Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
THIRTY sixth CONGRESS-Second Session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IA.
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Mr. Cameron presented several petitions asking Con.
gross stand BY the constitution il is. Also OF er
petitions in favor of the Crittenden resolutions.
Mr.. Bingham presented to joint resolutions of the Le-
gsature OF Michigan expressing adherence to the Union,
and Offering the military force of the State to the gener
al government and urging that no concessions be made
to traitors He said these resolutions were passed with
great unanmty and he thought they expressed The feel
Jugs Of the people of the State OF Michigan.
He hid they would adhere TO the constitution as it is,
and had no sympathy with treason, these who in the
government took measures to destroy it, They hoped
their Southern friends would yet to that the
best submit TO the benetcent rule OF the gov
ernmen but if they persisted in then Efforts TO destroy
the Union then they must take the responsibility. Laid
on the table
Mr.. Green from the Committee Territories report
ed bill 10 organize the Territory OF Nevada and pro-
| vide government for the Territory Of Dacotab
Mr. Wilkinson presented a memorial Of citiz ms Of
Mnnesoti in favor Of the enforcement Of the laws He
said they must 20 from the commercial cities the
interior the agricultural districts Of the country 70
learn the sentiments of the people. He oppos
I'd 10 making any compromise with traitors with Vi Id
og the principles Of the Republican party 1t the
South and no, the North which threatening the
| billy Of the Union.
The memorial then read and sets forth that Ger
tain States had rebeled against the government seized
forts aud dock yards arred and eahered citizens of
North interrupted the free navigation Of the Mississippi
river wherefore the petitioners pray that the laws may
be enforced, the forts Ieeapured traitors brought
trial. *. The memoriasts further pray that the Crit
tender propositions shall be adopted nor any com
promise made which will give extension TO human slave
| ry.
Mr. Rice, Of Minnesota pres nted another memorial o
cze1s of Minnesota in favor Of compromise and con
Citation proposed by the plans Of Mes<rs. Crittenden
Rice. He thought is State for peace and union
| and speedy settlement of national troubles.
Mr.. Crittenden presented petitions from New Hamp
shire Vermont and elsewhere, in favor Of the Ctlende
resolutions.
large number of memorials in favor of the Critten
propositions the enforcement of the laws &C.. wer
presented
Mr.. Seward presented the memorial of the Democrat;
Convention OF New York in favor of settlements. of ex
sing difficulties.
The tariff bill was taken up, and Mr. Hunter oppose
irs DIVISIONS length The adhesion of Pennsylyani
to the Republican party had imposed an obligation upo
that party to pass this bill
The tariff act of 1887 adopted 10 order to reduc
the revenue Of the government, and by that means
keep down the expenses Of its administration The rs
act OF 1857 had not disappointed the expectation
Of its friends lac crisis Of 1857 aud the pol teal trou
tles spc the presidential election had effected lis opers
ons but the estimates Of the Secretary Of the Treasur
to its productive power bad been in the main &C re
Mr. Hunter argued at length to show that the tart
now proposed would be most disastrous In its efet
upon the country and would do more harm to New Yor
than they we're TO shell It. The duty of 70 per
on iron would almost prohibit It's Importation. lie wer
largely into Details and read statistics ~ tain b
views, which we're decidedly hostile to the tariff.
Mr.. Simmons replied to Mr.. Hunter defending the bi
an the amendments of the committee.
The Senate then went into executive session, afte
which the Senate adjourned