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1HIRlY-sUrH CORsEIss---sEcOED SESSION.

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tween San Francisco and China. Referred.
Mr.. Seward also presented memorial
from the citizens of New York concerning
the present state Of affairs.
Mr.. Seward expressed lis views on the
Presidents Message.
Mr.. Hunter asked that his resolution be
made the special order for Friday.
Mr.. Yulee presented bill for adjusting
the present difficulties, which was ordered to
be printed.
MIR. Slideu presented resolution of in
quiry, that the President inform the Senate
whether John B. Floyd at present fills the
Office of Secretary of War; If not who does,
and when appointed, and by what authority,
and why such an act was not communicated
to the Senate2
Mr.. Clark offered an amendment to Mr.. |
Crittenden's resolution that the provisions |
of the Constitution are ample for the preser-
walton of the nion, and that it needs to be
obeyed rather Jhan amended. Our release
from the present difficulties is to be looked |
for in the endorsements of the laws, rather |
than new guarantees for particular interests |
or compromises or concessions; that a re- |
construction of the Constitution is imprac |
ticable, and therefore, all the energies of
the Government should be directed to the
maintenance of the existing Union and Con-
stitution,
Mr. Clarks resolution was ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Bigler presented sixty-fve memorials
from citizens of Pennsylvania, asking that
the Crittenden resolutions be submitted to
people.
Mr.. Seward called for the reading Of the
Presidents Message, and it was read.
Mr.. Davis called for the reading of the ac.
compsnying papers lthe correspondence of
| the South Carolina Commissioners, already
| published(
MI. Davis said while the country was anx-
| iously looking to South Carolina, her Com
missioners arrived here, with power to make
| a peaceable adjustment. The character of
| these Commissioners is well known; yet the
| report went out that they violated etiquette
! and insulted the President, and that they re-
| tired. The President, in his Message, does
| not even tell us the Commissioners are gone.
He stops with letter which he must say
| was wanting in fairness, and was perver-
! sion of the arguments they presented.
| Mr.. Davis said he had an authentic copy
of the Commissioners reply, and asked that
it be read.
Mr.. King said 1.-THE gentleman talks of
the high character of the Commissioner
Benedict Arnold and Aaron Burr once, also,
had high characters"
Mr.. Davis interrupting-" The Senator
from New York once occupied higher posi-
ton than he does now. call the Senator
to order"
Mr.. King-These men were, with trea-
soDable purpose
Mr.. Davis-I call the Senator to order;
sent paper to be read, sir.
| Mr.. King-I call the Senator to order;
object to the reading of the paper.
Mr.. Davis-If the Senator has the mean
ness to object, let it come back.
Mr.. King objected to the reading of the
papers--he did not want to hear them.
A long discussion ensued.
Tho ayns and noAa were called to sustain
the Chair in the decision that the paper was
understood to be part of the Senate papers.
Mr.. King thought the paper was intended
to supply deficit in the Presidents Mes
sage.
Mr.. Davis meant the paper as part of his
| remarks.
I The letter was finally read-(already pub
/, lished).
! Mr.. Davis resumed, and said, more thar
l ever since the episode thrown into his re-
marks, be pitied the Executive OF the United
States. He must be fallen, indeed, when he
comes to the Senator from New York fol
, support and protection but when he re-
ceiged this letter, why didn't he call on these
men for the means by which peace could bt
s restored. He might have avoided the evi
: of war, and the country would not be wait
e ing now to see whether it would be peace o
b war.
o Mr.. Bigler moved that the consideration
: of the Message be postponed until to- morrow
e Mr.. Crittenden moved that his resolution
be taken up.
Mr.. Clark wished to amend by the reselu
: tions he had offered.
Mr.. Wilson moved to postpone till to
: morrow.
o Mr.. Bgler spoke in favor of voting on tn
: resolutions now. He thought there wa
: political power enough here to save tn
country.
The resolutions were postponed.
The Pacific Railroad Bill was taken up.
Mr.. Wilkinson moved its reference to
d select committee.
l. Messrs. Gwin and Latham objected.
y Mr.. Rice thought the friends of the bi
! wanted to pass it without giving the Nortl
j. west show. He moved indefinite pos
y popement.
j. Mr.. Baker seconded the motion.
lie Mr.. Latham demanded the ayes and noe
Mr.. Lane thought that this was not IL
IN time TO pass such bill. 1t was better to 50
a to the South that their rights should be pr
he tected. This railroad would not resto
7n peace.
r. Adjourned.
pit HOUSE-Mr. Stratton asked leave to pI
re sent q memorial the citizens of Princet
ed on the subject of national affairs, containi
u practical suggestions.
e. Mr.. Burnett objected.
tn The Speaker laid before the House Me
he sage from the President. He says at t
opening of the session he called attenti
TO the dangers of the Union and reco
A mended such measures of relief as he
- lieved would haye the effect of tranquilizi
ng the country and save it from the perils
te- which it Is needlessly and unfortunate
ar placed. His opinions then expressed REM
/, a unchanged. He regrets to say that matte
Al instead of becoming better, are still wol
ns- and, alludipg to the condition of South q
ro- olina, he says there is no other alternat
en- but TO collect the revenue and protect
his public property, as far as practicable, UNI
sed existing laws. His duty is to execute, a
he not to make, the laws. The right and d.
he to use the military and naval force agai
sti- those who illegally assail the Federal g,
the erment are clear and indisputable, but
in present state of things is beyond the Ex
wi utive control; we are in the midst OF gr
and revolution, and he recommended TO CongI
Din. to act in the present emergency. 70 U
ing gress is reserved the power to declare '
ion and remove the grievance that might lead
bin, war, and restore peace to the country !
de- them rest the responsibility.
sur After eulogizing the blessings confer
also by the Union, he says: SHOULD 1t per
the calamity will be as severe in the Sou
uit, ern as in the Northern States. The Secesi
He movement is made on an apprehension a
and the sentiments of the majority of sew
be a of the Northern States. Let the question
transferred to the political assembly-to
balot-box; the people will redress
z IN grievance. In Heavens name, let the
Au- Be made before we plunge into the assu
# an ton that there is no other alternative.
Q ef- | us have reflection. Would that South U