Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-08

the North, and would meet them on the sea
under the ol flag, sor they ed hot intend 10
give up the flag; il belonged to the South IS
much as to TIE North. They could get vessels
from the same places that now carry on The
slave trade--Aew York and New England.
He denied that this movement was bHt the
consummation Of a long contemplated plot it
was the calm and deliberate action cf the
people. He referred 10 The many kindnessee
they'had received in the Senate chamber and
bade The Senate farewell
Mr.. BENJAMIN argued against ihe assertion
that Louisiana could rot 70 out Of the Union
because she was bought as the property Of the
United States. Louisiana was acquired under
lresty, which guaranteed to The citizens Of the
Territory protection 20 property. he claimed
that she bad special reasons for going out, be-
cause The treaty stipulstions under which che
was acquired were broken entirely by the
Government. He claimed that The charge Of
rebellion sgainst the South was an admission
Of oppression, for never in the history OF the
world did millions rise in rebellion against
honor and Justice and when The people with
common consent revolt, IL must Be criminal
against whom the revolt is aimed. The peo-
pie Of the South glory In such treason as
gl0wed IN tie soul Of Hampden, burst from
The lips Of Henry, and shed a halo Of light
around the name Of Washington He con-
south in the Northern States, and bade the
Senate farewell. Applause IN the galleries. I
The Presidents message came up.
Mr.. Clingman commended its tsnr. He
would DO most anything to save the country;
vote for the Crittenden proposition, and others
to accomplish peace. He argued against CO.
eTsion. he disclaimes any knowledge Of an
intention to make war on the Capital, but war
might as likely come here as elsewhere. The
ing 10 make three routes, and a tariff BILL d.
rectlv again the interests Of the South. and
the homestead bin, giving away the public
lands, drive many sensible men in the South
into separation. The Republicans carry with
them peace or war; which will they give the
country? II war, the South will meet them
and, rather than submit, would 20 down like
Samson, taking the edifcs and the leaders Of
the PhilistiRes with them.
Mr. Hale protested against the assertion
that the North was making war: on the con-
trary, their position was such as would subject
them TO the charge Of cowardice re war
comes, we shall first take care Of northern
traitors
Mr.. Lane wanted to know who be called
traitors.
Mr.. Hale. Exactly these men who are
fighting against their own State.
Mr. Lane. They are fighting for their con-
stitutionsl rights as States. I'm allow no man
to call them traitors.
Mr.. Hale wished to define no mans posi-
ton; but repeated, IL forced into war the
North would first take care Of treason at
home.
The message was postponed until to-
morrow.
The bill to provide for the government Of
Idaho cau.e IN, and Mr.. Green's amendment,
changing the boundary, was adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, the name was
changed to Colorado, and the bill passed.
Mr.. Psarce, from the finance committee, re-
ported loan bill, which was made the special
order for tomorrow.
Mr. Bigler offered resolution to admit the
commissioners to ths floor Of the Senate. Laid
over.
Adjourned