Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-20
0. 8. Senate ). special Session.

| WAsHISeTos, March l9.--Mr. Douglass res
olution was taken up. .l-a. si .-.g..
Mr.. Clingmsn thought the policy of the Ad-
ministration was that of war, but If the policy
Is peace, why not announce it? The silence Of
the Administration was proof to him that it was
its settled policy to involve US soon in civil war.
He had no doubt orders had gone to the Medi-
terranean and other distant stations, recalling
ships of war, and asked the reason Of the COL
lection OF such large armament al New York,
Mr.. Grimes said no vessels had been ordered
| from the Mediterranean F&tf t.-
Mr.. Clingman said there could be no doubt
that troops were being thrown into distant sta
tions. A number, of chips were taking in sun
plies. He had received information that heavy
guns and reinforcements were going South 10
take possession of the forts of North Carolina.
Virginia, and elsewhere. II so, he regarded Il
as purpose to make war:
Mr.. Clark replied to the alIusion about the
silence of the Republca ms, that nobody knew
anything more than what appeared in the in
auguraf, and gentlemen on the other side could
put their own Interpretation on il. ..g.t. .t.'
Mr.. Clngman thought it extraordinary that
gentlemen occupying such positions should not
know what the inaugural meant. The country
has the right to know what to expect. He could
not adopt the views of Mr.. Douglas, while the
facts poiutoc to war.
Mr.. Hale said he knew no more what the
Administration intended to do than Mr.. Cling
man. He (Mr. Hale) had no correspondence, |
either verbally or in writing, as to any step of
public policy, or to q single appointment. |
r Mr.. Clingman thought IL Mr.. Hale had not |
been consulted, the Administration showed a
want of statesmanship.
Mr.. Hale agreed to that, (laughter) but he
was here to represent his State, not the Admin
lstration, but presumed he should sustain the
same relation to IL that Mr.. Clngman would, h
md rise to give his cordial support to all patri-
,tic measures which may commend themselves. q
He (Hale) would endeavor to do the same, and
hereby belong TO the same party. daughter }
When the Administration takes course CON. +,
'rary to the interests and honor of the country.
\ should not have his, support He presumed !,
he President has Judgment, prudence and +
courage to stem the storms assailing the shin of
state, and sought no advice outside the circle .
If his constitutional advisers. y 4 900 ri N
Mr.. Chandler said the Senator from Kentucky
made remark about blood-lettinc,
md called 1t his (Chandler's) doctrine. He
Vas not the author Of that doctrine. II was
!. distinguished son of Virginia and Kentucky.
or the latter was then a part of the former | 3
lie alluded to Jefferson. The doctrine Of the
'lrrepressible conflict was illustrated In The
history of Pharoah and Moses. The Senator
rom Kentucky had argued in favor of -abar-
oning the forts, and giving up the attempt to :
nforce the laws, and said unless this was done
-entucky will 90 out Of the Union The Sena
'r's disunion platform had been repudiated bv
Tree millions Of voters. The people have
sndered their verdict, and the question cannot =
Q reopened. He believed II the rattlesnake @
amer was raised In Kentucky it would fipd but oil
w supporters in that gallant State. 81. C
MIR. Breckinridge explained that in his re- a. -
larks he referred to the Senator's letter. in N
hich II was said the Union was not worth any. CT
ling without blood-letting As to Jefferson's b. p.
nguage, it was not applicable to present af- y, nj
Iirs. Vi1 sh li 70 9tl1I I'D 90 II - = ca
Mr.: Simmons offered q substitute for Mr., 81
ouglas' resolution. He spoke in favor of his Y, y
opposition, and, in reply to some remarks of in
lr. ClingmaD, he said he was not disposed 10 &c
rce the seeded States back. He presumed Dc
icy would be sick Of their experiment within an on
ar. 5asT 80 Ss Az
Mr.. Clingman-That remains to be tested lss
Mr. Simmons said the country would settle IN an
months in spite Of festles, politicians. He co
I'D no more idea that the Administration con-- Wi
mplates the invasion of States RIGHTS anv or
ore than he did. This was getting to be well
iderstood at the South, and hence new ;ssnes
ID new threats were made, and new positions
ken. We shall continue to collect reyenue.
the States setting up for themselves will cease {!
have any business He believed the Pfesi- =
mt had as kind and pdcific Intentions toward
ose States as any President ever had. Hebe. or
ved, but for the agitation here and elsewhere, as
ey would go about their every day avocations,
Executive session. Adjourned - 70