Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-07-20

Mr.. burnett, resuming, said that Mr.. Hickman
had told the House that they wished to make the
track of the chariot wheels Of war so deep that il
would require century TO remove them. Gould
any man doubt the purpose Of this grand array
Of military force--,be granting of one hundred
thousand more volunteers than the Presinent
has recommended, and, in addition, seven hun
dred and twentysix million dollars ! Kentucky
has no sympathy with war fer the subjugation
Of tho Southern States. She has solemnly
declared. She has said she would with arms
resist such an attempt at subjugaton. This was
not bis language, but that of the Union party Of
Kentucky He would tell Mr. Hickman that
there were none but loyal and true men in Ken
lucky. When she comes to act as a State she
will he unit-all will act together. He trusted
such would be the case. He anxious to do
all he could to save Kentucky from the horrors
Of civil war-and as peaceful solution of the
difficulties, briefly advocated the Crittenden plan
of Compromise.
Mr. Vallandgham, of Ohio, proposed an a
mendment-namely, that before the President
shall have the right to call out more volunteers,
he shall appoint seven commissioners to accom-.
| pany the army on its march, TO receive and con-
slider such propositions, if any are submitted,
| from the Executive of the so called Confederate
States, or any one of them, looking to a suspen-
sion of hostilities and the return Of said States
| or any of them to the Union, and obedience to
the Federal Constitution and authorities Mr..
| Vallandigham alluded to the fact that when
| Utah was in rebellion, three commissioners were
appointed to accompany the army which moved
into that Territory, and certainly the case now
presented was one Of far greater importance -
| The army now should go forth with the sword
in one hand and the olive branch in the other.
II offered the amendment in good faith, and for
The purpose Of ascertaining whether there was a
disposition here to listen TO terms Of accommoda'
| ton. He would vote just many men and as
much money as was necessary to protect and de-
fend the Federal Government. 1t was against
aggressive and offensive warfare that he raised
his voice.
Mr.. Wright, of Pennsylvania, said that be was
opposed to the amendment
Mr.. Vallandigham inquired whether he was
opposed to the return of the seeded Staes
| Mr.. Wright replied that he was not.
| Mr. Vallandgham further asked, if they desire
10 return, without fighting or striking another
blow, dio the gentleman in,end they should stand
up and be compelled to receive our cannon shot
the edge Of the sword, and the point of the bayo
net!
Mr.. Wright replied when those who are fight
ing under the standard Of rebellion lay down theil
arms and sue for peace, and surrender their lead
ers, then he was for peace, [applause,] and moi
otherwise. 1t was not his purpose to regard this
as a war of subjugaiion. The movement of the
army Of the loyal States South was to defend ths
integrity of the Government, and not 20 rot
Southern men of their property or interfere with
the negro question and SO long as the objec
and design were to preserve the integrity of tht
Union, he was opposed to any proposition fo
peace while these men held arms in their hands
Without saying anything about the commission