Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-12-26
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHIsaToN, Dec. II, 1860.

SENATE.-A resolution inquiring as to the numbeE !
of men, their condition, and in whose charge were
the public arms in South Carolina was laid over.
Mr.. Wade, of, Ohio, made speech in reference 70
that portion Of the Presidents message referred 70
the special committee of 49, He said that the South
could not complain of the acts of the Republicanss
because that party had never had the power All
their complaints were the result of unfounded apr
prehensions. He understood the Senators from the
South to say that the subject of the fugitive slaves
was not the cause Of complaint. ,.fl .-,..s saS ?
Mr.. Mason said that Mr. Wade WAS Mistaken
They had said that the personal lioerty bills did not
do practically, anything more than the people had
been in the habit of doing without them. IA .S
Mr.. Greene said the fugitive slave law contained
provisions in restraint of individual liberty which
not also contained in all laws providing for the
rendition of fugitiyes from Justice The Republicans
cared for nothing if the negro was not in it LAP
plause -. .s.. ,ss. .-. If .,s i r, gt Ky az
Mr.. Wade continued at great length, in a strain 3
not personally offensive, but at times, exceedingly
irritating to Southern feelings and he was frequent.
ly non-plussed by questions and interpretations BY
Southern Senators. The tone of the speech was.
more defiant and triumphant than argumentativc,
and indicated that no concessions would be made
even at the risk Of dissolution Of the Union. The
Senate adjourned at late hour. :1a... =; 5..s ..
HousE.-Thursday next was set apart for the con I,
sideraton of Territorial business, and next Thurss
day two weeks will be devoted to the consideration
of affairs in the District Of Columbia. .. y ys3i
Among the propositions offered to- day, was ono
by Mr.. Adams, of Kentucky, for the more efectnsl
protection of the rights of the citizens of the United
States providing for the punishment of those re-
ssting the execution Of the Fugitive Slave law and
holding the States pecuniarily responsible when
slave escapes. Messrs. Florence and ,Cochra1e in.
troduced similar measures, which were all refsrrsdi
to the committee of thirty three Mr.. Sickles offer
ed proposition looking to the appointment Of com
missioners to adjust the question Of property and
public debates to the seeding States which Was
| similarly referred. Mr.. Adrain, of New Jersey,
offered the following resolution, which, under the
Constitution of the United States, is the supreme
| law OF the land. .. . : D. ~. -t. f.,r r -r
Resolced, That we deprecate the spirit of disobe-
dience to the Constitution wherever it is manifested
and that We earnestly recommend the repeal Of al
statutes by State Legislatures, conflicting and IN
violation Of that sacred instrument and the laws Of
Congress passed in pursuance thereof .sts2s AZ
| Mr.. Gochrane proposed an amendment, which was
accepted, namely; recommendation to repeal the
so-called personal liberty bills. Mr.. Sherman moved
to amend to include all nullifying laws, with
view of obtaining unanimous VOTE which was OBJ
jected to. The main question was ordered to be put
which resulted: Yeas one hundred and six nays
| fifty-tive. -,,. -.a-. .i-,l,...,,.7.fls5,-
Mr. Lovejoy offered resolution similar to that Of
Mr.. Abrams but adding that it is the duty Of the
President to protect and defend the property Of the
/ Cuiteu StdtSs MT. STaW eVu WaistSu pIUpooItOil
stating exactly what rights the South should have
guaranteed. Mr.. Barkstale thought the resolution
cheat. Mr. Branch thought the resolution justi6,
ed the President in using force. The resolution was
passed-yeas i51 nays Al. Mr.. Morris offered
his resolution published in last Thursdays pro-
ceedings, that there nothing in the election oi
Lincoln to the Presidency or any other cause n
justify the dissolution of the Union, and that its
psrpetuity is Of more value than the temporary
triumph Of any party man and that all the evil
luton was adopted-yeas 1l5; nays A. Mr.. Dsyis
select committee OF thrty-three. The reason Of hil
withdrawal was that the committee refused to yield
anything to the South The House then adjourned
In the Senate, On the 1Sth Gen. Lane introduced
series OF resolutions favoring the call of national
Convention, and opposing the use of force against
seeding State. Tabled. ..l ..,asriax5;;..,
/ Nj. Crittenden made powerful and patriotic
speech which was received with marked feeling by
all present lie urged the adoption Of resolutions,
in effect amending the Constitution; that the Mis-:
souri, Compromise line be extended to the Pacific;
that the laws prohibiting the African slave trade be
strengthened; and enforcing the fugitive slave hu
by the repeal of nu!lifying statutes.
|, Mr.. Hale responded. Mr. Salisbury asked Mr.,
Hale if he would urge these propositions Of NJ. Cit
tenden on New Hampshire, if they would save the
! Union Mr.. Hale said he would not be, wiling 70
adopt them all. bat would accept some Of them =
+ Mr.. johnson, Of Tennessee, spoke in opposition t1
secession and in favor Of maintaining Southern
rights in the Union. .,;,s az s..,.Ll x ss5
No business Of importance transacted to-day, tha
18th, in the House. .. -. s,. s.tas S...,ft !
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