The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1861-01-24
Correspondents en-. Gazette.
WAsHINGroN, Jan. IS.

WAsHINGroN, Jan. s.
Mr. Sherman took the floor, and ma de
the Republican speech OF the session. He
assumed the strongest ground in favor OF the
enforcement of the laws, ana said The govern
mrnt could never permit her flag be dis
honored. aud her auth, rity set at naught.
He depreca ed civil war. and hoped The ne
ces>it, tor It ~ould not arise. He attr,hu
ted the difficulty to the loss OF political pow
err by the South which she had 50 long en-,
loved, but never could have again.
He defended Gov Dennison OF Ohio from
the attack of Southern men, aud said be dIj
right in refusing John Browns son upon the
requsition OF tie Governor of Virginia, for
the record showed that he had never been
ia that State.
He protested against contounding the
principles OF Wendell Phillips and other
extreme men with those of the Republican
party. and complained that Mr. Dousla> had
gar bled Mr.. Llncain's staten, mt in his late
speech in the S-ha III stating the comprom
ise be was willing II make. lie sail he
was eady though ne Thought 1t unnecessary,
to vote for mendmeut 10 the ton>titu
ton prohibiting CeHLres- forever from n ter
tering with slavery IN Tire States He be-
lieved Congress had the right to abolish STA
very in the District OF Columbia, but was
unwilling to exercise that power while Ma
ryland tolerated slavery.
As regards the Territorial question. be
was willing 10 admit New Mexico as State
at once, and that was the utmost he was
willing 10 do. He did not, however, believe
she was in a condition to come in as a State
and referred somewha; disparag ingly to the
character of her population.
This aroused the ire Of Mr.. O.ero, the del
egate from New Mexico. who pronounced
Mr.. Sherman's statements fa!se and II ali
cious. He further said her people We're the
peers Of the gentleman from Ohio.
Mr.. Sherman replied that they were the
peers of the delegate. tor they had elected
him. He then proceeded to say that he
could not vote for Mr.. Crittendens PROPOSE
tons as they proposed protection TO Slavery
by the Government and looked to the ac
QUESTION of more Territory to which he was
opposed.
We already had sufficient
In conclusion he urged peace and quiet,
and that the Republican administration
should peaceably go INTO operation. 1t
should have fair trial and the Republicans
were determined upon this at all .hazzsrds
Mr. Sherman was frequently Interrupted by
catechisms from the other side, all of which
he promptly answered. At the close he
was warmly congratu ated by his friends
His speech WAS powerful one, and was lis .
tened to with grea: attention. The galleries
were densely crowded.
4 he Senate, to-day, in executive session,
after four hours debate. confirmed the
nomin alton of Mr.. Holt as Secretary OF War.
The discusSin was very warm one. IN
The course of it, it was denied that Mr..
Holt was coertionist. Mr. Wigfall denied
the Statement and went OH TO show that all
his action looked to coertion. In spite of
this, the majority in favor of his contrma-
ton was considerable.
The Cabinet are still exercised as to the
course to be- pursued towards South Carroll
ma; but il | am not misinformed. the dispo-
sition is TO let matters stand Just they
are for the present. it being understood that
Andersor is in want nf nothing, aud quite
able to maintain himself at Fort Sump,er.
Rumors are afloat that he confempla,es
resigEing. as all his pecuniary interest lies
in the South. and he is unwilling TO resist
those with whom he has so long been on
good terms of friendship. but, but these
am unable to trace 10 reliable source
T here is very little news of general interest
afioa. to day.
Senator Fitzpatrick Of Alabama it is said
disapproves Of the action OF his STATE in
passing the ordinance If secession.
The runor- that Senators Wilson, Antho.
nv and Dixon ready ~ vote tor Cril,en-
tens resolutions, have r-ason to believe is
incorrect.