Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-19
HOUSE.

WksHIEaToE, Jan. Is.
Mr.. Moore said he would not have made
t6isexplanation if il were MOTTO the fact that
he had received letters questioning or dis
proving his course for voting against Mr..
Adrians resolution. He reported that be
fully endorsed Major AndersOn's conduct
but was unwilling in advance to endorse
the coaduct of the Administration.
Mr.. Scott rising to question Of privi-
lege said that Capt Darling, the Assistant
Door-kseper had elected from the floor
visiting gentleman who was admitted On
the Democratic side Of the House, and To-
ouested him to leaEeen the ground that It
vas contrary to tha rules. Looking to tie
Republican side he Mr.. Scott said there
was one who was not member, yet he was
not alIoTed to remain. This showed 3 dis
gusting partiality and prejudice.
The House went into Committee Of the
Whole on the State Of the Union on the Ar
my Bill
Mr.. Pendleton, Of Ohio, said at a former
period Of the day he had Intellectually
sought to obtain the floor 70 present the petit
ton Of ten thousand citizens Of Cincinnati,
praying Congress to pass the Crittenden
Compromise. He could not have better
Introduction, and one more grateful to him
self, than this evidence of a sincere desire
and determined purpose Of those who hon
ored him with seat here to settle the pene
ing troubles by Cancellation and cOmpro-
mise Of peace. They now had under con-
sideration the Army bill.
Pertinent to this was another subject, viz:
The bill introduced by Mr.. Bingham, for
the collection Of the revenue at Charleston.
n 70, fha v7rorriaior1a NJ this hill
thoriziug the President in his discretion 10
collect the revenue BY establishing the Gus
tom House on ship board; the Collector TO
seize and detain any vessel until the duties
on the cargo are paid; and in order to exc
cute this duty, the Army and Navy be en-
ployed, &c.
He commented on the extraordinary and
dangerous power conferred on q subordinate
officer Of the Customs, it being given with
out Limitation snd control.
The bill was not universal in its applice-
tion, but was intended only 70 apply to South
Carolina in the discretion Of the President.
Il plainly and palpobly eontraFened the
Constitution, which provides that no pre-
ferenees shall be given to port Of one State
over those of another. He would not debate
whether there was legal or sufficient cause
for secession. Certain Southern States have
committed the act with unanimity without
parallel within the history of revolution
He said if this bill was passed, not dolla-
would be collected at Charleston. If an army
could maintain the Union, half million
men would spring up in g single night. If
money could keep il together, the soil would
leap with Joy 10 produce its golden harvest
If blood, old and young men would yield
It like the streams which water their soil;
but an army Of blood and money will not
preserve the Union. Justice, reason and
peace may do what force cannot compel.
He opposed coercion as impracticable and
contrary to the genius Of the Constitution
and our interests.
Two communications were received from
the War Department. One was referred to
the Militery Committee, and the other to the
Finance Committee.
A communication was received from the
Naval Department relative TO information
on various subjects connected with the naval
establishments. Referred TO the Committee
on Naval Affairs.
House Bills were under consideration.
Mr.. Sherman continued that our flag
had been fred into. The question was
whether to defend the public property from
snemies at home and abroad, whenever the
flag foated. Freedom will die with this
Republic and the country will be worse
than Mexico under Northern and Southern
military desbotism. He appealed to border
slave States to srrest the progress Of exist
ing wrongs. Let us see if there is no hope
for peace and couciliation- If we cannot
agree let US hght, If We can agree let US
do it like men and not hurry on to destruc-
ton. If differences sre not reconciled he
saw nothing but civil war. He never would
allow Fort Sumter to be surrendered at dis
cretion He would give South Carolina
license 10 leave the Confederacy tomorrow, !,
/ but where the flag floats, It is our bounden
duty to PrOtsotit snd the hsg should be