The Union debates to-night a question which long excited the interest of the country at large. The question of presidential succession in case of the death of one or both of the two chief magistrates has been brought before the people twice within the last five years. Mr. Hoar's bill provides for certain exigencies in a way which his opponents declare to be opposed to the constitution. The bill is now a law and as such will be discussed. The great relief which the country experienced upon the settlement of so disputed a question is said by some to be a false security. The debate, while being upon one of the most interesting topics yet discussed in the Union, promises to be one of the most closely contested of the year. We have received recently several communications criticizing the style of debate at present pursued by many speakers in the Union. More care and deliberation both in expression and gesture are demanded. It is also urged that the principal disputants do not prepare carefully enough their arguments. We trust that the debate this evening will see these criticisms acted upon, as the meeting promises to be one of the most interesting and best attended of the year.
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A Round With the Members
