Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-29
LATEST NEWS BY rELEGRAP q.
1HIR1r.snrR cONpREss---sEcONp SESSION.
WAsulNeroN, Jauuary %.

citizens of New York, demonstrating against
any legislation or giving any protection to
slavery in the Territories; also, petition of
700 citizsns of New York, praying for some
adjustment of the difficulties. .Hi
Mr.. Douglas introduced bill amendatory
of the act of 1793, and the act of 1850, in re-
lation to fugitive slaves. Referred to the Ju-
dietary Committee.
Mr.. Gwin presented the memorial of Dr.
Rabe, Secretary of the Pacific Railroad Con-
vention, held in California in 1853 and 1859,
transmitting the proceedings of the Conveu-
tion and the petition, asking for the passage
of the Railroad Bill.
Mr.. Wilson presented the petition of
Moses Davenportand others, ofNewburyport,
Mass, in favor of a speedy passage Of the
| Crittenden resolutions.
Mr.. Wilson made some ironical remarks
in favor of the petition, which was laid on
| the table.
Mr.. Bigler presented resolutions in favor
of the passage of the Crittenden resolutions.
Mr.. Crittenden submitted resolutions in
| favor of his resolutions, from Michigan and
other States; also from the Railroad Uonven-
| tiCn.
Mr.. Iverson presented the Ordinance of
Secession of Georgia, which was read. He
| addressed the Senate, justifying the course
Of his State. He said there were two i'm
portant points for the consideration of the
| Government, either to make war or peace.
| If it made war, the South will seize all the
| Notifications and not pay dollar of the
public debt [Laughter.] If coercion was
attempted the South would fight, and never
submit to subjugation till every white man
| was exterminated.
Cotton is king, and if the Government
blockades the ports other nations will inter-
fere. II no war ensues, the South might
consider the subject of a reconstruction, but
! he was opposed to it. He acknowledged
many courtesies and bade them farewell.
Mr.. Bigler presented the resolutions Of the
| Pennsylvania Legislature.
Mr.. Hemphill made lengthy speech in
favor Of Secession. The withdrawal of
State was not rebellion and was no cause
for war. He quoted coercion. There was
no fear eff insurrection-the slaves would
fight for their masters. Two contederacies
would be more powerful than the present in
his Judgment. Texas will be constrained to
Withdraw from the Union and resume her
glorious independence.
The Presidents Message was received.
Resolutions of the Virginia Legislature
were read.
Mr.. Mason said Virginia offered herself as
mediator, and the resolutions request the
President to prevent collision, which if oc-
curing, no mortal arm could remedy the
evils to follow. He trusted the noble effort
of his State would be successful. Coercion
|
was measure of precaution. If peace was
restored, every dollar of public property
would be accounted for. The plan OF Vir-
ginia was the only course which would avert
the evils now threatening.
Mr.. Hale asked if Virginia had made q
similar appeal to the seeding States.
ME. Mason said Commissioner had been
sent to all of the refract ory States. Ad
journed. .
HOUSE-Mr. Rice presented the petition
1 of 900 citizens of Boston, of various polit-
ical opinions, asking for peaceful adjust
ment Of our national difficulties.
The committee to whom it was entrusted
asked it to be presented to the House, which
was accordingly done.
The petition was inclosed in an American
flag and its presentation caused applause on
the floor and in the galleries. The Boston
committee we're in the gallery during these
proceedings. ..'L
The petition was laid on the table in order
/ to be printed.
Mr.. John Cochrane introduced Mr.. Bigler's
proposition for taking sense of the people,
of the several States, on certain amendments
to the Constitution. .4.W .Ur.
He said he would be willing to send it to
any committee suggested, provided he could
be assured they would not strangle it.
Referred to Select Committee of Five OF
the Presidents Special Message.
Mr. Campbell presented the resolutions o.
the Pennsylvania Legislature, expressing ar
dent attachment to the Constitution and the
Union and repugnance to Secession, and
pledging the support of that State in such &
manner and to such an extent as NAV be
required for the maintenance of the laws
&c. Laid on the table and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. Florence presented Joint resolution,
proposing amendments to the Constitution.
He wanted TO pass it to-day, as there was 9
necessity for doing something Immediately
for cOncliation and peace. Referred to the
Select Committee of Five.
A resolution was adopted, instructing the
Committee on the District Of Columbia tc
inquire into the expediency of retroeeding
to Maryland that portion of the District moi
necessary for the wants Of the Federal Gov
ernment.
The resolutions of the Tennessee Legisla
ture were presented, tabled and ordered tC
, be printed.
Mr.. vandever offered joint resolution
= that no grounds exist for q dissolution thai
! it is inexpedient to amend the Constitution
and that Government that cannot executi
: its own laws is not fit to be maintained. Re
! ferred.
On motion of Mr.. Aldrieh, the Committej
9 of Ways and Means was instructed to con
slider the expediency Of repeating the tarif
son sugar. -.-l
Mr.. Morris offered resolution that mem
: bers from the slaveholding States be re
z quested to present an ultimatum proposition
l embracing their views, upon which they will
be willing to pledge their State to act up t.
in the Union, as final adjustment Lost.
The Speaker presented Message from the
President, which was postponed till to-mor
row for consideration.
, The report Of the Committee of Thirty
three came up.
Mr.. Pryor vindicated the South. The
, Union was already dissolved the only al
tentative was peace OF war. He argued tha
, the Republicans, by refusing concession
were about plunging the country into war
He said the North alone would be account
able to posterity for the calamities resulting
from civil war. The South is contending fol
the principles of constitutional freedom, anC
the cause of the South is the cause of liberty
The South would still accept satisfactory
guarantees. He deprecated a conflict, ant
urged a peaceable separation and the estab.
lishment of two Confederacies.
Mr.. Grow moved a suspension of the rule!
TO take up the Senate's amendment to the
Kansas Bill, which passed, III against %.
, The Kansas Bill has passed both Houses
, A bill was passed for the more effectua
organizing of the militia of the District o
Columbia Adjourned.
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