Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-11

Spain nigh, sell her again. Texas cost war with Mex
Eco and ten thousand lives. In the Of seven thoos
and nosians who fought In the battles Of that war he
protested against the right OF that State TO seccde.
Mr. Hempki Of Texas asked Il the protection OF Texas
was the only OF that war; II the United States
paid TEXAS anything for land, and II il did acquire
California from that
Nj Douglas said that the only ofcompaint that
Mexico had was the annexation Of Texas, and that the
government paid Texas ten millions for barren aud
she did not own. (Laughter)
Mr. Douglas further said the Constitution was intend
ed 10 be perpetual He denied the right Ut secession
der the Constitution, against the Constitution justice
and good faith There could be no government without
coercion but coercion must be used in the mode descrb
ed by law. This Is not question Of coersi0n. Where
no authority Of Federal Government remains, we are
bound to recognize de factO where State
maintains individual sway How is the law TO be enforce
ed in seeding State unless By making war; In his
pnon we have reached point where dsunion was inev
table unless compromise, founded concession,
made He preferred compromise IN and concession
TO disunion. No compromise would be available unless
IL carried slavery beyond Congress lie had voted for
MIR Ctittendens proposition. aud ready for Il
hgan. Why can't the Republicans unite on the Missou-
n Compromise ne9 They had heapcd curses enough on
his head 10 be glad 20 re-establish IT, He had helped 10
support that measure until compelled to abandon II. he
was now willing 70 meet them terms Of mutual
oesston lie said there mast he settlement OF some
sort now 1t cannot he postponed. We are IN state Of
revolution 1t is compromise or war. He preferred
compromise. Senators the other side seemed deter
mined 70 act As party Let the people decide the ques-
ton No doubt the people0f Massachusetts, opposed sla
very extension, but be Thought that IL the question
Mr. Crttendens resolutions submitted them
day they would ratfy them He argued against making
war with ten millions Of people. lie there
eternal separation in Of and he would not
slider itunu all hope past Present indications
TO show that that there would be boodshed but he would
not despair.
Mr. roombs moved to postpone the subjec, until Mon
day when he proposed to address the Senate Agreed
to- Adjourned until Saturday.
An invitation received from the Chaplain 10 the
members to attend Union prayer meeting 10.
Resolutions repudatug compromise and endorsing
Wade and Hales speeches passed meeting in jeff
Committee Of Thirty motion to reconsider the
the vote Of reference was tabled
] Mr. bingham Of Ohio reported back with amendments
the bill 70 further provide fa the collection " duty
imports aud giving he President further powers for that
purpose He moved that It be recoma,ited and printed
Inc House then went into committee on the Legis-
ian'e Appropriation bill, and adjourned I'LL Monday.
SATURDAY.. Jan. O.
The Pacific Railroad bill was then taken up
Mr. Seward said he would vote for the bill although he
had some objections il. lie regarded it great
measure for Cancellation pacihcaon, compromise and
Union.
Mr. Rice could not hope his amendment would he &C.
cepcd after what he had heard. lie had been told that
the bl would save the Union II so he was willing to
vote fnrit lie Union man, but II the South
wiling 70 take money for their principles, he would give
IT, provided they leave the Union lie then offered an
amendment providing for another route from Minnesota
20 Puget sound.
Mr. Polk moved an amendment so as tomake the route
near the mouth Of the Kansas river which adopted
by ayes 81, noes %.
Amer further debate, adjourned N Monday.
MuNDAY, Jan. T.
SENATE.
The galleries are crowded. Mr. Hamlin's resignation
received
Mr. Ienccyck presented petition requesting Congress
70 authorize the people delegates 10 Convention
10 be held in Philadelphia he fourth " March
slider the welfare Of the nation Referred the Judiciary
Committee.
Mr. Critiendens revolutions were taken up, and Mr.
Crluenden addressed the Senate
Dir Crtcnden spoke in favor Of the passage Of his res
olnuon, 70 submit the question the people such
course would not conflict with the Constitution. He
thought also, aha, IL perfectly proper and necessary
He utterly denied the right VI secession, and made
strong appeal IN favor OF the Union.
MI foombs made strong secession speech IL said
that according 10 the Republican Of trcA-
SON. he stood there good traitor and good a rebel
as ever descended from Revolutionary loins
Nj Iaombs concluded by saving that IL the South was
denied is rights, he would invoke the God OF Battles and
trust IN him for security and peace.
Nj Biger moved that the Senate 20 into executive
session. Agreed to-3) to 20. Ater which adjourned
TO Wednesday.
The Legislative appropriation BILL after amendments
were added TO it Tor refunshng the Presidents house.
and for the purchase Of Government Printing office
passed
Mr Adrian Of New Jersey askei leave to introduce
resolution approving Of the u Major Anderson and
promising TO support the President in enforcing all Con-
siitutiona laws to preserve the Union.
Several members explained their votes and the reso-
luton was adopted, l24 against SO
Adjourned 10 Wcdnosdav.