Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-15
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Thlrr-si1tA conErs..--seoona session.


Wednesdays Proceeding
WAsHHGTON, D. c.. Dec I2-SENArE-In the Sen
ate yesterday, Mr.. WigfaH made the most violent
secession speech Of the session The immediate
cause Of secession he continued is the election to
the Presidency OF a Black Republican. The people
of the North must knew that the present state of
affairs has been brought about by the HELPER book
BY the teachings of the Senator from New York.
Mr. Seward by the preschings of the pretended fol
lowers Of Christ and by teaching in your schools
even the children to hate us. The Senator from
New York had told his Wide Awake friends that
their services could not be dispensed with after
the election, but that they would be needed secure
! uniformed men, well drilled, and the purpose Of
their organization is TO sweep the country in which
| live with fire and sword
| Mr.. Seward rose and said-I want to know the
ground and place where Il is % take place. [Laugh-
ter and applause in the galeresl
Mr.. Mlgfall said he had il reported in the
/ newspapers.
| Mr.. Seward replied that he did not sec what was
\ published in the newspapers. / do remember to
/ have read letter which received from some I'M
known person Of Southern State, processing to inn
phcate something said in some speech Of mine, but
l cant tell what may have said that could be per-
verted so as to imply that ever said or intimated
| that the Wide Awakes were being kept organized,
or disciplined, uniformed, or associated at ALL to
secure the fruits of their victory. l think l can
safely say have never said anything which could
be so construed. | hope the Senator will excuse
me, hope he viii not deem it necessary for me to
put myself under any obligation to explain anything
hereafter.
Mr. WIgfaIl continued. and said the denial of the
Senator is all l ask. I only saw a report of his
speech.
Mr. Thomas was confirmed as Secretary of the
Treasury, as was Ex-Goy. Weller as Minister to
Mexico
Thursdays Proceedings.
Tennessee, introduced joint resolutions proposing
amendments to the Constitution of the United States
in rdance with the fifth article of the COnstitu-
ton He also introduced resolution that the Select
Committee be requested to inquire into the expedi-
elcy of establishing by constitutional provision
line running through the Territories OF the United
States, making equitable division that slavery
exist South of the line but not North of it, Sc
cond-That the States preventing the return of fu-
gitive slaves shall pay double the value Of said
fugitives. Third-That slavery shall exist in the
navy yards where it exists. but not in others.
FOurth-That Congress shall not interfere with
slavery in the District of Columbia long it
remain in the limits of Maryland. Fifth-That
Congress shall not touch the representation of three
hfths Of the slave States. Sixth-Ihat amended
provisions shall be considered part Of the COnsti-
tuition of the United States.
A message was here received from the House that
it concurred in the act to amend the fourth sees
ton of the act for the admission of Oregon.
Mr.. Iverson called up the bill relative TO our
Commissioners to Mexico. An amendment was Of
fered to authorize Solicitor.
Mr.. Hamlin opposed it. and said Secretary was
already allowed to the commission.
Mr.. Hale proposed an amendment to the Mexican /
Commission BILL viz Provided that the act shall not |
take effect till the public debt Of the United States
shall be paid
A message was received from the House 1t con-
ours in the first Senate amendment to the loan BILL !
but had made an amendment to the second amend !
ment
Mr.. Hunter moved to take up Agreed to- Mr. /
Hunter said he would like to have the same prOvis
ions apply to the million as the three million
The Senate eOncurred in the House amendment
Mr.. Davis submitted report of the joint commit
tee instituted by the last Congress- 10 inquire into
the affairs Of the Military Academy which was or
dered to be printed.
Mr.. Hale moved that when the Senate adjourn to-
day it be till Monday. Carried.
The resolution on the State Of the Union was taken
up. when Mr.. Wigfall concluded his remarks. Ad
jOurned.
HoUsE.-The Speaker has appointed Mr.. Hughes
member of the Committee on Military Affairs, in
place Of Mr.. Bonhsm, excused
Mr.. Morris asked leave 10 introduce resolution
expressing proper estimation of the value of cur
national Union, and that will discOuntenance
whoever may suggest even a suspicion that it in
any event be abandoned and Indignantly frOwn upon
the first dawning Of every attempt to ALLEVIATE any
portion of our country that whatever evils or sbu
SEES rest under it ought to be corrected within the
Union in peaceful and constitutional way and that
it is patriotic duty to stand BY it hope in
peace and defence in war
Mr.. Curry objected to the introduction Of the
resolution unless it be referred to the Select Com
mittee.
Mr. Morris had not thu slightest idea of letting it
be buried in the GOTTA Of that committee.
Mr. Curry BbJected.
Mr.. Norris sail he wanted to vote on the reso-
luton and ire hoped it would ultimately succeed. /
On motion of Mr. Sherman, the House then took
up the Treasury Note Bill returned from the
Senate with amendments.
The House agreed to that amendment which re
stores the denomination Of the notes from 500 to
$50. The other Senate amendment proposed that
three millions Of the Treasury notes may be sold at
rate Of interest higher than six per cent but not
less than par. To this the House agreed. but OK
tended that authority to all the notes issued under
the law.
After the debate. the bill was referred to the
Committee on Public Lands
Mr. Has1n presented letters showing that Mr..
Ford, the House Printer. was absent, and the sub
contractors, Messrs. English and Latham decline
executing the WORK, the House at the last session
having reduced the prices.
Mr.. Haskin offered resolution that the Superin-
tendent of Public Printing contract with competent
and responsible parties for the execution of the
House printing, to be ordered by the present ses-
sion at prices now authorized by law.
Mr.. &cCle-nand saw no necessity for passing the
resolution.
|
Saturday, prepared to perform his duty.
Mr.. Burnett expressed surprise that the resolution
was offered without first declaring the Office vacant.
whsn Mr.. Haskin must know that in the absence of
doing this Mr.. Ford would be entitled to compensa-
tion provided he can show that he prepared to do
the work. Hs wanted TO know how it that
Sl35 900 was paid for Wendell's establishment the
Office, when he had been told it for
merly offered at Ss0,O00 and not worth $4,000.
Messrs Grow and Stanton opposed the cOnsideFa-
ton of the resolution.
Mr. Hasl,in showed the necessity of passing it, and
Is to the purchase of Wendelrs office, that was
bought for $4,000 less than it cost He woud in
form Mr.. Burnett that he was as ready for him to
investigate this subject as he himself (Haskin) was
% investigate the Government claim
Mr. Burnett said at the last session he proposed to
refer De GroOt's claim to the War Department for
settlement The gentleman cannot thus deal in insin-
nations against NE. / ask what he means!
Mr. Haskin-I am as well satisfied that you shall |
investigate the Government Office Printing question
Is you that should the De GrOot contract
Mr. Burnett ask the member whether, by his |
'emark, he intends. directly indirectly, remotely,
% reflect upon me in any manner whatever:
Mr. IIaskin--I did not.
After further debate the resolution tabled and
he House adjourned till Monday.