Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-30
bod tspresen!sd. bod .appo,ed om Lhe aot lhal .hs

bot represented, had supposed from the fact that ihe
number thirteen was mentioned, Il contemplated 10
select one from each district Whatever gentlemen
views were, they were locked up in their bosoms.-
avn free to say 1t is my impression, that if had been
Speaker would have selected one from each district
do not feel disposed to reflect upon the motives of any
gentleman upon this floor; but Mr.. Speaker, this is
high aud important duty, and do trust that however
reluctant the gentleman from Washington may be to
serve as chairman of this committee he will not
withhold his counse-the counsel of aman of experience
and statesman. shall give my hearty support TO the
resolution OF the gentleman from Cupeper. Whatever
may be the action Of the Legislature in regard to this
interesting question Of a mission South Carolina say
let the past be sacrificed and look forward only to the
uture-that this question may be disposed of to
dound to the dignity and interest OF this Commonwealth
and Of the Union of which yet and hope will
long be, component part
Mr. SEDDON-l have announced once to-day the po-
ston occupy on this question: and in the enunciation
OF that position thought had made myself understood
by the House. The resolution submitted by the gentle
man from Augusta r. CHRIsrIAN) is, deem, perso-
nal offence to me, and would ask him to state the pur
pose and intent of that resolution.
Mr. CHRiSIIAN-I may premise by saying am sur
prsed that the gentleman should make the remark that
he regarded the resolution which offered personal
offence to him, especially after conversation be-
tween him and myself which conveyed to his meaH-
Ing in the remarks submitted by him yesterday will
say thus much of my idea of his objection if IL will be
satisfactory to him. hope will regarded his dis
tucon as being ths-that the Speaker in the appoint
ment OF the Committee had acted unfairly towards his
purpose. But whether | understood him correctly or
not must say, intended no personal offence to him.
Mr.. DJChWALL could not comprehend the meaning
of all tins discussion unless grew out OF remarks sub
mted yesterday. Ifso he did not see how the remarks
OF the gentleman from Prince Edward Mr.. Dickinson)
could be tortured into mputaton OF want OF icaty
on the part OF the gentlemen composing the Committee
Mr.. RIVE conceded with Mr.. Duckwall. He could
no occasion for all this commotion. No mputation
had been cast upon the West 1t had only been claim
ed that portion OF the State should be represented
equally with another upon the South Carolina mission
Tlere surely could be nothing wrong in that
Mr.. HOPKINS read a report Of the remarks of the
gentleman from Prince George given in one Of the
city papers. Ii on that report that his remarks
were based. lie did not understand the gentleman as
imputiug unsoundues TO the Western MEMBERS but that
the ground Of his complaint was that his district was
wholly unrepresened.
MFR. COLLIER | had not desired to say ANYTHING on
this subject But it TO be the occasion of per-
sonal explanations, deem it due to myself to submit
few remarks. Ii t is my desire and wish to let this
House determine upon what action 1t may that for
Oue shall be excused from voting on any proposition in
connection with this subject Not knowing whether the
disposition is % excuse the Chairman of the Committee
must say, with my friend from Stafford CIR. Seldom
that was 10 certain extent connected with this mat
ter from It's inception unknown TO the gentleman from
Nashington. had proposition to submit identicaly
the same only in regard the number OF the committee
on tue part Of the Senate, my resolution compromising
nine on the part of that body and thirteen the part of
this House. If had had the honor Of offering that resOu-
ton, not having the prestige OF other gentlemen here
! intended 10 have relieved the Speaker from any
embarrassment by declining the Craftsmanship Of
that Committee. And, sir, l say still more now,
that It the House shall determine to excuse the
gentleman from Washington, !, for one, prompted
by the reasons now IL the SPEAKER has any dspo-
si.on 10 appoint me Chairman, l shall earnestly
quest it TO be done Sir, am here humble man,
but, at the same time, the proud representative of
proud constituency and while have personal incli-
nation 20 figure cOn-pcuousy here, simply desire to
reflect their sentiments As far is this discussion be
tween the East and West is concerned, have not
dcrS'oOd any gentleman as, for moment intending TO
reflect upon the patriotism attachment to the State Of
any this floor. Lest the remarks Of my friend
from Prince Edward Mr.. Dickinsou) should be miscou-
strued while he stated me TO be the representative OF
commercial interest will say not only represent that
interest, but a sllvehodinP and may add, the white
mans interest represent, by force of locality aud cir
cumsance all OF the three great elements Of power that
20 to make Virginia what shes
Mr.. RUTHERFORD suggested that Mr. CuRlsrIAS so
modify his resolution 20 leave out the first part which
would bring before the House the subject which they
desire TO vote-thc proposition 10 excuse Nr. loPEN,
from serving the committee.
Mr. CHRISTIAN adopted the suggestion.
Mr. RUTHERFORD further suggested the proprety
of some member Of the committee moving that the
mittee be discharged from the further consideration of
the subject What was the necessity for a committee
bringing the proposition Of South Carolina before the
House. when that had already been done in a forcibe
manner by her Commissioner South Carolina should
not be kept waiting for a response.
Nr HOPKINS had no objection to adopting the sug-
gestion
The CHAIR suggested that the motion could rot come
up unless the gentleman from Augusta Withdrew his pro-
position.
Mr.. CHRISTIAN was afraid that if his resolution was
not voted on there would be necessity for action which
the gentleman would regret. He hoped lie vas under
stood.
Other gentlemen rose to give expression to their sen
maut- ou the subject.
ar. LoCERlDGE called the previous question. The
call was sustained
Mr. DCCkWALL mogei that the Committee be dis
charged from the further consideration OF the subject
with view TO referring the subject 70 the whole House
The Chair informed him that the question WAS on the
indefinite postpouemert Of the joint resolution received
from the senate. l. not postponed, ayes 90, noes
The question then required on the adoption Of the res
0.a..ou !, $50, not adopted, ayes rs, noes u.
Mr. DJCkWALL then offered the following joint res
o,atou.
EeaL,9. That this House, with the consent Of the
Senate discharge thc committee ON lc part OF the House
t1u lc further consideration of the response TO tie
Commissioner from South Carolina.
Ar BABBOURmoyei to lay the resolution on the tie
bic.
Mr.. JONES of Apfomat,oy, asked If the order Of
che day DID 600, take precedence
TueCIair said 10 did.
Me-. DJCNWAIT.mo chat the order of the day De
passed Dg u oglc. TO- consider hi, resolution. The mo-
ton va, carried. The resolution iai over under the
rule.
Mr. CRUTCuFIELD Speaker asked Ar. Seldom to
explain 100 what manner bee had been guilty Of uuirne,-
injustice, &c 10 him As tha charge was made IN the
House hc desired the cNpanton TO be made there also
Mr.. SEDDON-As 10 going into tu explanation on this
floor of the ground of my complaint, cannot 90 so-
Ny idea is that out OF the House is the roper lace
answer any questions on the suffice.
The subject dropped.
The order Of the dy came up, AMI the House adjourn
ed.