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INIRn.surN cONsNIss-..sIcONp SESSION.
wAsutseroN, January 2l.


SENATE Mr.: Hunter from the Com
mitee on Finance, reported the Indian Ap-
preparation Bill, and asked TO be excused
from further service on the Finance Com
mittee. He said it was evident that the party
in the majority in the Senate would soon he
changed, and be thought it justice 10 himself
and the Senate that he be excused.
Mr.. Hunter has been Chairman of the
Committee on Finance for fifteen years. He
was excused.
MIR. Biger presented.petitions asking for
the passage of the Crittenden resolutions.
Laid on the table.
Mr. Latham was excused from service on
the Territorial Committee.
Mr.. Polk presented a petition from ciH-
zens of Missouri, the signatures occupying
fifteen quires of foolscap, wrapped in the
American flag, inscribed Glove to the North,
South, East and West" asking the passage
Of the Crittenden resolutions. Laid on tie
table.
Mr.. Slidell asked the Senate to take up the
message of the President, iu answer TO his
resolution in relation to his appointment of
acting Secretary of War. He also offered a
resolution as follows:
"ResolOed: That in the opinion of the Sem
ate, the reasons given by the President, in
his message for not communicating to the
Senate, at an earlier day, the fact of his hav-
ing appointed Joseph Holt acting Secretary
of War are not satisfactory also,
"ResolUed; That the grounds assumed by
the President, making such an appointment
during the session of the Senate, are at vari-
ance with the whole spirit Of the Cousttu-
ton and with the true intent and meaning
of the act of l795.'
Laid over under the rules.
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 au
thors of the troubles which caused Seces-
sion, and the Republican Platform is declared
declaration of war against the lives aud in
stitutions of the South.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick indorsed his colleague g
remarks.
Mr.. Davis stated that the separation of
Mississippi terminated his functions here. In
parting, he said he felt no hostility toward
any Senator, and hoped that rela6ons be-
tween them might be peaceful though we
must part. If he had offended, he would
now offer an apology and all reparation for
such offense.
AS the Senators from Florida, Alabama
and Mississippi left, all the Democratic SEN
ators crowded about them, shaking hands
Messrs. Hale and Cameron being the only
Republicans doing so.
On motion Of Mr.. Seward, the Kansas Bill
was taken up.
| Mr.. Green withdrew his amendment, Great
| ing Jefferson Territory.
Mr., Fitch again offered an, amendment in
regard to the judiciary.
! Mr.. Douglas opposed any amendment.
Mr.. Seward said it was contrary to all GUS
tom to introduce this provision.
Mr.. Fitchs amendment was agreed to
20 to %.
The Kansas Bill was then read third
time, and passed-yeas 36 nays l6.
The CTitteaaen resolutions were taken up
Mr.. Bigler spoke at atconsiderable length in
favor of their passage, and urged the neces
sity and pTopriety of a Convention of tht
people, to adopt amendments to the Const
tuition. He urged the Republican Senator
to consider the necessity of these or similar
resolutions. He appealed to the South tt
consider if its rights could not be obtained
in the Union. He opposed Secession, but
could not see how they could coerce State
Coercion was delusion.
Mr. Cameron would not make speech
for though his colleague offered the olive
branch, the other side would not listen ol
respond lie was inclined to do all he coult
to save the Union.
Mr.. Green said the we'll known patriotism
of the Senator from Pennsylvania precludeC
the necessity of watching him, but the othe
Mr.. Cameron was sorry that the Senator
who left would not wait till they heard from
Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Iyerson asked if Mr.. Cameron ap
proved of Mr.. Bigler's speech.
Mr.. Cameron Very much, and will vott
for his proposition if it will save the coun
try"
devotion TO the country might well be imi
tated. Fla.
MIR. Cameron-"I say to Senators fror
Georgia and Alabama, if they will take m
colleagues proposition, we will pass it,"
Mr. Iverson asked if he approved of tn
sentiments of his colleague against coercion
That's the point.
edy."
Mr.. Green-"Is it remedy at all2"
Mr.. Cameron-"It 1t is bad remedy-don
know as we shall ever resort to it. 1t
certainly last remedy"
Mr.. Mason referred to the fact that ii
Senator voted against the CFittenden resoll
tions, and for the amendment of the Senate
from New Hampshire. He also said that NJ
. Wade presented resolutions from Ohio, oil
of which was against the Personal-libert
: Bill, while the Ohio Legislature refused
! repeal that bill. He wanted to show Il
/ difference between professions here and pra
t Mr.. Cameron said Mr. Mason seem'
anxious for an excuse for leaving the Unio
. He had voted as he did because he saw
y disposition of compromise from the 9th
u side unless he went on bended knees Al
g asked forgiveness. He should ask for
e forgiveness, because he had done.no wror
Is but was still willing to forgive the baC
. sliding South. He would do all he could
>, preserve the Union, but was not to be d
gooned or driven.
I. Mr.. Mason was unconscious of sayi
e aught to arouse the wrath of Mr.. Canert
r Did not want an excuse TO leave, but
y want an excuse to remain in the Union
: senatorial chairs were vacated to-day, a
,,ee the Union was practically dissolved. WI
ri is the remedy2 Coercion2 Would you I
n the discipline Of the pedagogue2 Would
God the Senator from Pennsylvania woy
give me an excuse to stay in the Union.
3 Mr.. Cameron had not heard of any threi
!. of war, but if it must come, Pennsylval
4 is ready to meet it. The people of his ST.
;. are ready for any thing honorable to sa
+, the Union, and are ready to yield all pre-
dices. The North has done no wrong, a
g. bullying can not drive them. If you VIZ
i- the Union. preserved, let US know what
.; wrong and we will redress.
d. Mr. Salisbury believed the Senator since
and though five States had gone, he thoui
that if this side would meet the Senator W
~ the. same spirit the Union would still
p main.
r Mr.. Crittenden urged the Importance
4. the measure, and spoke against the postpo
r. ment. Adjourned,
M HOUSE-Mr. Lovejoy asked leave TO I
ho sent a memorial from certain Methodist C
or gymen of Illinois "