Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-12
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MEPOTTED RON THE STATESMAN,
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. II.
Mr.. Wade presented four petitions numerousIy sgne
by citizens Of Philadelphia, asking Congress to stan
hrm by the Union tho Constitution, and the enforce
: ment OF the laws.
Mr.. Critenden presented large number OF petition
from citizens Of Massachusetts,, Indiana and Missouri
shking for some settlement OF the dmculties In IN
country.
mitthe question Of amendment o;the Constitution 10 III
people; and also, fifty eons asking for the passage
the Crittenden resolutions.
resolution calling the correspondence relative
the extradition Of Anderson was laid over.
Apetition was received from Nevada asking for ter
roral government. Referred to the Territorial com
mitee.
Another conference committee was appointed on thu
| deficiency bill.
Tho consideration of the Presidents message was post
| poned till Thursday.
The naval appropriation bill came up. Several ap
| out. "
Mr. Hale offered an amendment repeating the act pre-
venting the purchase of patented articles
Mr. Pearce proposed to tamend SO as TO except ure
| arms.
The proposition was agreed to and the amendment
Mr.. Hale offered an amendment to build seven sloops
Of war.
Mr.. Hunter opposed 1t.
The amendment was carried-ayes 80 nays 49,
The bill was reported to the Senate and debate en-.
sued on the question Of concurring 10 the amendment
| to build seven sloops OF war. i- -
Mr. Mason opposed II measure OF coercion OF the
| seeding States.
Mr.. Fessenden defended the measure coming from
Democratic precedent and eminently necessary at the
present time II the time ever comes when 1t is ne
eesay force to execute the law he was quite ready
to do It, but this was intended measure Of peace,
and nobody dreamed of making this appropriation for
the purpose OF making war.
Mr.. Mason would never vote dollar for such pur
pose till II was announced whether tho incoming admin
istration intends to coerce the seeding States.
Mr.. King believed that now there was treason abroad
In the land, and there necessity to increase the
power Of the country. He would put the country In
position to defend itself against foreign and domestic
enemies. He would all forbearance and use every
effort for conclaton, but never admit the right 10 d
vide the country and peaceaby break up the govern
ment
He would tell the gentlemen that treason must come
to an end peacefully he hoped but never peacefully If
by the submission OF the hohor OF the people,
tended express his sentiments at length Adjourned
unTTgE
iNSe.
MT. McUiernard ln'rouuceu Iesoia'.1n @ N, w.n was
adopted, recitinR hat by ue seIlure vi to n. mum
the United States put at defiance and calling on the
President, II not lncoinpatoe WIN 'e Puuv
for all the facts In the case and askr what steps, any
have been taken or 10 recover possession
Of the property. .-.,.,
Mr.. Perry asked leave TO oher resoluion inslrucng
the committee on ne JUDICIARY " my W '
enoy OF amending the Constitution 80 as 10 expressly
forbid the withdrawal OF any STATE whout ihe concur
rent vote OF twohirds OF boIh houses OIL tpe
N-
States.
Mr.. Winsow objected -,.,,,-,, =,
Mr. Burch introduced resolution, estaohshn8 Ter
ritora government Tor Nevada or extending lhe sou'h
ern boundary OF california over u. ,,u a.
Mr. sickles offered resolution recommending the
celebration OF the 2sd inst, as Na'iohai hohuay'
Adopted.
MIR. Palmer introduced two resolnuons'
First, That neither the Federal Government nor Inc
people Of nonsayehodng states have CONSTITUTIONAL
right to legisate or interfere wilhsavery OF
the Union.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
Mr. Hndman objected, and proce eded to quote from
a speech of Mr. Lincoln. He was called to order.
Mr. Boetler asked for division of the question, which
the Speaker decided could not be DONE ss the voting had
Mr.. Hindman, amid great confusion, insisted on d.
vision lie believed the assertion Of the resolution un
true.
volces-"Can the roll"
Mr.. Burnett said ne peneVeu tue ase'on W pe iSe'
and he could nj vote iOt IL. ,- ,.,, A., 1,
Cries of 'ordsr" Several members explained the ir
votes ., ina ..,,,..A No
Several Republicans asked to have their votes record
ed. -
Messrs. Leake and Burnett objected
The Speaker oyerruled tne oplecuoh' ,u,
Mr.. McOenand suggested tnat tne vo,e De agaln caeu
Mr. Palmer said as different constructions were put on
the resolution, ne Wouiu asel IL 80 .as o M, Pa''
"9mlu m reau any aaNe1 siaveoS I's Seaa;ns, INV
Ths The, vote vas \ then sr'Ie reconsidered
Mr. Burnet demanded division of the question
Mr.. Sherman offered substitute, so as to enable
Southern gentlemen to vote oonciensously, viz:
ResoiveL That neither Congress, the people, or
of non savehoding States have the cons
tutonai right to lsgslae upon interfere with slav
cry in any seveholding State In the Unonpassed
l6I no nays. The question not taken on the other
resolution az Il superseded by the substitute
Mr.. Mexican onereda resolution in substance proyi'
ding for the appointing Of a select Committee Of five to
enquire IL the the people OF the border slave
slaves therein by the Eovesnment In order to prevent