Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-12-21
Ehirty-SiIth COngrGss--Second Session
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WAsuISGToS, Dec. 20, 1860.
SgSArE.-Mr. Morrills tariff bill was tabled.
Mr.. Clark's resolution inquirins into the con-
dition OF Fort Moultrie as u garrison, tc.,'was
brought up. Mr. Hunter said, that discussion
of the question might lead to 4 presentation Of
facts that would result in a conflict between
the troops Of the U. S. army and the people of
South Carolina, and thus precipitatc results
which all were anxious 10 avoid.
Mr.. Mason said that but few days would
ensue before events would take place which
would enable Congress to act in the face Of
open facts; and he thought thst action should
be delayed until then.
Mr.. Davis opposed the resolution. 1t was
laid over.
Mr.. Slidcli, on a question Of privilege. said
that he had ascertained ihat the dispatch re-
fcrrcd 10 by him yesterday, did not como from
the agent or the associated press in Washing
ton; but, as agents were scattered IN various
parts Of the country and were united, he would
introduce a resolution rXpelling the reporters
from the Senate gallery, and would call it u'
ut the end Of four days.
Mr.. JohnSon's resolutions were taken up
Mr. Pugh replied to Mr.. WadcS previous
speech. He stood up boldly in defence Of the
Northern Democracy as the enemies Of the Re-
publicans. Republicans dcnouncc all rs traitors
who disagree with them. lie rccited the alb.
surdities and outragcs Of the Republicans, and
adverted to the fact that no Northern Senator
had s~ignified his approval Of Mr.. Crittcnden's
proposition TO incorporate the Missouri Com
promise with the Constitution. lie urged them
to give peace to the country ~ L concl!iatory
| proposition.
NJ tEaIn cotH tha trn n Z DF s.Ni,ritt- INV trApfl
behavior.
Mr.. pugh resumed: Mr.. Wade mad said the
day Of compromise had past; then | say the
day OF the Union has past; for the Constltu-
ton was 4 compromise. Mr.. Pugh bcsnught
Republicans to adopt Mr.. Crittenden's compro-
mise. The times were p~erilouS; the telegraph
might any moment announce that one State
had withdrawn, and all knew that five others
were arranging the %prelilninaiies to follow.
| Beneath the Federal structure was a hidden
giant which now showed signs Of motion. His
| voice was like the storm, his movement like an
earthquake. Mr.. pugh refuted Mr.. Johnson's
argument that it was the duty Of the Govern.
ment to eocrce seeding States. 1t was Il mat,
ter Of discretion only. lie cloqucntly depicted
the horrors of civil war, and would retire from
the Senate if he thought the sentiments Of ttr
people Oh ONiD were Truly IeplCSeHtSu oy Va
Wade. Mr.. Pugh concluded with a touching
picture of the invisible hand on the walls OF
the Capitol, with words weighed in the balance
and found wanting.
The Chair announced the following commit
tee on the resolution Of Mr.. Powell, that the
Presidents Message be referred to Il committee
of thirteen :-Messrs. Powell Of Ky, Hunter
of Va, Crittenden Of Ky, Seward of y. L.,
Toombs Of Ga, Douglas of ILL.,, Collanrr Of
VT, Wade of Ohio, Bigler Of Pa. Rice Of
Mimi, Dooliltle Of Wis, and Green Of Mo-.
Mr.. Davis asked to be excused, which "aS
granted.
The bill granting the right of way TO The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad over The Potomac,
was debated and made the order of the day Tor
tomorrow. After an executive session, the
Senate adjourned.
House Mr.. Delano asked leave 10 oller 4
resolution requesting the President TO conni'i-
nicate from whom he received the commun,ca'
ton alluded to by Mr.. Miles, in the Charleston
Convention yesterday, in relation to an attack
on Fort Moultrie, If the Fort was rr lninrced.
The resolution was ruled out.
The Pacific Railroad bill was discussed and
passed-ayes 50, noes "A.