The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-12-11
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Reported for the Richmond Dispatch. I
Congressional.

,r.ssryeroN, Dec. 10 S.nn,s-Tbe Senate
,,asd 10 continue the Standing Committees.
~ last session.
"vr sumner presented memorial from
Thsddcus Hy ait, skiing aid for the people in
hwifb relation 10 tho select committee Of thir-
,seu on the Pres dents Message, Mr.. Powell,
tkv urged It's appointment.
NJ KING, Of New York, wished TO amend
~ Ppwell's resolution SO as to read-"foT the
",,e,i,on Of persons as well as property in
* Intted States, and inquire what legisla-
lion - necessary LOT me maintenance OF The
ra5ersI power
Tr 4; reen. of No, was willing to amend
,hs ('Dpsutu ion, as we'll as give power 10 the
tva.aiive 10 enforce the laws and maintain
- rtebt. c. persons aud property. He adyo.
- Federal police along the boundary line
Salu-een The free and slave States, with power
,,,Irest aud return fugitive slaves.
NJ Pswells resolution was amended so as
.,s;riRe ont the portion iuQutring rs 10 the
.,essitv og additional Federal power
Vr t}reen advocated the amendment of The
r--sAtuuoa, provided IL was sustained by
,bltc sentiment not otherwise. Before the
ffrri old lines can be restored, the Govern
kSsat must intervene to protect the States. and
tr1ss.b,e clog he " wheels OF dissolution until
Isaeilua takes place.
y~ Foster. of Conn, favored allayipE public
.vsi.emeut. lie advocated Powelrs resoIu-
~ Douglas Of III was ready 10 act with
.rTh,dv or Individual for the preservation OF
.ssrauSaiutton, and urged all to Law aside
.ea.- usrty !euds and petty grievances. snd
f,.k 10 our country and NOT 10 party. Jap
,ie-sa IA me galleries
w paws. 81 Miss, said the prospect pre-
..rtrt vas not very hopeful one. II Fed
s-s1 coercion be used, The l aion IS shattered
&. fragments. The remedy lies ia the heart of
81. ae,u!P. The SCUM Is prepared TO do ius.
. ne repeal OF The Personal Liberty bills
d. ee.tst nitle accountable only remedy is IN
.gs hearts Of the people. He would resist
YsJsrai coercion, and argued against its con-
sp.ulauahtS.
The cf-ate WAS continued A. great rIength.
and rsrd4uc : motion 10 postpone The resoiu-
1'-r I'M Monday, the Senate adjourned.
p-so-Nr. Hawkins explained az length
ny rs could rot serve on the Boteler com
-i,.es sna ID The course OF his remarks he
f..s-Iv s.ta.asd the unfair construction of
ne .,ls!s..,es. lie was particularly severe on
VIM. DAVIS, who, he said, did not repreSent
che sentiment Of his State. He gave fair warn
frr .hst Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Geor-
-t2aua south Carolina would certainly sacede
and Alaausas. Louisiana and Texas certainly
.-u.w The selection of the mem beers OF The
ess15.ee tended 10 disgrace and irrita.e the
SUN The rins tor Matching UP . peace had
Y.ssr. Vallandigham and McCiernand
complained that the Democracy Of the North.
We, were UHTepTesented on the Committee.
Nr Slckies said If disuulon comes New
Yark sily VIII set up for herself as free
pg-, Il ae;Sla The present ques lion, he
.hcughl The Republicans must take the nitia-
I've, aud repeal all unjust laws, as well as
give The proper protection 10 Southern rights
II tAey will nor respect the Cons titution Of
our f1rsfatheTs, II cannot be expected that
hey can amend Il, guided by such men as
Seward, Glddings aud Sumner, SO as 10 secure
The objects sought for.
NJ vote was taken on Hawkins request TO
beexcussd.
Mr.. Sherman, by consent reported Il bill au-
tboTiAEg the issue Of >lotUouu0 Treasury
r0ias TO meet the necessities, which was
Jassed. The bill provides for six per cent. in
crest, ana authorizes The Secretary 10 issue
'.en. as reg uired by necessity, 10 The higne I
b1esrs foI specie without restriction as TO
Is: value
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