Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-19

loose from the sheet anchor OF liberty that moment the
Republic is at end We must submit to the unmista
kable verdict OF the people. He said he would yield 70
no compromise They had the victory as all others
had aud had no compromise to make The controversy
must DO met alone by the Constitution, and when We 70
astray from that shall get into diff ulty The South
claims constitutional right TO seceie from the Union
If that be So have and had any government
South Carolina is small State and should not miss
her much II she was swallowed by earthquake to-
morrow OF himself he would allow her to CO. but as
member OF this Congress aud supporter OF the Con-
sttution he could not do State has no constitu
tiona right to go outthey can revolutionze and they
conquer they right but il they are conquered they
are rebels.
That is the character Of all revolutions. If success
full all WE'LL IL unsuccessful the Government treats them
as traitors He did any cause TO apprehend that
any party intend to make the seeding States
He only asserted the right to do 30, If it, He
would not advise or counsel 10 IL. He would be very
tender of the rights of the people, who were about to
break up under which they had deliberate
ly come to the conclusion that they could not live But
he apprehended that the necessities of position would
compel US to take an austere ground. Although State
secedes he cannot recognize the right to go out OF the
Union unless she gains the consent OF the Union The
Chief Magistrates duty is to execute the law in every
part and parcel Of the Government He cannot be re-
leased from this obligation. Nothing In the Constitution
of the United States warrants his saying that single star
has fallen. He is sworn not to knos that State has Sc
ceded pay the least respect 10 the resolutions dec
| ing that they have. done so.
IL does not follou that the Government would make
war but that ii should exercise every federal right over
her own the most important OF which would DC the col
lection OF the revenue. There many rights for the
benefit of the people OF State which dispensed
With II they do not the mails carried, the Pres
dent might abolish the post offices. They might not
elect officers TO send here that Is privilege they have
They have right TO be perfectly represented o1t tney
choose to forego that it is not incumbent on the Pres
dent TO force them any Of that kind But Is incum
bent on the Chief Magistrate to collect the revenue pre-
csely the same every other State lie cannot De re-
leased FROM that obligation. The Constitution demands
that he should DO It, What follows! II be shuts up the
pors OF entry no that ships cannot discharge their car
coes then ships will cease trade there II he under
takes TO blockade aud thus collect the revenue, then she
viii not have gained her independence by secession ii
she be contened live under this equivoca state All "e
But she could not live What will they do! They must
take the initiative and declare upon the United States
Then force must be met by force and they must heW out
their Independence by violence and war There was no
other xay under the Constitution that he knew OF. III
State secede and declare war, be did not suppose there
was LAWYER on the floor but will say that the act OF
lie yng war is treason against TIE unted s'a,es' inA'
where il results They may well look the matter IN
the face The Senator from Texas SAYS he will force the
ipnomuious treaty in Fanue Hail. Well, you may we
know your powers. We know your bravery "euo
not want TO fight with you but, neverheessi you ar'e
ma IN the necessity We will all the powers oil the
Government to manton II intact in all its integrity
ve overthrow il ours will be the same fate as thousand
Governments that have been subverted. II you are tue
weakest then you must go 10 the wall iha' Is h'
about Il That is the condition In which we stand
can see no power in the government to release senator
from this poston did not take an oath to support the
cn,,,u,ion Unless one seeded there was no such
immunity No way then can Il be done except oy
standing upon the Constitution OF the United states ahu
demanding ,qaal Justice for all, and vndcang the nag
NJ the nation Bu, YOU may make your way out by
making war and vndicaing the right of independence
If YOU do so you should have history in mind No man
voud repret more than himself the disruption oil any
norton of the United States by those who think them-
selves impeled by grievances from when there was no
honorable release But il Is matter OF prejudice super
induced by listening the enemies OF the Republican
Marty as ii we were enemies. We have been branded as
traitors and as John Brown men. But the south ui
secede we will preserve tie glorious iulure' AeAico
owes England eight millions They will ask oil US pro-
lection They have all the elements TO build up glo'
rious republican empire. Gun VIC "ouiu w 1"'e
for Union.
The S,nator from Illinois and his colleague had said
the Black Republicans were going Tor the reign OF negro
eauality and want build up black government lie
thought il would be Of the most blessed Things VIC
cond make the inducements such that every black man
,mong II, would find home In Central America or low
er Mexico. We would then adopt Homestead pohey,
and will have the power vested in the native White men
such az was never before Let men Of every cme
come in and will build up nation OF lahorng men.
All The elements TO build up Republic more powerful
more lust than would ever be seen. But he was Tor
maintaining the Union Of the States and would sacrlhce
everything maintain it, and never should the glorious
old flag of ours by any Of his voice cease TO wave oV
or this Union AS it il. But If they will have IT. IN the
new. renovated government Of which he had spoken,
that old Fourth OF July would never be repealed.
The old flag of seventysi will be in our hands and
VIC shaI float this nation forever. This capital
some gentlemen have said would lie reserved for the
this ehal he the caDital
laid down by Washington and consecrAted by him. and
our old dag as Sndcated in the revolution shall sti
float the capital Applause in the galleries J.
Washington and the patriots fought for the good old flag
and il should be the glory Of the Government to which
he belonged ong life continues. His own father
though au humble soldier fought 10 save the great cause
and went through hArdshps fold, aud bequeathed
it to his children protection to his glory 1t vas hi7
protection in youth and glory aud lis pride in rper
years. aud though it may be assaed by traitors on every
sde yet by the grace OF God under It's shade" ne "ouu
die.
Mr. johnson, of Tennessee got the floor and will speak
tomorrow.
On motion of Mr.. Gsnn the Senate went into eIecu
tive session. and shortly after adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Stevens, of Washington Territory, offered bill
for the defence OF Puge sound and the entrance oil the
Columbia river.
Mr. John Cochrsne offered a preamble setting forth
tat conflict of opinion threatening tue peace and bar
and meaning Of that part of the Constitution in relation
to African slavery within the Territories OF the United
States; aud that majority Of the Supreme Court In the
bred Scott case, recognize slaves property, etc; and
that the opinion delivered by Chief Justice fancy should
be received the settlement Of the question as therein
discussed and decided.
Mr.. Cochrane also proposed amendment to the Con-
situon that Congress may establish governments for
any Territory and that the people therein having adopt
ed State Constitution, may be admitted into the Union
and that neither Congress the people, during their
Territorial condition. shall pass law TO annuor impair
the right of property therein. Referred TO the Select
Committee on the subject.
Mr. Florence then submitted the following resolution
ResoiUed BY the Senate and House Of Representatives.,
st., That the following amendments be- proposed to the
Constitution Of the United States
The right Of property in slaves Is recognized and no
Law shall he passed and nothing shall BE- done TO impair,
obsruct or prevent the full and free enjoyment aud use
of such right in any Territory other property Of the
United States.
No new Statrs shall be admitted into the Union With
out the consent of all the members Of both branches Of
Congress aud the vote shall be taken by yeas and nays
which shall be entered on the Journals and every bill
for such purpose shall be subject to the approval or oh
lection OF the President of the United States az in other
cases. excepting that when returned with his
shall require the Of threeou tbs OF all the iDembrs
of both Houses of Congress to pass it. Notwithstanding
Referred 10 the Select Committee.
Mr. Adams, of Kentucky, introduced bill more effec-
tuay to protect the rights Of citizens of the United
States. 1t provides punishment for the cbJ;rucon OF
the Fugitive Slave Law and damages for the loss OF
slave rescued double the amount Of the value 10 be re-
covered by action in the State or Federal Courts. Re-
ferred to the Select Committee Of Thrty-tbree.
Mr. Adrain offered resolution As follows
PhsreGs The Constitution Of the United States Is the
supreme law OF the land and It's ready and fihu ODE
N, of all pnod and laW-abiduR citizens: