New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-01


guarantee be ehectuhy made for the preservation OF
ber rights. He said that che was not Wiling 10 submit
the question to the mass of the American people, but
tie Constitution recognizes the people as people Of the
States.
Mr. DOUGLAS Dem, Ill., said he did not under
stand what tho Senator from Virginia meant oy
sending idle communications TO the people Oh LIS
State He had nothing except in reply to citens
OF Bis State. He had sent such replies, and told them
that he thought the safety Of the Union depended on
the action Of Virginia and the border States II was
clear that be and the Senator from Virginia differed
He desired peace and the maintenance OF the Cnion,
but he had failed zee anything in the action OF the
Senator from Virginia TO encourage that idea; lie
was panied when the Senator from Pennsy wanna
Mr.. Cameron made large advances TO conClation
AID seemed 10 be repealed by the Senator from Virginia
The Senator from Virginia said that he wanted no con-
cessiOns, and was appauded by the Senator from New
Hampshire tAlr. Hale, and those who were uncon-
promising gu that side. He seemed TO be in con-
cert bet tie extremists Of both sides, the other
day Senators on this side refused TO vote when the
proposition Of the Senator from New-llampshre
Clark passed. and then telegraphed to the South That
there was 10 hope the Republicans voted down the
CrittendeI resolution.
hr. JOHNSON Dem., Ark saia that there was no
cor cert OF acOn the Senators refused 10 vote because
they wanted TO see the action of the Republicans aud
il was evident there was 10 hope.
Mr.. DOUGLAS said-Ncyer cease ofhope There
was hoHe, ald be saw indications Of it ~ day. Why
hot adopt the amendment that Congresq have no
power 10 legsate the subject of domestic gerytude
nywbeTe, except to perform duties in rega 10 fug-
tiyes and prohibit the slaye-trade? With thst we
MIR. HALE rep, N. H. expressed bis surprise at
what the Senator from Illinois Mr. Douglas had said
IN regard to the appreciation he showed at what the
Senator from Virginia eaid. The Virginia Senator
std that the PEOPLE Of Virginia satisfied with the
Constitution, and asked concessions. THIS sbowed
that the people satisfied with the Constitution
He could not tell what was the great complaint but
be did not believe in tinkerng with the Constitution
and did t'ouUrpgs goul6 Dettgr IN
sirument than the drawn by fathers. lie was
willing to take the Consultation as IL IL, and
did n,t think the resolutions Of any avail but
for the constitutional Union which followed. The
best hopes Of mankind are freighted in the ship OF
Union, and none but madmen Will give mp and try
new experiment. He had been told that New England
was TO be sloughed off agy way If the country could
get along without England, he would say "GOd
bless them" He paid eloquent tribute to the enter
prize End industry of New England. They might go
to the cotton fields of the South, and they would zee
that but for New England cotton, which they called
King, would now be beggar. II was ALEC said that
the Northwest was going Off Well, "good bye"
bu, give US back our Jewels. Give Us back the SEN
ator from Illinois Doughsl, with his great princ-
Ile for be belongs II Ohio goes, give us back
Len laundering orator (Wade), Tor he belongs 70 u.s.
Not till men have bst all recollection, will the West
leave New-Enpland. He said the Union would
siill remain if Ibis Cesarian operation was
perform ed. In answer 70 the remark that the North
hated the South he referred TO the petience at Nor
folk in 1853, when Northern people locked to the
afiaIce Of the people there, and the North would do
II again IL they were called upon. He expressed his
eradication that Virgina had initiated the calling OLA
Convention Of the States. Himself and colleague had
apked ,ke Governor Of Newliampshire TO send Com
uissoneIs here TO meet with those of the other States.
He Hale would be willing to do anything reasonable
TO the country but the Southern States insist
upon let them 60, and when they back we will
Kill the fatteued calf and rejoice over them as son
who wandered and is alive again.
Mr. WIGFALL Dem, Texas then proceeded TO
speak lie spoke Of his love for the Constitution and
tht Union fthe Constitution could be administer red ~
il was framed. He said the Senator from Illinois
(DouslssD now come up with bis great specific II 1t
had not been for that Senator'S doctrines the country
would now be safe IN Democraic President elected.
lie declared that the South would never submit TO CO.
ocion and would neye7 come back or be satisfied with
anything ike the Cnttenden resolution. lie made
charges OF III treatment and abuse against Southern
reople by the North. The Seeding States claim the
rig to ecsde and viii no, consider any other qres-
ton iii the Government forces and all menaoes are
withdrawn The Southern people will live under
Government that seeks to degrade them nor have any
thing 10 do with n party that degradcs wives ana
mothers to a par with Brigham Young ewonen. II
tho Senator from Illinois wants TO save the Union, let
property. Let the Government II II wants 70 save the
Union, withdraw The troops, and make no more nell
Mr.. DOUGI.hS said he had but a few words to say
IN reUlv lie defended the doctrine of Popular
Soyertguty az the only doctrine that could save and
bring yeaco 10 the country. lie said that he was
, &c nfSt & 2l6sss hi Way and he hoped there
both eytfemep He desired 10 appeal to the people
everywhere 10 rise in their might, and put down the
dsuhion party. Both extremes must be made to give
up IA he feared there were disunOnists in both ses-
,ions Of the country. He would say before high
Heaven there were dislnionits this side OF the
chamber and on that, and many from the North as
fIorl the South in both branches Of Congress. lie had
confidence IN the patriotism Of the people, even in the
New In gland aud Cotton States, and hoped yet that
the Union would be preserved, and he would gay he
lad reasons on which 70 predicate this hope. lap
pause.
Mr.. WIGFALL asked the Senator to state his rea.
Eout.
Mr.. DOUGLAS said that he saw evidences every
day Of disposition to treat the question with frank
ness and in conciliatory spir and if they were not
rerelled be believed he would see more Of them. IL
the Senator from Texas will wait /, would make him
great help, Applause. -
Mr. WlGtALL said il was mere balderdash TO state
that any proposition would be passed here TO satisfy
any lite msn who had straight nair south OF Mason
and Dixon's line. lie objected 10 AL such fndge lie
then proceeded TO argue against non-interventioh
Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. MOORHEAD Rep Pa introduced bill
10 prevent and punish counterieung, and the use OF
private samps labels trademarks, etc., OF mechanics
and tradesnen Persons found guilty OF doing 20 are
10 be imprisoned for not more than twelve MONTHS ana
to pay fine Of not than $1,000 Its conridera-
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