Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-16
THIRTH-sIXTH CONCREsS--First Session.


SENATE.
A communication received from d Secretary of
the Treasury III reply a resolution of the Senate calling
Tor Information as to the uneNpended balance of the
appropriated under the treaty of Guadaoupe Hi
dalgo, to pay the claims Of certain American citizens
The balance stated at something S2ll 600 Or
dered 10 be printed.
Mr. Davis introduced bill for the better organization
OF the army. Referred.
Mr.. Wilson presented the petition Of Sampson Tap
pan, and several merchants of Boston, respecting the
drawback to be allowed on Manila cordage.
Mr.. Sumner presented petition in favor OF the home
stead bill He also introduced a resolution calling on the
President TO communicate information relative to the
outrage on American citizens Peruga in the Ponh-
cia States; and what measures have been adopted to
procure redress. Adopted
Nr. Chesnut presented the memorial of the State of
South Carolina asking the reimbursement of money ex-
pended during the revolutionary and Mexican wars-re-
ierred.
Mr. Slell moved that when the Senate adjourn it ad-
jOurn to meet on Monday next.
Mr. Pugh resumed his remarks the subject of terri
tora rights indicating his views of popular sovereignty
and reading cOpOus extracts from the opinions of the
judges OF the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case
lie denied that the bred Scott decision covered the que
ton to the right hold slaves the territories under
the Constitution Of the United States conversational
debate ensued in which Messrs Davis, Green Gwn aud
others participated TO the views of different Senators
on this question.
Messrs. Douglas Davis, Clay Green and others con-
lued conversational debate relative to the soundness
of Mr.. Douglas Democracy. Mr.. Douglas maintained
that he held the sentiments of theeourhs of the Demo
cratic party and if they were to be excluded for IN.
SoundnesS there would be enough left to elect their
candidate for the Presidency. He said he had not
changed this question: but his opinions had been of.
ten avowed for twelve years and he had been eleven
times made chairman OF the Territorial Committee
Mr.. Clngman obtained the floor, and the Senate ad-
Oumed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Th're was but slim attendance of members at the
hour Of meeting and call of the House was ordered
Mr. Sherman desired to call attention the remarks
of Mr. Houston, of yesterday reported in the Globe
10 the etectl do not mean To say that those gentle
men Messrs Adrian and Clarke will vote for the Demo
cratic candidate, but have doubt they will They WILL
trust return their first love- and calm the agitation
Of the country, and save the House from the burning
Yitlering curse and shame of putting in the Speakers
chair the gentleman from Dhip.'
Mr. Sherman inquired Yhelher Mr.. Houston designed
to reflect upon him personally or politically
Mr. Houston replied that he would have supposed the
gentleman would not really have propounded that ques.
ton him, for there could be doubt as to proper
construction of the language. lie did suppose any
gentleman thought he meant or intended personal ap-
pcatiOn. The gentleman had been charged with having
endorsed the sentiments of the Helper book and he had
never diSavowed its doctrines.
Mr. Sherman said that the resolution of Mr. Clark of
Missouri vas offensive and was thrust upon the House
Ill il was Withdrawn he could not say anything more
Mr. Houston remarked that the gentleman could not
thus escape from responsibility aud could not take shell
ter behind the resolution.
Mr. Clark of Missouri said he was actuated by no per-
sona hostility against Mr.. Sherman. lie never would
withdraw his resolution.
Mr. Harris OF Maryland, said that Mr.. Clarks resolu-
ton was block in the way of organization and sugges-
ted that the House could be relieved from their difficulty
by adopting the substitute agreed upon by Il committee
of gentlemen representing the Democrats the Southern
Opposition. and the anti-Lecomponites.
Mr. Clark of Missouri expressed his asonshment that
such liberty SHOULD have bean taken yl hs rpsplu-
on as to propose substitute therefor without consult
ing him.
Several gentlemen explained how the substitute for
Mr.. CaIks resolution came TO be agreed upon This sub
sttute was subsequently read, as follows:
Whereas the agitation of the slavery question is pro-
ductve of no good but of evil to the country and that
its further discussion ought to be discountenanced by all
parties, therafole
Resoiyed, That M map who has recommended aud
still insists and does dscaim the doctrines of
the Hepe Book and who is not opposed to the further
agitation o. the slavery question: is fit be Speaker of
this House.
Mr.. Clark, of New York. aud Adrian, made some e1
plantations.
There flare up.
Mr.. Haskin wished to know whether his colleague (Mr
Clark who professed 10 lie al anti Lecemptanite had
endorsed that Sunday substitute He desired to make
explanation, He wished 10 show the position In
which his colleague stands.
Mr. Haskia was loudly called to order and nearly all
the members to their feet The sergeantat-arms
called for, and subsequently, appeared bearing his
mace of office, and secured peace formally. The