New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-15
XXXVIrH CONGRESS.
SENATE Anlsoroy, Feb. u, 1851.
SECOND SESSION.


Mr. CAMERON Rep, Pa presented seyeIal petit
tions asking Congress to stand by the Constitution s
it III also other petitions in favor Of the Clhtendeh
compromise.
resolutions of the Michigan State Legislature, express
ing the adherence Of Michigan 70 the unioni Offering
the military force Of the State TO the Federal toyern
mcpt and asking that no concessions be made 10 traore
Mr.. Bingham said that these resolutions had passed
with great unnniuity, and he thought they expressed
the feeling OF the State.
He said that they would adhere 20 the Constitution
as it is and that they had no sympathy with treason
or those in the Government who took measures 10 de-
stroy il. lie hoIed lis Southern friends would yet
come 10 zee that the beet WAY for them Har 10 submit
10 the benelcent rule Of the Governments but II not,
aud they insi.ted in their eorsto destroy they must
Mr.. KING rep, n. " presented the petition Of
Ben Price and many Others IN favor oi the Homestead
bill.
Mr.. WADE rep, Ohio presented petition asking
Congress- 10 stand hrm BY the C0nstl.uiiUn and the
lava >.
The bill TO make further provisions for Consoli-
dated Lard Office was taken mp.
Mr.. FOOT rep, VII offered a resolution that
Committee of three Senators he appointed 10 make
engagements for beinaugnhon OF the President elect
Adopted
Territories reported bill 70 organize the Territory Of
Nevada, and provide Government Tor the Territory
Of Dakota -,
Mr.: SEWARD Repo n " presented petition
Critsenden resolutions. Also memorial from tho
Chamber OF Commerce Of New-York, demonstrating
against the pasnge Of the tariff bill.
Mr. WILKINSON REP, Mimi presen,ed petitions
from the citizens Of Minnesota asking Congress 10 en-
force the laws and preserve tho Constitution and
Union. 8,
Also to keep rivers free and TO recapure forts ard
-.ainri cOncertIOn ana cJmpTomlss.
Mr. WILKINSON said II tho gentleman wi hc'to
know what the sentiments Of the people really are he
must 60 away from the large ciiier lie must ask tho
r tlsya
to give mp their principles al the bidding Of an organ
lied band Of traitors. Who ever doubted that the
North and West were true TO the UniOnl The Senator
from Virginia said that bis State has been aiming for
twelve months and The South has organized war; Vet,
the Senator from Kcu,uciy, who wishes 10 ave the
Union has no word Of rerroach for these men.
Mr. RICE Dem, Mimi raid he, sIso, received poli
lions from his State. lie thought the people of that
State were for peace aud for union and for sTeedy
settlement Of the difficulties now troubling contry
The petition was in favor Of the Cienden resolutions,
or some other plan 10 settle the question.
Mr.. CRITTfNDEN ~. Am, Ky presented n largo
number Of petitions from The citizens VI NsOu. States
in favor Of the Crittcnden resolutions
large number NJ petitions were presented from
various Senators, some in favor Of tho Criehden re.
solutions, aud some oppCre,l.
Mr.. sKwARD rep, n. W presented the resoln
tons Of the Democratic State Convention q New
York. Laid on the table.
The .nbiect Of the President, Message was post
pOnei till Tuesday next.
Mr.. DOUGLAS Dem, Ill presented memorable
against any change IN the waTehousing system.
The tsJiif bill waS taken up.
Mr.. HUNTER Dem. Va spoke against the BILL
conendng that with the regular proceeds Of the public
lands and with proper administration Of tie govern
men the from the presept tariff sufficient
provide for tho expenses Of the Government. But
he said the Homestead policy had taken away the pro-
ceeds of the public hands, and The expenses Of the Post
Office Department Lad been greatly and ersary
increased He said the tariff Of 1857 had been enenty
beneficial 10 the industry OF the country, and
tnuay improving every year. II had also greatly
lerged our commerce with foreign countries. lie ued
thai the proposed a instead Of increa,ing commerce
would be actually prolbitory ON many articles would
require much larger force 10 execute II, and be- liable
10 much more fraud There cord not be better plan
devised for putting DOWN the merchants Of the country
than il il were be shellci. Tic read extracts from
letters aud estimates from tho Custom House and ner.
chants show the action u the bill iron steel &C.
aud cCntended that the revenue would be diminished
instead Of increased. lie referred 20 The great .dysn
tages Of the waehouleing system, which the bill pro-
pores 10 abolirh. What justification there be for
such bill He supposed he would be told the Chica
20 platform 'cquired it. Tho Chicago platform has got
10 he sort OF higher law higher tLsn the constiiu-
ton and rights Of the people.
Mr.. SIMMONS Rep, X. l.. replied, defending the
amendments II the Committee. lie wanted n know
who was responsible for tie condition Of The Govern
ment. The Senator's parry had the power In beth
Houses and have left the country bankrupt. He
claimed that this tariff by raising the prico Of proiuc
tons would be vastly for tho benef; OF the laborers
and producers in the country. BY the wsrehousing |
sysem, he said the Government actually giving
credit ind lorng interest TO the amount VI million
dollars year.
Executive session. Adjourned