor, SO far as he knew the sentiments of
those he represented, but expressed his delib-
crate conviction when he said the success of
purely sectional party would virtually be q
dissolution of the Union if the Republican
party could be prosperous but if such a
party should succeed, the sooner the
Union was dissolved the better.
The South were on the detensive-if they
could not get their rights in the Union under
the constitution, they were prepared to have
their rights out of it.
Mr.. Corwin Of Ohio, suggested that the
House take the cause reverted to in the House
when the New Jersey contested election case
prevented prompt organization. On that
occasion the venerable John Adams was elect
ed Chairman, until Speaker was elected
1t had been his fortune to witness here
every one of the crises to which reference
had been made in debate. He was here urg-
ing the notification terms in 1850, and if the
government could now summon to their aid,
the calm and wise care which animated gem
lemen in those times, all unpleasant feelings
would be removed. (Applause.) He saw
with infinite pain the repeated threats that if
the Republican party was successful at the
Presidential election, the South would be will
ing to encounter the fatal denouement of
dissolution of the Union.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.
SENATE.-Mr, Trumbull spoke in defence
of the Republican party, and Mr.. Yulee re-
piled.
HoUsE.-Political discussion continued
Messrs. Stanton, Cox, Sherman, and others
participating. House then adjourned without
any action.
SEEATE.-Mr. Trumbull, underwent lengthy
cross examination on the part of Southern
Senator's johnson, of Tennessee, obtained
the floor, but the hour being late, the Senate
adjourned till Monday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.
HoUsE-In the House during the forenoon,
considerable dscord was occasioned by point.
ed demonstrations on the part of Mr.. Kellogg
OF Illinois, towards his colleague, Mr.. Logan.
The latter made, in the course of his remarks,
some particularly offensive and personal ail,i:.
sions to the former. Order was finally re:
stored without any overt act of violence being
committed.
Mr.. Logan remarked that if he was to be
Kissed he would moreover say he had as many
rights here to be represented as any one else.
(Applause.)
Mr.. Carey said that the applause would
cease by clearing the galleries.
Mr.. Crow hoped that they would first stop
it on the floor
Mr.. Logan resumed his remarks, and re-
ferred to the high character Of Douglas, and
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every respect s
Mr.. McClernand produced letter from
Douglas, who branded the charges as false.
Mr.. Logan commented on the action of the
Republican party of Illinois, in terms of rep
rotation. He alluded to the fact that in Chi
cago meeting had been held, sympathizing
with John Brown, and no Republican raised
ms voice against it. In conclusion, he ad-
dressed the Anti-Lecompton Democrats, urg-
ing them to act with the Democratic party,
and let the past be buried in Oblivion