Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-29

having in view the peaceful settlement OF
the existing questions which now threaten
the Union. They were delivered 10 me on
Thursday the Path inst. by ex-President
TYLER who has left his dignihed and hon
ored retirement in the hope that Re may
render service to his country in this its
hour Of peril These resolutions, it will be
perceiyed. extend an invitation 10 all such
States, whether slayeholding or non-slave-
holding. as are wiling to unite with Vir-
einia in an earnest effort tc adjust the
present unhappy controversies in the spirit
in which the Constitution was originally
formed. and consistently with its princi-
pies, so as to sfford to the people Of the
slavehOlding States adequate guarantees
for the security Of their rights, TO appoint
Commissioners 70 meet, on the 4th day Of
February next in the City Of Washington,
similar Commissioners appointed by Vir-
ginia, to consider and if practicable agree
upon some suitable adjustment
confess I hail this movement on the
part Of Virginia with great satisfaction.
From the past history Of this ancient and
renowned Commonwealth, We have the
fullest assurance that what she has under
taken she will accomplish if it can be done
by able. enlightened and peTseVering ef-
forts. II is highly gratifying to know that
other patriotic States have appointed and
are appointing Commissioners to meet
those Of Virginia in Council. When as-
sembled they will constitute body entitled
in an eminent degree 10 the confidence Of
the country.
The General Assembly of Virginia has
also resolved that eX-President John Tyler
is hereby appointed by the concurrent vote
of each branch Of the General Assembly Q
Commissioner to the President Of the o. 2,
and Judge John Roberts is hereby appointed
by q like vote, commissioner to the
State of South Carolina and other States
that have seeded or shall secede, with in
structions respectfully to request the Presi-
dent Of the United States and the authori-
ties of such States 10 agree to abstain,
pending the proceedings contemplated by
the action Of this General Assembly, from
any and all acts calculated to produce q
collision Of arms bstWeen the States and
the government Of the United States.
However strong may be my desire to en-
ter into such an agreement am convinced
that do not possess the power, and Con-
gress alone under the war making power
can exercise the descrition Of agreeing to
abstain from any and all acts calculated 10
produce collision Of arms between this
and any other Government It would
therefore be an usurpation for the execu-
tive 10 attempt 10 restrain their hands by
an agreement in regard to matters over
which he has no constitutional control. If
he were thus to at they might pass laws
which he should be bound - obey though
in conflict with his agreement under exist
ing circumstances. My present actual
power is confined within very narrow lin
its. 1t is my duty at ali times 70 defend
and protect the public property within the
seeding States 80 far Bs may be practicable,
and especially to employ the constitutional
means 10 protect the prosperity Of the Unit
ed States and to preserve the public peace
at this, the seat Of the Federal Government.
II the seeding States abstain from any and
sll acts calculated to produce collision Of
arms then the danger go much to be depre-
Gated will no longer exist.
Defence and not aggression has been the
policy Of the Administration from the be-
| ginning, but whilst can enter intono such
| engagement as that proposed, l cordially
| commend it to Congress, with much conf
dence that it will meet their appreciation to
abstain from passing any Law calculated to
produce collision Of arms pending the pro-
ceedings contemplated by the action Of the
General Assembly Of Virgins. l am one Of
those who never despair of the Republic. /
vet cherish the belief that the American
people will perpetuate the Union Of the
| States on some terms just and honorable
/ for all sections Of the country. / trust that
the meditation Of Virginia may be the des-
/ tined means under the providence Of God
Of accomplishing these inestimsble benefits.
| Glorious as are the memories Of her past
\ history, such an achievement, both in rels-
ton to her own fame and the welfare Of the
whole country, would surpass them all.
/ TSiened.l JAMES BUCHANAN.
Washington City, Jan. %, 1850.
The consideration Of the message was
postponed till tomorrow.
The report Of the Committee Of Thirty
three came up
Mr.. Pryor vindioated the South, assum-
| ing that the Union was already dissolved,
/ the only alternative now being pesce or
var. he urged that the Republicans by
refusing concession, were about plunging
the country into a war He said the North
alone would be accountable to posterity for
the calamities resulting from civil war
The South is contending for the principles
Of Constitutional freedom, and the cause Of
the South is the cause Of Liberty. The
South still would accept satisfactory guar
antees.
Mr.. Pryor deprecated {, conflict and urg-
| ed a peaeeable separation and the estsb-
lishment of two Confederacies.
Mr.. Grow moved suspension Of the
y. g.. f,1o e.
the Kansas bill, which passed III against
AZ. So the Kansas bill has passed both
Houses.
A resolution was adopted allowing the
committee of five 10 sit during the session.
On motion Of Mr.. Stanton the House, un-
der suspension Of the rules, passed the
bill for the more efectually organization
of the militia Of the District Of Columbia,
/ Il9 against AZ, with much opposition from
the Democrats. Adjourned.
SENATE.-Mr. Crittenden submitted re-
\ solutiuus in favor Of his resolutions from
MichiRan and other States also similar res
olutions from the Railroad Convention.
Mr., Hale objected to the latter.
Mr.. Iverson presented the ordinance Of
secession Of Georgia, which was read. he
addressed the Senate justifying the course
Of his State, "
lie said there we're two very important
points for the consideration Of the Govern
ment-either TO make war or peace. If it
make war the South viii seize al the for
tifoations and not psy dollar Of the pub
lio debt -ELaughteF. II coercion was st.
tempted, the South would fight and never
submit to subjugstion till every white man
was exterminated. Cotton Is king II the