Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-25
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WASHINGTON Dec 2I-Senais-Mr. Pugh submitted
resolutions recommending the Legislatures OF all the
States 70 apply TO Congress to order the holding Of
Convention to amend the Constitution, as proVid for
10 the 5;h article thereof.
Mr. Bigler introduced bill to prevent the invaiOn Of
one State BY another
Mr.. Douglas introduced sundry amendments to the
Constitution which all referred 10 the Committee
Of Is.
Mr. Wilson introduced bill for the suppression Of the
slave trade Referred 70 the Judiciary Committee.
The Kansas bill then taken up and Mr.. Nicholson
piled 10 Mr. Wades recent speech. He eulogized the
Democracy Of the North. Said that the South Jared
when threeiour rs Of the States Of the North
trOed by anti slavery sentiments that Congress would
abolish slavery in the States. An amendment to the
Cons u.on the only security against IT, He advo-
Gated consolation amo0g The Southern States and de-
eared that attempt to eOerce South Carolina would
be var.
M. DOqrle aid the admission Of Kansas the
duty Of D B aud would give peace TO the borders.
The bil arther discussed, and made the special
Ne Dsv omitted a resolution looking to an amend
ment Of th3Coustution, declaring that slaves be cor
sdsred property in any State, and in all Federal rea-
tons. Referred
A -iOU1ned 20 Thursday.
House The Speaker laid before The House letter
sigued BY Nessrs. Bryce Mcqueen, Ashmore aud Bon
him. saving they took the EARL, opportunity since the
receipt OF official intelligence in making it known that
the people of South C Ohua the sovereign car &C ~,
have resumed the power they had heretofore delegated
to the Federal government aud dissolved their connee-
ton with the House OF Rep esenatives. In taking leave
Of their associates they express the feelings Of mutual
respect 10 each other and the hope that they may CO..
uue TO enjoy friendly relations Toe letter vas ordered
10 be printed.
Mr. Morris Of Illinois offered resolution looking to
the investigate Of the recent abstraction OF funds from
the department Of the interior, but Withdrew it.
Tue Committee OF Wavs and Means reported the army
appropriation bill, referred TO the committee OF Oh
whole.
The bin I, provide metropolitan police fer W, sling
ton Is referred the committee the District Of Go
lumbia
The Committee on Military affairs reported bill for
the more .cir al punishment Cf deseFtri postponed.
Tn. Speaker laid before the House ktter from tie
s cretary Of the Interior asking for fell inves igaton
OF the Abstraction Of $50 from bis department. for
private uses ard the appointment Of committee vii
power 70 send for persons and papers.
Nc Cochrane offered a resolution declaring the o. in
ION Of Co gr,ss on the slavery question.
Mr. usskius "a, red as substitute a resolution in
struc.iuc te Committee on the judiciary to inquire into
the relations nos existing betSesu the Government and
South Carolina and the duty OF the Government in view
Of an attempted withdrawal aud TO secure the Fed, raj
property ia hmis aud What action Congress should
take % execute the Federal ss aud protect the proper
" from seizure; but subs, quenty wi,hdrew il.
The diplomatic and consular appropriation bill vas
passed.
The speaker directed he names Of the South Care
Ina K preventative remain the roll and be- called
with the others al ocgasOn thus not recognizing the
at Of secession. Adjourned I'll Thursday.