Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-09
CONGRESSMAN.

-. WASHINGTON, Feb. o. 1901.
SESArE-The usual number of memorials and pro-
tests were presented from merchants. factors and
insurance offices of New York, against the Tariff
bill
Mr.. Pierce moved that the Senate adhere to its
amendments to the Deficiency bill.
The Presidents message came up.
Mr. johnson, of Tennessee resumed his speech Of
yesterday, during which he said he would rather be
Black Republican than Red one. Adjourned
HousE-The Kentucky resolutions, favoring
National Convention, were received.
The debate upon the loan bill was resumed. A
Committee of Conference asked upon the Senates
amendment to the bill.
Mr.. Colfax introduced bill to amend the postal
laws, authorizing the Postmaster General to annul
the contracts and withhold the mails in the seeding
States, which was passed by vote 131 to 26. The
reason assigned BY many for voting in the asirma-
tive, that there was no guarantee against the
violations Of mail correspondence.
The discussion the report of the Committee of
Thirty-Three was resumed
Mr.. Harris of Virginia argued against the idea Of
reconstruction of the Union, and urged the Repub
licans to accept the Critteuden compromise.
The House then took a recess until p. m.
WASHINGTON, Feb Z, 1851.
SENATE.-The usual number of compromise me-
MORALS was presented and tabled.
Mr.. Thompson, Of New Jersey, made short
speech in response to Mr. Ten Eyck. Mr.. Fen Eyck
replied.
Mr. Coamer presented petition from Vermont
asking the adoption of the Border States resolutions
which he opposed in a short speech.
The Presidents message was then taken up.
Mr. Wigfal replied to Mr.. johnson, of Tennes-
see, IN BETTING manner, saying that Mr.. johnson
persisently m;srepresented South Carolina, and he
was extremely tart towards Mr. johnson as an ally
of the black Republicans. He argued at great
length in defence of the constitutional right of
j
from assaults in his absence. He compared Mr..
johnson with the jackal, preying on the dead lion.
In consequence of applause, the galleries were
cleared
Mr.. Wigfall said it was no object to the South
whether peace was maintained or wal declared, cot
ton was sure defence in war or trade. Through
| out his speech his comparisons were unique and
felicitous. The Senate adjourned.
| HousE.-The bill to recognize the Patent Office
and amend the Patent laws, was passed with amend
ments. The report of the committee of thirty three
was then taken up. Mr.. Corwin postponed calling
the previous question on it for week. Mr.. Henry
| Winter Davis, of Maryland made speech, in which
he referred to the inbecilty of the President and
the treason Of former member of his Cabinet
! The Constitution and Laws, he said must be en-
forced, and those who oppose them must conquer or
submit or be destroyed. (Applause) This was
the sentiment of Maryland.
Mr.. Kunkel, of Maryland desired to deny this,
!
| pleased to admit him to do so, and Mr.. Davis de-
| clined to yield him the floor
MIR. Davis continued and said: whether check
ed by the people not, will state what know to
be the will of the people of Maryland Deafening
applause.) He would fight disunion from St. Mary's
to the Allegheny.
Mr. Kunke said: "Tll meet you here"
The Republicans cried /" Order"
Mr. Spinner said it i'll became the other side of the
House to object, when they had heard treason
preached
Mr. Davis repeated his assertion that Maryland
did not recognize the right Of secession, and, in
conclusion, adverted to the report of the committee
| of thirty three.
Mr.. Sedgwick spoke against the report and all
compromise He denounced rebels the seceders,
and said that a permanent Union of free and slave
States was failure He would vote for peaceful
secession.
Mr.. Vallandigham introduced amendments to the
Constitution proposing to divide the Union into
four sections and the demand of one-third Of
the Senators of any section vote of the House is
to be taken by sections anything requiring their
concurrence, etc.
The House then took recess till Z o'clock.