Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-11

CONGRESSIONAL

W,yuNaroS. Dec IO-Senals-The Senate agreed
to continue the standing committees OF last session
Nj. Sumner presented memorial from Thaddeus
Hyatt asking sid for the people Of Kansas
In relation the select committee Of thirteen on the
message, Mr.. Powell urged its appointment
Mr. King of New York wished 10 amend Mr. PowePs
resout read for the protection Of persons as well
as property Of the citizens OF the United States aud to
enquire what legislation necessary for the mainten-
ance Of federal power.
Mr. Green vas willing to amend the Constitution as
well to give power the Executive to enforce the laws,
and maintain the rights Of persons aud property. He
advocated federal police along the boundary line be-
tWeensavery and freedom with power 70 arrest aud re-
turn fugitive slaves.
Mr. Powelrs resolution was amended by striking out
the portion enqurng into the necessity Of additional
federal power
Mr. Green advocated the amendment to the Constu-
tion provided h sustained by public sentiment and
not otherwise Before the good old times will be IT.
stored government must intervene protect the States
and If possible clog the wheels Of dissolution until re-
action takes place.
Mr. Foster favored alaying public excitement, and be
thought il would be done by Mt. Powels resolution.
Mr. Douglas was ready to act with any body or any
individual for the preservation Of the Constitution. He
urged an lay aside party euds and petty grievances,
and look TO country not to party. Applause in the
galleries.
Mr. Davis said the proposition presented not very
hopeful Of good result for Federal coercion should be
used the Union would be shattered to fragments. The
remedy lies in the hearts Of the people. The South
prepared do justice. The repeal OF the personal lib
erty bills would do but little TO quiet the country. The
ouy remedy is in the patriotism and affection Of the peo-
pie He would resist Federal coercion and argued against
its constituiiOnalty.
The debate was continued to great length. Efforts
made TO get the resolution postponed ul Monday
Pending the debate the Senate adjourned.
HJr,s-Mr. Hawkins explained az length why be could
not serve on Mr. BOelers committee aud in the
Of his remarks scathingy rebuked the ncong
structon Of the committee he particularly severe
on Winter Davis Who he said did not represent tie
sentiments OF his state He gave fair warning that Miss
issippi Alabama, Florida Georgia and South Carolina
would certainly ssccdc and that Arkansas Louisiana
and Texas would certainly follow. The selection OF the
committee tended 10 disgrace and irrate the South for
the time for patching up peace has gone BY
Mr. Vacndigham and Mr.. McCiernand complained
tha, the Democracy Of the Northwest unrepesened
n the COMMITTEE.
Mr. ScSles said if q dissolution comes New York city
will up Tor herself free port To settle the pres
ent question the Republicans must take the initiative
and repeal their unjust laws well give proper pro-
lection to Southern rights Il they will not respect the
Constitution Of our forether il cannot be expected
that they viii amend it, guided by such Seward
Gijdings aud Summers the objects sought
No vote was taken on Mr. Hawkins request to be ex-
eused
NJ sherman, by consent, reported bill authorizing
the issue OF ten millions Of Treasury notes to meet the
public necessities, which was passed.
The bill provides that they shall bear six per cent To-
terest and authorizes the Secretary sue them as ne
sty requires the hiyhes. bidder for specie without
restriction as TO their par value. Adjourned.