Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-08

mtee to serve and have been informed that he Ia
PEELED by the rules of the House 10 uness excused
and that il he does he subjects himself TO some
thing like rebuke reprimand FROM the House. Now,
as long as member Of this body, and anxious 10
respect all its rules and unwilling to draw upon myself
rebuke reprmand, therefore ask the House to ex
cuse me from serving a member Of this committee.
If am compelled by the rules or custom to serve
would be a very unmportant and not an efficient menu
Der. know cannot act with all the committee. As
to the idea Of getting up committee with unaniiny-
great peace and In Unonsaving manner, have been
opposed TO anything Of that kind in the past, and am
now believing that the time for compromise has passed
forever.
Mr. John Cochrane said he had heard with great
deal of regret that bis friend asked to be excused from
service the committee. IL has been said here to-day
in the Chspans prayer that tho gray shadow Of the
dark wing of dissolution has been extended over our
House and country and so deep is the gloom that we
can scarcely discern one CLEAN Of light enable
transact the ordinary business OF legislation. Mems
minds have been devoted for weeks past the great and
absorbing topic of controversy which enllsts all our
thoughts and demands Of every individual his best exer
tons and his purest emotions and wisdom.
IL is of importance this issue that the republic should
command the e1erons and efforts of all its citizens.
believe now in the midst Of this crisis with the pers
impending over the counry-nay, with the danger al
ready upon itthat there is why this House,
representing the patriotism and wisdom Of the country
should in prudence the gentleman from Florida
believe from all parts Of his State, where the people
are looking with solicitude the passing events and
with anxious eyes if the voice Of his constituents could
be heard it would be in tones beseecbing and appealing
to their representatives 10 stand forward in this ISSUE
and assume the brunt of the controversy.
He did not believe, with the gentleman that il was
important to the welfare of the country there should be
unanimous report the subject referred 10 the COM
mittee However, God grant it may be. Applause in
the galleries accompanied by cTes of "order" on the
floor God grant may be stamped with the unanmity
which patriotism demands II the country is not TO be
saved-f patriotism is not sufficient to command this
glorious result it is due that the people OF the United
States should know il.
II ia due to the benghted regions Of the country that
the facts should be impressed their minds and gno-
rance no longer be pleaded for the acts
which have brought to this fearful precpice. If we
not have unanimous report TO save the country
from the pangs and agony of seccsou let us know what
demands made by section Of the country upon
the other and let us feel what is the pulsaton of The
country. And let be enabled to the exclama-
.ory inquiry that from every portion OF the land
"Watchman, what Of the night" clearly and conclusive
y whether storms and madness rule the hour-whotber
there is haTbnger OF peace or whether there Is one
CLEAN of morning by which may yet discern the stars
and stripes floating from youder dome. These remarks
were greeted with applause.
Mr. Garrett hastily rose, saying trust that in our
grave deliberations the chair will stop applause, wheth-
er on the floor 10 the galleries. will give notice
Here he was met with Kisses from the galleries IL
nov move that the galleries be cleared. Renewed
Kisses These dsgracefu blackguards who violate the
rules OF the House, and the decorum and dignity which
due to the Representatives Of the people, should be
forthwith expelled from the Hall.
The Speaker said he had doubt that the suggestions
Of the gentleman from Virginia would be sufficient for
respectable auditory and insure quiet
Mr. Morris, of Illinois, appealed to Mr. Cochrane TO
refrain from the further discussion Of this question.
Mr. Cochrance resumed-I deprecate with all others
these testimonials either of appreciation Of censure
from the galleries floor of this house; yet an excuse
might be found in the character Of the theme before us
which appeals the emotions and feelings OF all, how
humble they may be- in the republic; but 1t Is EN-
neny proper that these rules of order should be OBJ
served and the subject discussed with the gravity that
its nature demands and that the American Congress,
ifin the pangs Of dissolution it to fall should
fall decenty, with its official robes gathered around IT,
had not intended even 10 allude 10 the great prnc
pie which reposes at the base Of this question II would
be unwise aud improper; but the illusions have made
necessary in order that might bring to the ntel
gence and heart of the gentleman from Florida consider
atoms applicable his patriotic nature and conss
enoy, which common general and catholic as Is
the great and glorious republic IN which we live. ep-
peal TO him on the ground Of common humanity-Iar-
peal to him in the peril of common country-l app al
him by the memories Of the past-l appeal to him by
the prosperity and existence of the sovereign State OF
Florida, to remain in the committee.
II these appeals be Intellectual further appeal to
those here representing country. ask them,
without any reflection On the gentleman from Florida but
in pursuance ola duty to be performed, to negative the
request that he be excused
Mr. Hawkins demanded the previous question on his
motion for that purpose.
Mr. Millson moved to adjourn
Mr. Crawford appealed Mr.. Mllson to withdraw the
notion the might be taken whether Mr..
Hawkins would be forced He hoped that others
would ask to be excused from voting.
; Mr. Hawkins declared that he not acting under i'm
pulse but from the convictions Of 20 years.
Mr.. Adraln rose 10 speak
NJ Underwood gud others called him TO order
Mr.. Adrian, amid the confls5h SAID me c0inmn1ee
ought to be settled to-day.
lie was again called to order from the southern side
Of the hall
The question to adjourn was then csrred-yeas IOi
nays 90. The House had previously decided that when
they adjourned it should be till Monday.