Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-17

CONVERSATIONAL PROCEEnINGs

WASHINGTON, Jan. l6-SsRots-A communication
was received from the President response the
nhoa Of the Senate nqurng who Secretary of War
and why his nomination had not been sent TO the Senate.
The President informed them that the duties Of that De-
partnent performed by Mr. Holt and claims that he
justified by precedent in appointing Cabinet officers
al interim.
Mr.. Rice, Of Minnesota introduced resolutions proyid-
ing Tor the admission Of new States among them Kansas
including portion OF Utah aud New Mexico as at pre-.
sent de6ned-Aianesota, including Dlcotah and all of
Nebraska, North Of the 43rd paralel-Washngton Ter
rtory to be annexed TO 0egon-and California to be
tended to the boundary hne Of Kansas.
The resolutions we're ordered to be printed.
| Several memorials wero presented urging the ador-
/ ton of measures of compromise
| The Crittenden resolutions came up.
Mr.. POweFs amendment guaranteeing slavery in all
the Territory south Of SO deg. so min. adopted by
vote Of % to "a
Mr.. Simmons and Mr. Anthony spoke.
vote was taken striking the preamble and LIST
resolution, and inserting Clarks amendment. 1t was
carried by ayes 25 %. The resolutions then
laid on the table. Clafks amendment may be seen in
the proceedings Of yesterday, published in another col
The bill admitting Kansas as a State was made the
| special order for Friday.
The Pacific Railroad bill was taken up-but without
action the Senate into Executive session, after
which, and pending motion to reconsider the vote Ia
bling the Crittenden resolutions the Senate ourned.
Holse-Mr. Cox presented concilatory propositions
from Ohio.
Mr.. Briggs presented similar resolutions from New
Yosk, praying the adoption of the plan OF adjustment
presented by the Border States.
In Committee OF the Whole the army appropriation
/ bill was taken up and discussed.
Mr. Garrett said Virginia would join no Coniederacy
of Border States but would link herself to the South
aud become the leader OF a Southern Coniederacy. He
hoped for peaceabe settlement Of the terms of separa
On aud the establishment Of system OF customs, and
an alliance offensive and defensive. This, he said would
all the advantages of the present Confederation,
without its evils
Mr.. Gurley of Ohio next addressed the Committee.
He alluded TO the seizure OF Forts Arsenas Msgzncs
Sc in the South characterized those engaged in it
traitors and urged coercion by the Federal Government
Forbearance he said had ceased TO be virtue. hun
red thousand volunteers would come from the North to
| the aid of the Government.
| Mr. Holman denied the right of secession, but admit
ted the right of revolution when oppression had become
/ utolerable. lie did not vet spar of the Republic.
Mr. Norris of Illinois, said Treason had assumed such
large proportions that the most hopeful had begun
despair Of the Republic The President he snd while
speaking EkeFa patriot had acted like traitor in yield
Jog to the secessouist Secession had led them the
brink of dissolution but refusing take the fatal leap
they would turn their keen blades against him.
The House adjourned.