Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-01
xxXVIth CONVERSATIONAL SESSION.

Wednesdays FroceedlnJS
WAsHINGToE, January 30.-SExATE.-Bigler pre-
scented memorial Of the Workingmen Of Philadei-
phia, in favor of Crrittenden's resolutions He
said it represents fifty thousand workingmen of
Philadelphia, without distinction Of party. He
was willing to yield anything reasonable to the
South, and thought the resolutions Of the Senator
of Kentucky were just aud wise.
Cameron said he also had petition Of working
men Of Philadelphia, but it differed vastly in the
sentiment from the other. He referred to the
speech Of his colleague, and said he had been
charged with indorsing thai speech. He certainly
never Endorsed the Shols OF it, but be was willing
to do anything to bring peace and safety to the
country, and wished to know if anything he did
would bring back the States in rebellion in the
South, for be considered it rebellion.
Mason said that the Senator from Pennsylvania
said they willing to make concessions. The
Southern States had not asked for concessions in
form. The South had no complaint to make of the
Constitution, but that the Constitution had been
violated and her rights disregsrded but che never
asked Concessions. She only asked that the Consti
tuition be carried out. Sac only asked for her
rights.
Trumbull presented petition Of citizens Of Chi
csgo against the compromise with the South. She
was in rebellion against the Constitution and laws.
He said let the Government put itself il position
TO be respected, and il would have respect aud obe
dienee.
Also petition of the Methodist Conference. of
Illinois. asking that if any compromise was made,
there be provision made for safety of citizens in
States and no man be prosecuted for his religion.
Critteuden presented petition Of 2 400 citizens
of Massachusetts, in favor Of the Critenden resou-
tions.
The Pacific Railroad bill came up aud passed !;
yeas g. nays IA The nays were Bayard, Bgler
Bragg. CliDgmsn, Fessenden, Green. Hunter, john
son. Of Tennessee. King, Mason, Nicholson, Pow
ell, Salisbury, and Thompson.
HOUSE The Speaker laid before the House q
letter from Mr. Cobb, stating that he had resolved
certified ordinance Of the Secession Of Alabama,
and therefore he felt it his duty to decline any
further participation in the business of the House.
He adds that he need not express his deep regret at
the circumstances which render this step necessary
or his part.
Cobb made few affecting remarks in taking
leave, imploring his friends to do something with
view of re-unitiBg all the States
The Speaker presented the proceedings of the
Democratic State Convention of Ohio in favor Of a
settlement of cur present troubles. either by the
Border States or by tie Douglas Crttenden plan,
and especially in favor Of tbs calling Of National
Convention.
Cox hoped that it would be laid the table and
printed. They the expression of 100000 IS
good patriots as live in the Republic.
Reynolds, from the Select Committee Of Five, re-
ported bill for calling for the militia of the Uni
Branch presented his reasons in writing for his
non-concurrence in the report
House resumed tbs consideration Of the report of
the Committee of Thrty-three.
Conklin said the principal cause of the present
difficulties arise from preposterous misrepresenta-
tionz of the designs of the masses inhe Free States
on the Slave States He defended the Republican
party. stating it's ohectdo be restoration of the
ancient policy Of the Republic
Hindman rose to q point of order, asking the
Speaker if he would allow such terms as "Apostate
Americans" which he said was used by Mr.. COnk-
| lin in debate.
The Speaker replied that he did not understand it
| to apply 10 members.
| Conkln said that he should speak plainly.
Grow said at last session the other side called US
! traitors, and everything else. Free speech was
now tolerated on this floor.
| message from the President, announcing his
signature to the Kansas bill occasioned suppressed
| applause among the Republicans.
| Conklin resumed and said secession was 3 sub
terfuge Of desperate men and mskshift Of unholy
political ambition. SlaveholdiDg is outlawed hence
forth; it will no longer be the pampered child Of
American destiny. He opposed all compromise
with rebels with insurgent banners in their hands.
Martin F. Conway, of Kansas, had the oath ad-
| minstered and was admitted to the House.
! Stevenson, of Ky, said if Conklin fair re
preventative of the Northern sentiment his hope Of
| an adjustment was extinguished. He reviewed the
speeches of several prominent Republicans, TO show
design to exclude the South from it's just rights.
he argued that all States bad equal rights in Terri
tories, ard their property entitled to protection
under the Constitution. He had bope Of good re-
suits from the conservative action of TIE Convention
| 10 assemble on the 4tb Of February. He nc
reason why compromise could net be effected
! He urged the adoption Of Crittenden's resolutions
and be agreed to unite once more as brothers.
| Howsrd favored conciliation and compromise but
believed that the Government possessed the power
| to bring back seceders
! Morris, of Pennsylvania, said the question was
whether the Union be dissolved not. TIE ques-
tion of slavery must be remaaded to the people, a:
| Congress could not settle it. He was willing tc
vote for the propositions of the border States OF
Crittenden's plan to the people. He had fear Of
| the people, and they should have chance 10 vote
on them. He said if Constitution was framed al
| Mon gomery, it would rest Oh the bayonets Of a
| military despotism. He defeaded the Republican
party from the sspersions that had been cast upon
it. The allegation tina. the people of the North
wished to abolish slavery is sn infamous calumDy
and naked falsehood He said that Lincoln was
the most conservative Of all the Presidential canGi
dates. Coercion was the part of the seceding
| States, not the Government, which has the right
and it is its duty to defend its existence.
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