Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-20

sion. There should be petty Weffare OF party Tor all
we're as dust In the balance chen cSapared TO the inter-
ess Of the Union Was il not ter that the line should
be adopted which for thirty years the people Of both
North and South had looked . settlement Of the
question which caused this agitationy II something
done, he declared that 1t his solemn con-
vction that before siI months We should be divided
people
You turning to the Republican, continue the
istence Of this glorious Union The greatest you could
do would be 70 divide the Territories among the North
and South This vond he the cheapest price that such
blessing ~ the Union could be purchased. IL
thought that this agitation might pass Of but i vas
mistake; il spreading, and might swallow old Ken
tucky loyal aud true State there in the Uoon
Applause. He referred TO the concessions made by
South in the early days Of the Republic, when all Of
the Southwestern Territory Gas ceded TO the North by
Virgins, whereby the North became much larger in the
extent Of its square miles than the South.
He alluded this 20 show that these facts appealed to
the North But old Kentucky would stand by the Union
She had always been devoted to IT, and this day attach
ed to t. lie did not despair Of the Union when he saw
Senators oil much talent sent here the guardians Of
| the State. On concluding
Mr. Hale said he did not desire to make any remarks
the resolutions presented by the Senator from Kentucky
(Mr Critrenden) Whatever might be the wisdom, the
e1pediency the practcabity Of these resolutions nobo
DIV would doubt the purity Of the motive the dignity and
the fervor Of the patriotism OF the Senator But he was
In doubt whether the resolutions Of the Senator from
Kentucky or the able and eloquent speechfor in some
respects il was able and eoquentof the distinguished
Senator from Texas Ar. WgfaI) represented the de-
mands Of the South.
Both were widely different Those Of the Senator from
Texas represented in his able and errac speech were
explicit He did not desire ihose Senators to answer
hut he wished to know which Of the demands that had
been made represented the South. He would not atter
himself that the people Of New Hampshire would accept
Of either of the propositions He had no right to speak
for them but il due to candor that the Union and
disunon sides here-f there any OF the latter
| should state their demands.
Mr. Salisbury said that he accepted the propositions OF
| the Senator from Kentucky, a. Union man; and he
would nov ask the Senator from NeS Hampshire, If those
we're the only before the Senate, II he would
| accent them and recommend them TO his peopey
Mr. Hale said that with al Of their present extent he
could not accept the resolutions. There we're many
things which we're TO be commended While Others were
not lie had so long listened to the demonstrations Of
geographical line that he had not much faith Il It. He
did not believe in any new constitutional guarantees or
new compromise lines.
There was enough already written 70 peace If
faithfully carried out He hoped that his State would
look this matter all over fairly calmly aud dpassonate-
y and there any just demands, he believed that
she would comply with them TO the letter lie wanted no
compacts They were the mere dAuOing oil the Wall
uith unempered mortar.
The vote the original resolution Of Mr.. Powell re-
ferripg 70 much Of the Presidents message related to
the condition of the ry committee OF thirteen
was then taken and agreed to- The yeas and nays ware
not taken.
On motion Of Mr. Fitch the Vice President order
ed 20 appoint the committee.
The resolutions Of Mr.. johnson for amending the con-
stitution taken up, when
Mr. johnson, of Tenn, addressed the Senate He
said he was opposed ssion and in favor OF
maintaining the rights of the South within the Uno',
and his STATE did not intend TO be driven out He pro-
ceeded to argue against secession citing several antbor
lies against it. In auding to revolution under the name
of secession he cied the personal liberty bills of the
Northern States being OF notification or reyolu'
lion and referred to the law of Vermont
Mr.. Coamer said that the lag alluded to, and called
the personal b.rty bill" Of the State, passed four
years prior the adoption of the fugitive slave a" and
was not passed. therefore, TO nniy the fugitive slave
act lie proceeded state its qualifications, and with
out concluding Mr. johnson gave way to an adjournment
retaining the floor TO finish tomorrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. McClcrnaId rose 20 personal EXPLANATION. Some
friend had foruArded him Hin isJourna o. the 18Th
published at Springfield where Mr.. Lincoln and himself
reside That paper is edited by false p'rvered specl-
men of humanity named Baker nephew Of the Presi-
dent elect.
Mr. Low ioy raised the point of order that this was
not privileged question and in this he vas sustained
by the Speaker who said il had been decided heretofore
that newspaper articles did not come under that head
Mr. Florence presented tie resolutions OF the citizens
meeting in Philadephia and desired that they should be
referred TO the ssme committee.
The Philadelphia resolutions, by unanimous consent,
were read
Mr. Edgerton Of Ohio objected to their reference to
| the committee.
Mr. Florence asked in the name of Philadelphia that
hoard aud that the, be rent 20 the committee
| fer their information.
Mr.. Edgeron persisted in his objection and the reso-
| lutions referred
The regular order OF business being the resolution OF Mr.
Crawford OF Georges. offered yesterday, taken up
| and read as follows:
Resolved That the Constitution Of the United States
recognizes property in slayeS-hat Congress has passed
laws aid Shareholders ia the rcoapture OF their slaves
whenever they escape and make their way into free
Sate-hGt the Supreme Court has decided that negroes
included either in the Declaration OF indepeL-
dence in the Constitution except as saves-that they
cannot become czens-tbat the members OF the House
OF Representatives will sustain and support the Cous,u
ton the laws OF Congress- and the aid opinion OF the
| Supreme Court.
| Mr. Adr,in, Of New Jersey desired to offer an amend
ment.
The Speaker decided-objection being msde-that Mr..
Abrams amendment not in order, the main question
under the operation of the previous question having teen
| ordered yesterday
| Mr.. Adran then moved TO reconsider the vote by
| which the main question ordered.
Mr. Bocock, Of Virginia, to q personal explains
ton. lie did not vote yesterday on the resolution Of
Mr. Morris, of Illinois, not because he shrunk from the
responsibility but because he not present When his
| name was called The resolution ambiguous aud
obj sciousble and he cheeriy placed himself along With
those who voted in the negative. Before taking his
seat, he would move 10 lay the table the motion
made by the gent, man from New jersey, Mr. Adran)
Mr. Sherman said it vas important to-day TO pass the
deficiency bill This resolution would give rise 70 dis
CUSTOM and be would therefore to lay the whole
subject on the table He wiling that they should
have a square vote or Monday neIt
The motion of Mr.. Sherman Was loet BY yeas 80,
nays %
| Mr. sherman who fist voted in the affirmative,
changed his the negative, hoping, he said to
| get to a square the original propositions
Mr. Adrain and M. Gilmer Of n. g., cndeayored nov
| to get in amendments and much confusion prevailed.
Mr. Hudmsn also desired to present substitute for
the original proposition.
| Mr. Sherman said it evident that this thing would
occupy them three days He would therefore move to
reconsider the vote just taken.
After the discussion OF points Of order, Mr. Steven
son. Of Kentucky, moved to lay the motion to reconsider
on the abA which lost the motion 10 reconsider
carried and the proposition to lay the whole subject OH
the able adopted, by yeas SO, nays 81.
Mr. Dunn Of Ia, presented certain resolutions adopt
ed at Union meeting at Madison Indiana
| The House, at4 o'clock =. n, adjourned.
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