Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-14
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TnImrx-ssxTs CONGRESS.
sEooHp SESSION..
WAsureroE, Febraafv lL.-Hous4-Mr.
Briggs Gam. Of New York;, presented a me-
mortal from the citizens OF Seneca Falls, New
York, in favor Of the border State resolutions.
Mr.. Craige LDem. OF North Cafoiina) Of
fered the following;
WHEREAs, South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
hama, Mississippi, louisiana and Florida have
seeded frem the Confederacy Of the United
States, and established a Southern Confedera-
cy; and whereas, It Is desirable that the most
amicabis relations should exist between them,
and war avoided as the greatest calamity that
can result therefore,
ResolUsd, by the Senats GHd House Of Repre-
ssniafiUes, That the President be required to
acknowledge the Independence Of the said
southern confedercy as soon As Official infoF-
nation Of its establishment shall be received,
and that be receive such commissioners as may
be appointed by that Government for an ami
cable adjustment Of all matters In dispute.
Mr.. Craige asked that the resolution be put
on Us passage now, as all men desired that
peace be preserved.
Mr.. Fornsworth (Rsp. Of IllO moved that
The resolution be referred 10 the committee on
patents. Laughter.
On motion Of Mr.. Cfaige. It was referred to
I NNf tnWNAititt Oh ItIfi4A NudIHs
Mr.. McClernand (Dem. Of III } introduced
a resoiutlon which was adopted, r~eeitiBg that
w tie seizure Of the mint, money and custom
house by the revolutionary authorities, the
United States, arc put at defiance, and calling
on the President, II not incompatible with the
public interests, for all the facts In the case,
and what steps, il any, have been taken or
contemplated to recover possession Of the
property.
Mr.. Ferry (Rep. Of Conn., asked leave to
Offer a resolution iEstructing he COMMITTEES on
judiciary to inquire into the expedisncy Of
amending the Constitution so ss to expressly
forbid tha withdraw Of any State without the
conenrrent vote Of tRo-thirds Of both Houses
Of Congress, approval Of the President, and
consent Of al the States.
Mr.. Winsiow objected.
Mr.. Burch (Dem. OF CAL introduced a res
olution establishing a territorial government
fer Nevada, OF extending the southern 5Oun-
Diary Of California over it.
Mr.. sickes (Dem., of n. W offered a
resolution recommending the celebration OF
the 229 instant as a national holiday. Adopted.
SIR. Palmer (Rep. Of N. " introduced two
resolutions. the first that neither the Federal
Government, nor the psople OF government OF
non slaveholding States, have a purpose or
constitutional tight to l~egisIate or interfere
with slavery in any State Of the Union.
The yeas and was were ordered.
Mr.. Hindmsnd (Dem. OF Ark.,) objected,
proceeding to quote from a speech Of Mr..
Lincoln. He was called to order.
Mr.. Boteler Gam. OF Ya.,) sskei FOR a
division OF the question, which the Speaker
decided could not be done, as voting bad con-
menced.
Mr.. Hindman, amid great confusion, insis-
ted on a division. He believed the assertion
Of the resolution untrue.
Voices" Call the roll"
Mr.. Burnett (Dem. of Kys) said be be-
Ii we'd the assertion to be false, and could not
vote for it.
Cries Of "Orderr'
Several explained their votes.
The vote was snnounced-106 against 4.
Several Republicans asked 10 have their
votes recorded.
Nessrs. Lsake and Burnett objected.
The speaker o%verruled the objections.
Mr., McClernand suggested that the roll
again be called.
IMr. Palmer said, as different constructions
were put on the resolution, he would alter It
80 the last part would read, 4" any siaveholding
State in the Union"
Thus altered it passed. I16 against 4.
The vote WIS then teeOnsidered.
Mr.. Burnett demanded a division Of the
question.
Mr.. Sherman offered a substitute so az to
tuoNAE bDdtutlN gentlemen TO VOTE EOIaCleI-
tiously, as they could not be expected to vote
on the purposes Of the North, viz:
ResOlped, That neither Congress, nor the
people, or goFernmen's OF non-slaveholding
States, have the constitutional right to lsgis-
late upon or interfere with slavery in any
slaveholding State in the Union.
Passed, yeas 161, nays none.
The question was not taken on the other
resolution, as it was superseded by the substi-
tute.
Mr.. Mexican offered a resolution in sub
stance, providing for appointing a select com
mittee Of 1--WE to inquire if he consent Of the
people OF the border slave States can be ob-
tanned to the plan Of purchase OF the slaves
therein by the Government, in order to prevent
their following the example Of the Gulf
States, to report the bill for that purpose. Laid
over for debate.
A resolution was passed calling for informa-
ton as to distinctions in the collection Of rev.
enue in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and
Louisiana; also what measures were taken to
secure the revenue cutters from seizure or re-
cover those seized, together with other prop
srty; also for the reasons which induced the
President to concentrate troopsi in Washington,
and whether be has information showing that
there is a conspiracy to seize the capital and
prevent the Inauguration Of the President
elect.
The latter portion was an amendmentby Mr..
Burnett.
Tn Pacific railroad bill is the special order
for tomorrow and Wednesday.
Mr.. Grow indicated that be should propose
torepeal that portion Of the bill giving certain
privileges TO the Texas branch, if that State
secedes.
The deficiency and diplomatic appropria-
ton bills were acted on, and again returned to
the Senate.
Tho Dow 81 m,-bs ~ AN
was made the special order for Thursday next.
Adjourned.
SeRats-Mr. Wade, (Rep., of Ohio) pre-
scented four petitions, numerously signed by
citizens Of Philadelphia, asking Congress to
stand firm BY the Constitution and Union, and
the enforcement of the laws.
MT. Crittenden presented a large number Of
petitions from citizens of Massachusetts, In
diana and Missouri, asking for some settle
ment Of the difficulties OF tue country.
Mr.. Biglsr (Dem. OF Pal presented petit
tons asking Congress to submit the question
OF amendments to the Consultation to the pso-
pie, and also Fifty petitions asking for the pas
sage of the CritteH en- resolutions.
A resolution calling for the correspondence
relative to the extradtion OF Anderson, Vas
laid over. A petition was received fron Ne
vada asking for a territorial government.
Referred to The territorial committee. Another
conference committee was appointed on the
deficiency bill.
The consideration Of the Presidents mes.
sage was postponed tn THURSDAY. The naval
appropriation bill came up. Several appro-
p~riations for the Pensacola navy yard were
struck ont.
Mr.. Hale offered an amendment repeating
the act preventing the purchase OF patented
articles.
Mr., Psarcs CDsm. Of Nd proposed to
amend to except firearms, A-reed to, and the
amendment was carried.
Mr.. Hale rep. Of n. II J offered an amend
ment to build seven steam sioops Of war.
Mr.. Hunter (Dem. Of Va opposed.
The amendment was earried-syes 30, nays
IS.
The bill was reported to the Senate.
A debate ensued on the question OF concur
ring in the amendment to build seven sloops OF
war.
Mr.. Mason (Dem. Of vs.) opposed it as a
measure Of coercion Of the seeding States.
Mr.. Fessenden (Rep. OF Mel defended the
measure as coming from Democratic prece-
dent, and eminently necessary st the present
time. IL the time ever comes when It is nsces-
sary to use force to execute the laws, be was
quite ready to Dc it, but this was intended as
a - measure Of peace, and nobody dreamed OF
making this appropriation for the purpose Of
making wal.
Mr.. Mason would never vote a dollar for
such a purpose till it was announced whether
the incoming administration, intended to CO.
cree the seeding States.
Mr.. King, (Rep., of New York; believed
that there was treason abroadin the land, and
there was a necessity to increase the power of
The country. He would put the country 10 a
position to defend itself against foreign and
domestic enemies. he woaid use all forbear-
ance and every effort for cancellation, but never
admit the right to divide The country and
peacesbiy break up the Government. He
would tell gentlemen that treason must come
10 an end, peseeably, he hoped, bat never
peacefully if by submission Of the honor Of
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