The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-02-22
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WAsHfxGros, Feb. 2l.--Sendte-Mr. Bragg
presen ted his credentials, as successor OF Sen
ator CiingmaD, from the State oil Norm Caro-
lima for the next term
Mr. Hales resolution for the discontinuance
Of the pos tai service in the seeded States was
taken up.
Mr. Hunter said if these States were within
the Union the Government had no power to
deprive them OF the right, under the COnsti-
tuition, of mail facilities. He disiihed the word
insurrecton--it looked 10 coercion, and was
the first step to war and all its horrors. Ii
recons truction could not be made, the best
step was 10 have Il peaceabie separation. III
thar was unders TODD to-day, commerce and
trade would resume its regular channels, and
the coGntry would again be prosperous.
Mr.. Dooiittle said this was not coercive
measure, but was one of peace.
Mr. Hunter was glad to learn that the Sen
ator from Wisconsin did not vote for this bill
as n coerCive measure. He hoped no party
would commit itself TO coercion; but II such
was not the intention, he saw no need Of the
| Till
NIr. Fessenden defended the policy Of the
| bill.
| Mr. Douglas thought the measure one Of
| peace, and believed the offensive terms should
| be stricken ont. He thought there were as
| many disunionists on the Northern side as on
| the Southern side of the Chamber. He be-
| heved there was Il plot TO break up the Union
under the pretence of preserNingIt
| Mr. Wade advocated the bill. He hoped its
| friends would not kill it by talking about it.
| Mr.. Green opposed the bill.
At the hour OF one o'clock the Senate went
| into secret session.
The Senate in Executive session confirmed
a large number Of minor appointments III the
| army and navy, ostmasters, &c.
| H0uSe.--The expenditures of the war De
| partment for last year were laid before the
| House.
A motion was made and agreed to thai
| when the House adjourns ii will adjourn til
| Saturday.
| Mr.. Davis, from the Select Committee, re
ported resolution involving the censure o.
the Secretary of the Navy, for accepting the
designations Of the officers from the seeded
States
Mr. Branch made a minority report.
John Cochrane dissented from the majorit.
report.
Mr. Stanton's Force bill was then taken up
Mr. Bocock concluded his speech, commenc
| ed Yesterday He predicted that If the bill
passed the border slave States would, within
sixty days, join the South. He denounce'
| and execrated the bill.
Mr.. Howard responded in favor OF the blu
Further consideration of the bill was post
poned till Monday.
The report OF the Committee OF 1hlrty
Three was taken up.
Mr. Barnett made speech against the Re
! pubHcans, but protested against secession.
The Washington and Oregon Territorial wa
:, debt bill was discussed. During the deba1
+, on the Oregon and Washington Ierritorl;
1 war debt BILL Mr.. Haskin proposed 10 leaN
the settlement of accounts 10 Gems Scott an
: | Wool.
e Mr.. PRYOR objected saving that Gen. Wo'
g proposed to carry the fire and sword into II
South, and Gen. Scott had inaugurated
military despotism III Washington, ana IL
tended to invade even his native State; bi
| he could not be like Cariolanus, having Il
: mothers and daughters of the Commonweal
: to meet him with tears cntreatinS him TO 81;
u his hand-they would meet him as true VI
i ginians should.