Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-05
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHINeToN, Jan. 2,

- WASHINGTON Jan. 2, 1861.
SENATE-Mr. Hunter introduced BILL cedng to
the Withdrawing States the forts ard arsenas Stua
ted therein.
Mr.. Lane moved to take up the Pacific Railroad
bill, which caused long discussion. The bill was
finally made the order for Saturday.
Mr.. Crittenden's resolution was then taken up
Mr.. Baker, oil Oregon made an argumentatve and tel
ling speech in response to Mr. Benjamin The
speech was highly applauded, generally, great
effort. Mr.. B. quoted many authorities denying
that this was union of States, but union of peo-
pie. -
Mr.. Davis introduced resolution for withdraw
ing the troops from the seeding States No action
was taken thereon.
The Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr Coburn of Maine, took his seat
Mr. StrattOn presented memorial of the citizens of
New Jersey, asking an amendment to the Constitu-
ton in view OF the pending revolution. The memo
rial was referred TO the select committee. The In
dian Appropriation Bill was taken up and passed.
The question, if the Union Committee would report
at an early day, was not answered Mr.. Davis in
dictated the withdrawal of his resolution, offered
Monday, recitng the secession ordinance of South
Carolina and concluding with instructions to the
Committee on the Judiciary to inquire into the same,
and report at any time what legislation, if any, has
become necessary on the part of Congress in conse
quence Of the position South Carolina has thus
SuIned
Mr.. Holman offered substitute denying the right
of secession and favoring coercion, &c.
On this arose parliamentary war. Other reso-
lutions were introduced by the Republican members
and filhbustering continued till the hour of adjourn
ment.
WAsiIINGToN JAM 3, 1860
SENATE.-Mr. Bigler presented the Pennsylvania
plan of compromise, based on Crittenden's PROPOSE
ton.
Mr.. Crittenden introduced his plan of adjustment,
and also resolution for sumtting it to the people.
lie made an eloquent speech on the subject.
Mr. Baker, of Oregon, resumed, and concluded
his speech begun yesterday. lie argued to show
that the North did not desire to interfere with
slavery.
| Mr. Benjamin interrupted him with questions
; from Republican papers which sustained John
! Browns raid.
! Mr.. Baker recommended Jackson's policy and
/ closed with strong appeal for the Union.
Mr.. Douglas then took the floor on Powclls reSo-
| lutions. He said that being compelled to vote for
them gave him the greatest PAIN declaring as they
| did that adjustment could restore peace. He
said that Congress never had legslated on slavery
without danger to the country. He defended the
Kansas Nebraska bill, and also defended the South
against the aspersions of Wade and others.
| The House djourned till Monday.
IIousE.-Mr Hutchns, of Ohio, offered resolu-
tons repudiating all compromise by the Republi-
/ cans aud endorsing Wade and Hale.
Mr.. Sherman Withdrew certain resolutions which
he pressed yesterday, looking 10 the adoption of
| coercion measures against South Carolina.
! The Committee on the Judiciary reported to the
House bill further providing for the collection of
the revenue and investing the President with addi-
tiOnal powers. a motion to recommit it caused Il
! debate. The South wished to give it a.Guietus in
the Committee OF the Whole The Republicans eli
deavorcd to bring direct vote in the House Final
y, it was agreed that it should come up unfinished
business on Tuesday
Adjourned till Monday