Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-02-05
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CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ].
SESArE.-Mr. Ten Eyck presented the New Jersey
resolutions, praying for the adoption of the Crit
tenden resolutions He took occasion to saw that
he disscnted from the motive of the petition
The Presidents Message was taken up
Mr.. Latham, of California, attributed our present
troubles to the Northern fanatics but denied that
secession was constitutional remedy. The South
could not be subdued He deprecated coercion
and said California would remain in the Union He
made an eloquent appeal in behalf of the Union
[Great applause.
The Indian Appropriation bill was reported
amended and made the special order for tomorrow
The Morrill, tariff bill was made the special order
for next Wednesday.
HousE.-Mr Hindman, of Ark, explained that
his motion yesterday, relative to the election of
Conway from Kansas, was for the purpose of set
thing the question, whether a State had right to
elect Congressman before being admitted into the
Union. He said the precedent was bad one if le-
gal
Mr.. Kellogg offered substitute for the recon-
mendations of the Committee of Thirty-Three, pro-
posing amendments to the Constitution on the sub
ject Of slavery.
Mr.. McClernand was glad he had introduced it,
knowing his affinity to Lincoln.
Mr.. Kellogg wished it distinctly understood that
he did ii as an act of duty, hoping that il might
avert the impending calamity to the country No
one was responsible for it but himself
The resolutions were ordered to be printed
Mr.. Edwards presented memorial in behalf of a
Constitutional Union from New Hampshire, and
asking that the slavery question be ignored by Con-
gress. Referred to Select Committee.
Mr.. Sherman reported bill authorizing loan
of so, 600, 900 before the 1st of july
The report of the Committee of Thirty Three was
| resumed.
Mr.. Hamilton of Texas, made strong Union
| speech, elicitng applause.
Mr.. Stokes, of Tenn, made similar speech. He
would rather be called submisSionst than rebel
and traitor. He would agree to any compromise for
peace He was occasionally applauded.
| The House took recess until { o'clock
| EVENING SESSION.
Mr. Killenger; of Pa, made conciatory speech.
He was willing to make compromise on the Border
State resolutions He spoke strongly against seces-
sion.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1861.
| SENATE.-A number of memorials in favor of the
| Crittenden amendments were presented by various
| Senator's
Mr. Chandler presented memorial inquiring il
! the United States had de .tacto government an6
! if so praying for the arrest and Imprisonment Of
| all commissioners appointed by South Carolina as
| an independent sovereignty.
Mr. Trumbull introduced a resolution for the ap
| pontment of committee of three on the part Of
| the House of Representatives to the method o.
counting the electoral votes cast for President and
Vice-Presdent of the United States, and of notify
| ing the successful candidates of their election
| which resolution was agreed to.
| The Senate then took up the Indian Appropria
ton Bill and discussed various amendments thereto
| HoUsE.-A number of memorials in relation t.
the crisis and private claims were presented
| No business of Importance was transacted