The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-24
THE SENATE CRISIS COMMITTEE.
THE PROCEEDINGS on sATURDAy-THE DETERMISA
TON OF THE REPUBLICANS TO MAKE no coSCEs

THE PROCEEDINGS on sATIRDAY-THE DETERMISA
TON OF THE REPUBLICANS TO MAKE 40 coSCEs-
sioNs.
The Senate Committee of Thirteen were in session in
Washington six hours and half saturday consider
ing various propositions to arrest the progress Of dsso
luton and give peace to the country.
The amendment to the constitution proposed by Mr.
Crtenden the controversy between the North and
the South finally and forever by division Of the country
from TO ocean, the parallel Of the Missouri line
the great subject Of discussion Mcssrs Crtteuden
Douglas and Biger maintained IL with great zaai and
ability.
Mr. Douglas reiterated his former determination to
consider the question for the preservation OF the country
though he had uttered sentiment
tho subject before that mode of compromise would
not answer, he declared himself willing 10 go for auy
other consistent with honor or justice.
The appeals Of Mr. Crtenden in behalf Of the Union
said To have been eloquent and sublime. He too was
willing TO embrace any other effective mode OF adjust.
ment.
Mr.. Biger ofPennsyvanis, preferred division by line
the country because in that way the question OF
slavery could be taken out OF Congress and separated
tirely from the popular elections in the North without
which We never could have permanent peace. -
hessrs. Wade, Doolittle Coaner and Grimes opposed
the proposition with much earnestnoss and ability. They
maintained that the people in the late election decided the
concessions to make onor. They manifested great
unwngness to act in tho absence of Mr. Seward but As
they could give no assurance of his immediate return
the committee declined 10 defer action account Of his
absence
Messrs. Davis, Toombs and Hunter discussed the pre-.
unhappy condition Of the country with
ability and whilst manifcsting willingness TO accept
any measure of final settlement which would their
jus, rights in tho Unon insisted that propositions must
come from the dominant party, the republicans.
The vote on Mr. Crittendens proposition was as fol-
ows-
For the proposition Biger Crttenden Doug
las. Rice and Powe-5
Against it-Mossrs. Davis, Dootie, Collaner, Wade,
Toombs, Grimes and Hunter-7
Messrs Hunter Toombs and Davis nevertheless iuti.
mated an inclination TO 90 FOR ii If the republicans would
propose il in good faith.
The second proposition submitted by Mr. Crittenden
denying the right of Congress to abolish slavery in the
dockyards and arsenals, was voted against by
Messrs. Collamer, Dootc, Grimes and Vale The re-
mander of the committee voted for the proposition but
as it had not majority OF the republican, II de-
eaed under the rules adopted by the committee, that
proposition should be considered adopted and recommend
ed to the Senate which did not receive majority OF the
republican votes and also majority of those opposed 10
the republicans.
The third clause, denying to Congress the right to
abolish slavery in the District of Columbia defeated
by the vote, the republicans all voting against it,
and the remainder Of the committee FOR IT,
The fourth clause establishing the right of transit was
defeated by the vote
The fifth, which is intended to perfect the Fugitive
Slave law by requiring the several States to pay for
fugityes who might be rescued from the officers of the
| law, lost by the vote, the republicans all
| voting in the negative.
Many other propositions were offered and voted upon
but Of leading mporance-none that would NEE,
| the great exigencies Of the times.
Mr. Davis submitted resolution expressly suizns
| property in slaves, but vote taken on it,
Mr. Toombs submitted series ofresoutions embracing
substantially the principles Of the Brecknriige platform
| but final action was taken them.
The committee adjourned to meet at ten his morning