The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-14

The future condition of the Territories so far
as the extension of slavery is concerned will
De ultimately determined, natural laws, cli-
mate. soil, productions, SC. The election OF
Mr.. Lincoln has caused the South 10 believe
tnere Is no longer any safety for them or their
property in the Union nor the siaveholding
states. There can only be permanent peace
between the sections when the free States are
ready to stop the discussion Of the abstract
question OF morals connected with this sub
ject, and look upon 1t only as q political ques.
ton What is most needed is the restoration
OF kindly feeling. Then we may hope an hon.
est and faithful discharge of all the constitu-
uohai obligations towards each other will re-
suit In healing the present breach. He points
with pride to the fact that Indiana as a State
nitnerto has fully kept the bond of union with
ner sister States. Her record Is untainted by
ANY act of bad iaith.
The House o-dav passed resolution to dis.
play the American flag from the Capitol dome
an hre salute of thirty three guns in honor
OF she Union while the flag was being hoisted
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Proceedings Of Congress.
In the URited States House of Representa-
'ives, Saturday, the folio wing took place:
The House resolved itselr into a Com ttes
OF The w hole on the State of the Union for
the consideration Of the Navy Appropriation
bill.
Mr.. Burnett wished to know whether II
would be in order for him to make a. speech
ior the purpose Of showing that the appro-
priations proposed ought not to be made He
expressed his belief that both the army asd
navy were, Judging from present movements IS
TO De used against Il portion of the States re-
Gently in this Confederacy
Inc Cnair thoCght lch remarks would not
os TeieVant, the bill having been made spe-
ctal order, and therefore debate must h
stIictiy confined to the suhject.
Inc committee sustained the Chair in his
decision.
Mf. Pryor, OF Virginia, moved TO strike out
the following clause in the bill:
- or pay OF commission, Warraut, and nstty
0 nH ana ssaea: 1peiud ing the engineer corps
Mr.. PRYOR was understood to say that he
would sus tam the navy so tar as protection 10
Inc interests of commerce and enlarging the
BOUNDS OF discovery were concerned; but he
would not grant farthiGg, and would sink
the navy III the abyss of tns ocean, before it
should be used for hostile purposes against
the cltizsns OF our country. The use OF this
dread instrument of death and desola,ion in
fraternal strife deserves ia ions scorn. The
most unhappy aspect in the present unhappy
condition of affairs is the prevalence of n
military temper in the councils of the ad-
minis iratiop, and an imtecile Executive has
fallen under the guidance of an aspiring SOL
dier The sword has been cast int the bal
ance. Instead OF messengers of conciliation
10 d'scontented people, the Government t
dispatches men and munitions of war to con.
strain them to ablect obedience.
Mr SHERMAN rose to point of order.
MI Pryor SAID he would conclude in five
minutes, and would vigorously confine him.
self 10 the rules. He was going to say. when
IN terrupted, that although no foreign foot
treads on the soil of America for hostile pur.
poses, yet troops are distributed and concen.
trated, and forts are garrsoned with an
avoWed intention OF snbjugatine and over
awing portion of the people, and even in
this District masses of mercenaries are accu.
mulaied to Inaugurate the President in blood
La the course of bis remarks he spoke of the
Administration as detestable; and ayailed
himself of this occasion to give warning to
Ihe people OF Virginia that plan has been
matured and preparations are making to sub
Ject them 10 tyranny by torce, and he I'm nplored
them by every consideration of safety and
honor 10 concert meas ures for their protection
Mr. Clemens, OF Virginia, said il would be
UNJUST 10 himself and the people of Virginia If
The inflammatory speech OF his colleague Mr.
Pryorl should pass unnoticed, standing here
IA ne oid on terms of equality with him. He
appealed to him TO knoW-
Mr.. Garnett, OF Virginia. / call for the en- :
toreement of the rules of order on the mem Der
from Virginia.
Mr.. Mcknight, of Pennsylvania Fair play.
MT G4ruett. l Will not receive aid from
the Biack republican side of the House. [Seu-
satioE.
Mr. Pryor said if the House would extend
10 his colleague the courtesy TO speak aud al.
low nim ine opportunity to reply, ne would
Mr.. Garnett would agree to withdraw his
objection Oh that eonditIon.
Voices Let that be understood"l
Mr. sherman. I'll not agree to any such
unders tanding
Mr.. Pryor appealed to his colleague TMr.
GarnettJ TO Withdraw his objection.
MT Hindman, OF Arkansas, said if Mr. Pryor
could nave an opportunity To respond, he
would have no objection.
MI. Hill, OF GA, objected to any such under
standing, and In this was influenced opiy by
KIND feelings. He desired to prevent infiam-
inatory debate. There were men on the other
sue Wiling TO accept the gage. He sGood mp
ior conservative action. and against extremes
every where (Slisht applause
Inc question having been taken, Mr.. Pry.
ors amendment was disagreed TO.