The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-02-13
Doings in CONGRESS-

in either House outside of the all
sorbing subject of.secessicn On Mon
day, the Senators from Louisiana,
Messers. Slidell and Benjamin, Wills
drew, both of whom made speeches on
the occasion Mr. Slidell took occa-
sion to set forth the objects and aims
of the new Confederacy, which he an
nounced was to be constructed soon
and assured the Senate that all exist
ing treaties of the United States
would be faithfully regarded, includ
ing those relative to the African slavs
trade. A just proportion of the pub
lie debt would be assumed the forti-
fcations and other public property
which had been seized would be ac-
counted for, and thefree navigation OF
the Mississippi would be guaranteed,
to all those residing in its valley. Pre-
vious to this episode, Mr. Wilson
Of Massachusetts, offered resolution
which was laid over, making inquiries
relative to the late seiz ire of Federal
property at New Orleans. The Pres
ident's last message was debated, and
speeches were made by Messrs. Cling
man of North Carolina, and Hale, of
New Hampshire. The bill to provide
for government for the Territory Of
Idah vas taken up and passed, after
the nam, lad been changed from Ida
no to Colorado. The house loan-bill
was made the special order of the day
In the horse, Mr. McClernand, of
Illinois, offered resolution similar to
that offered by Mr.. Wilson, in the
Senate, asking for information regard
ing late proceedings at New Orleans.
The Deficiency Bill was considered in
Committee of the Whole, and the Sen
ate's CT iriqui amendment was voted
down, while the amendment to pur-
chase the Wendell printing establish
meRt was concurred in. THE House
resolved to hold evening sessions for
general debate dlring the remainder
of the week.
In the Senate On Tuesday, after the
presentation Of number of petitions
and memorials on the subject of the
national troubles, a resolut on pro7id-
ing the usual manner for the counting
of the Electoral vote for President and
Vice Presidant, was adopted. The
Loan bill was taken up and passed, it
meeting with no further opposition.
The Presidents Special Message was
then considered, and Mr.. johnson, of
Tennessee, gave his views of the crisis
at length. His speech was power
full argument for the preservation of
the Union. He did not conclude his
remarks, but gave way to motion to
ACCOMMODATIONS to which message
was received from the President, ac-
companying a series of resolutions
adopted by the Legislature of Ken
lucky, asking Congress to do some
thing to arrest the dissolution of the
Union.
Tn the House, Mr. Taylor of Loui-
siana, announced the secession of his
State, and made farewell speech. =
Mr.. Bouligny, of the same State, fol-
lowed, first asking leave, which was
granted to make an explanation, and
announced that until he received in
structions from his immediate constit-
uents to withdraw, he should continue
to occupy seat in the House, and
when he did withdraw, he would re-
sign his seat. Furthermore, he an
nounced that he should continue to be
a Union man, and should "stand I'M
der the flag that gave him birth" His
remarks were received with a burst of
enthusiasm on the floor and in the gal
leries The action of the Committee
| ~ tho yTTb olo an tbo ao,ondYoont a.
the Deficiency bill, were eoncurred in.
Mr. Colfax then called for his bill au-
thorizing the Postmaster General to
suspend postal facilities in the seced-
ing States, and speeches were made
on it by Messrs Branch, Of N. Caro-
linn, and Sickles, of New York-the
former in opposition to and the latter
in favor of it. An evening session
was held for general debate.
On Wednesday in the Senate, the
Presidents Message being, under con-
sideration, Mr. johnson of Tennessee,
concluded his speech. He exposed
the Inconsistencies of the Secessionists,
who had ussailed his fidelity to the
South, by showing from the record
before the Charleston Convention,
that they had voted against the pro-
lection Of slavery in Territories, while
the same men now make refusal Of it
by Congress pretext for breaking up
the Government. He did not hesitate
to hold up as traitors the late Senators
who have committed themselves as
leaders in secession and rebellion. His
view of Benjamin's speech and conduct
was most scathing. So too, he scored
Gen. Lane, exposing his inconsistency.