The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-12
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The Effect Of the Warlike News
from Charleston.
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Resolutions Adopted Endorsing
President Buchanan.
Pie Republicans Taking Moro Conservative
and Conciliatory Course.
THE DEBATE IN THE ASSEMBLY.
ACTION OF THE SENATE.
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Resolutions Presented to Can
National Convention.
The Canal Commissioner and Senatorial
Contest.
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THE CITY CHAM
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THE CITY CHAM MERRIAM,
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classes The Judges Of the court OF Appeals mingled
With the politicians at Congress Hall and Joined In the
universal expression that time for action bad
These who we're the strongest for Cancellation yesterday
now expressed their opinion that the hour passed
for presenting compromises and that Arm and positive
action was now demanded to enforce the laws Of the
federal The forbearance Of Anderson in not
n once demolishng the battery Morris Island was
especially commented upon by the democratic members,
an Of whom expressed the opinion that they could not
have remained silent under the firing from Morris Island
NE hope that civil would yet be averted the
wish Of every one; but all freely confessed that they
could sec no way it, The fact that South Carolina
lad fred the first gun matter Of rejoicing by every
sue and since life lost blood shed by the FIRST
assault IL gave the conservative small hope that
The storm would be driven OF without the loss Of life One
may haired gentleman, who has nearly hreessore
winters entertained the boarders at Congress Hall with
his enthusiastic remarks and declared himself ready to
shoulder his march against what he termed the
traitors to country The military step and attitude
seen all Sides and everybody seemed TO be longing for
IN opportunity obtain military glory Noone could look
upon the countenances of those about the hotel with
out being impressed that fearful calamity pend
ing such bore heavy upon the heart Of every one and
whilst they held the deepest regrets regard to the peril
Of the hour they coad not but be soemny impressed at
the dangers which beset US q nation.
Immediately after the reading Of the journal Mr. Lit
ejohn took the floor and said that the communication
cent over the wires this morning looked though the
patriots would be swallowed by the insurgents. He
would now beg the privilege of the House TO present
series Of resolutions He read them himself and they
were frequently applauded.
perfect almost breathless silence regned In the
House whilst the resolutions before them All were
anxious unanimous endorsement Of such patriotic
measures Only two persons could be found 70 vote
against them.
Mr. Cozans said, perhaps in this House. since the
adoption of the constitution has a member been called
upon vote upon important question as these resou
tons He believed that the federal government the
trustees the property of the country and held it In
trust for the people, they had full power and II was their
duty hold protect that property and until the 70
deral government had been released from that trust he
thought impotc for this House to endorse
oil this kind which, In his opnion would tend TO nfame
the already excited tone Of the South for th
he asked to be excused from voting. The House
fused to excuse him, and he voted no.
Mr. varian also asked TO be excused from voting The
House refusing TO grant the request he also voted no.
On notion thousand copies OF the resolutions were,
with the vote appended ordered 70 be printed The adop
tions fully endorsing President Buchanan-may be
sdered new feature In the political affairs OF our coun
however much the Northern people may disagree TO
the of national trouble there Is but feeling
when the property Of the common country Is in danger
from nsurrection Without expressing any opinion 70
the policy Of resolutions Of that nature their adoption
but expression of the universal feeling in Albany, at
the present time, upon this all absorbing question: now
attracting the attention Of the civilized world.
The resolution Of presenting Mr.. Anderson with
portion Of the Senate and House resolutions combined
Mr. Keenan, taking the floor said that this was time
wb 70 Sam ms t0f ssOans dame so
ger upon was no time TO charge the people Of this
that section or one or the other politician with the
Of all this trouble II time for examinations
recrimnatons. All admitted that the evil and dark
hour was upon us 1t should be the study Of all how
:s' ns sss. ms IsU be sysS ss
from Ulster (Mr PIERCE on the position that
he has taken His only desire now. was
70 do all he could to strengthen the Union through
the country and TO aay and not excite the present
feverish public mind had been tauntingly thrown
out "would you offer Cancellation aud compromise
with sword in handy but the people Of South Carolina
were not the only persons TO deal with in this matter
Other States throughout the Union the class q men who
The resolutions this morning Entertaining these views
he hoped that they would not vote 80 warlke an emblem
the sword. He would therefore offer as substitute
the resolution passed in the lower House Of Congress and
hoped that they would be adopted.
hr. Fish next followed in lengthy speech defending
the principles OF the republican party. He, however,
took more conservative ground than the gentle
man from Ulster he thought taat as the matter now
stands, the entire territory ia open to slavery by the
laws Of the government, and IN accepting the compro
mise OF free territory north q 80 deg 30 min. they
would be backing down from their principles, but
securing triumph. lie was unwilling 70 take up the
old controversy, but 10 move in this matter IN way
that would strengthen and the North one ground
II was their duty in his opinion, Legislators 20
IN tns matter in way that would convince the South
that the republican party were not band Of brigands
bent pillage and plumber.
Mr. Corning, Of Wayne next spoke and deprecated the
partisan speech made yesterday by Mr.. Pierce. He
thought the resolution that passed Congress was sum
Gent for occasion and the sword entirely out Of
pace He hoped that the resolution presented by tho
gentleman from Oneida would be adopted
Mr. Benedict next defended his resolution, and said
that the ngthy debate on the question had taken much
tho that the presentation % tins sword would
have. He opposed TO offer Cancellation toward those
who placed themselves IN a warlke attltlde
Mr. Robinson said that after shrec orour days debate
he ud not be considered out OF place he said few
words upon the real question before House When the
resolutions were hrst introduced u was supposed That
in remoyin his forces from one fort to the other,
but facts have since TRANSFERRED that he acted
under instructions from the government, and only
what common and prudence would dictate, he
thought that they passed the sword resolutions even
Anderson would think they OVERRIDING the matter,
and would place themselves In absurd light before the
country. Tho resolution offered by Mr.. Herman he
Thought sufficient and all that was needed, and would
give II his vote. As the question had taken 30 wide
range he would say word about the proposition that
he had made for the settlement OF the question q slavery
He had not presented any proposition that would compro
mise this question or cause any person to back dow
from their principles; but his proposition was simply
He cared not what edec II would have upon the party
and any person who considered II only in that light wa
unworthy the and confidence that the people had
eouferc cd upon them by their election 20 this House H.
(obinaon) and the gentleman from Ulster trying 10
reach the same end but would lead 70 open war ruin
and devastation; the other might, but there was hope
chat Il would end IN peace and good will TO all men
Mr. Barber, Of Tioga, favored the sword
Mr. Dwight, Of Tcmpkns said that he was glad 70 sec
members rising above party feeling. The resolutions
passed here this morning had been express
sve He thought whatever was done should be unan-
nous, and he hoped that the resolution q Mr. Herman
would be adopted
0Mr Price Of Buffalo, said that he had not intended TO
say anything upon the question, but TO vote for the
sword But as much had been said no could not re-
main silent longer Two more States had already Sc
az Tar az they could by passing resolutions and he
no ant that this House should do than pass single
resouton but should adopt the sword as 4 6t emblem
pra present 10 a military officer
MY f1hngwood thought that whatever done
snoua DC harmcnious Events forcing themselves
hourly upon NJ Of the most astonishing charct aud he
Thought they should postpone matter until Monday
ne therefore moved 70 postpone the question until Mon
day. The motion 70 postpone was carriod