New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-11

eor,ept of the House to make penonal explanation
He sad his attention had been arrested by paragraph
in paper published 10 the District, in which he j.
Represented stating that the motion which he bad
submitted few days after the opening of the session,
calling for Committee Of one from each State in tho
Union to take into consideration the periious
condition Of the country, was. submitted oy nlpi
at the instance Of tho Republican party. NOW
representation go abroad uncontrolled with
reference to bis ss.sion on The matter referred
to- He Gid not choose that II should go forth to the
public but especially to the people who had en-
ruse him with tie care VI their interests and honor
in this Houfe, that he had acted at the instance of
members of the Republican party. His political career
vas dear TO him and he not willing humble as Dc
was that that career sbond lie tainted either directly
or indirectly by any nsnualions Of this KIND he hal
made that motion entirely on his own individual re-
pronsbility as member from the Commonwealth OF
Virginia. He had made it after consultation W.T.,
gentlemen Oh the Democratic side of the House and
it'll gentlemen belonging to the Southern Opposition,
the party to which he had the honor to belong: lie
or,id that several other gentlemen had similar
yrorositons to submit to the House at that time The
Gentleman from North Carolina, distinguished MEM
Der from Tennessee, and Mr.. John Cochrane had pre-
pared similar propositions. He conferred with these
Gentlemen and they had concurred with bin in the pro-
priey Of Offering that resolution. He claimed the priv
ile3e of making that motion because ne came IRON Tue
very disirictH0rrers FeTy-wtlch had suffered mos
az The bands of tbOse who belonged TO the AMI
slavery aggressive party IN the 1>Oftn ie nau sun
mited the motion with the especial purpose Of Offering
To gentlemen the other side an opportunity TO de-
clare TO the House and to the country whether they
meant TO tender the South the olive branch of peace or
the sword Of war; He made the motion, not IN any
craven spirit TO bold out flag Of truce but that the
other tide might show whether they were prepared to
do Justice for the purpose Of sayDghe Unionto bring
face 10 face their representative men that Commit
fee and to learn whether they meant to be what they
would make the South believe. lie confessed, how
ever that he was disappointed with the action Of that
Committee lie was disappointed in the men selected
to compose that Committee lie was disappointed al
every opportunity given 1t for conference, but no
| thing yet had been done. One month had elapsed,
and all tbis time the country had been anx-
iorsly watching and expecting though IN VAN,
The rcnlt Of their action The members composing ii
had been excused from serving on the noor and ye'
with all these opportunities, and nth all tbese incei
ves 10 prompt and harmonious action, they had YET
made sign, nor even promised 70 prng up rePgi'.
lie must openly acknowledge that this was trihio2
with the best interests OF the country lie was not
ore Of those who yet despaired OF the country he
| relied on the heroic maxim which gave to ancient
Rome the empire OF the world" never despair. But
he mns saw that for the last week the hopes be had
entertained Of good to arise from that COMMITTEE hfd
been dyna out and he could assure them that ui-
ess hey did come mp with report al once, ana on r
some measure ofreef to calm e agitation which DIS
raeted the country; if another week was allowed To
eat il would be late for the introduction OF any
Ineasure Of tie friends OF the country to cave the
Union. .
offer n resolution directing the select Committee to
consider the Presidents Special Message TO report On
that part With reference to submitting the questions
which are now threatening the dissolution OF the Gov
eminent and that the Committee report Thereon a. ah
| early day, BY bill or Joint resolution.
Mr.. JONES Dem, Ga objected to its introduction.
Mr.. MORRIS REP, Pa presented memorial q q
citizens of Phiadelphia signed without distinction o,
ON TIE 2j Vi February, with view to adjust the pre-
| emf difficulties. and moved il be printed
| Mr.. BRANCH Dem. n. C.i objected, only for the
reason that il was not customary for Congress to PRINT
| papers emauRting from private parties:
| Mr.. JONES also objected to printing. Gentlemen
said good deal sbont their constitutional Obligation
| Mr.. NORRIS knew of no party Directing to dd
what was lust on that subject but there wac differ
ence of opinion to what were constitutional rghts
Mr.. HOUSTON Dem, Ala.) said that the printing
of the memorial could do no harm II Convention OF
The States cannot be called to apply the remedy for the
difficulties of the country, they may at least secure
| peaceful separation OF the Union:
| Mr. cox Dem, o. remarked that the memorial
wa. signed by gentlemen of all parties, and proposed
National Convention, TO meet ut Independence Hail.
where the Declaration Of Independence wss proclaimed
| and the Constitution framed.
| Mr.. NORRIS withdrew bis motion to print.
The memorial lies OH the table.
| Mr. SICKLES [Dem., N. Y. presented the resolu-
tons Of the Common Council of NewYork, expressive
of sympathy with the grievances Of the South and APP
proving Of Major Anderson conduct and OF the deter
ininaon the President TO execute the laws &c oi
motion Of Mr. Sickles they laid the table and
The House proceeded to the consideration Of the
special order VIZ, District of Columbia business.
The bill for the construction of railway through
Mr." Mr.. bEJARNETTE Dem. va) commenced a
speoch on national politics. and read the secession ordi-
| nance Of South Carolina.
Mr.. CARTER ReP, n ~ raised point Of order rider
| specially assigned for to-day.
| Mr.. DEJARNETTE would convince the gentleman
that his remarks were pertinent Inns bl proposes
only TO construct railroad IN the Distnct OF 20
| umba but in Virginia, hence the question oil sate
Sovereignty arises. Eighteen Northern states deny the
existence Of the right TO secede while the other fifteen
hold 10 the contrary doctrine. -
Air. STOKES Is. Am, Tenn inquired whether Mr.
pearnette made the statement that Tennessee holds
to the right Of secession.
Mr.. DEJARNErTE replied that he never pre-
simed it.
| Mr.. DEJARNEJIE wished to ask Mr.. Stokes a
Mr.. GROW rep, Pal objected II this course was
permitted, No District business would DO done.
The SPEAKER pro TEN. John Cochrane, Dem,
n. VI decided Mr.. Dejarnette out Of order.
Mr. DEJARNETTE said II was apparent tha,
Southern representatives were subjected TO the cruel
operation OF the gag law.
MI STOKES said he had no disposition TO prevent:
Mr. Dearnette from making speech, but had only
desired % put Tennessee where he believed she standt
Mr. DE.jARNETTE-The i say fourteen South
ern States hold to the right secede On the solution
Of this question may depend the future peace Of tho
country.
Mr.. GROW raised another point Of order
Mr. COX Dem, Ohio suggested that Mr. Deai-
nete have have TO print the remainder Of his remarks
Mr.. GROW had no objection to oil gentlemen prnt-
ing their speeches
Mr.. SMITH Dem, ys) objected.
The House resumed the consideration of the Pacific
Railroad bill, and it was finally recommiliei,
Adjourned,