The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-10

here from South Caron,, with cter to mako PEI
negotiation, and 10 adjust tho difficulties between Sou
Carolina and the United States. The high character u
one OF them known those who have servei in tbs
senate, senate for many, years for his urbanity and
sWances that this negotiation might Be peace.
aDie, and gave to hope they might be sue
cessful They were however, suddenly terminated and
INC lunor went forth that notwithstanding the h9h
character OF these gentlemen they had violated all the
amenities Of life, and had inslted the President and
had retired from Washington, and the negotiations
were abruptly terminated. The President in his Mes
failure OF these negotiations, and does not even tell us
that tho Commissioners have gone home Ifc stops
must say with all respect to the high ONCE which he
holds, wanting in fairness and perversion of
the arguments which they had presented They replied
him and exposed the unfarress of his treatment OF
the facts which they stated certainly In
uncomfortable to him. AM he returned their letter
one which he could not receive and in his communication
US he does not permit TO know that these Com
misscners had attempted TO reply 70 the propositions he
paper TO them he sends thar paper the world with.
out reference 20 tho fact that he answered.
have an authentis copy Of their answer and send
IL 10 the desk that il may be read.
Mr.. KiNc, (rep) OF ". Y, said the Senator talks Of
the high character OF the Commissioners Benedict Ar
mold and Aaren Burr also had high characters
Mr. DAVIS (interrupting) Senator from New York
once occupied higher positiontthan be does now. call
Mr. Kse-These men were here with reasonable
purpose
hr DMyrs-l call the Senator TO order sent paper
to be read sir.
Mr. KiScI call the senator to order / object to the
reading Of the paper
Mr. DAv,s-f the senator has the to object,
let IL come back.
Mr.. KING said he objected to the reading He did not
10 hear the papers read.
long discussion ensued on point of order, and the
ayes and called the decision OF the Chair
that the paper understood 10 be part Of the Senate
papers
Mr. King said he objected the reception OF the pl-
per- he supposed to supply defect in the presi
dents Message.
Mr. DAVIS explained that he the paper simply to
to be read part Of his remarks consequently he
much surprised to hear the objection; but If the Senate
chose TO take tho paper paper Of his he had
objection. AS tho Senate had taken charge of it he
Mr. KIM; said he simply objected to the reception As
he supposed it intended to supply defect in the
Message, and thought would be rebuke to the Presi
dent, he willing The Senator read the paper, but
willing TO disapprove the action Of the Pre-
sident in ing nothing OF that letter.
The decision Of the Chair was sustained-ayes 81,
noes 10.
The nyes and were called on reading the paper
The last letter Of the Commissioners was then read.
II has already been published
Mr.. DAvIsA very long episode has been introduced
changed the conclusions to which would have arrived
feel than before, pity for the Chief Ex-
ecutive OF the United states Tne proposition was om MADE M
Senator from New York took upon himself the duty Of pro
ecng the Executive Fallen indeed Is that Executive,
who lately borne into the high office which he holds
upon the shoulders OF the democracy Of the Land when he
down to depend upon the Senator from New York
for protection. well know that new converts zeal
ous and to that Of zeal am willing TO attribute
that discourtesy TO which made reply this morning.
But ask while the peace of the country was at stake
when all men who loved the government which in
hercd fathers looked anxiousy for peace why
did this paper, harsh in Of its terms admit
change the purposes o; the President Why did he not
then call upon thom for tho means by which peace could
be restorcd2 Thus ho would have initiated measure
which might have led TO auspcious results and might
have turned civil away. Then should not have
stood waiting hourly, do = day for what The ele
grarL may bring US TO decide whether 20 have
peace war. In the time whch have occupied re
TO-DAY have verified the proverb hat our curses some
@ Prove III mnrs IN 70 sS na0 oac aad
in pcton Il would never have forf, ana has brought
out the broad light OF the Senate journals Mr. Davis
| yielded TO motion 10 postpone
Mr. CRrrrrSpKs, (opp) OF KY, moved that his rcsou-
tions 70 submit amendments Of the constitution to the
Mr. clRE said he wished to by substituting the
resolution he had unerel.
Nr wnsos, (rep) OF Mass, moved to postpone it tn
M Pran, (orp) Of Ohio, thought it better decide
Mr. BIorEn spoke 10 favor or g,tng o. ls rasolul "a
now lie thought they had neglected th. gg,,tion too
long 10 thought there was political p enough here
TO save The country IL was never tov late TO struggle
Mr.. sAursmEy, OPP or DEL, made appeal for a
vote now that the country might know If there pa.
triosm enough here 10 save tc country by The adoption
Of Tie resolutions.
The resolutions were then postponed til tomorrow.
G. levitt, of Pkes Peak, praying hat Congress au
horize the election Of delegates by the people TO
vention to form constitution, and providing for
President and Congressman, the assumption Of M
tonal aud state debts acknowledging the rights of pro-
perty Of the South and acknowledging reliance
nation IN the Almighty Power for the pcrpetuty OF the
Union and the prosperity, peace and happiness as
people.
Pacific RAILROAD
Was taken up.
Mr. WILKINSON, (rcp) Of Mimi, moved that the bin be
referred TO q select committee
Mr. Gwv, (opp.) OF CAL, said he thought IL would
destroy the bill II II were referred 10 a committee
Mr. LATHAM (opp), of Ca entered his protest against
any reference Of the bill.
Mr. RICE, opp Of MINI, said that il was evident that
the friends Of the bill intended TO pass without giving
the Northwest fair show He moved Its indeinate
postponemcnt
Mr.. BAKER, (rep) OF Oregon, seconded the motion.
Mr. LATHAM demanded the ayes and noes on the
motion.
Mr.. l1Sr, (opp) Of Oregon, though. that this not
the time pass such bill He thought II better 10
say the South that their rights should be protected
lie (Mr IAne) did not believe that this railroad would
restore peace.
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