Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-21

feltrre Of cargoes imported exported, and making
an exception in favor Of such foreign countries shall
recogriIs The Confederate Safes
Mr. HILTON said there subject on which tbs
people OF Florida more united than the desire TO
put stop TO blockade running They believed it to be
An unmi.igated evil IAN evil, which In its practical
workings mad the tendency to withdraw all the specie
from the country He adIearned from the command!
er of the Department Of orida that the cargo OF ves
sci from port of Cuba consisted OF the meanes species
Of West India rum, which was purchased a. IL cents
pr gallon and sold on arrva here at the rate OF ffty
to SIXTY dollars per gallon. With the profits OF these
ventures return cargoes Of cotton were purchased,
which absorbed the spseesot the country ana run up
the price of gold and silver TO al enormous hgure.-
Blockade brought in ardces OF eItravagance
that were useless. Their cargoes were calculated TO d.
vert attention from the all important cultivation OF tDe
cereals TO that of cotton and tobacco. He knew OF
cases in which horses had been taken from the plough
for the transportation Of these cargoes. AZ whining
ton as be had understood this busness had been the
means of introducing spies in the Conederacy. He had
read In New York paper elaborate description OF
the Notifications OF Wilmington and vicinity, written by
one of these spies The resolutons proposed to pua
stop to privae enterprises in thirty days.
Mr. PARTRIDGE presen ed resolutions Of the State
Of Georgia in relation TO the establishment OF nal
route. Referred
Mr. CLARK, of Ga, submitted bill to repeal so
much of section 2nd Of the Tax Law requires one
A message was then rece we'd from the Senate an
nouncpg proceedings of that body in relation to
the death of Hon. Robert L. Y. Peyton, late Senator
from Mi souri,. .
NJ BELL said the Hon e. L. 7. Peyton while max
ing hs way ID portion Of his constu nis on Bird Sep
tember at Baden Springs, was arrested by DEATH ms
last words being aver for our cause and the redemp
ton Of our people.
Tho deceased was born in Loudoun county, Va, in
Dec 1924 At the age of thirteen he emgraed TO Obi'
graduated a. Miami University in his twentieth year
with the highest honors. After completing his academic
course he became student OF the UnlVersty Of tr-
gnis and graduated in one year, with honorable ds
tine on When 2s years Old he commenced the practice
of law in South Western Missouri and soon placed him.
self at the head OF his profession. In 1858, he was
chosen STA Senator and in the last Presidenuai cleo
ton canvassed The in advocacy OF the cleo ION OF
Mr. BFeckinridge. On the openiog OF hosuIles' ne
marched 10 the sea- of arrith regiment raised and
equipped with bis private means, aud participated
n every basil, with The Missouri State Guard. At the
cose of the campagu, be was chosen member OF the
Provisional Congress- and elected By the Legriatuis,
Confederate States Senator.
kr. BELL Concluded with an impressive tribute 10
the cha acter of the deceased.
Mr. FREEMAN gave brief sketch Of the life and
character OF the deceased, embracing some incidents
not before giyen which illustrated the triumph OF la
We lenius and force Of character over the dhculnes
that set the deceas Senator his early career OF his
rarom the devotion he exhibited for the cause OF the
Confederacy a sold err ard as member OF be- Legis-
atve Councils and the mistaken hope he exhibited 10
the last, of cur 6nal triumph.
NJ. AVER spoke Of the many amiable and admirable
qualities of the deceased. Ls Spring, the House was
called mourn the death OF the talented and accom-
p shed Judge Cook, and il called 70 lament
tie death Of anosSer noble Missourian. Heavy and
bitter have been the mstortunes OF that great State
the red hand OF war has eled miny Of her brave
on the bat lie field and the DEGREES Of Providence have
nf IN frnm he al n
federacy. Sed witt past fInsrG vrtus.
Ennenly social IN disposition, conscientious in dea-
ilgs finn in his opinions but conceded TO Others
the right Of independent thought and action. IL the
Nord consideration expresses the character OF gen le
man, Senator Peyton perfect gentleman, for be
ever manifested consideration for the feelings Of Others
Had he not already known it, he would have felt a.,
urad he seDstvsly alive to the unspeakable
spell of the talowed name Of mother
Relying the justice OF our cause and patriotism oil
our people, Mr. Pey on never doubted our final que
cess He has not been spared TO erjoy theuis OF his
labors but let us emulate his example and press for
ward 10 the noble work Of the salvation OF our country
Mr. BURNETT said Kentucky should unite with Mis-
souri, in conmemoratng tie virtues Of the deceased
Between desp!caoe absolutism on the one hand and
manly res stance the other the deceased was not the
uan 10 hesi ate Nature had blessed him wi abilities
of the rst order he used them TO arouse bis people
to the danger that threatened them, and exhibited his
devotion every battlefield OF the State Missouri
has sacrificed macy brave sons bur none more pAtro &c
or praisewothy han her deceased Senator. Il for
osery the DEC asd entered this struggle AID Of such
the Jewels of the naion May they be remembered
and revered
Ca motion Of Mr. BELL the following resolutions
we're adopted
Resolved That this House has received with deep
sensbliy the death of the Hon. r. L. Y. Peyton late
Senator from the Safe of Missouri;
Resolved, That as further mark OF respect for the
memory of the deceaied, we do now adjourn.