New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-20


called upou 10 protect its culture and transport Al pn.
is tbs Government prepared for state Of hings Axe
ms NJ johnson zen quoted from The prociaiuh
lion of the Governor Of Arknsas, "abou the secret
workings by the British Government in this country
10 promote dismi0r. But is The United States ~ he
told by State q. nj the army and navy of England
and France shall be brought here 10 protect
that STATE Can Tie Government permit this
without violation q the laV of selfpreservaiion
Has South Carolina any ght TO draw her sister States
into one common ruin Mr.. johnson here quoted
from Gov. GIFTS Aesesge aud from Mr. Keitts
speeches 10 show that such was the intention lie
tJofnson) would tell South Carolina that far a.
Tennessee was concerned she would not be dragged
into Southern any other Confederacy until she bad
time to consider about il tie would also tell the
Northern states that Tennessee would not be driven
wanted TO abolish Slavery. the first step
they would take would be TO dissolve the Union.
The existence Of Slavery demands presery alton of
the Union. What protection win the border States
have if the Union is dissolved whose property il at
stake ana whose interests most endangered II
Clyfion were commenced where wOuldit stop! Rather
than see the Government divided into thirty three
petty, wIanging powers, ne would ii a consoli-
dated Government and consolidated power. II might
occur TO the border State. that II better for them
10 establish Central Republic instead Of going with
the Southern States, and form friendly alliances with
the Northern border States.
He referred in eloquent terms TO the association of
tie struggle for independence, and the great of
The different Genital States binding them together In
connection with the idea Of Central Republic might
also the idea how was the capital founded by
Washington, which could not be given exclusively TO
the North or South. lie avowed in his place here he
never would enter any Government, North or South,
less democratic than tie one under which we now live
never never!
He reed extracts from the newspapers Of Columbus
Ga suggesting monarchical Government to show that
there was party at the South in favor of monarchy,
ard 10 ask the South 10 consider what Government il
was going under. IL il not better to bear the ills
we have than fly to others know not of 2? II might
be that some Louis Napoleon ready 20 seize the
Telns OF the Government. Tennessee never passed
UnGer less democratic Government. IL intended TO
stand by the Constitution and demand faithful per-
formauce II the guarantee II would not he driven
out Of tie house built by forefathers II wanted
10 stay tie rash and predpitate action of portion
Oi the South which to such Ied-hOt madness, and
also msd AbchtioLi-u at the North He still trusted
N God that the Union would he preserved, and
intended to hold TO ii palladium OF civil liberty,
the shipwrecked mariner clngs TO a plank TO save
himself. Where Is tie grievance that operates upon
South Carolina? Is it because they want to tpke
slaves into the territory. Both of her Senators said
al the last session there was no need of ii now.
Mr.. DAVIS said they voted on the resolution to
project it.
Mr.. JOHNSON asked if they voted to protect it
aOw
Mr.. DAVIS said if The Senator proposes to play on
tbat wofd, he supposed they inteaded to nail 10 the
tie miserable miscrcants who for protection
when Is unnecessary and who shrink from il when it
l. LeCessary.
Mr.. NIGFALI sid he corrected the statement the
other day.
Mir. JOHNSON said he corrected it wrong, then.
Nj. NlGFALL SAID # the Senate chose to peryert
ia IS be could moi help il.
MIR. JOHNSON objected TO further interruption.
What is the reason for dsuniOn Because our man
was not elected. If Mr.. Breckenridge had been elected
not would have wanted 10 break up the Union;
hut Nj. Lincoln Is elected and now they say they will
break up the Union. He said No. What Yves there
to fear Mr.. Lincoln was a minority President. Let
South Carolina send her Senators back, and Mr.. Lin
coin cannot make Cabinet without the consent
Of the Senate Was be 70 be such a coward as to re-
treat when ii evident the South had the power III
their own hands! Was be TO be so cowardly to de-
seTt noble band at the North who stood by the South
on principle! Yet for temporary defeat it is pro-
posed 10 tuIn our backs Oh them and leave them to
their ate. We have nothing 10 do but t. stand firmly
at posts like men, and in -four wears time Lincoln
and his PARTY viii both be hurled from power. What
reason, tEen is there for dcsertOn and the breaking
up OF the Government He believed that we could
obtain AL needed guarantees. He entreated every
patriot TO come forward in the spirit Of brothery love,
10 stand around the altar of common country, TO
lay the Constitution upon IT, and 10 sW1ar thai the
Constitution shall be maintained anO The Union pre-
served He thought it better to preserve the Union,
even il we had quarrel with the North sometimes. L
was better 20 quarrel with the NOr,h occasionally
than TO quarrel among ourselves. Mr.. johnson here
referred to the remark OF the Senator from Georgia
Ivers0nl about some Texas Erutns arising 70 relieve
that State Of her Governor unless he should conform 10
the wishes OF the people. This be Johnson said, does
not lOOk lUutn Ike UGrIINnN. lie dpi cdtU 10 tnt
South 10 pause and consider before they rasy too
far. He earnestly appealed to tie North to come for
ward with propositions Of 4aee, conchauon ara con-
Ceslon. They know that tOHgrets his power to-day
to arrest secession and save the Union. Viii they
cone forward, or desert the sinking snip FOR one
he would stand supporting the edice OF his country a.
long as human efforts could last. Nj. johnson closed
witt strong, earnest and eloquent appeal for all TO
stand By tie Constitution and the Union.
Mr.. PUGH Dem, Ohio obtained the floor, but
yielded it 70 Mr.. LANE
Mr.. LANE Dem, Oregon said that he could not
evuect to reply 10 the Senator from Tennessee There
was one thing Tie old Democracy would not DO. They
would march under the bloody banner OF the Sena
tor from Tennessee to tramVle South Carolina under
foot. On the contrary, he would find them ready TO
meet Tim there, and repe his bloody band They
would say to him, You shall not suGjugate gallant
State struggling for her rights-Ilhts denied tten IN
the Union. Applause IN the galleries. Tie President
elect was elected simply becaufe Of his hate to the
South. J. il surprising then that the gallant ate OF
south Carolina should resist He here serve notice on
TIE North that sle cannot carry united North 10 H.
wade a State fighting for Ter rights. lie knew some
tinC Of the people Of Tennessee aud he knew that they
would not march with the Senator johnson Ill ms
bloody march. lie claimed that Washington was a
,eceder when went Philadelphia and lei the Con-
federation. Whisky instruction was not TO be com
IaTed 10 the action OF sovereign STATE. me Issue III
Inc late election the res.lullons OF me major
from Mississippi Davis. He Lane Thought mat
tie Southern States had good reason 10 complain ana
take action and they would do whether II was lked
or not and ne would never draw lis sword 10 cOerce
/ en- Tor it,. Mr. Lane here read from Mr.. Lincoln 5
sDeecLes TO show Liz Lincoln hatred Of slavery and
the south The Senator from Tennessee looked 10 the
question a. a matter Of dollars and cent?, not
1riu,iple There was 10 danger OF the mouth
# the Mississippi ever being closed mp. 1t was
gainst the law Of nations. If dissolution
Il tho Union should come i, will be for the reason
that tie Southern States have been denied Their pgts
in The Uujou. Where is the man hardy enough to an
Gertake 10 collect revenue in South Carolina when she
Las lei The mon Such man would be The yeiiest