Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-08
CONGREGATIONAL.

SESArE.-After our report closed Yesterday
Mr.. Toombs said that he had prepared himself
to speak on the failure of the Committee Of Thir-
teen to Come to determination, but would as
soon speak on the resolution offered by Mr.. Git
tenden. II made no difference. The success of
the abolitoniss and their allies had produced its
legitimate results. That the Union was dissolved
was fixed fact. One of the confederate States
had wisely, boldly, and bravely left the Republic.
The other Southern States rec ard her cause their
cause, and say "Touch not Saguntum They
were willing TO remain in the Union as long az
justice and fraternity was maintained, but when
that was forgotten they had appealed to the sword
He approved their course, and should present
their cause to the Senate, the country, and the
civilized world. His people did not want new
union or any new constitutional rights; all they
wanted was justice and the enjoyment Of their
constitutional privileges. He demanded that the
General Government should protect their property
In the Territories. Protection is the price OF
obedience; and without II you cannot have free
citizens; you might have slaves The republicans,
In refusing to carry the fugitive slave law into
effect, are tfeacherous to their oaths and their
cOmpacts.
Mr.. Toombs then read from the statute books OF
several Northern States in relation to the fugitive
slave law and said that the principles Of the per-
sonai liberty bills are the principles Of Mr. Lin
coin The right to carry slave property into the
Territories he would never compromise on earth
Georgia Is In the right path, and there is settle.
ment short of her full rights Not one In ten In
middle Georgia, and not more than one In a hum
dred in the mountains owned slaves, but they are
determined that Georgia shall have her rights. II
they cannot obtain them peaceably, they will
appeal to the god Of battles.
On motion of Mr.. Bigler, the Senate went into
executive session. After some consideration upon
executive business. the doors were thrown open
and, on motion Of Mr.. Slide, the Senate djourned
till Wednesday next.
HoUsB.-After our reporter left
On motion of Mr. Sherman, the House resolved
into Committee of the w hole, (Mr Etheridge In
the chair,) for the further consideration If the
legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation
Mr.. Sherman offered amendments appropri
ating S20, 600 for refurnishing the President.
House, and for introducing the Potomac water
Into the same; agreed to.
The Committee then rose and reported the bill
and amendments to the House, when
Mr.. Sherman moved the previous question, and
the amendments were accepted, and the bill wa,
passed.
Mr.. Etheridge asked consent Of the House te
introduce a resolution having for its object the
amendment of the Constitution. He would have
the resolution read from the Clerks desk. and
have them printed, as he did not want any action
taken upon them until they bad been read and
fully understood by each member.
IheY provide that Congress shall have no power
TO interfere with slavery in any OF the States
navy yards, arsenals. dOck-Yards, forts, or other
pieces ceded to the United States That Cong ress
snail have no power to interfere with or abolish
slavery In the District Of Columbia, without the
itants Of the District, and without making Jus,
compensation therefor ID further provides for the
restoration Of 6e Missouri Compromise line No
territory shall hereafter be added to the United
States without the concurrent vote of two-third.
Of both Houses Of Congress. And lastly, any per
son fleeing from justice from one State into an
another, shall be given up on requisition of The
Governor OF the State in which the offense is com
mitted
Mr.: Etheridge moved suspension of the rule
In order to get a vote upon his proposition
The yeas and nays Were called, Tesulting-yea
So, nays IS.
Mr.. Adrain moved the following resolution:
heSoLrsd, That we fully approve Of the bold ant
patriotic conduct of Major Anderson In with
drawing from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter. ant
OF the determination Of the President to retail
that fearless otncer in his present position anc
mat We will support the President in all consti
tuuonal measures to enforce the laws and preserv
the Union.
On which the yeas were 124, nays So, after al
exciting debate.
line House then Adjourned till "Wednesday ne ri