Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-05

Mr. Sumner presented the memorial OF FIVE thousand
citizens of Massachusetts against any compromise what
ever He said that coming OF the same cha
racter, signed by 81 900 persons
Mr. Crittenden presented the credentials OF Hon. John
Breckenridge Senator elect from the State of Kentuc-
ky, aud projected to speak the resolution. Cries 70
the gallery "let out He said he did not rise with
any vain ambition.
There was here much noise and confusion that the
voice of Mr. c. could not be heard.
Mr.. Bragg moved that the galleries be cleared as 1t
impossible transact business He however withdrew
his motion for the present and Mr. Crttenden proceed
ed. He said there nothing Iamentabe than the
great change in the present condition OF the United
States. few months ago we were united and happy
people; the Union was dismembered. and the same
spirit was making dangerous progress.
The noise and confusion in the galleries now became
so much increased that it quite impossible to hear,
and President Bright directed the sergeant-atarms to
clear the galleries. except of those persons who were
seated
The Joint resolution from the House was then takan
up
Mr. Lane moved to take a recess until o'clock
to morrow morning but withdrewit
The order clear the galleries was executed slowly,
scarcely any person moving.
Nr. Douglas asked if the Sergeant at-Arm, had been
directed to clear the galleries.
The President said he had.
Mr. Douglas asked why not done. lie aid hc
should 10 clear the galleries entirely. lie va not
to be controlled by a mob
The crowd still remaining in the galleries. Mr. Douglas
said:
If the Sergeant-a- Arms don't do his duty, will move
we elect another one who will him the floor
now when he ought be in The gallery dong his duty
The President said the SctgeIntaArms reported that
was impossible to clear the galleries.
Mr.. Douglas -Theu move we elect one who will no.
report that II is impossible TO do his duty.
Mr. Douglas moved to clear all the galleries. He aad
they were trying to get vote on amendments to tie
constitution but objections made or the other side
OF the chamber wuilc the mob in the g.leTy were the
friends Of those who object.
Mr. King called him to order and said he had no rgu;
10 ref ct on the motives OF Others
Mr. Douglas said he stating facts.
The moucn to clear the galleries carried br. or
der was so much restored that the Withdrawn
Mr. Crttenden again proceeded. He said The county
Was in danger and measures were proposed TO save e.,
bat we sit here aud do nothing, presenting the spectacle
to the country OF being incompetent to devise measure
for the public safety and acknowledging TO the world
that We can DO nothing
He paid high compliment to the Senator from Penn
-yvauia (Mr BglcrJ for bis untrng zeal IN the cause
OF the Union. lie said that OF the great questions 4
the difficulty the Territorial question, aud referred
TO the resolutions OF Mr. Clay which lie said we're in
tended to take the question out OF Congress.
The question is that the South having seen them
selves excluded from territory TO which they hI-L hty
have as much right other sections demand iE-.1cr
pu rantees But YOU deny il to them Their blood aid
ner money helped to acquire II, but you say none OF
these questions have reached the point where they be-
OF vital interest II Is question, not Of party Dut
of Union and country.
He referred to New Mexico a barren country which
be thought could not become slave State. We are no
here TO legislae the sin disadvantage OF slavery
but as to constitutional rghts-and tue South think they
tave much right to carry 1t into the Territories, b.
legislation as you have any of your systems of labor. Is
tat so great a Of complaint TO bring upon the
country all the great evils OF dsunioni
If we cannot agree let divide the Territories You
% on one side and We on the Other We talk about our
flthers-whGt did they DO? He then referred TO the
COMPROMISE Of s2O as an example aud said tDat all
Territories belonged to the South. Now have but
one poor Territory and all asked to let that
main as 10 is.
You are coming into power and we ask you to give
us some security that you will not abuse that power in
that Territory He believed that all that necessary
10 settle the great mischief that il going on is 10
agree that in this sterile Territory tn state Of things shall
remain as It is-tll when Gentlemen forever-but
say ill this Territory shall have 100000 Inhabitants,
when it will be admitted as a State and then they
dispose Of the question they please. This all that Is
asked lie said all because in respect TO iugitiyes there
is no difficulty. That is settled by the constitution.
In regard to the District Of Columbil, he argued that
as t w4s coded by Maryland it would be act Of bad
firth TO abolish slavery without the consent OF MARYLAND
Il, asked If it was not worth something if could
not brig back the States that have gone, preserve
those that have not gone or Is the idea or dogma not II
the cor suuou but having its origin IN the peculiar
ideas Of the people Of certain section. to be asu-
perate barrier the measures proposed, and which are
re .es-ary to save the county.
The propositions offered by him az a Senator OF
the Uued Sa',s and not q compromise Of the North
To the South but measure for the benefit OF the
whole country. TIE measure which he offered as a Sem
a,or was for the equality Of all. n, would not offer
proposition unfair TO either section.
He claimed that the Constitution intended 10 leave the
people Of the States free TO act as they pleased regard
their domestic Institutions, and contelded that the
numerous petitions received, from all paris OF the couu-
try were an evidence that the hearts Of the people
right aud in favor of peace and reconciliation with their
brethren and they willing 20 have their children
90 to war for tr!he and dogma
Senators say let us have 10 compromse-let US have
blood first But the Bible says you should first be rec
oncied with your brother before you lay your gift upon
the altar Ye. gentlemen will give straw for rec
orc aion But It s our bus ness TO preserve the Union
II not what will be the consequences: Who knoss-
he did He would surmse that If lrjusce be done
now all NAV be lost Yet the uiOn worth bearing
much for. Party excitement and passion will not last
aSlys and if one Congress will DO wrong, oaoLher may
DO right But their cry Of mo compromiso' vas lE,
the old cry OF the lomaus-"rT cicis'-""ce ~ lie
yanquish,d ard now translated mo compf O."
We are one people, Ct the same blood and one family,
and must compromise family troubles H. MAS for TIE
onion and not for secession aud would TO kentucky,
stand by the UuiJn until necessity forces You out with
with coasraucy ard fidelity. This is tn. best govern
mcnt in the world Notwithstanding rs bad .i0i.a!sra
ton ONE times aud he would have Kentucky stand by
the Union it rebellion swept the whole Land like the
last soldier Of a brave band till every thing gone
aud then consider what next shall be done. This VAS
his principle and ms advice.
tie was about ID part from friends here. and had
spoken in truth and sObeuess what he believed He h1d
hopes that something would have been done TO acii lie
country and this resolution from the House. thOr gh not
sufficient would still be ray Of sunshine an opening
which would warm bis hopes aud keep them al..e lie
expressed great couilcnceiu tue integrity Of tue People
ID appealed to the senate 10 have vote that something
a. Least mi.Ll be- done which would be a step towards
peace ami hamony-something to save the Union.
He begged to WAC declared they would not a"ocd
the cousu ti1n to reconsider and think how the condi
ton OF tie country Lad been changed
Mr. TrumbuI said that not the way to obtain con-
promise by taking Of dogma and usurpation. lie was
tired Of hearing the talk Of injustice aud usupaien III
the Territories Why not make an appeal to With
arms IN their hands against the government:
If il had not been for completely with treason IN tie
very Cabinet OF the government 1t would have been
crushed long ago. The President has received ccmms-
,ioncrs who, under any other government Hogld hav
been hung for treason, aud not till the last moment,
when forced to take sides either to join the secession
lists or let MAJOR Anderson perish the, President
Ioned the Union aud spoke eeby for the United States
But he had allowed the eCesons;s do they pleased
until they had taken the forts Of the government to
great amount.
Mr. Wiga asked if the succeeding administrator
would pursue the peace policy or whether they
would attempt to rccapture the forts and property.
Tr!mbull said that the Senator will find out hs oEin.
ion before he got through and trusted he would learn
the opinions of the incoming administration from the
eassteps of the capitol tomorrow.
Mr. Wigall-I trust will.
Mr.. Trumbul.-I apprehend that the Senator will
learn tomorrow that we have 90, a government, aud
| that is the beginning Of maintaining the Union.