Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-01-14
Thirty-sixth Congress Second Session
SATURDAY, Jan. z.

SATURDAY, Jan. IL.
SENATE
The galleries, Hobbies, and all standing room
are packed to hear senator Seward who is now
delivering his speech Previous TO Mr.. Sew
ard taking the floor, Mr.. Cameron asked that
vote be takea TO allow persons to occupy the
floor. Mr.. TooMBs objected. Tho president
said it would require a unanimous vote, and
objection being made the rules must be OBJ
served. A large number Of ladies were thus
compelled to retire to the obbies. The diplu-
matte corps were present.
Mr.. GwIN moved to take up the special er
der OF the day, it being the presidents mes
sage. Mr.. SEWARD then toek the floor, and
addressed the senate.
Mr.. BIGLER presented the memorials for
Philadelphia and tile town of York, praying
the adoption of Crittenden's resolutions. Mr.
HUNTER reported back to the house the bill to
supply deficiencies, striking out various
amendments. MIR. DooLITTLE offered reso-
luton authorizing Commodore Paulding to
accept marks OF distinction and presents from
the Nicaraguan government Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. CLARK of Missouri referred to the oc.
cnpation OF the sub treasury in st. Louis by
United States troops He said everything
was quiet there. The people of Missouri mad
been 80 far loyal, aud the Legislature of that
state, which is now in session, will consider
what measures are necessary TO preserve the
Union. Missouri makes no threats but is de-
termined to preserve her honor. He Mr.
Clark then offered resolution of inquiry by
whose orders tue troops took possession OF the
public buildings in st. Louis, aud proceeded to
make further remarks, but was called to order
by the republicans. Objection was made 10
the reception Of the resolution. and the speak
er decided that it could not be entertained.
The speaker laid beigre the house letter
signed by the Mississippi delegation, stating
that their state having withdrawn from The
cDnfederacy, they thought il their duty 10 in
form the house and withdraw from further de-
alterations Of thai body. They reerrt The. ne;
Of staR out is in consequence Of
the action Of their ~ which they approve.
Mr.. JONES OF Georgia moved that tic names
of the South Carolina and Mississippi dele On.
.ions 6e stricken from the roll. Mr.. ELY of |
New Aork objected Mr. pp~.r d Inalssl.l |
demanded tile yeas and nays. Mr.. BURNETT |
OF Kentucky remarked that il coulS not lie as.
,sumed that they were now members.
Mr.. SPINNER OF New York asked Mr.. Bur
nett it he considered that they lad resigned
Mr. BURNEgT--I do and not only tliis-but |
they are out OF the Uaion.
The speaker decided that the motion could |
not be considered, Objection having been made |
The house went into committee on the navy |
appropriation bill. Mr.. Pryor moved 10 |
strike ont the appropriation for payment of the |
officers OF the navy, saving he would not give /
tarthing for the support OF the navy, but r;,- /
ther sink It in the o ;ean before it should be
used against any portion of the country. He /
made lengthy reit,arks about the present con-
dltion Of the country, and said an, imbecie
executive has fallen into the landsfof an as
piring soldier He concluded by some in
hasamat1ry remarks which Mr.. Clemens said
demanded reply but lie was called TO order |
by MIR, Garrett
Mr.. McKNlGHr wished fair play. Mr. GAR
RRTr responded that he could not receive aid
from black republican. Considerable sensa
tion.) Objections were raised and Mr.. Pryors
rejected.
Mr.. GARRETT said that everybody knew
that the present administration proposes to use
the army and navy for the purpose Of civil
war, as we call il, and enforcing the laws, as
other states call it. We know that measures
will meet with resistance; the government is
being converted Into military despatisni.
There should be an opportunity offered Tor
debate.
Mr.. SHERMAN said the bill only made the
usual appropriations, without regard to politi
cal considerations alter this and the army
bill are passed he would not object to giving
latitude 10 debate. II was only question OF
time. Mr.. GARRETT said-sIf you'll allow
iebate on the army bill, I'll Withdraw my ab-
lection" DETERMINATIONS of "Nol no !" from |
fepuohcahs'
AFTER 1urIller discussion MT. Siberian said,
Ct the'a 'aNe Whatever course they IKE We
.hh pursue ours. we ask no lavors mere or
ELSEWHERE Ihefe Is no cause Tor undue ex-
power to create any in my mind.
Mr.. GARRErr to Mr. SHERMAx--R yeu
believed as You did several years ago, that the
Irmv was used for unconstitutional nurnneae |