Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-02-05
Thirty-Sixth Congressional Session.
MONDAY, Feb. 4.


Louisiana was presented nd read. Mr. Sill
DELL said the document just read places on
official record the fact that Louisiana has
ceased to be component part Of the United
States, and terminates the connection OF him.
self and his colleague with the S-nate. The
occasion calls for some words in parting with
those, some of whom hope to meet again in
the noble task of constructing Il new coneder-
acy. The new confederacy would not attempt
to improve the constitution Of the United
States, but would recognize all the obligations
Of all the existing treaties, those respecting
the African slave trade included. 1t would be
willing to assume the just proportion OF the
public debt, and account tor all property of the
United States which it was-compelied to seize
in seltdeence. 1t would recognize the right
Of the inhabitants of the valley OF the hlssis-
sippi to its free navigation, without a
tax or toll Of any kind. They hoped
for peace, but the decision of this question
depends on the free states He had no doubt,
if the issue was fairly presented to the people
OF the S ates, they might have peaceful sep
araLlon, with the probability OF complete or
partial reconstruction. But with the present
representation in either branch of congress,
he could indulge in no such hope, and they
must be prepared to resist coercion under any
| pretext. The north, if they choose, consider
them bound to the Union, and deny the right,
he would not say of secession, but OF revOlu-
ton or rebellion, if they chose to call it SO
| might ignore the declaration Of independence,
and attempt to reduce the south to subsection,
by declaring Il blockade; the south would
meet them and permit no introduction
OF the commerce manufactures OF
the north. They would meet them on the
sea under the old flag, for he did not intend to
give up that flag. Ii belonged to the south as
much as to tie north. They could get vessels
from the same places which carry ON the slave
trade, from New York and New England. He
referred TO the blockade OF ports, and thought
foreign nations would not ldmit it. But tile
south would not comm ice the fight. lie
denied the charge that tile movement was but
the consummatiOn Of Il long contemplated plot,
aud claimed that it was the calm and delIbcr.
ate action of the people. lie referred to many
kindnesses received in the senate chamber,
and babe the senate farewell
Mr.. BENJAMIN argued against the assertion
that Louisiana couldn't go out OF the Union
because she was bought as property by the
United States. Louisiana was acquired under
a atty Which guaranteed to the citizens OF
the territory protection Of their property He
claimed thar she had especial reason for going
out, because the treaty OF stipulation under
which she was acquired had been broken en-
tirely by the government. He claimed that
an admission of oppression. For never i'll the
.istory of the world, did millions Use in re
bellion against honor and justice, and when
people with common consent revolt, they must
be criminal against whom the revolt is aimed.
The people OF the south glory in such treason
as glowed III the soul OF Hampden, burst from
the lips Of Henry, and shed u nalO around the
name OF Washington. He concluded with a
tribute to the friends Of the south in the north
ern states;and babe the senate farewell. APP
plause in the galleries.
The presidents message came up. Mr.
Clngman commended its tone, and said he
would do most anything 10 save the country.
He would vote for the Crittenden proposition
and others to accomplish peace ami safety
but the movement tor peace must come from
the republican side of The house. He argued
against coercion, and disclaimed any knOwl-
edge of an intention to make war OIL the CAPT.
tai, though war was as likely to come here as
elsewhere. The passage OF the Pacific rail.
road bill, attempting to make three roads, and
the tariff bill directed agnst the interest OF the
south, and the homestead bill giving away
public lands drive many sensible men Of the
south into separation. Republican senators
carry with them peace or war, which will
they give the country? If war, the south
would meet them, and rather than submit, go
down like Sampson taking the edfce and the
leaders of The Philistines with them.
Mr.. HALE protested against the assertion
that the north were making war. On the
contrary their position was such as to subject
them to the charge ofeowardice. Kwar comes,
the first thing to do is to take care OF northern
traitors.
Mr.. LANE wanted to know who he called
traitors.
Mr.. HALE-Exactly those men who fight
against their own state.
Mr.. LANE--We are fighting for the constitu-
ton and the rights of the states. Illinois
allowed no man to call them ira tors.
Mr. HALE wanted to define no mans posi-
ton, but repeated that if forced into war they
would first take care OF treason at home.
The message was postponed till tomorrow
The bill to provide government for Idaho
came up. Mr.. Green's amendment, changing
the boundary, was adopted. On motion of
Mr. Wilson, the name was altered to the Colo
RADIO bill, and was passed.
Mr.. PEARcE, from the committe on finance,
reported the loan bill, which was made the
special order for tomorrow.
Mr. BIGLER offered resolution to admit
the commissioners of states to the floor OF the
senate. Laid over. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. McCLERNAND OF ILL.,, asked leave to
offer resolution asking the president to com
munica e information concerning the seizure
of the mint mt New Orleans, and the steps
taken TO recover possession oil the government
money.
The motion for night sessions of the house,
this week, was objected to aud Withdrawn.
Mr.. WILSON presented petition from In.
diana for the adoption of the Crittenden CON-
promise. but said lie could not vote for It.
Mr.. BRiGGs presented a memorial OF IL cit