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


CONGRESSIONAL. s
WASHINGTON, JAN 80
SENATE-The Philadelphia working mems men,
orial was presented by Mr. Bgler. Messrs. Cameron
and Bigler endorsed it in a few brief remarks. The
former said he willing to make concessions for
the sake of peace
Mr.. Mason objected to the term concession"
The South wanted no "concession;" she wanted
her rights. Mr.. Trumbul favored an enforcement
of the laws.
The Pacific Railway bill was passed. Ayes 81,
noes IA. The Pixies Peake bill was discussed and
amended but no vote was taken.
HousE.-Mr Cobb, Of Alabama, presented the
Alabama ordinance of secession and withdrew, ex-
pressing his regret at the necessity for leaving He
exhorted the Republicans to do something to restore
peace to the distracted country.
Mr.. Reynolds, of New York. from the committee
of five, reported bill authorizing the President to
call on the militia in certain cases. Mr.. Branch
presented counter report
Mr.. John Cochrane presented another report
against secession but also against coercion. He also
reported BILL in effect that when the revenue laws
of any State were INSTRUCTED the President may is
sue proclamation suspending them, to be restored
if the State returned to the Union The reports
were recommitted.
The Philadelphia workingmens petition was pre-
sented The resolutions of the Ohio Democratic
Convention were also presented and referred to the
select committee of FIVE
The President sent communication stating that
he had signed the Kansas bill. Subsequently,
Martin F. Conway, of Kansas was sworn and took
his seat
The consideration of the report of the Committee
of thirty three was resumed Mr.. Conklin denounc-
ed the secessionists as apostates and rebels. He
made semi-abol:tion speech. He would, however,
do something for the border States, but would not
vote to reestablish the Missouri Compromise line.
Mr.. Stevenson said if Mr.. Conklin was fair expo
nent of the Republicans, there was prospect of a
compromise; but he still hoped the border State
commission would be able to do something Mr..
Crittendens propositions offered an equitable ad-
justment-
Mr.. Howard, of Ohio, made conciliatory speech
in favor Of compromise
Mr.. Morris of Pa, wished to Danish this agtating
question of slavery from Congress. He favored the
minority report of the committee of thirty three
If he could not get this, he would take the border
State resolutions submit the whole matter to the
people. The House then adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.
| SENArE-Mr. Seward presented petition with
$4,000 names subscribed to it from the city of New
| York, urging Cancellation. He said that he had
been requested to support these peace resolutions
| but had seen no disposition on the part Of the
seeded States to allow any practicable effort at
compromise by the adhering States. He, however,
had no fear for the Union. All platforms and men
Union would be swept away. He intimated that
the question of slavery in the territories an alb
stracon and that the number of slaves that will be
introduced here will be too trifng to risk en-
broiling the country in civil war on that account
Mr.. Mason understood the petition to be for the
adoption of the Crittenden resolutions. Mr.. Seward
had shown by his votes that he not in favor OF
this mode of adjustment, but had signi6ed that the
Constitution needed no amendment Mr.. Seward
had to-day spoken of contributing money to the
Union. What did he mean2
Mr.. Seward explained that he meant that after all
Congressional means shall have failed he would bs
in favor of assembling convention of the people o.
the whole Union; and that if this failed, then h,
would advise Senators to stand on the breach fol
the Union.
Mr. Mason said that all this means force, blood
shed and tyranny. The Union IVES already dissolved
and he hoped that his people would not be deceived
by this species of reasoning
The discussion continued at great length between
Messrs. Mason, Seward, Cameron and Douglas.
Mr.. Hale subsequently made long Union speech
which was followed by one from Mr.. Douglas, which
lasted till adjournment
House. Senate bill authorizing branch of tn
Hampshire and Loudoun railroad to Georgetown
was passed
A night session agreed upon for debate only
The House then went into Committee Of tn
Whole on the deficiency bill.
The Chi.iqui purchase was debated
Mr.. Adams, of Massachusetts, predicted that tn
Southern Confederacy would lie an ignominiou
failure
The House took q recess till 100 D. m