Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1860-02-04

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Douglas spoke to-day on his resolution to pre-.
vent the invasion of one State by thcfinhabi-
tants of other States. lie said that Browns
raid was the natural and Legitimate result of
tie doctrines of the Republican party, as ex-
planned by their platform, books, pamphlets,
Ne, and especially by their leaders in and out
of Congrcss.
The Senate Chamber was dcnsely throng-
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Mr. Fcssenden, Of Maine, replied, denying
that the Republican party was responsible and
saying that he would favor legislation to pre-.
vent similar outrages he intimated that
Douglas was Influenced by interior motives in
making such a speech at this time, when the
subject is in the hands of the Investigation
Committee. 2"
Mr.. Douglas responded, reiternting his
charges against the Republican party aud de-
Tending Slavery.
Mir Toombs obtained the floor for to-mor-
row, and then the Senate adjourned. 81
IIoUsE-Mr. Barksdale, of Miss. madc a
Southern speech, in which he reiterated tbat
he was in favor of resisting tho Inauguration
of Black Republican President.
Mr. Corwin, of Ohio, made some remarks,
which put the House in good lumor. His
views for the most part were conservative, but
he claimed the right To prohibit Slavery in
the Territories
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-SENArE. Mr..
Wilson, of Mass, had the floor to-day.
IousE--NIr. Kcitt of s. c. during strong
Southern speech, said that the South should
prepare for dissolution of the Union, and
that If dissolution did not come then she
will have shown that she acted with a wise
prccaution.
Mr. kett, of South Caroliua interrogatcd
hlr. Corwin, to ascertain whether he correctly
understood the lattcr's arguments Yesterday.
hir. kctt said that they were engaged in Il
great drama, and not n farce. They stood
lace to face with the very existence of the
Republic. The country is on trial for lifc-a
struggle has risen vital to the government it,
self. The bill of indictmcnt against the
South is, that slavery is immoral unjust and
crime; and, secondly, that this is consoid.
ated National Democracy. He conceded that
the sentiments of the Father of the Rcpul,-
lie were anti-Savcw; but what did thcv do ?
Fresh from the battle fields of the Revolution.
they made prO.slavery Government. They
made Fugitive Slave law and erected Ter
rltory after Territory with slavery therein. -
he defended tho institution of slavery. In.
stead, as claimed, of being the creature of To-
cal law, it was established by the Old Tcsta-
mcnt and recognized by the New. After re-
ferrlng to Northern ng@ressions, he asked what
WAS the policy of the South. His advice was
to prepare for dissolution. If the contingcn,
cy come, she will be ready If not, she will
only have adopted n wise precaution Look
at the Republican party. They condemn and
St'gmatlze the Fugitive Slave law; they in
slst on the Wimot proviso, and that there
shall be no more slave States; they claim that
slavery shall not spread, and that, coniining
1t to narrow space it shall be starved to
death. The South asked for protection from
10 mortal man or mortal power She will
protect herself with her own right hand. He
traced the history of the Republican party
and in conclusion, said the South will march
on farther and farther South, and around her
flag Will beam civilization brighter than the
spnbeams around themountain ssprcad. Her
destiny will have been fulfilled. and then
" damned be he whoiirst cries hold, enough ="
Mr.. Asbmorc, of S. c., introduced rcso-
luton for the expulsion of the reporters of
the Now York HralH Whilst he exoncra.
ted them from blame, he showed that Ben-
nett had interpolatod in the House proceed
ngs that Mr.. Pryor was filthy liar and Ii.
beller. He finally, however, withdrew his
resolution.
Mr.. Ethcrdgo of Tenn, made a lu,nor-
Gus speech, promising that if gentlemen would
only co'sc to talk for two weeks they would
get aa organzation, before tho end of that
time.
One ballot was had for Speaker, with the
following result: Sherman los, Bocock 81
Smith, of North Carolina, 2G-ncccssary to
a choice 10S.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.--IIouse of Repre-.
sentntives. On the call of the roll this morn
ing, it was found that Mr.. Smith. of North
Carolina, conld be elected Speaker by the aid
OF all the Democrats. He was, therefore
formally nominated by the Americans. MANY
OF the Democratic members made explaua-
tions, and some from the Northeast said they
were satisfied that Mr.. Smith was an Old
Line Wing, and had never Joined the Ameri-
can party. Other Democratic members en-.
dorsod this, adding that they felt bound to
make sacrifices for tho good of the country.
believing him to be conservative man.
The Southern members all finally came to
Smiths support, and he appeared to be cleo
tod, and IT was SO understood, although the
result had not been announced. All at once
and after all the votes mad been taken. Sir
sherman voted for Mr.. Corwin, thus DESTROYED
the whole fabric. -Y
Mr.. Morris, Of Pennsylvania nominated
Mr.. Corwin, and he and two other Penn
sylvanians changed their votes in favor of Mr..
Corwin.
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