Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-01-23
xxxvr.h coseRrss-sEcosD SESSION.

1 IHcSSdDc
the PRESIDENT ~ answer to his resolution in relation
TO his appointment of an Acting Secretar| ~ War
He offered resolution, as follows:
/ hsso'eed, lnat IN TIE opinion Of the Senate the
reason given Dy the President in his MESSAGE for
not communicating to the Senate at an sariis, ds1
the fact of his having appointed Joseph Holt Acsn
Secretary OF Wsr, are rot satisfactory Also
| ReSolted, That the grounds assumed BY the Pros
ident for making such an appointment during the
session OF the Senate are at variance with the whole
spirit of the Constitution and with the true intent
| and meaning of the act Of. II So.
Laid over under the rule.
| Yulee of Florida, announced the withdrawal af
himself and colleague from the Senate.
| Clay also read the withdrawal Of the Alabama
Senators.
CLAW charged the Republicans as the authors of
the troubles which have caused secession. and the
Republican platform is declared declaration Of
war against the lives of the people and the nsttu-
| tons of the South.
Fitzpatrick indorsed his colleagues remarks
| Davis stated that the separation of Mississippi
/ terminated his functions here. In parting he said
he felt no hostility towards any Senator'S and hoped
that their future relations might be peaceful though
we must part If he had offended any one, he
would now offer an apology and all PREPARATION Of
such offence. As the Senator's from Florida, Ala
bana and Mississippi left, all the Democratic Sena-
tors crowded about them, shaking hands, Messrs.
| Haie and Cameron being the only Republicans dong
| go.
On motion of Seward the Kansas bill was taken
up.
The bill was read a third time and passed Yeas
| SO. nays l6.
The Crittenden resolutions were then taken up.
| Bgier spoke at considerable length in favor of
their passage, and against the necessity and propr-
city of convention Of the people to adopt amend
ments to the Constitution. He urged the Republ-
can Senator's to consider the necessity of those or
similar resolutions. He appealed to the South to
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 a de-
| lasiOn.
Cameron said he would not make speech. for
though his colleague had offered the olive branch
the other side not willing to listen or respond
He was inclined to do al he could to save the
| Union.
Green said the well known patriotism of the Sen.
ator from Pennsyly ana, precuded the necessity OF
watching him. but the other side could not bear the
words Of patriotism.
Cameron was sorry that Senator's who left would
| not wait till they heard from Pennsylvania
Iyerson asked if Mr.. Cameron approved of Mr..
Biglers speech
Mr.. Cameron. Very much, and will vote for his
proposition if 1t will save the country,
Salisbury Thoughts that Mr.. Cameron $ devotion to
| the Union might well be initiated.
| Cameron l say to Senator's from Georgia and
Alabama if they viii take my colleagues PROPOSE
| ton we will pass it.
Iverson asked if he approved CO the sentiment of
his colleague against coercion that's the point.
Cameron Coercion is the last remedy.
Green. Is it remedy at all?
Cameron 1t is bad remedy, and l cont know
as We shall ever resort to it, 1t is certainly last
remedy. -
Mason referred to the fact that the Senator voted
against the CrIttenden resolutions, and for the
amendment of the Senator from New Hampshire.
He also SAID that Mr.. Wade presented resolutions
from Ohio, one Of which against the Personal
Liberty bill while the Ohio Legislature refused to
repeal that bill He wanted to show the people the
difference between professions here and practice
there l-
Cameron said Mr.. Mason seemed anxious for an
excuse for leaving the Union. He had voted as he
did because he saw no disposition of compromise
from the other SIDE unless he went on Bonded knees
and ask forgiveness. He should ask for no forgive
ness, because he had done wrong, but was still
willing to forgive the baeksliding South He
would do all he could to preserve the Union
but wss not 20 be dragoOned or driven.
Mason was unconscious of saying ought to arouse
the wrath of Cameron. He did not want an excuse
to leave, but did want an excuse to remain in the
Union.
Six Senatorial chairs were vacated to-day, and the
Union was practically dissolved.
What is the necessity of coercion? Would YOU use
the discipline of pedagogue? Would to God the
Senator from Pennsylvania would give me excuse
TO stay in the Union.
Cameron had not heard of any threats of war but
if it must come, Pennsylvania is ready to meet it
The people of his State ready for anything hon
orabe to save the Union, and ready TO yield all
prejudiees. The North has done no wreng and bull
lying cannot drive them. II you want the Union
preserved, let US know what is wropg and we will
redress it.
Salisbury believed the Senator sincere. and
though five States had gone, he thought that if their
side would meet the Senator in the same spirit. the
Union would still remain.
Crittenden urged the importance of the measure
and spoke against the pOstponement.
Adjourned.
HOUsE.-LOvejoy asked,leave to present memo
rial from certain Methodist clergymen of Illinois
Burnett-Io object. Let them attend to their bust
ness.
Florence. Let US hear what they have to say.
Burnett think Congress capable Of managing
the legislation of the country and with due respect
to the clergy, think they ought to attend to the
business within their legitimate sphere apart from
politics.
Lovejoy. The memorial asks for protection from
religious prescription. One Methodist clergyman
has been hanged in Texas simply for his religious
opinions.
Burnett. have no objection to the memorial be-
ing laid on the table. And it was Ordereds
The Speaker laid before the House letter signed
by the Alabama delegation, Withdrawing from furth-
participation in the deliberations of the House,
In consequence of the secession of that State.
English offered resolution t'lat the Committee
of Thirty three be instructed to take the necessary
measures to carry into effect the Crittenden COM
promise. and moved suspension of the rule. Lost
81 to 90.
English wished the country to notice that the Re-
publicans would not allow a vote.
Grow-The Republicans will vote when they
choose.
On motion of Norris, the COMMITTEES on the Judi
cary was instructed to inquire into the propriety
of amending the Neutrality laws, to prevent mill
tary expeditions aiding seeding States.
The report of the Committee of Thirty-three
came up and Mr. COrwin addressed The House.
COrwin said the withdrawal of State does not
necessarily make the enforcement of the laws sub
yersive of peace; and showed that Personal Liberty
bills do not effect the tights of the South arguing
that laws for Fecapture depend on the Federal |
Courts; such laws having been approved by the Sn
preme Court, render opposition State laws null |
Southern orators and newspapers have magnited |
hundred times imaginary dangers apprehended |
from the Republican Administration. He showed |
that the fears Of amendments to the Constitution
to the detriment of the South by the Republic |
cans we're groundess, saying that twelve mOra |
free States necessary TO furnish the required
number for such an end The committee propose
amendment that any change relative to slave
ry be dependent the action OF every State asking
What more is demanded? He showed that the con
dition of large portion of the Territories preclu
ded slavery; slavery is already established in New
Mexico, why not admit her at once, thus banishing
forever the fEebrand, II these difficulties are not
removed he would pot attempt to lift the curtain
from the future and the consequences which may
follow the prevailing delusion.
Millson said the worst sign was the lsvity with
which disunion regarded. He advocated a
convention to what should be done with the Sc
ceding States He appraVed the general tone of Mr.
Corwins speech, while he dissenteo to the admission
of New Mexico; he deemed her unfit for so respon-
sible position. he concluded with an earnest
hope that the Union would still be preserved, and
the seeding States restored to theig original posi-
ton.
From CharIest0a.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 2l.-The four soldiers from
Fort Sumter as witnesses in a murder case on Sat
urday, attempted TO escape by jumping out of the
grand jury room window. On leaving for Fort