Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-21

small Fox here on luetQaN.
Me- Keitt has resigned.
The South Carolina Methodist Conference passed
solution expressing themselves in favor Of the secession
Of the State.
Ex.Gov Mcdonald died at his residence in Marietta,
Monday night last.
CONGRESSIONAL
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-SsRats.-Ar Aorrills tariff
bill was tabled.
Mr. Clarks resolution enquring into the condition Of
Fort MOulirie a garrison, etc, was brought up
Mr. Hunter said the discussion Of this question might
lead TO presentation Of facts that would result in aeon
ct between the troops and the people Of South Carroll
ma and thus preepate results which all were anxious to
avoid.
Mr. Mason said that il would be but few days before
events would take place which would enable Congress TO
the face OF open facts aud he thought that action
should he delayed uHtil then.
Mr.. DAVIS opposed the resolution, and it was laid
over.
Mr. Sde on the question of privilege said he had
cerained that the dispatch referred to yesterday. did
not come from the agent OF the associated press at Wash
ngon, but agents scattered over various parts
Of the country and urit he would introduce 4
resolution expelng the reporter on the Senate gallery
and would call it up at the end Of four days
Mr.. Johusons resolutions were taken up
Mr. Pugh replied TO Mr.. Wade's previous speech. He
said he stood up boldly in defence Of Northern Democ
racy. The anmus OF Republicans to denounce all
as traitors who disagreed with them He recited the alb
fact that Northern Senator had sguied his approval
Of Mr. Crttendens proposition to incorporate the Mis-
souri, Compromise with the Constitution lie urged them
to give peace to the country by eOnciatory PROPOSE
ton.
Mr.. Wade said, the want of security for good behs-
vior
Mr. Pugh resumed. Mr.. Wade had said the day for
compromise had past then say the day Of Union has
pact for the Constitution compromise He be-
sought the Republicans adopt Mr. Crittendens COM
promise Toe times were p rlous The telegraph might
any moment announce that State had Withdrawn, and
all knew that Eve Others arranging preminaries TO
follow Beneath the federal structure was hidden giant
which nov showed signs Of motion. His voice Storm
his movement earthquake.
Mr. Pugh reluted Mr. JohnsOn's argument that il
the duty of the government seeding State
Il was A matter Of discretion only lie eloqueuty de-
pcied the horrors OF civil He said he would retire
the Senate he thought the sentiments OF the peo
pie Of Ohio we're truly represented by Mr. Wade, and
concluded with touching picture OF the invisible hand
the walls Of the Capitol with the words weighed in
balance aud found wanting The Chair announced the
following committee the resolution OF Mr. Powell shat
part Of the Presidents message be referred TO
mittee Of thirteen Nc ssrs. Powell of KY Hunter OF
Va; CrJteudrn, Ct Ky; Seward, Of n. Y; Toombs, Of
Ga; D0uglts OF III Coamor, Of VT; Wade, OF Ohio ;
Bger Of Pa Rice OF Minnesota; DOOltte Of Wis, and
Green, OF Missouri.
Mr. Davis asked to be excused, which was granted.
The b,l granting the right OF way to the Baltimore
aud Ohio Railroad over the Potomac was debated and
made the order for tomorrow.
Executive sesson-adjourued.
HotSc-Mr. DrlAnO asked leave to offer q resolution
requesting the President to communicate to this House
from hon he received the communication alluded 70 by
Mr. Niles and the Charleston Convention yesterday in
relation attack Fort Moulttle if reinforced
Ruled out
The Pacific R,iraad bill was discussed aud passed
Ayes rs, noes ~.