Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-22
CONGRESSIONAL.
WssaIEaFoE, Jan. 81.
HOUSE,

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the House.
Mr.. CorWin said the withdrawal Of a
State does not necessarily make the en-
forcement Of the laws subverslve OF peace,
and showed that personal liberty bills DO
not affect the rights Of the South arguing
that laws forre capture depend on the Fed
eral Courts such laws having been ap-
proved by the Supreme Court render op-
posing State laws null Southern neEspa-
pers and orators have magnihed 8 hundred
times, imaginary dangers apprehended from
the Republican Administration de show
ed the fears Of amendment 10 the COnstitu-
ion To the detliment Of the South by the
Republicans were grOundless, saying twelve
more free States were necessary TO fur-
nish the requisite votes for such an end.
The Committee, as an amendment that
any change relative TO slavery be dependent
on the action Of every State, asking what
more was demanded. he showed the con-
dition Of q large portion Of the Territories
Whieh precluded slavery. Slavery is al
ready established in New Mexico. why
not admit her at once, thus banishing for-
ever this frebrand2 If the difficulties are
not removed he would not attempt to lift
the curtain from the future and the oOnse-
uuences which may follow.
Mr.. Nilsson said the worst sign was the
levitv with which disunion was regarded
&c had been asked if Virginia should sub
nit to Lincoln. He said no, never; because
Lincoln must submit to Virginia and other
States which framed the Constitution,
which limits the power to be exercised
Whoever receives msjority Of the Electo
raj vote. must, under the Constitution be
President. He saw nothing in the Personal
Liberty bills justifying dissolution. There
vas q disposition in the Northern Leglsla
lures to strike them from the statutes, but
the South was apprehensive Of the future.
The territorial question was already set
tied bv existing laWs-settled by the Con
stitution, and settled in favor Of the South,
and therefore supposed no danger was ap-
pretended from that source, and eonse-
quently there was no justification IN dis
union. He would have Virginia defend
her rights, secured her by the Constitution,
10 the last end; but some States-rights men
want her to throw away these blessings If
only to show her right to do 90. BE thought
South Caroline instead Of Withdrawing
should have called convention; with con-
idence state and make known her griev-
snees and her purpose 10 withdraw, but
having Withdrawn should not be coerced In
anv form. He advocated convention to
see what should be done with seeding
States. He approved the general tone Of
CorWiu's speech, while ne dissented frnD'
The admission Of New Mexico. he deemed
Ger unfit for so responsible position. He
concluded with an earnest hope that the
Union would still be preserved and seced-
ug States restored to their original posi-
ton.
BENATE.
Mr.. Hunter, from the Committee on Fl
aanoe, reported the Indian Appropriation
bill and asked TO be excused from furth3r
service on the Finance Committee. lie
aid it was evident that the party in the
majority in the Senate would soon be
changed and he thought it justice to hin
splf and the Senate that he be excused
Mr.. Hunter has been Chairman Of the Com
uittee on Finance for Is years. BE was
excused.
Mr. Bigler presented petitions asking
= passage Of the Crittenden resolutions.
Laid on the table.
Mr. Sabin was excused from service on
the Territorial Committee
Mr.. Polk presented petition from the
citizens Of Missouri, the aignstures occu
pvinQ fifteen quires Of foolsosp, and was
trapped in the American flag, inspired
with love to the North, South, East and
West, asking the passage Of the Crittenden
resolutions. Laid on the table.
Mr.. Slidell asked the Senate to take up
the message Of the President in answer to
bis resolution in relation to the appoint
ment of acting Secretary Of War. he also
offered resolution ss follows:
Resolved, That in the opinion Of the Sen
ate the reasons given By the President
in his message, for not communicating to
the Senate, ct an early day, the fact Of his
having appointed Jos. Holt setting Seere-
tary Of War, are not sstisfaotory also, re-
solved, that the ground assumed by the
President for making such sn appointment
during the session Of the Senate is ct
variance with the whole spirit Of the Con-
stitution and with The true intent and
nearing Of the act Of 1795. Laid over ur.
/ der the rule.
Mr.. Yulee, Of Florida, announced the
withdrawal Of himself and colleague from
the Senate.
Mr.. Clay also read the withdrawal Of
the Alabama Senators.
Mr.. Clay charged the Republicans as be-
ing the authors Of the trouble which caused
secession, and the Republican platform il
declared declsration of war against the
lives and Institutions Of the South.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick endorsed his colleagues
remarks.
Mr.. Davis stated that the separation Of
Mississippi terminated his functions here
/ In parting, he said be felt no hostility TO.
ward any Senator, and hoped that relations
between them might be peaceful, though We
must part If he had offended he would
now offer an apology AMI ell reparation fol
such offense.
As the Senators from Florida Alabama
and Mississippi left all the Democratic
| Senators crowded about them, shaking
hands, Hale and Cameron being the only
Republicans doing 50.
On motion Of Mr.. Seward, the Kansel
/ Bill Wss taken up.
Mr.. Green withdrew his amendment Gre
ating Jefferson Territory.
| Mr.. Fitch again offered an amendment
/ in regard to the judiciary.
Mr.. Douglas opposed any amendment.
Mr.. Seward said IL was contrary to sl
custom to introduce this provision.
Mr.. Fitoh's amendment was agreed to-
% TO 2s
The Kansas Bill vas then read thirt
time and Psssed-yess So, nays 16.
The Crittenden rssolutians were takeI
up.
Nj. Bigler spoke at considerable lengtl
in favor Of their passage, and argued thr
necessity and propriety Of a convention o
the people to adopt amendments to the Con
stitution- He urged the Republican sens
tors to consider the necessity Of the passagl
Of these or similar resolutions he ap
pealed % the South % consider il ita riphtl