Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-01
CONGR EssIONAL.


SENATE After we went to press Yesterday
Mr.. Lane introduced bill to provide for the
payment Of clerks to land offices in the State Of
Oregon.
MI. Criuenden called M his resolution propo.
sing certain amendments to the Constitution Of
the United States; and, on his motion, ii was
made the special order for "Wednesday next, at
one o'clock.
Mr.. Bigler moved that when the Senate adjourn
1t adjourn to Wednesday, at twelve O'Clock.
Mr. Collamer moved that the special order
which was the bill for the admission of Kansas.
be made the special order for Monday next at one
o'clock which was agreed to.
The Senate then proceeded to consider the Joint
resolution making certain amendments to the
Constitution Of the United States
Mr.. Benjamin addressed the Senate at con,;d.
cradle length Calling the attention Of the Senate
to the state Of affairs in South Carolina he said
that the body had never been called upon 70
than those now pending We are called upon
promptly to meet an issue whose results have been
seen for years. We have warned the republican
party again and again that we were drawing
towards point where we should be driven TO
separation But our statements have been disre-
garded, our assertions derided and our predic.
tions scoffed at South Carolina has, he said,
with unanimity unexampled, dissolved her con.
nection with the other States of this Confederation
and declared herself independent We are hers
to-day to acknowledge that Independence or over
throw 1t by force Of arms. Wemust either Weld
her this or put her down by military force There
Is no other issue, and there can be none Between
coercing State and coercing the people of State
mere Is no adherence. especially when the people
act under the public authority Of the State Not
south Carolina alone will go out, but next week
mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, soon
70 De followed by Louisiana, and then by Texas
and Arkansas.
Mr. BENJAMIN; in concluding his speech, said ::
Senator'S we shall soon part to meet no more as
senators IN this chamber IL we have determined
TO Withdraw, let US depart in peace; and he con-
lured them not to let their conscience or their
Al olurda thaE,, t..Az
Ing states. Should such an invasion occur none
could foretell what would follow The South
might meet with adverse circumstances; dcsola.
ton might be carried throughout the land, and
those fanatics " no advocated civil insurrection
may, under the lead of advancing armies stir II
up the savages on the borders may be invited to
Join In, as In the Revolution, but he would say
that under all Of these circumstances the south
could not be subjugated Never! Never, Never
AS the speaker was about to resume his seat.
deafening applause, cat-calls, Kisses and other
violent demonstrations followed from the vast
crowds OF both ladies and gentlemen in the gal
leres, who seemed to rise en- nlasse Several Sen
atcrI sprung to their feet, and Mr. Mason called
upon the presiding officer to clear the galleries
immediately
Mr.. Yulee moved to adjourn. Not aeie,d IN
tCries-" Let the galleries be cleared Let the
dignity and decorum Of the Senate be main
tained.rl
Some Of the vast crowd began to edge ont of the
doorway, and the appearance Of the Sergeant. al.
arms with a large force soon rendered the gentle
mems gallery vncant
Mr. Mason said he did not intend to include the
ladies In having the galleries cleared
Mr.. Baker obtained the floor when the Senate
adjourned to Wednesday.
HoUsE.-After our report closed
Mr.. cochran offered a resolution EThat the uss
OF The hall OF this House be granted for an observ
'hce OF the Presidents proclamation on Friday
tDe DAY fixed by him for bumiliat and praver
In view Of the evils which now threaten the
Union" Agreed to.
Mr.. stanton moved substitute to Mr.. Stevens,
resolution. VIE
Mr.. Stevens could not accept it.
mr Davis Of Ind =, offered resolution That
the Committee on the Judiciary be Instructed IN
Inquire into and report TO this House at anV time
what legislation, If any, has become necessary ON
the part OF Congress In consequence of the posi-
ton thus assumed by South Carolina -
MI Cochran moved a substitute denouncinu
Tue constitutional right Of secession and that The
General Government Is invested with power tn
CoIlect the public revenue In all cases and to mo-
tect Its property wherever situated; and that the
Judiciary Committee be instructed to INQUIRE and
report whether the laws In force are sufi Glen,
10 THIS enc; II insufficient to report the necessary
Dill TO effect IL, by the employment of the rmy
Navy, or other forces required
Mr. Davis declined to accept the substitute
mr. Hill moved to lay the whole subject on the
table; which was lost 90 '-
MIR Sherman recommended that vote be IA ken
on the resolutions, that they mig BIT be at once
q sPosed OF, and thus prevent their discussion
another day. 0H
Mr.. Harris, Of Md, moved that the House
ADJOURN. Tellers were ordered, but there was no
quorum, and again the motion for adjournment
was pressed and the House adjourned at O. cloc
till Wednesday.