Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-18

CONGRESSIONAL.

WAsaINerOS, Dec. l7.-Ssnais-A resolution was
pesG ned inQuiiing 70 the mSer Of men aud their
inoiiiOn and in whose charge the public arms IN
South Carolina. Laid over.
bin granting the Baltimore and Ohio Rairoad Com
pany the right Of way over the Potomac bridge, at
Washington made the special order for Wednt sday
Next the Mexican treaty; ako, the treaty OF stipulation
with Spain, was debated.
Mr. Wade OF Ohio made a speech on the reference
Of portion Of the Presidents message special
mittee of three. He said the South could not com-
plain Of the Republican because that party had never
had the power. All their complaints were the result OF
unfounded appreheDons He understood Senators from
the South to say that the subject Of fugitive slaves was
not the cause Of complaint.
Mr. Mason shid Mr.. Wade was mistaken. They had
said the Personal Liberty bills did do practically any
thing than the people bad been in the habit OF do
ing without them.
Mr. G,esn said the fugitive slave law contained no
provisions in restraint OF individual liberty which was
not also contained IN all laws providing for the rendition
Of fugtves from justice The Republicans cared for no.
thing If the negro nOtin it. Applause
Mr. Wade resumed. The South bad the Supreme Court,
the Cabinet and owned the President as completely
ever sllye was owned Toe South only complained be-
cause the North would leave the old road 70 follow the
new. Mr.. Wade continued at great length Ill strain
personally offensive but at times exceedingly rritA-
ting TO Southern feelings he frequently non pluss-
ed BY questions and interpretations by Southern Senate
The Of his speech definite and triumphant
than argumentye and indicated that no concessions
would be made even at the risk OF dissolution OF the
Union. Adj turned.
Hos-Thursdsy next is set apar. for territorial bust
nes end next Thursday two weeks is to be deSOel 10
the District OF Columbia.
A communication was received from the Secretary Of
the Interior asking appropriation tor The deficiency IN
the suppression OF the African slave trade.
Among the propositions offered, was one by Mr. Ad-
ans OF Kentucky tor the eectual protection OF the
rights OF citizens Of the United Stats and providing for
the punishment Of those ssting the fugitive slave law
and holding the Stats peeunarily responsible when
slave escapes
Messrs florence and Cochrane introduced similar
measures They were all retired to the committee Of
thirty.three.
Mr. Sieklcs oil red a proposition looking to the APP
pOntment OF comm ssiOntrs ad ust the question OF
operty and public debates the seeding S;atCs
which similarly referred.
Mr.. Adrian Of New Jer.ey, offered the following;
Resolued That the Constitution OF the United States is
the supreme law OF the hLd, etc.
Ees5lrsd That deprecate the spirit Of diSobedence
10 the Constitution wherever manifested, and that We
earnestly recommend the repeal OF all statutes by State
Legislatures conflicting aud ia violation Of that sacred
ms rument and the laws OF Congress passed in pursu
ance thereof
Nc. Cocbrane proposed an amendment, which was ac-
cepted namely recommendation to repeal the called
personal liberty bills.
NJ sherman moved to amend 80 as to include all
nulhlying laws, with a view Of obtaining unanimous
vote, winch objected to. Tae main question
ordered aud Put-yess i06, nays % Mr.. LOvCiOy
offered resolution similar that of Mr.. Adrain but
adding that u the duty Of the President to protect and
defend the property OF the Uuited States.
Mr Crawford wuu,el a proposition stating exactly
what rights tie South shout have.
Mr. BIrksiale thought the resolution a cheat
Mr. Branch thought the resolution justified the Presi-
dent In using force.
The resolution VAS passed yeas Isl, Lays H.
Me- Morris on red resolution published
Thursdays Proceedings; that there is nothing in the
,lscti0n Of Mr. Lincoln TIE Presidency any other
eau Justify the dissolution Of The Unon that it,
De,uity /, OF more value than temporary triumph of
marty mar that all evils ought to be corrected in the
Union etc
The resolution was adop'cl-ycas us; nays a.
NJ Jarvis Of MS, was excused from serving the
sci Ct committee Of thrythr The Of liz
-ol OF his raignns thl the committee refused 10
Weld uytAl, % Oh, Solth. AdjoIrnid.