Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-09
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WASHINGTON, February 5.-Mr. Moore, Of
Kentucky, declared against the right to seesde
and argued that the South has equal rights il
the Territories. When the dogmss Of the Re
publican platform are put in practice, will b
the time to revolt. Kentucky never regarded
the government IS oppressive.
Mr.. Tremble felt confident the Union would
be preserved. He was opposed to the Critten'
den proposition.
Hope-Fe5ruaTy 6.-The Speaker laid be
fore the House a message from the President
enclosing a resolution from the Kentucky leg
~islature, which asks Congress TO call a nation.
al convention to amend the Constitution. He
commends the proposition to that considsra'
ton which its patriotic source and import
ancs demand. Referred to a select committed
OF FIVE.
Mr.. Nixon introduced "a memorial Of 15OC
citizens Of New Jersey, asking the adoption Of
the Crittsnden resolutions. He vas satisfied
that a large majority Of the people Of bis State
desire Congress to act speedily on them.
The Senate's amendments to- the lean BIZ
were taken up.
Mr.. Phelps advocated concurrence in The
amendment to repeal the act Of June, 1860.
authorizing the loan, and providing Cor the re-
demption Of treasury noes.
Mr.. sherman replied that il this was agreed
TO, l. would afford no security for retiring the
Treasury notes authorized by the act Of De.
csmber. He trusted that the next administra-
ton would never come here with a loan bill in
time Of peace. The expenses should never be
allowed to exceed the revenue. The amend
ment was rejected, 80 against 101. A confer
ence on The part Of the Senate was asked.
Mr.. Colfax called up the bill to suspend
mail service in seeding States, which, after
debate, was passed, 121 against %.
Various memorials for the settlement Of ths
existing crisis were presented.
The consideration Of the report Of the com
mittee Of thirty-three was resumed.
Mr.. Humphrey could not negotiate with
traitors, nor the government compound with
treason, but to loyal States there was no "a
tional demand be would deny, consistent with
honor and principle. Let Lincoln Be insugu-
rated, then Congress could address themselves
to the subject
MI. Harris, OF Virginia, was for the Union
even now bleeding and shattered as It is. The
cotton States are gone, bot Republicans by
coming forward like men and rendering Justice
to the South, can prevent a further rupture IN
til The border States, by a firm and ~eoncilia-
ting course, can adjust with them al pending
difficulties. This done, the States would re-
turn to the Union, and be on a more perma.
nent basis than ever.
P. M.-MF. MAYNARD, Of Tennessee, adye.
Gated the Crittenden propositions. lie ap-
pealed to Republicans to attempt no e~oercivS
policy. The momsnt such a war was com-
meneed on the South, Tennessee would make
common cause with the South. Trust 60 The
Union men, give them such assurances that
they can 90 back to the people and satisfy
them that u cir rights viii not be invaded, and
their equality be maintained inviolate, and be
pledged himself, as far as be could, that the
forts, arsenals, ships, navy yards, mint and
bullion would be restored. They would dc
this without shedding a drop Of blood, by a
peaceful remedy, the ballot box, with nc honor
soiled or self respect lost. We viii restore
the Government to the proud position it once
enloyed, and, at the end OF -four yearss the
Government would be in the hands Of . party
which shall embrace every one Of the thirty
four States.
Mr.. Wells argued against the abandonment
Of principles By tue Republicans. he depre-
Gated civil war, and would use no more force
against seeded States than was for the inter-
est OF the country. Adjourned.
Senais-Mr. Seward presented a memorial
from importing merchants and others OF the
city Of New York against abolishing tae ware
housing system.
Mr. PsaTee reported the deficiency bill, with
House amendments, and recommended the
Senate to Insist on their amendments, and