Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-11
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aEPOHTED FOR THE STATESMAN.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Yesterdays PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE. .....
wAsnNaroN, Jan, 10.

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SENATE. ..-.
wAsuNsroN, Jan, 10.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr., Gurley. .
| After the reading OF the Journal,
Mr.. Seward present the memorial Of the citizens Of
New York praying Tor the OF wise equit-
| able measures for the preservation Of the Union.
| Laid on the table for the present,
MI. Sumner presented memorial Of the Synod Of the
Prssbyte church. now being held at Allegheny City,
Pa asking that provision be made for the express ac-
knowledsment Of the being and authority Of God.
Secondly for the acknowledgment Of the authority Of
| God and Christ.
Thirdly for recognition of the firm obligation to obey
Fourthiy that tho principles of Gods law ara clearly
adverse to slavery. Referred to the judiciary Com
mittee.
Mr.. Rice presented petition praying for the post
ponement Of the Pacific Railroad H. the ground that
ipjudcous to increase the public debt Tabled for
| the present.
Mr.. Kennedy presented memorial from 1900 ct
Of baltimore pray for measures to restore
| and harmony. Tabled for the present.
Mr. Hale presented the petition Of his colleague, Dan
lei Clark Senator for six years after the 9TH Of March
next.
Mr.. Bgler presented memorial Of citizens OF Phila
dsphia asking for the pensionng Of the survivors, and
Of tho children end widows Of the soldiers Of the
1875 also memorial Of citizens Of New Jersey praying
for the adoption Of for the States con-
yenon to amend the Constitution; tabled for the pres
ent. Also memorial from citizens or Philadelphia
praying the adoption OF the resolution Of the Senator
from kentucky proposing amendments to the Oonstu.
| ton. Tabled for the present.
Mr.. Sdell called up hisreaolutlon OF yesterday, rel
ave to the appointment by the President Of Secretary
| Of War.
Mr.. slIdell ssd there has been gross violation. The
President Of the United States has not acted right in ap
pointing officer to hold office only tweve fourteen
days wlhoutthe fact being made known to the Senate
and without Its being submitted to their appreciation
The power only intended to be exercised when the
Senate was not In session.
He said what Is the Of gsrrlsonlng States when
there Of defense. The message had character
stics Of diplomacy The Constitution gave no power TO
Qfata va ha mar alu ford dafan
When Major Anderson dismantled the guns and burnt
the gun carriages he put South Carolina In the attitude
Of his enemy. The forts not built eouth
but for the protection Of Charleston habor
and make that protection complete The insurrecon
la Pennsylvania In Washingtons administration 10 not
like the present instance The government then assst
ed the State In quellng Il Fort Washington, near
where the ashes Of Washington repose garrsoned by
force sentrOm the Warrington Navy Yard for fear of
Mr.. Green would vote for the resolution without CEN
suring anybody.
Mr. Salisbury called for the yeas and nays which were
taken.
Mr.. Davis addressed tho Senate on the state Of the
Union
Trumbull and sad that the Senator from Mssissp
p had assigned the very for maintaining the
preserving the Union when the enator from Msi
sppi secretly informed 1t he long ago
that the public property Charleston not TO be pro-
tected he should have advised at that time; military
man. the President OF the United states to put the public
properly at Onarleston position defended.
cesson then would have progressed far but
tharassuranceS we're given that the United States
would not protect ITSELF seems that 1t bad been said,
go on, you seceedlng statts and gather strength the
United sttaes will do nothing to protect Itself from your
| assault"
MIR, Dsys-I never heard Of that.
Mr.. Trumbull-I understood the Senator TO say that
pledge had been given that the foracaions OF Charles
| ton should remain as they were.
Mr.. Dayis-where did you get your infomaiion2
Mr.. Trumbull-I don't know.
Mr.. Dayls--In the newspapersl
Mr. Trumbull-I take i all back II 1t Is not responsi
ble butt ju,t informed BY the Senator's around me-
am informed that Maj Anderson will she'll Charleston
sad burn II 10 the ground another gun Ii fired at the
Star Of the West. She permitted pass, through
noble conduct OF Maj Anderson, who saved the shed
ding Of blood thereby.
Mr.. Green-Does Senator Trumbull know on what
ground and what Of Just apprehension the Major
had in leaving Fort Moulte and going Fort sumpter7
Mr.. Trumbull-I suppose the whole country knows.
Mr.. Green--1 do not want auppostons, want facts
Mr. Trumbull-The Senator knows very well that
South Carolina pretended TO sovereignty 1t has
been publcay talked abeut she will be compelled,
her sovereignty is denied, to assert her jurisdiction.
Mr. Green-Does her secession imply her right Of ju-
\ rlsdiction over the whole Territory.
HOUSE.
Mr.. scklss presented the resolutions of abe Common
Council Of New York, expressive Of sympathy with the
grievances Of the South and approving Of Major Ander-
sons conduct and the determination Of the Presdent to
| execute the laws
On motion Of Mr. sickies they we're laid on the table
| and ordered to be printed.
The House proceeded to the consideration of the Spec
ial order of tho day, viz: Tho District Of Columbia
business.
The bill for the construction Of railway through
| Washington was taken up.
Mr.. De Jarnet commenced speech national policy
and read the ordinance Of secession Of South Carolina
Mr.. Carter raised point Of order the ground that
the District OF Columbia business especially assign
| ed for to-day,
Mr. De Jarnet would convince the gentleman that his r.
marks were pertinent 10 this bill. This bill proposes
only to construct railroad In the District Of Columbia
han NhA ~
arisea Eighteen Northern States deny the existence Of
the right secede while the other fifteen hold to that
| right.
Mr.. Stokes inquired whether Mr.. De Jarnet made q
statement that Tennessee holds the right Of secession.
Mr.. DeJarnet replied that he hever presumed It.
Mr.. stokes-you said Is southern States.
Mr.. De Jarnet wished to ask Mr.. Stokes question.
district business would be done.
The Speaker pro tenl decided Mr.. De Jarnet out Of
order.
Mr. De Jarnet said that 1t was apparent that South.
em representatives subject to the operations Of the
gag law.
De Jarnet from making speech but had only deslsd to
put Tennessee where he believed she stands,
Mr.. De Jarnet-Then say fourteen Southern States
hold the right to secede On the solution Of this question
may depend the future peace OF the country.
Mr. Grow raised another point Of order.
Mr.. Cox suggested that Mr. De Jarnet have leave to
print the remainder Of his remarks.
Mr. Grow had no objection to all gentlemen printing
their speeches.
Mr.. smith Of Virginia objected.
The House resumed the consideration Of the Railrood
bill, and II was finally recommted.
Adjourned.