Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1861-01-23

Jusuce 70 himself aud the Senate that ne DC
excused.
Mr.. Hunter has been Chairman OF the
Committee OF Finance for fifteen years. I
He was excused.
Mr. Bigler presented petitions asking the
passage Of the Cri,tsndsn Resolutions.-l
Laid on the table.
Mr Latham was excused from services on
the Territorial Committee.
Mr. Polk presented a petition from citizens
Of Missouri, the signatures occupying Is
quires Of fOolscap. within the American
flag Inscribed, love to the North, South.
East and West. asking the passage Of the
Crittenden Resolutions. Laid on the Ia.
BILE.
Mr. Slidell asked the Senate to take up
the message of the President. in answer to
bis resolution in relation to his appointment
of acting Secretary Of War. He also offered
a resolution as follows:
Resoiced. That in the opinion of the Sen
ate, the reasons given by the President. IN
his message, for got communicating to the
Senate at an earlier day, the fact Of his
having appointed Joseph Holt acting Sec
rotary Of War, are not satisfactory. Also,
Res0foed, That the grounds assumed by
the President for making such an appoint
ment, during the session of the Senate, are
at variance with the whole spirit Of the
Constitution. and with the true intent aud
meaning of the set of l7ss. Lsid over
under the rules
Mr. Yulee. of Florida, announced the
withdrawal of himself aud colleague from
the Senate.
Mr.. Clay also read the Withdrawal of
the Alabama delegation.
Mr.. Clay charged the Republicans rs
authors of the troubles which caused &c.
e-ssiOn. sed the Republican platform IL
declared a declaration of war against the
lives aud institutions Of lhe-Soulh.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick endorsed his colleagues
remarks.
Mr. Davis said that the separation Of
Mississippi from the Uoion terminsted his
functions here. In parting, he said lie fell
no hostility toward any Senator. and hop.
ed that relations betveea them might b.
peaceful, though We must part. II he had
offended, he would now offer an apology
aud all reparation for such affeuce. As
the Senators from Florida. Alabama and
Mississippi left, all the Democratic Sena.
tors crowded about them, shaking hands
Messrs. Hale and Cameron being the
only Republicans doing 80.
! On motion of Mr.. Seward, the Kansas
bill was taken up.
Mr.. Gwin withdrew bis amesd nent ere.
ating Jefferson Territory.
Mr.. Fitch again offered 40 amendment
10 regard to the Judiciary.
Mr. Douglas offered an amendment.
Mr. Seward said it was contrary TO all
custom to Introduce this provision.
Mr. Fiich's amendment was agreed 10, 80
to rs.
The Kansas bill was then read a third
line and passed-Yeas &c, nays l6.
The Crittenden Resolutions were then
taken up.
Mr. Bigler spoke at considerable leugth |
in favor Of their passage, and argued the
necessity and propriety Of Convention OF
the people to adopt amendments TO the
Constitution He urged the Republican
Senators to consider the necessity of the
passage of these or similar resolutions -
He appealed to the South to consider if it,
rights could not be obtained in the Uaiou.
He opposed secession, but could not see
how they could coeree a State. Coercion
was delusion. t4a
Mr.. Cameron would not make a speech,
for though his colleague offered the olive
branch, The other side wsuld not listen or
respond. he was incli,sd to do all he
could to save the Union.
Mr. Green said the we'll known patriotism
of the Senator from Pennsylvania preslu-
ded the necessity Of watching him, but the
other side could not bear the words Of pa-
triotism.
Mr.. CaDeren was sorry that Senators !
who left would not wait TIL they heard |
from Pennsylvania.
Mr. Iverson asked il Cameron approved |
Of Mr. Bigler's speech.
Mr. Cameroa-Very much, and will vote 1
for his proposition if it will saw. the eos,.
try.
Mr.. Salisbury thought that Mr.. Gamer
ons devotion to the country nj light well be
initiated.
Mr. Cameroa-I say to Senators from
Georgia. Alabama and Miss issippi, If they
will take my colleagues proposition, We
will pass it.
Mr. lversoD asked il he approved Of the
sentiments Of his colleague against coer-
cion; that's the point.
Mr. Cameron-Coere ion is the last rem
edv.
Mr. Gree remedy at allf
MrCsmeron-lt is bad remedy. Don't
know as we shall even resort to il. II 10
last remedy.
Mr. Mason referred to the fact that the
Senator voted against the Critiendsn -Reso-
lutions. and 70. tie amendment Of the Sen.
ator from New Hampshire. He also slid
Ina. Mr. Wade presented resolutions from
Ohio, one Of which was against the Per-
.onal Liberty Bill, which the Ohio Legis-
allure refused to repeal that bill. He d
wanted to show the people the difference 4
between professions here and practice g
here.
Mr.. Cameron said Mr.. Iverson seemed q
anxious for an excuse for leaving the y
Jnicn. He had voted as be did because "
aw no disposition OF compromise from
he other side, unless he went on Bonded a
nees and asked frgiveness. He should q
SIX for no forgiveness, because he had u
one no wrong, but was still willing to
orgive the backsliding South. He would u
% all he could preserve the Union, but u
,as not to be dragooned or driven. "a