The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1861-02-01
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
Mr. Salisbury presented resolutions
from the legislature Of Delaware, direct
ing the Representatives and Senators TO
use their best efforts for the passage of
the Crittenden resolutions, or some 9TH
cr means Of saving the Union. Ordered
TO be printed.
Mr. Bigler presented petitions asking
for the passage Of tho Crt,enden resolv-
tiens. Also, the proceedings Of a GER
tain meeting In Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Fitch moved the Vice President
bo authorized to fill vacancies In the COM
mitteos.
The Vice President said there was no
record in the journal Of the absence Of
any Senators, and he had no notification
Of the fact. The names were still on tho
record. lie would like the Senate TO in
struct us to whether he should recognize
their action.
Mr.. Fitch suggested that there were
vacancies in the committees, and the
chairman Of committees might report so
far ns they were concerned.
Mr.. Hale thought that was the proper
way.
Mr.. Douglas said there seemed to be
no trouble. We have been notified that
certain Senators have retired and do not
intend TO be here again this session hence
there are vacancies. Their taking leave
has nothing to do with the question
whether the States are out Of the Union
or not.
Mr.. Trumbull thought his colleague
was right. lie thought their names
should be stricken from the roll, and they
be considered Senators no longer.
Mr.. Wilson did not understand that
these Senators had resigned as those
from South Carolina had done. We
could recognize them as temporarily alb
sent, but considered them members Of
the Senate yet.
Mr.. Salisbury asked, II the Senators
should come back, could any power pre-
vent their votingl
Mr.. Benjamin contended that the Jour
nal should at least record tho fact that
the Senators declcrod their State had
Feceded, and that they had withdrawn.
Mr.. Seward said !. would be doing
diseourtesy If we put the fact on record
without also putting the reasons Of the
Senators. He was entirely opposed Ia
making any entry. The least said, the
soonest mendcd. He was for leaving
seats for these Senators to resume in
their own good time, and hoped the time
would not be long.
Mr.. Fessenden held most decidedly
that no State had a right TO seeedei but
the fact is they did resign 10 matter
whether their reasons were valid or not.
Mr.. Hunter thought Senators were
subject to tho call Of tho Senate and the
only reason for excusing them was that
their State had withdrawn, but the Sem
ate could ill vacancies on committees.
Further debate ensued, aud on motion
of Mr.. Seward tie subject was tabled,
80 against ~, GWin, Latham, Salisbury
Bigler and Johnson Of Tenn, voted with
the Republicans:
Crittonden's resolutions were Up
Mr.. Powell argued that a division Of
the territories as proposed by his colleague
was just as equitable, and thought Il en-
inently proper that q settlement should
apply to all future acquisitions so as TO
take the question out Of Congress. He
eontendod that Il would In no way en-
courage fllibusterism, for territory could
not be acquired in that way. He claim
ed that the Constitution recognized sla
very, and there was no need Of adYocAt-
ing protection, for protection was tile
plain duty ofeyery government.
Mr.. Wade asked for proof, he did not
believe a word Of il.
Mr. Powell said the underground rail-
road was well known. He spoke Of
slaves being carried Of, this II from a
foreign country would be a cause ofwar.
Personal Liberty Bills are another cause
Of complaint, they are a clear violation Of
the Constitution.
Mr. Wade wanted some specific charge
ag uinst Ohio so he could answer Il. He
was tired Of hearing general charges.
Mr.. Powell said the Gov. Of Ohio re-
fused to deliver up fugitives from Justice,
the Republicans had elected President
who declared that he 0wouldnt vote TO ad !.
nit slave State, Notwithstanding the
decision Of the Supreme Court.
Mr.. Trumbull said this was directly
the reverse ofwhat the Senator said:
Mr.. Powell said, he would examine,
and il wrong would strike it out Of his
speech. He had no desire to do injns-
tiee.
Mr.. Bigler said that Mfr. Lincoln had
said he would vote against allowing
slavery in territory.
Mr.. Powell said it amounted to the
same thing.
Mr.. Tumbhll read the answer Of Mr..
Lincoln, when he said, ~ do not now
and never dd stand pledged against TIE