Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-12
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.


Dir. CrittendenH resolutions we're taken up and MIR
Trumbull proposed amendment approving OF the con
duct OF Maj Anderson and the determination OF th
President to support him, and avowS that we support the
President In all constitutional measures for the enforce
ment OF all laws fer the preservation OF the Union.
Mr.. Hunter said before the end OF the month ak Of
seven States would have seeded The old Union can
not now be saved. We can't restore the dead we will
reconstruct a new government. new Union, which we
propose making permanent Since 1870 warfare against
the local system of the south has been carried and
President Ia now coming to power who has decsred that
all states must be free or all slaVe The South as all
thu elen ents OF an empire He said the only thing to
preserve peace the adoption Of amendments TO
the Constitution.
lst. Congress has poper to abolish slavery in any
State, the District OF Columbia dock yards forts, and
arsenels Of the Government.
Cad Congress shall do nothing to obstruet the inter
State Slave trade
3rd. Thatt s the duty OF each State to suppress
eu invasion oil another state.
4th That any sta,e shall be admitted into the Union,
with or without slavery according to the votes OF tho
people.
5th. All States shall restore fugitive slaves or pay
their value ~ ther owners
9TH All fugitives to be deemed to he offending
the laws of che State they escape from
IN Congress shall declare the right OF the Govern
ment to recognize and protect the public property,
wherever the GOvernmen at shall have jurisdiction.
such laws must he passed by maoes Of the Senators
Of b tn non saveholding ami slave.holding States.
Also, that the Supreme Court shall bs adjusted, and
shall consist " five Judges from each section.
Mr. Hunter then uei Ainst coercion, predicatlns
his remarks his assertion that tie Union was
existing and held that coercion neither right pos
sble, O, well as destructive Of all chances c
ssTuction OF new Union.
Mr. Hunter continued, saying England and other
foreign powers would net sent to blockade Of the
cotton ports and argued in favor Of returning the forts
In Charleston harbor to South Carolina By coercion the
North would only hasten civil which they wish to
prevent and he senator then pictured the horrors Of
CIVIL which woud meet the deteslaon OF mankind, and
thero Will be sucn resss ce TO coercye measures
never before was known 10 the world.
lie asked that the people shoCld have time for consld
III. an 4 IN
see II the scattered snepts Of the Union could not
more be brought together. Let we cannot have
some peace, some place. some common ground and then
when the columns come from the North and South, let
Them meet each other In peace, and from the rising to
me setting suo take part in grand review that viii
shake The heavens with such gladness as to bring the
very birds from flight and there will be proclaimed at
least that We are brothers in brothers in peace and
ready to take our place In the grand march Of human
progress.
WARRINGTON, Jan. I2.
Mr.. Seward said, Congress reassenbled this winter in
the presence OF arrangement Of business aud the disturb
ance OF public yell private credit and In the face
Of Eedous combinations to overthrow the Union The
alarm Is appalling, for the Union Is the body
than liberty 10 the soul of the nation. He avowed his
adherence to the UnCn and its integrity In all its parts
win my friends, with my party, with state with my
country, or without ether In every event. whether of
eace or war tn every consequence Of honor or dis.
honor, Of life or death.
After stating that the Union cannot be saved by mutual
rectmminaOns or continuance Of debate the const-
tutionsl power Of Congress the subject of slavery
In the te rory, discussing the right of the Federal
government TO coerce seeding States Into OBEDIENCE
ne says II the Union Is 20 go the latter question will
give way to more practicable one, whether many sece
dug States have the right to the remaining mem
bers to acquietce 10 dissolution He sbhoe1 civil war
dc not Know what the Union would BE- worth saved
the sword yet did not agree With those who desire
avert the Calamity By advising conventions al unoppos
ed separation With view to Hhs. they call a con-
sruction OF the Union The Union can be dissolved not
nv secession but by the voluntary consent Of the people
Of the United States.
Congress ought not to remain mpes'fve It ought, If
cam redress any real grievances to the offended Sates
and then 1t ought to supply the President wi ell means
necessary TO maintain the Unen 10 The fal exhibition
and discreet exercise Of Its authority. Reyond this with
proper activity on the part ofthe Executive the respons
biitty OF saving Union belongs to the people, and
hey ere ahucdsntI2 competent to dschargei:-
Af seward argued at Length on ths advantage cf the
Jnon and the enecs Of dissoutou from all points OF
few and proceeded: what is the ground Of eisconten7
that the dsunonists did not accept conclusive
guments urged II behalf OF the successful candidate
he lae canvass; denied their arguments against
lin were more satisfactory to his supporters.
lie said the Constitution didn't require the arguments
u one party to be satisfactory to enoher and said the
situtional remedy for this Inevitable dissatisfaction
IN renewed debate and ultimate ehesriDg, In subse-
uent election lie denied that the Repa5licens per.
ered power or the purpose Of oppression, for they
ever held power.
After further renarks he said he agreed that as CON
srns the bondsmen the lava OF the Stale within which
lan property, are supreme, and that hs escape to
mother State, the Constitution regards him bondsInan,
rho shall be delivered up caiu, to the party to whom
IS service Is dae. Ii
While thInking that scts of Congress on the oa,sOt
houd ba modified to protect reemsa from being carried
Dto slavery, ne agrees that all the Laws Of states freezer
lAve relating 70 thoass Of persons, contravenng tho
Ing 70 vote for smendasnt e the sae Hss
congress shonlj have the power to aoosh or 10.
erfere with slavery within the Stiss '
II Kansas were admitted under the Wyandotte coa5li
uon and tho organic laws OF other territories cod be
epaed lie could vote TO authorize the admission Of the
ew States which should .ipclude them Teservlng the
aIta =,
everai convenient States but he did not find that such
eservatOns could be Observation-Disclosures. Withor.
hem, the ulteror emGaTrassments wond outweigh all
he immediate advantages of such measure. prefer
then the angry e2c.tgment Of the hour shall have
ubsded one, two three years henee convention Of
he people, 10 decide whether any and what
4 the organic national law ought 10 be made, lie was
eady for any popery guaranteed laws prevent
mutual invasons OF tbs States, by citizens OF other
tates, and punish those who shall aid abet them.
Latty he was In favor OF the Psshc Rsilroad. %
Dir Seward concluded by slyng shall cheefully sup
ot the Government In whatever prudent yet energetic
fort shall make to preserve public peace and main
ain the Union advising only moderation forhearance
ud Cancellation, and by expressing the conviction that
he hoGr was not vet come for this great ration to fall
HOUSE.
Mr. CLARK, of Missouri, after reading tsesraphic &C
cunt that the Post oice suo Treasury and Customs
Iouse he'd been taken possession Of by United states
roops, under order from Gen. Scott explained lest
no account might deceive the country that all these Of
ces located In the came building. As to what vas
he condition of things at ST. Louis to justify such an
ccount, he knew not. The people there so far have
cen quiet and loyal to the Union.
The Legislature Of Missouri Is now in session. and will
onsder what measures are necessary for the perpstrs
ion Of the Union. .. |
Missouri mades threats while sine Is determined to
axe such steps, as her honor interest and safety rs
nire, and this she will ds in her own way and time
Mr.. eenton snd others upon the Republican side, OBJ
ected. ... .tF -.... |.
After further remarks, Mr. Clark ssksd leave to Of
er resolution calling on the Secretary of War to CON,
nupicate whether the Post Office, Sub Treasury, and
)ustom House. situated In ST. Louis, have been ta-
zen possession OF by the o.. s. troops aud II so by whose
rder and whether ;hore hasb bsen any attempt by the
tate or municipal au'horees to improperly interfere
7ith snd buildings or whether the public propcty hs
een threatened. r.. .... s.H- RI
lie said he did not believe the report Hewas again
allied to order the Republican side and objection was
nado to the'reeeption Of the resolution.
Mr.. Olsrk aaS.a waether he could 9ye uspsnslon
f,the tule'. -arrr Ir F.. l.
The Speaker replied that could be done only on Mod
lay. ..- g.--.. . u. .. - |
Mr. CLARK hoped the majority Of The Rouse would net
onnue to object to the resolution and countensnce
military oespotitm. Il
The speaker said objection having been made the resc
u.lon coud not be entertained, .' ~
The Speaker laid before the House letter signed BIZ
ne Mississippi Delegation stating that they had received
hclsl Information that their State mad p ssed an ordi
nance through Convention, representing the soveI-
enty OF the people, by which the State has withdrawn
rom the Federal Government all powerc heretofore dele
ated TO IL eld that they thought their duty to Law the
act before the Hou'e, and withdraw themselves fr n
ne futher deliberations Of thGtbody. While they regret
he necessity for THE action, they Gpprobae 1t and will
elnrn home.
Arrival Of tho Star OF the West at New York
Nrw YORK Jan. 1.-THE starof the west, Captain
higGowaD has srriv, d. She reports ednesday eve A.
VI made Charleston Bari laid to to till daylight when
The proceeded TO enter the harbor. when OF Norris
Island, fred into by the ba terry on the Point Sew.
aDteen aliehfa afFa