Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-07
THIRTY-sTxTH CONGRESS- Session.
WAsHIHGroH, Feb. l.
SENATE.

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tenden resolutions.
Mr. Wilson offered resolution CT enquiry, asking the
President TO communicate to the Senate whether any
forts arsenas arms or munitions OF war belonging to
the United States have been seized by persons in the
State OF Louisiana and especially whether the Mint Of
the United States at New Orleans has been taken posses
sion of unlawfuly by any persons and if any money oil
the United States, and how much, has been unawfuly
appropriated by any persons, and by whom Laid
over
Mr. Chandler presented the petition Of certain citizens
Of Michigan demonstrating against any change OF the
| Constitution.
Mr. Bger presented petitions in favor Of the Critten
den resolutions.
Mr. Foster presented the memorial of certain citizens
of Connecticut asking the passage OF the border State
resolutions.
Mr.. Fessenden presented petition in favor of resto
ring peace to the country and preserving the bonds Of
our fathers.
Mr. Slidell sent up to the clerks table to be read
the ordinance Of secession passed by the State OF Lous
Mr.. Sidell said the occasion called for some remarks
in parting from those who about to leave to form
new confederacy. In doing So they would not attempt
to improve the constitution of the United States and
would recognize existing treaties including that Tor The
suppression of the African slave trade. He would be
willing to the payment of their just proportion OF
the public debt and to account for all public property
seized in sefdefense. He would also recognize the
free navigation of the Mississippi river The South wish
ed for peace, but that depended upon the North. He
thought if the separation peaceful reconstruction
was possible Coercion impraccable and ifa block
ade OF Southern ports attempted, foreign nations
would be compelled to raise it, He concluded by thank
ing Senators for the courtese received at their hands
Mr. Ber amin followed. We will give his speech here
after.
The Presidents message being taken up,
Mr.. ClngmaD said the message was commendable in
tone and spirit He would vote for the Crttenden pro-
position any other looking to peace, but the Demo-
cratic side of the chamber could accomplish little. Com
promises to be eectua should be proposed by the Re-
pubcans. The speech Of the Senator from New York,
though concatory in tone had failed satisfy the
pectatons of the country and did not meet the ISSUE
The remedies proposed by the Senator from New York
would the The Republican Senators seem
TO underrate the secession movement.
Mr. Cingmsn then proceeded at great length to show
that the South would be united unless the North made
concessions He deprecated the idea Of coercion, and
trusted war would not result. If did ensue the
North would find many OF her citizens not acting
cordially with her.
Mr. Hale said that the first thing they would do at the
North should war unhappiy occur would be to hang the
Northern traitors.
Mr. Lane wanted to know right now who the traitors
indicated were.
Mr. Hale / viii tell you, so you will know every one
of them mean Just those who will be found fight
lug against their own States.
Mr.. Lane said he supposed the Senator referred to
those Northern who would stand up for the consu
ton and the equality Of the States The Senator should
not call him traitor. He would permit to do
Mr. Hale said he wished controversy with the Sena-
from Oregon, and would define no mans position
lie would however repeat that il they were forced into
war; they would take care first OF those who contend
against their States. Referring TO auson OF Mr..
Cngman to the secession Of the Ten Tribes he said the
ark of the living God remained with Judah. Applause
He hoped the fate of the South would be that Of the
Ten Tribes.
The Presidents message then postponed till P.
NJ tomorrow, aud the bill for the organization Of
idaho" then taken up, the name changed to Solo
RADIO" and the bill passed.
Mr.. Pearce, from the committee on finance. reported
the loan BILL and it made the special order tomor
row. Adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Branch offered resolution to the effect that the
commissioners OF the several assembled in this
city be allowed admission to the floor Of the House.
Mr.. Lovejoy objected.
Mr. Kunkel of Maryland offered a resolution to the
effect that the Convention assembled in Washington
be accommodated with place of meeting within the halls
of Congress.
The reading of the resolution was objected to, and it
was not received.
Mr. Briggs presented memorial from certain citizens
OF New ok State praying the adoption Of the Border
State propositions. Laid on the table,
Mr. McClernsnd offered the following:
where's Ii is reported that nearly million Of dol
lars consisting Of money belonging the United States
vas lately in the custody of the superintendent OF the
mint Of United States at the city Of New Orleans and
whereas is also reported that that officer has refused
pay the drafts Of the United States from it, money
and further that the whole of the OF said mint
have been seized for the OF the revout Onary au,hor
ties of louisiana who have Set the United States author
y defiance and it is also reported that the
olutionary authorities have seized the customhouse of
the United States-therefore
"ReS0iued That the President Of the United States be
lie IN fka
an early date if incompatible with the public inter-
est the facts in relation to the aforesaid matter and what
steps il any, have been taken the said
ure and property Of she United States"
Mr. Burnett objected TO the preamble, though he
willing to vote for the resolution ITSELF Unless it was
mod fed by striking the preamble, he would object
the resolution.
Mr.. Craig of y. c.. also objected. He was surprised
at the gentleman from Illinois making such charge on
newspaper report, and applying the term reyolu
tionary 20 the authorities OF Louisiana.
Mr. AcCernand replied, but II was not audible, in con-
sequence of the confusion occasoned by the attempts Of
several members to get the floor at once.
The resolution wes not received.
Mr. Sherman moved TO 60 into committee Of the
whole on the deficiency BILL and recommended that the
debate be limited to two hours.
(Nr Burnettu the chair Mr.. Morse spoke in favor
of the Chiriqui amendment.
Mr. Thaideus Stevens of Pa, followed in a satrica
speech on the merits o! the BILL it related to the
ate amendment.
Mr. Harris of Maryland, took the floor in favor of the
ala misunderstanding the argument OF thu gentle
man from Pennsylvania unfair aud representing the
subj ct iu an imperfect light.
The vote was then taken on Mr.. Politics. amendment
to the amendment of Mr.. Sickes, which amendment. of
Mr. Pottle provides that part of the shall be paid
until the railway shall be put into operation The amend
ment was agreed to-yeas 49, nays "A.
The House did not concur in either the amendment OF
Mr. Sckles or that Of the Senate.
The fourth Senate amendment OF the bill appropriate
ing money for the purchase OF Cornelius Wendels print
ing Office for government purposes was considered.
Mr. Gurley, chairman Of the committee printing,
supported the ndment and read extract from the
speech of Senator Cameron the ect saving that
this printing office the most perfect establishment,
AID the largest not only in the United States but in tie
world. Laughter
Mr.. Maynard asked if was not fact that the estab
shment had been offered at $50 600!
Mr. Gurey said he believed was bu! the information
came through the papers
Mr.. McCernand, of Illinois, asked II some OF the
presses not brokeny
Mr.. Gurley said c had gone over the establishment
and considered the presses in good order
Mr. Burnett said that tn presses broken, and he
believed there some sixteen tons Of type 10 tn
Enlistment 1t did not make any difference to what
the establishment cost it what is il worth now He
would tell the republicans who had the power now ard
all the other side could do was TO sit and take what they
chose to put upon them that if they bought this printing
Office they would Year have to appropriate money
to buy new type and fix up the old establishment;
Mr. Stanton said ,here had been printing job in
the House for the las; which tue shadow OF
Cornelius Wendell had not fallen. He would not vote
for any TO purchase for such fabulous price as
sl35 600 from whose name had been for ten years
associated with every species OF lobby corruption such
an old brOk. down establishment when he couj 60 in
to the market and buy at an honest price nat rails
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