Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-01-06

forced to recognize de co governments in revolted
provinces la this Government the laws must be
enforced by civil process how are we going to ex-
ecute the law when the Federal Government has no
power TO actg How are we going to enforce the
laws in South Carolina lie denied the right of
secession. but she has done it. and how eoaid we
help it South Carolina will not be alone, and how
are we going to enforce the laws unless we make
war, and conquer the State Are we prepared
for war with our brethren He would not
tolerate the idea until every hope OF adjustment was
gone. He was for peace TO save tie Union War was
disunion. certain and inevitable He referred
to the purchase of Louisiana, and said II
was purchased for the benefit OF the whole
Union and for the safety of the Upper Mississippi
in particular The possession of that river was
more necessary now than it was then. We cannot
expec the people of the interior to admit the right
of foreign State taking possession of that river.
He also referred to the purchase of Alabama, and |
the amount paid and asked if she could 60 out now?
The President in his Message first said we could not
coerce State to remain in the Union. hut in a few
sentences he advised the acquisition of Cuba if
we could pay s300000,000 for Cuba, and then the
next day she might sece1e and re annex to Spain,
/ and Spain sell her again. lie had admitted that
Texas cost us with Mexico and 100000 lives.
In the rame of the 900 gallant from Illinois
who fought those battles, argue against the right
| of that State to secede
Hemphll asked if the protection of Texas was the
reason of the war and if the United States paid any
thing to Texas for the land and if did not acquire
California from that war
Douglas said that the only complaint of Mexico
was the annexation of Texas, and we had only paid
/ SlOO00,000 for some barren land she did not own
He said the Constitution was intended to be perpetu-
al, and he denied the right of secession under the
Constitution against the Constitution and against
justice and good faith He said there could be no
government without coercion, but coercion must De
] Used in the modes prescribed by law. This is not a
question OF coercion in State where no authori-
ty of the FEDERAL Government remains we are bound
TO recognize government de tdeto, where the Sate
maintains individual sway. The men wholoves the
Unionwho loves to see the laws enforced. will love
to see a rebellion put down. How does he intend
to enforce the law seeding State except by ma
king war In his opinion we had reached the point
when disunion was inevitable unless compromise
founded on concession, could be made. He prefer
red compromise to war, and concession to dlsunlon
No compromise will be available which does not car
ry the question of slavery beyond Congress. lie
said he had voted for the proposition OF the Senator
from Kentucky, and was ready TO vote for it again.
| Why cannot the Republicans unite on the MISSOURI
Compromise line They had heaped curses enough
on his head for repeating it, to be glad now to re-
establish it; he had helped to support that measure
tll he was conpeled to abandon it. He was willing
now to meet on terms of mutual concession. ne
had offered another proposition to leave the 1erfio
ries in slatt quo till they had population OF niy
thousand aud then settle the question themselves,
and also provide for the removal of the negroes, If
/ the Territory chose to certain provinces IL the
Republicans do not intend to interfere with slavery
in the States why not put in an amendment 10 the
Constitution so that they cannot do it, There must
| be a settlement of sort now. 1t cannot be
: | POSTPONED. We are in state of revolution IL is
4 | compromise or He preferred compromise
He said it seemed though the Senator's on the 9TH
err side determined to act as party. Let the PEG,
y | pie decide the question. No doubt the people OF
Massachusetts, are opposed to slavery extension but
h he thought if the question was submitted to-day on
the resolutions of the Senator from Kentucky they
IS would ratify them He argued against ten million
tba pfp
J but be could not consider until all hope was
past although the present indications seemed to show
s. that there would be bloodshed. But he would no
:, despair.
u Mr. Toombs moved to postpone till Monday, wheI
Is he proposed 10 offer some remarks. Agreed to
Ve and the Senate adjourned till Saturday,
Is HOusE.-The Speaker laid before the House
"a communication from Mr.. StoctOn, the Chaplain, IN
a. viting the members to attend the Union prayer
y meeting in the hall of the House of Representative
tomorrow.
Or 1t was agreed that when the House adjourn to
~ morrow it be till Monday.
I'll Mr. Hutchins presented report of meeting IN
Jefferson Ohio repudiating the idea of .comPro
y mise on the part of the North, and lndofsinS th
&c sentiments of Senators Hale anG Wade and others
Mr. Hutchins moved its reference to the Commit
Nv tee of Thirty-Three.
Mr. John Cochrane opposed this, as it appeared
the committee was to be made the receptacle for al
y resolutions of all kinds
" The subject was so referred
"
ed Mr. Hutchlns moved to lay that motion on tn
-; table.
nd MIR. Cox said that these resolutions were Ger
10 cieved in hypocrisy and Matched in disunion.
H. Hutchins motion prevailed, SO to 90.
&C Sherman by request of his friends, wlthdreW IN
OF appeal he Yesterday made from the decision OF Tn
Chair who had overruled Mr.. Shermans point tha
ri the latter could the present state OF the business
,le Introduce resolution referring the south Car0Ii
l secession question to the Committee on the Jua
- ciary.
ne Bingham from the Judiciary Committee, reporte
Sc back with amendments the bill further to proyd
10 for the collection OF the revenue on imports glVIn
" the President further powers for the purpose.
III moved it be printed and recOmmitted.
y; Bocock wished TO know in response to what pet
I'D ton or resolution the bill brought before tn
M | House.
I'D Bingham replied that it was not responsive to an
OF petOn or resolution. but the bill he ntroduC
iot ed last Monday under the rules and which was II
Of guary referred to the Committee on the Judclar.
no He wanted the bill and amendments printed tha
ne every member might see what it Is
Us Branch demanded the previous question on IN
nj motion TO reconsider lie did not want the bib
ow be kept in position be called up at any time an
'eU wanted the question disposed OF now.
pie Houston said as the bill involved lmportaI
ate changes in the laws it should be discussed in I'll
ge Committee of the Whole on the State OF the omo
I'D Bingham replied that it could as well be done
l. the House.
oT Houston-True if the majority were disposed
nc dominion over the minority.
I'D bingham have already said that desire tn
ice bill to be printed that every gentleman may st
Iil what it is.
The Rocock-WiIl YOU give us fair notice Oyhen 20
led will call I'D the bill All desire is to have ;
IDS enportunny to lift up our voices in Lehat OF II
Constitution and have reasonable opportunity
'ee oppose the bill ,.-.-., ....o,,,
lie an opDortunity shall not call up the motion
lch re-commit. without giving Irelsonahle notice an
tee / am sure the gentleman would ask for nothH
VI more.
er- no considered as unfinished business, on Tuesda
next. o.. =,
ion The House then went into Committee OF IL
te- Whole on the Legislative Judicial and Executl'
ed. 1, 80, 10 hin
es- tJiourned. for want of quorum, till Monday