The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-02-09
THE PEACE CONGRESS.
A dispatch from Washington, on the 9Th,
i've. the following account OF the proceed

A dispatch from Washington, ON the 9Th, :
give. the following account OF the proceed
ings of the Peace Congress on that day
The Pence Congress are making little pro-
gress. They move slowly and surely: Their
sessions still incline to be, secret. At their
meeting this morning, ailer auop,,ng Tuirs ny
which they are to be governed, Mr.. Guthrie
of Kentucky, offered resolution Tor the APP
poin tment of committee-one from eacn
State, to be selected BY the delegates of each
State-on whom is to devolye the important
duty of reporting some plan OF adjustment.
Mr. Guthrie sustained his motion in pow
erful and patriotic speech, in which ne showed
the great importance OF speedy settlement
of the political differences now dlstractinI the
country. The great Mississippi Valley, he
stated had right to be heard on TINS vital
question. She had more at stake in this mat
ter than any other section ol the Union, anu
he called upon the Convention to come for
ward and in proper spirit, laying aside all
prejudice and bias, adust the differences
which had well nigh Destroyed, and, II not
speedily settled, would entirely destroy, our
glorious Union.
Mr.. William c. Rives, of Virginia, followed
in the same strain making a patriotic appeal
! to the conservatives, urging the adoption OF
| Mr.. Guthrie's resolution.
Mr.. Caleb Il. Smith, of Indiana, also spoke
| in fay or of the resolu ton. He was for doing
| everything that was honorable and just to
| bring about an amicabe set tlelnent.
| Mr.. Chase, of Ohio, also sustained the reso-
| luton, and made an exceedingly conservative
| speech. He was willing 10 concede every thing
that was proper and right to the border
| States, and he thought that by mutual con-
eessions on all sides tae troubles that now
| menaced the Union might la happ1y 0nd
| speedily ayerted
Mr.. Seldom of Virginia, coincided with
much that had been said. Eehoped the reso
luton would be adopted, and That the Con
| yention would proceed ut once to the import
| ant matter for which they assembled.
Judge Rufiin, Of North Carolina, made i
| powerful appeal in behalf, as he sad, OF th'
old North State, whose people We're anxious
| for a settlement OF the queS tons at issue be
| tween the two sections. He alluded TO TIT
| alarming posture of affairs, and the immlnen
peril of the country. The questions befor
| this Convention We're of the highest import
ance, and he urged every member TO lay asid
his party feelings and devote himself to til
cause of his country. His speech was listen
ed to with profound attention.
| Mr.. Amos Tuck, of New Hampshire, Spok
in favor of the resolution. He, too, wa
| anxous for early settlement OF the agi
tating questions that divide the TWO sections
| Other speeches We're made, and the debat
was continued til nearly threeo CLOCK, VINE
| the question was put and unanimously car
ried.
A dispatch from Washington to the BAIT
more American, da ted the Ith, says:
The Peace Congress are progressing YER
leisurely with their labors, evidently unde
the impression that time and calm re1lecto
are the best panaceas for the sick patent
They however, assembled ut ten O'Clock tn
morning, and after remaining in session Tvs
hours proceeded shortly after II o clock III
body to pay 4 complimentary visit to the Pre'
ident OF the United States. On arriving
the Presidential mansion they We're conduc
ed to the East room where they were intrt
: duced TO the Chief Magistrate of the natio
by Mr. Tyler, the President of the Convel
ton The interview was rather OF persons
| than Official character, and there was no e.
. | preston of opinion on either side as 10 tf
/ | position OF national affairs. They returns
| 10 Wizards about one o clock, ana SUBS
quently paid 4 visit to the Capitol.
Great care is taken to keep their proceeding
:. from the public, the desire being TO preye
the Congressional meddlars at the other el
of the Avenue from exercising any iniluen
: over their deliberations. 1t is, however, sa
@ that Governor Chase of Ohio, who has be-
a | deemed one OF the mos impr;tc ticable member
! has, since his emphatic remark congratulati
= President Tyler, promising 'to follow Whe
T Virginia leads, made Il speech OF the mo
= marked conservative character. The hopes
e the friends of>the Union are therefore qul
bright, and promising OF 4 happy terInInau
= of their deliberations.
q The rules of the Convention which adopt
the Cons titution of the United states IA
e been adopted for the government OF the Pea
Congress. They are very rigid and formal
t Members are precluded from reading neWsl
.e | pers or pamphlets, or crossing The hall whl
, any one is speaking, and all rise when
Ie | President passes out.