The national Republican., 1861-01-08
THIRTY-SIXT CONGRESS,
SECOND SESSION.
Monday, January 7, 1861.

Monday, January I, 1861.
SENATE.
Mr.. Clay, of Alabama, appeared and took his
seat.
Mr.. Hamlin's resignation was read, to take
effect next Monday.
The bill for the admission Of Kansas was
postponed till next Monday.
Mr.. Crittenden spoke during the morning
hour, in favor Of submitting his plan of com.
promise to the people.
At one o'clock, Mr.. Toombs took the floor,
and spoke at length. He said that the Union
was dissolved already, and that Georgia was
ready for war.
Mr. Toombs having concluded, Mr.. Bigler
moved to 60 into Executive session, which was
carried BY a vote Of 30 to %.
HOUSE.
Mr. Cobb, of Alabama rose to personal
explanation, in the course of which he said lie
was not present at the reported conference of
certain Southern gentlemen on Saturday.
Mr.. Houston suggested to his colleague that
the conference was between the Senators Of
several of the States
Mr. Cobb did not wish to censure others.
The people of his State were capable of acting
for themselves. He had very little hope Of
anything being done to adj ust the present diff.
the effort. God knew his prayers have been
for peace. Let blood be shed, and recon-
structon Of the Union cannot be effected. He
said that, unless there was an equality Of the
States, Alabama would not remain in the
Union. He denied that the slavery question
was settled in the late Presidential election.
There were other questions-the tariff, internal
improvement, homestead, the Pacific railroad,
and the alleged corruptions of the Administra.
ton. He repeatedly called upon gentlemen to
do something. Bring out the old ship, and see
whether she can be repaired, made seaworthy,
and put on the bosom of the ocean.
Mr.. Sherman, from the Committee Of Ways
and Means, reported the navy appropriation
bill which was referred to the Committee of
the Whole on the state of the Union.
Mr.. Carter, from the Committee on the Dis
trict Of Columbia, reported back the Senate
bill authorizing the extension of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad into the District Of Columbia.
Mr.. Etheridge asked permission to submit
proposition in relation to the present political
troubles. He said it was couched in such Ian.
guage as to be comprehended by the dullest un.
derstanding His object was to have it printed,
that members might consider it.
Mr.. Jones, OF Georgia, objected. Such things
were calculated to deceive and entrap the
South.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union, on the legis.
lative judicial, and executive appropriation bill.
Among the amendments agreed to was one
appropriating $l35, 900 for completing the pur-
chase of the Wendell building and materials
for Government printing office, provided that
there shall be good title.
On motion of Mr.. Sherman, an amendment
was adopted, appropriating 100000 for refur-
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the proceeds Of the sale of the old furniture,
and 81, 900 for carrying the Potomac water
thereto. He remarked, that, four years ago,
the amount appropriated for refurnishing the
Presidents House was $2S,O00.
The Committee rose, the amendments were
concurred in, and the bill passed.
Mr.. Etheridge again asked unanimous con.
sent to offer proposition for alterations in the
Constitution of the United States. He wanted
it read and printed.
Mr.. Barksdale objected, saying this was an.
other attempt to hatch up compromise, which
would end in nothing.
Mr.. Stevenson desired to offer an amendment
to the proposition, so that all territory north Of
800 30/ shall be free, and south of that line
slave.
Mr.. Etheridge, in response to question from
Mr.. McClernand, said that the proposition was
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representing the border States.
The motion of Mr.. Etheridge, to suspend the
rules for the reception of the proposition, was
decided in the negatve-yeas 83, nays 70.
Mr. Adrain asked leave to offer the follow
ing:
Resolred, That we fully approve of the bold
and patriotic act Of Major Anderson, in with
drawing from Fort Moultre to Fort Sumter, and
the determination of the President to maintain
that fearless officer in his present condition and
we will support the President in all consttu
tional measures to enforce the laws and pre-
serve the Union.
Several gentlemen asked him to withdraw the
resolution, which he refused to do.
Mr.. Leach, of North Carolina, voted "nc, >
saying he would like to vote thanks to a mar
who would save the Constitution.
Mr.. Mexican, of New York, said few NOR,
men like Major Anderson would quiet the coun
try.
The vote was taken, and the House suspended
the rules-yeas l34, nays SO.
: The resolution was then adopted-yeas l24
nays Sc.
t The House, in consideration Of tomorrow be
D ing the annversary"of the battle of New Oh
leans, adjourned till Wednesday.
MIssoURI--A resolution was unanimousl
adopted by the Missouri Senate, Jan. 5,) in
O structng the Committee on Federal Relations +
q report bill calling a State Convention.
! J. BOHLAYER,