Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-05

Hr Crittenden presented several memorials
from citizens of various places IN faVor OF the
M. Wilson offered resolution of inquiay,
asking the President to communicate 10 the Sen
ate whether arsenals, forts, arms or nun tons OF
var belonging to the United State! states nave been
end especially whether the Mint Of the United
States at New Orleans, had been taken possession
Of unlaW fully by any persons, and II any money
Of the United States, and how much, unlaWtully
1ppertained BY any persons, and by whom Laid
over.
Mr Chandler presented a petition Of the citi-
zens Of Michigan against change in the ConSh-
Mr.. Bigler presented petitions in favor of the
Crittenden propositions.
MI. Foster presented memorial from the eiti-
Zens of Connecticut asking for TIE passage OF the
border State resolutions
8fr. Fessenden presented petition in favor of
restoring peace to the country and preserving
The bond Of our fathers
Mr. Slidell sent TO be read by the Clerk the
ordinance of secession passed by Louisiana.
Mr. Slidell said the document just read plseed
on Official record that Louisiana ceased 10 be q
component part of the United States, and ter
inmates the connection Of himself and colleague
with this bond.
me occasion calls for some words IN parting
with those whom we leave, some Of whom we
hope to meet again in the noble tact Of e0nstitut
inE a new c0nfederacy. The new cOnfederacy
vii not attempt to improve the Constitution Of
the United States ItwOuld acknowledge the Oh
fAkaAlNAS VI
he slave trade included. II will be willing to
lssume just proportion of the public debt, and
account for all the property Of the United States
which they were compelled 10 take for their de
fence They would recognize the right of in
habitants Of the free navigation of the 1klssis-
,ippi without tax or toll of any kind They were
Cor peace and that the decision Of this question
depends upon the Free states. .
He had no doubt that n the issue was fairly
presented TO the people of the States, they might
ave peaceful separation, with probability Of
AL Naasa. -
he present representation in either branch Of
Congress, he could indulge in no such hope, and
hey must be prepared TO resist coercion under
any pretence.
hound to the Union and delay the right he would
not say Of secession, but revolution OrrebelliOn if
it chose TO call il 50 Itmight ignore the decla
ration Of Independence and attempt to reduce
the South to subiecfiOn It must declare block.
ade but the South would meet them and permit
The introduction Of commerce or manufactures
from the North, and would meet them on th, yea
'uder the nag, for they did not intend TO & We
the flag away It belonged TO the South as l. .eh
As 10 the North. They could get vessels from ne
sane places that carry on the slave trsde-N w
York and New England. He referred to q BIZ X
ide of the ports, and thought II foreign matt M
were not admitted, there would be war but he
South would not commence the fight. He admit
ted the charge that the movement was but he
contamination Of long contemplated plot md
claimed that Il the calm and deliberate act m
of the people. he referred TO the many kid
nesses received in the Senate Chamber, and babe
the Senate farewell.
M BENJAMIN argued against the assertion that
Louisiana could not 60 out of the Union because
she was bought as the property Of the United
States. Louisiana was acquired under treaty.
which guaranteed TO the citizens Of the territory
protection to property. He claimed that she had
especial reasons for going out because the treaty
stipulatiOns under which she was acquired were
broken entirely by the Government He claimed
that the charge of rebellion against the South
was an admission of oppression, for never in the
history of the world did millions rise in rebellion
against honor and justice and when the people
with common consent revolt il must be criminal
against whom the revolt is aimed The people in
the South glory in such treason as glOWed in the
soul of Hampden, burst from the lips of Henry.
and shed a halo around the name of Washinf ton
BE concluded with q tribute to the friends Of the
South in the Northern States, and bade the Sen
ate farewell. [Applause in the galleryl
The Presidents Message came up.
Mr Clingman commended its tone He would
do most anything to save the country; would vote
for the Crtttenden proposition and others to ac-
complish peace and safety, but movement of
peace must come from the Republican side Of the
house He argued agai ,st coercion. He dis
claimed any knowledge Of intention 70 make war
on the capital but war might as likely come here
as elsewhere The passage of the Pacific Rail
road bill attempting 70 make three routes and
Tariff bill directly against the interests Of the
Sou h, and the Homestead bill giving way pub
lie lands, drive many sensible men South into
separation. The Republican Senators carry
with them peace or war-which Will they give
the country
Ifwar, the South will meet them, and rather
than submit, would go down like Sampson, taking
the ediee and the leaders Of the Philistines with
them.
Hale protested against the assertion that the
North was making war, on the contrary their po-
sition was such as would subject them to the
charges Of cOWRrdice The Senator said there
was force North favorable to his section: If war
is to come, the first thing shall do, will be to
rake care Of Northern traitors.
Lane wanted TO know who he called traitors
Hale-EXactly those men who fight against
their own State.
Lane-They are fighting for their constitutions
and rights as States-and allowed no man to |
call them traitors
Hale wanted to define no mans position, but |
repeated II forced into war, the North would first
take care of treason at home.
The message was postponed till to morrow.
The bill TO provide for the Government Of Ida |
no. came up, and an amendment changing the |
boundary was adopted.
On motion of Wilson, the name was altered 10 |
Colorado. The bill passed.
Pearce, from the Committee on Finance, re- |
ported local bill, which was made the special |
order for 10 morrow.
BiRler offered a resolution to admit commission
ers Of States to the floor of the Senate Laid |
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