Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-12

and Mississippi left, all the Democratic Sena-
tors crowded round them shaking hands -
Messrs Hale and Cameron were the only
Republicans who did 50.
On motion of Mr.. Seward the Kansas bill
was taken up.
Mr. Green withdrew his amen lment creS-
ting jefferson Territory, and an amendment
bv Fitch, the purport of which is not given
having been adopted 10y 20 to 2S The bill
was passed-ayes, Sc; noes, lG.
The Crittenden resolutions were then ta-
ken up.
Nv Bigler spoke at considerable length in
favor of their passage, and argued the neces
sity and proprety of Convention of the
people to adopt amendments to the Consti
tuition. He urged the Republican Senators
to consider the necessity of the passage OF
these or similar resolutions. lie appealed to
the South to consider if its rights could not
be obtained in the Union. lie opposed Sc
cession but could not see how they could
coerce State. Coercion was delusiun.
Mr.. Cameron would notmake a speech, for
| though Lis colleague offered the olive branch
the other side would not listen or respond.
II was inclined to do all he could to save the
Union.
Mr.. Green said the well known patriotism
of the Senator from Pennsylvania precluded
the necessity of watching him, but the other
side could not bear the words of patriotism.
Mr. Cameron was sorry that the Senators
who left would not wait till they heard from
Pennsylvania.
Mr. iverson asked if Cameron approved of
Mr.. Biger's speech.
Mr. Cameron-Very much, and will vote
for his proposition if it will save the country.
Mr.. Salisbury thought that Mr. Cameron 5
devotion to the country might well be imita-
ted.
Mr. Cameron-I say to Senators from Ga.
and Alabama, if they will take my colleagues 5
proposition we will pass it,
Mr. Iycrson asked if he approved of the
sentiments Of his colleague against coercion !;
that's the point.
Mr. Cameron-Coercion is the last remedy
Mr. Gteen-lt is no remedy at all.
Mr. Cameron-It is bad remedy. | don't
know as we shall ever resort to 1t. 1t is GER
tainly last remedy
Mr. Mason referred to the fact that the
senator voted against the Criltenden rcsolu-
tions, and for the amendment of the Senator
from New Hampshire. He also said that Mr.
Wade presented resolutions from Ohio, one of
which was against the Personal Liberty bills,
while the Ohio Legislature refuses to repeal
that bill. lie wanted to show the people
The difference between professions here and
practice there.
Mr. Cameron said Mr.. Mason seemed anx>
ious for an excuse for leaving the Union. He
had voted as he did because he saw no dis
position Of compromise from the other side
unless he went on Blended knees and asked
forgiveness. He should ask for no forgive
ness because he had done no wrong, but was
still willing to forgive the Jacksliding South.
He would do all he could to preserve the
Union, but was not to be dragooncd or
driven.
Mr.. Mason was unconscious of saying any
thing which ought to arouse the wrath of
Mr. Cameron did not wsnt an excuse to
leave, but did want an excuse TO remain in
the Union. Senatorial chairs were vacated
to-day, and the Union was practically dis,
solved. What is the remedy? Coercion
Would you use the discipline of the pcda-
gogue? Would TO God the Senator from
Pennsylvania would give me an excuse to
stay in the Union.
Mr. Cameron had not heard Of any threats
of war, but lift must come, Pennsylvania was
were ready for anything honorable to save
the Union and were ready to yield all prciu
diccs The North has done no wrong, and
bullying cannot drive them If you want
the Union preserved, let us know what is
wrone, and we will relrcss.
Mr. Salisbury believed the Senator sincere
and though five States hid gone, he Thought
IL this side would meet the senator with the
same spirit, the Union would still remain
Mr.. Ctitculcn urged the Importance of the
measure, and spoke against the postpone
ment.
In thc House, Jan. 2l-t Mr. ColGx intro
ducel a resolution for the suspension Of mail
facilities in seeding States. Referred.
Mr.. English introduced 4 resolution in
structing the Committee of Thrty-three to
take necessary measures for carrying the
CHttenden compromise into effect.
\ motion to suspend the rules was lost by
81 TO %.
Mr. English wished the Committee to take
notice that the Republicans would not allow
Il vote
Mr.. Grow said the Republicans would vote
when they chose.
The report Of the Committee Of Thirty
tlr.e coming up, Mr.. Corwin addressed the
House, and was followed 10y Nj. Mjll>on.
The following is the letter of the Alabama
Representatives announcing thcir withdraw
all
"WAslnNGroN CRY. Jan. 2Ist, lSG1.-lIon.
VIM. Pennington. Speaker of the House of
representatives,: Sir-llaving received in
formation that the State of Alabama, through
a Convention represeDting her sovereignty,
had adopted and ratified an ordinance 10y
which she withdraws from the Union Of the
United Statas of America and resumes the
powers heretofore delegated to the Federal
Government, it is proper that we should
communicate the same to you and through
you to the House Of Representatives over
which you preside, and announce our with
drawa from the further deliberations of that
body. The causes which, in the Judgment of
our State, render such action necessary, We
will not relate; it is sufficient to say that
duty requires our obedience to her sovereign
will, and that we shall return to our homes,
sustain her action and share the fortunes of
our PEOPLE, We have the honor to be, very
respectfully your obedient serv'ts Signed !
George ). Houston, Suydenham Moore, Da-
vid CIopton, James l.. Pugh, j. l.. NJ. Curry.
James y. Stallworth."
The communication was laid on the table
in order to be printed.
MuGDra CT TWO WHITE Mes BY TILE INDG
ANs.-Mr George Liggett from Simcoc, ar
rived on Sunday last at the Dalles, bringing
intelligence that the Indian Department EX-
press rider had just come in with the start
ling but reliable information that two men
had been murdered bV the PalOuse Indians