Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-07
Thirty.Sixth COngress-Second session,
IL.


WASHINGTON February 5-SENATE.-Fiteh from
the Committee on Printing reported resolution
for printing 900 of the mechanical reports of pa
tents, DC.
Wade presented petition earnestly requesting
Congress to stand firmly by the Constitution and the
enforcement of the laws
Ten Eyck presented several petitions Of the same
character.
Dixon presented petition from over ten thousand
citizens of Connecticut, without distinction of party
in favor Of the passage of the Border State resolu
tons.
Bigler presented petitions in favor of the passage
of the Crittenden resolutions.
Cameron presented petitions in favor of standing
by the Constitution.
Wigfall offered resolution inquiring of the Pres
dent where troops were concentrated in this Dis
trct.
Pearce advocated the bill, which then passed.
The Presidents Message then came up.
johnson, OF Tennessee, made a speech supporting
his former position against secession and defending
himself from the attack made in consequence of his
saying he had struck treason blow and the men
engaged in 1t being traitors felt the blow He said
the grief yesterday IN the Senate was well PLAYED
and was got up to order, but whether the anxious
mourners were well prepared for the occasion he
could not say. He then reviewed the different
points of BenjamiIi's speech.
He said tn United States bought Louisiana and
paid for her, and then admitted her into the In
He asked if there was any wrong or oppres
sion them Was there any wrong at the battle of
New Orleans when Kentucky, who thank Cod
stands firm to-day, and Tennessee, who he boned
would stand with her, went out u help and save the
city from Lord Packenham ? Is the protection TO
sugar another wrong? johnson continued at some
length with great earnestness, taking the ground
that Louisiana had right to leave the Union OF 10
take possession of the public property without the
consent of the rest There is no need of going be-
yond the Constitution to discover what is treason.
and treason ought to be crushed North and South,
and traitors should meet with traitors reward.
johnson gave way to a motion to adjourn.
a message was received from the President
transmitting from the Governor of Kentucky reso-
lutionS applying to Congress 60 call Convention To
present amendments to the Constitution The Pre-
sidenhsays it afforded him great pleasure to per-
form his duty. He felt confident that Congress
would act with the careful consideration to which
the resolutions are entitled on account of the ma
trIotc source, as well as the great Importance of
the subject
Laid on the table. Adjourned.
HoUsE-Taylor sent to the Clerk the Louisiana
secession ordinance, which was read. He said the
Ut which it was his purpose to perform in with
drawing from this assembly. in obedience to the
will Of the people of his State, was one of no ordi-
nary occurrence. The spectacle now exhibited
of seeing the Representatives of States delegation
after delegation, Withdrawing from Congress from
the Legislative Assembly of the country, destined
under Providence to be the greatest the world had
ever seen. We are now witnessing the dissolution
Of mighty form of government and the secession
of State after State from the Union Differences of
opinion have caused these results, owing to a
change in the relative condition of the two sections
A number of the Southern States had arrived at |
the conclusion that they could no longer remain |
members of this Union unless changes could De |
made in the constitutional law, and the Constitution
be restored to its original spirit
Taylor, of louisiana argued against coerciye |
measures, and said the manufactures were depend
ent the South for cotton. and it was for the inter
est of trade that if separation took place it should
be peaceable.
Sickles asked if he did not consider war already
by the seizure of the United States |
Mint and other property by Louisiana? and if the |
protective measures adopted by the Government
were not essential to the honor and rights of the
country?
Taylor replied that it was the duty of Lopis;an.
to protect herself by taking possession Of the forts
Spinner rose to point of order. The gentleman
was not member of the House.
John COchrane hoped the gentleman now takirr
mis- farewell would not be interrupted.
Taylor repeated that on tie first attask on the
South, the white people there would arm to the res
cue including Virginia, North Carolina, and Ten
nessee, and civil war would be tine result He then
babe the House farewell.
BouligHy, Of Louisiana, made an exclamation that
ne mad not received official notice of the passage of
the ordnance OF secession in louisiana He was
not elected by the Convention and should not be
governed Dy their action. He was the only member
elected as an American Union man. and to this Drin-
clple he should stand forever. When / came here |
took the the oath to maintain the Constitution of
the United States. Does that mean of the States? |
by that oath shall stand. Whenever my immedi-
aye constituents demand me to withdraw from this 1
House, their wishes shall be complied with shall,
however, not only withdraw, but resign my seat;
out before do so shall continue to be Union
man, and stand under the flag of the country that
gave me birth [Long applause the foar and
galleriesl 4
The Deficiency bill was taken up The Senate's
Chlrlqm amendment was lost. The amendment Tor
a public printing Office was agreed to-
The resolution for the recovery OF certain Indian
Trust bonds referred to the Select Committee
The bill suspending postal service in the States
where it was INSTRUCTED was taken up.
Branch. of North Carolina, opposed it on she /
rroHnd that such action would indicate tho acknow
Judgement of the Independence Of the seeding
States
Sickles advocated the bid as there was no power
to prevent the mails from robbery.
During Sickles remarks the morning hour e,nired
md the report Of the Committee of Thirty-three
was taken -p
Hughes advocated the Crittondon resolutions.
The House passed resolution to the same effect
Is the one offered by Mr., McGlernand Yesterday.
A recess was taken
Logan, OF Illinois, opposed coercion he regarded
ne revolution as accomplished, and counseled con-
;eszions and compromise
Iappan, Of New Hampshire, addressed the House,
advocating the principles Of the Republicans as be-
ng conservative, snd under which the whole coun-
~ could exist IN peace for centuries,