The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-21

Mr.. STANTON, In further explanation said In repy 20
traon will not recognise the right Of Sc
cession, but that II will be treated as revolution He
took Il for granted that Mr. Lincoln viii he has
constitutional power 70 forego the execution of the laws
in the mode last calculated TO create diculty II the
Southern States DO not return and there oonsttu
tonal mode OF recognizing separate nationality Of
course this business must end in There no escape
from II.
tween the two gentlemen. The gentleman from Penn
sylvania 10 for retakDg the forts &C. now and the gem
tieman from Ohio Is for retakng them after little while
In his public speeches and in his private conversation
with Mr. Hutchinson that he intends TO make war on the
South.
Mr. ANDERSON Of KY, at this point asked the gentle
man whether he was for the UnionS
Mr. GAsnaTI am for Virginia secsdins at the earliest
possible moment. Applause and Kisses.
Several gentlemen excitedly rose and moved the gal
Of demonstrations either Of applause disapprobaton
Mr. BROWN opp Of Ky, asked his colleague (Mr. An
derson), who had said he still for the Union who
Their be WINS Tor coercion against States which have with
drawn
Mr.. ANDERSON did not believe State had the right to
secede Did his colleague believe sos He (Mr Amber
sony for the Union and and the enforce
ment Of the laws so long as in the Union Zap
Mr.. LaKE (opp) Of Va, demanded that the galleries
be cleared.
Mr.. ADRIAN, Opp OfN J., remarked of all exoep.
Mr.. JOSH CocRASE, opp Of N. Y.-rhe galleries are
behaving better than We are. daughter, and voice
The CHAIRMAN said II the applause was repeated he
would order the galleries TO be cleared.
Mr.. ANDERSON desired to finish his remarks He
He did not believe the can be held together
by force He depored civil war as much any other
Mr. BROWN asked If coercion or forcc should be used
by the incoming administration, would his colleague be
Mr.. ANDERSON repied-He no friend OF Mr. Lincoln
did not sustain him, and would not support him. unless
he comes up to the Union constitution and laws When
cnunp from tha North Eaot Cont Uo~
his duty American citizen and stands under tho old
flag he was willing to give him hearty cordial sup.
any in Kentucky; although it has been democratic the
Catholic and adopted citizens Of that district ready
and willing to stand under the oil flag.
Mr. Brown said his highest and hottest ambition was to
do all TO contribute to the perpeuty and advance the
nown Of his country He was for the Union His State
for the Union. Her voice had been and was for
peace compromise and Cancellation Old Kentucky's
loyalty was beyond challenge. She had suffered most
and murmured least. Her soil was the grave of he
canonzed bones Of Clay, great and good pacdcator.
She boasts her Crttenden in Cays place the Sc
nate. Her Peace Commissioners were now in council in
this city, pleading tor pacihcation. The bones of her
brave were bleaching Northwestern plains where
they fell in battle defending their homes, wives and
children Of the men whose representatives this floor
delighted in deamng her institutions. applause on the
floor and in the galleries. In his itcs he did not be
ieve in the right Of secession but the Declaration Of In
dependence said, when government became destructive
OF the ends for which 1t was created II was the nhe
rent right of the people to alter or abolish 1t. He
believed in the divine right Of revolution in tho
midst Of revolution. II the gentleman from Pennsyl-
vania (Stevens) oreshad0wed the policy OF Lncoln's
administration, and IL a. coercye policy against the
States that had withdrawn be purssd, Kentucky would
resist Her Legislature without distinction Of party,
had SO resolved almost unanimously In the event Of
war the cause bf her Southern sisters would be her
As she may be the last to JON she will be the
last to leave Southern Confederacy, and Kentucky
for the Union. She asked only equay-hcr rights
and If compromise fail and coercion be begun, her star
will glitter on the flag of the Southern Conederacy and
her brave blood flow in its cause. He hoped his col
leagues question was answered.
Mr.. GARNET resumed arguing that the attempt would
be made to collect the revenue in the seeded Sates
and speaking Of the troops here forming kind OF Inn
Peria guard TO attend tho President elect abiding
TO Gen Scott in no complimentary terms.
Mr. MIsoN opp OF Va, protested against the effort
10 represent the most ordinary subject OF legsla
ton ameans for attempted of the Southern
sstes He suggested to hs colleague IL they endeavored
create such an impression matters comparatively mma
teral they would TO gain credit when they should
raise their voices against measures actually Objectionable
the existence OF navy threatens some Of the States Of
the UnonY He expected to vote TO In the Senaes
amendment. lie did 80 because he in favor Of the
measure In years past His colleague, perhaps, had
been as uniformly against IT, The appropriation would
not be available TIL the LIST Of july and it will
be fun two years before the vessels be con
structed. The engines, even he built before the
present national difficulties end way the other
II his colleague supposed this a measure ne
could relieve his apprehension. He knew of nothing
better to arrest prosecution Of against the seeded
states than what Is proposed BY this amendment for by
spending twelve hundred thousand dollars this Mariner
that amount will be taken from other objects and to that
extent cripple the prosecution Of IL
the vessels intended, and caused to be read the
recommendation OF the Secretary of tho Navy that
subject He concluded by saying If comes his col
league would not fail to discern its approach for he
TO watch for war more than those who watch for
the morning.
Mr. CURTIS, (rep.) Of Iowa. novel TO amend the
amendment by adding, "except In defence Of the GO
verDment Of the United States" The gentleman from
Virginia r. Garnett) had cndeavored TO convey the i'm
preston OF intentional coercion in consequence.
There about nine handred troops in washingon-a
number not equivalent TO single regiment. We're they
In taxi chi
on and our flag insultedS There was In the South
against the Union and of the country, and for the
safety Of our homes and resides and for national de-
fence We want the army, navy and militia.
Mr. BRANCH, opp Of n c. said IL was true there
number might be ninety thousand. He earnestly
pressed himself against the keeping Of military force
after the manner Of European governments.
proposed sloops for practical and economical
Mr. FLORENCE, opp Of Pa said he several years ago
the navy would result In the effort presented
OF disbanding the American navy. II to maintain
the government at ALL this is tho time and 10
merce and flag
Mr. MAYNARD, (opp) Of Tenn. suggested IL these YES
sells built at the Philadelphia navy yard this would
insure them against being used for coercion
Mr. FLORENCE replied there fear that that navy
yard would not have fair play; The skilfu mechanics
so well known TO the country viii secure the construction
Of Of them mere II the representatives Of that city
win take care Of It's interests. Although he abo 70
leave these gay and festive scenes he trusted that the
navy yard would not be neglected.
Mr.. MoHsg, (rep) of III advocated the Senate amend
ment He did not think any Of excitement should
shut up the navy yards and withdraw what navy
have from the The condition Of the world de
mands that we shs increase our navy. He could not
believe there will be any among us. BE could not
believe the good sense Of people has departed. II
the South shall not make contemplate forays on the
public property, the time will come. II the seeding
States shall not return, when will have peaceab,e
separation instead Of q separation by war.
Mr.. Garnetts amendment was rejected and that OF
the Senate agreed TOLL against So
The House took recess Till o'clock
EVENING SESSION.
Mr. RrTTs (opp) Of NJ c. regarded thu proposition OF
middle confederaoy uDntgated humbug TO retard
the great Southern movement, and scheme OF political
trcksters He earnestly advocated secession con.
demned what he character lies the doctrine
Of coercion The President Is drveer In the hands Of
designrg and General Scott is guilty Of usurpaton
lie justified the firing into OF the star OF the West II II
be again necessary 10 charter aroher vessel for SINH
lar expedition let IL be long, low, raking looking
schooner and hoist at its peak the black flag ebazoned
with the sku and crossbones and then tho and
stripes will be saved from insult.
Adjourned.
THE VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION.