Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-12-20
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ton of the law for the recovery of slaves.
and such laws ought not to be repealed or
modified so as to impair their efficiency. As
to all laws in conflict with the Fugitive
Slave Law, it shall not be improper for Con-
gress to ask their repeal. The Fugitive
Slave Law ought to be so altered as to make
the fee of the Commissioners equal, whether
he decided for or against the claimant; and
the clause authorizing the person holding
the warrant to summon posse conlitdfas to be
modified so as to restrict it to cases where
violence or rescue is attempted. The laws
for the suppression ofthe African slave trade
ought to be efectually executed.
Mr.. Hale spoke in appreciation OF Mr..
Crittendel's motives, though he did not ap-
prove his proposition TO the full extent.
Mr. Salisbury, of Delaware, said he was
willing TO accept Mr.. C's propositions, which
were ordered to be printed and referred to
the Committee of Thirteen.
Mr.. Johson, of Tennessee, referred to his
resolutions, and argued in favor of differ
ent mode of e}ecting the Presideut-but he
should not now discuss the resolutions. He
thought it devolved upon every man to come
forward and make an effort to save the
country He did not differ much from his
Northern friends, except the mode OF re-
dress He was opposed to secession, and
would fight for the rights of the South in
the Union and upon the battlements OF the
Constitution. He was not compromise
man, nor conservative man, and would not
demand anything but what was right. He
should act on the basis of the resolutions
passed by large body of the people of Ten
nessee. Many believed State had the right
10 secede and this belief was based upon the
resolutions of 1898. Let US examine these
resolutions:
Mr.. johnson here read from letters of Mr..
Madison, to show that the Government was
formed as sacred compact-that State
has no right to secede; and that the only
way for her to go out of the Union was by
revolution. If the doctrine of secession is
true, then we have no Government at all.
The Government has no right to coerco a
State, but has right to enforce the laws
against individuals in State. He believed
that the Personal Liberty Bills of the North
were unconstitutional and revolutionary;
but this was no reason why the South should
follow in revolutionary acts. He (Johnson)
was in the Union and meant to stay in the
Union. He was to not be driven outby any act
b1t meant to fight in it. Suppose slave
should go to Vermont, and IN. biz arrest there
a mob should rescue him? That would be an
act of notification and rebellion, which
would be put down by the Government.
After SOM remarks by Messrs. Coleman
and Benjamin, The former stating that the
personal liberty act of Vermont was passed
journed.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-The House discuss
ed the Pacific Railroad bill in committee of
the whole, but came TO no conclusion.
Ford sent letters proposing to surrender
the printing contract, because it is not re-
munerative.
1t is reported that strong movement is
progressing in the border States for great
middle Confederacy, including the Northwest
and New Jersey and Pennsylvania on one
side, and Delaware, Maryland, Virginia,
North Carolina, Tennessee. Kentucky and
Missouri on the other. Men, high in position
and influence favor it.
The amendment to the Constitution. pro-
posed from the Southern side of the House
by the Committee of 80, to a subcommittee.
The Secretary of the Treasury advertises
for proposals till the 2Sth inst, for FIVE mill
lions treasury notes.
James r. Marks arrived yesterday with the
electoral vote of Louisiana. He reports that
her Legislature refuses almost unanimously
to appoint Commissioners to other States,
being determined to act without advice or
consultation.
The Hon. John G. Burch, by letter, adj
vises California to proclaim her indepen-
dence if a dissolution of the Union be forced
upon them.
Hamlin had long conference with Gen.
Scott upon the condition of the country.
Scott expressed the hope that all difficulties
would be overcome and quiet restored.
1t is generally conceded that Wade's speech
reflects the position of the Republican party.
The Southerners are very bitter against him
since its publication.
1t is said there is decided majority in
favor of a Pacific Railroad.
The rumor that Gen. Scott has resigned is
unfou nded.
The Committee of Thirty-Three. only two
dissenting, adopted III. Winter Davis propo-
sitiOn requesting the States to repeal their
anti-constitutional laws, particularly those
against the execution of the Fugitive Slave
Law.
The Ohio delegation in caucus last even
ing were decidedly for Union.
Valandingham said he had no objection to
coercing forces marching through, but they
should not make his district the battle
ground. A violent three hours debate fol-
lowed.
1t is alleged that Wade has received letters
threatening personal assaults since his speech.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 49, The House went
into Committee on the deficiency appropri-
alton bill.
SENATE.-Slidell denied that he ever charg-
ed Buchanan with imbecility or the author
ship of the present crisis, as reported by
telegraph.
Hunters bill from the Committee on FL
nance making appropriations for the pay
ment of invalid and other pensions, and sup
port of the Military Academy, passed.
From New York.
New YORK. Dec. 19.-The Steamer Asia
sailed for Liverpool to-day. She took no
specie.
New YORK, Dee. Is.-The steamer At
laltic is coming nm
A large and enthusiastic meeting was held
at Cooper's Institute, for Italy and Garibal-
di.
From Fort Kearney.
Fort KEARNEY. Dec. 19--Tne California
Pony Express of the 9th has arrived. News
unimportant.
River News.
LOUISVILLE. Dec. 19.-The river is falling,
with eight feet water in the canal.
Markets by Telegraph.
New ORLEANS Dec 18.-Cotton buoyant;
sales to day 20.500 bales; Middlings 1O4a101;
sales of three davs 48,500 bales receipts of
three days $4,000 bales, against $4,000 bales
during the corresponding time last year; to-
tai receipts at this port less than last year
l7S,5OO bales-at all Southern ports 40l,560
bales. Sugar dull; sc. Molasses 23a24c.
Flour 81 95a5 90 Corn 5Sa65. Freight to
Liqerpool GIG. Sterling Exchange 99a101.
Ga b lis of lading 94a97. New York Sight
"A l ] discount.
The La Grande arrived with Hava na dates
of he 18th.
New Clayed Molasses were so. Muscova-
do 56s. Sterling exchange Halls. Northern
exchange premium. Money very depressed.
CINCINNATI. Dec. 19.-Flour 81 10a4 Is.
Corn 42a43. Whisky, sales 1900 bbi<. l31.
Mess pork sl4 00al4 so. Lard siass.
firmer; sales $500 bales; middling upland
101a10s; -four advanced 5al0c; sales I0, 500
bbs. 3744a4 62}; corn, sales $4,000 bushels
62a63; mess pork quiet but firm, Is 50al6 90;