Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-25

CONGRESSIONAL,

CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Dec, 2l.-Senais-Mr Pugh submitted
resolutions recommending the Legislatures Of all The
States to apply Congress to order the holding Of
Convention to amend the Constitution, as proVid fol
il the Ssh article thereof.
one State BY another
Mr. Douglas introduced sundry amendments to .h'
Constitution which we're all referred TO the COMMITTEES
otis.
Ne Wilson introduced bill for the suppression of the
slave trade. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The Kansas bill was then taken up and Mr.. Nicholson
rephed to Mr. Wades recent speech he eulogized the
Democracy Of the North. Said that the South Jared
when hreeour rs Of the States Of the North were cor
troed by anti slavery sentiments that Congress would
abolish slavery in the States. An amendment to the
Consti u.on was the only security against it. He adye'
Gated consolation among the Southern States and &C.
eared that attempt 10 oOerce South Carolina would
M. DOofssle said the admission Of Kansas was the
duty Of C aud would give peace TO the borders.
The bi arther discussed, and made the special
order for Monday.
NJ Dsv omitted a resolution locking to an amend
ment Of 5Cousttuon, declaring that slaves be cor
desed as property in any STATE and in all Federal rela'
tons. Referred
Adjourned TO Thursday.
House The Speaker laid before the House letter
signed by Nessrs. Bryce, Mcqueen, Ashmore and Bon'
him. saving they took the earle Sc opportunity since the
receipt of official intelligence in making it known that
the people OF South Car Oua in Their sovereign car y
have resumed the power they had heretofore delegated
10 the Federal government aud dissolved their connec
lion with the House OF Rep esentatiyes. In taking leave
Of their associates they express the feelings OF mutual
respect 10 each other and the hope that they may Coz
nue TO enjoy friendly relations Toe letter vas ordered
TO be printed.
Mr. Morris Of Illinois, offered resolution looking to
the investigation Of the abstraction of funds from
the department Of the Interior but withdrew it.
The Committee OF Ways and Means reported the army
appropriation bill, referred to the committee Of 'h
whole.
The bin n provide metropolitan police fer W,s1ing-
loa WIS referred to the committee on the District Of Co
hmbia
The Committee on Military affairs reported bill for
the more ,.ctJ al punishment of deserCr postponed
Th- Speaker laid before the House l,tter nom tie
Scrctary Of the Interior asking for fell nves gation
Of the abstraction Of $4,000 from his department. for
private uses ard the appointment Of committee wi
power to send Tor persons aud papers.
NJ Cochrane offered resolution declaring the o. In
ion Of Co grrss the slavery question.
Mr. HaSaus offered as substitute a resolution in
sruc;ug de Committee the Judiciary to inquire aIo
The relations nos existing betSeeu the Government and
South Carolina and the duty of the Government in view
Of an attempted withdrawal and TO the Fed, raj
property in hsg limits; aud What action Congress should
take % execute the Federal laws and protect the proper
y from seizure; but subsequently withdrew it.
The diplomatic and consular appropriation bill VAS
pissed.
The speaker directed the names Of the South Care
Ina representatives. to remain the roll and be called
with the others GA al occasions thus not recognizing the
act Of secession. Adjourned al Thursday.
FROM CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON, D.c. 24.-The Cen enIiOn was Open' d
With prsy,r.
resolution vas Passed Inviting Governor Perry Of
HJiia, in the city to scat On the floor OF the
Convention.
Mr. Magrath presented an Ordinance that the Juds yes
Of The COutiahe cosnzluce OF all cases Of admiralty
aud maritime Jurisdiction for all offences under the
hw- ct the United States have been heretofore done -
Refereed TO tae committee the Constitution with,
Judge Migrith added
Mr let moved take no the address to the people
o. the southern States passed and prepared BY the
Co nmi.t,,. Il was taken up aud several amendm MS
ia the special order OF the declaration OF causes which
iuiy the secession OF South Carolina from the Federal
Union. we've made. The Who'll ad lreJ received innu-
mcrabe alterations and after lcpgthy but not general
y interesting debate, they took recess at 4zo 10 seven
O'clock
AyENSG SESSION
Mr. Duncan moved to take 40 the special order, being
the ordinance b provide for continuance Of CONNER
cill biflirs. lie movcd a secret session. Gained.
Iufoimltion given this morning in the Convention
shat the several Ugh, house keepers about vacang
Che pOsio Il is understood that the object OF the
secret TO confer with the Collector OF the Tort
. Cu,gLTsroN Dec. 2i.--The commit Opted a dec
hrltuU IT the immediate which induced and JUS
iii secession Of South Carolina. F1om rumor and
waving repetition OF causes past she declares TO the re-
manning States aud the nations Of the void the mme-
date causes which led the OF d0claraOn-rl .rs
TO the causes which led the separation from England
aud the declaration Of the colonies that they free
aud nieI dtut States In pursuance OF the declaration
the Is States prOce "a to exercs separate sovereignty
subs nsnty obey entered in le,sas aod passed ay
cle OF confederation, retaining their sovereignty urder
the declaration The war Of tie Revolution WAS fought,
az the close OF which, England acknowledged them each
free sovereign and independent States Subsequently
the Union formed limited to the words OF the grand
declAriou-declues that many States have violated the
compact letter ard spirit consequently It absoves the
rest from all obligations to the UuOu-relers to the States
which have violated the fourth article OF the Con'ti!u-
tion-says Of them have complied with spu'anot
Of the Constitution consequently South Carolina Is alb
solved ON the Obgation-alIer declaring many causes
il thus concludes
We, therefore the people of South Carolina, being
delegates in Convention assembled and appealing to the
Supreme Judge o. the world for the rectuie Of our H.
tenous have soemnly declared that the Union hereto
fore existing Jeiw en- this State and the other States OF
North America is dissolved and the State Of South Caro-
Ina has resumed her position among IT, nations o. ~
world az A separate and independent State, with full
pOwe to levy waF conclude peace contract alliance
e-t,bi n commerce, aud do all o;hcr acts and things
which independent States may OF righ, do.
Many able and inter sting speeches were made in Con
veniion To- lay by Nesss Rhett Spsatt and others II
tie course Of the discussion declared the opinion that
the fugitive slave law unconstitutional
Judge withers wade an able and logical speech
lie said it w4s constitutional
NJ Memeng,r t,c'aed that the point Cf legality was
an Embarrassing on.
Full two hours were consummed in verbal alterations
T. the addresses TT mos rigid criticism Was INDUCED
Il was finally adopted with bus few Dissenting votes.
FROM WASHINGTON.