Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15
THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.


NAsHSCT0N, Feb. ..
SEyA-E.-The Vice President announced tia.
be had received the resolutions Of the Democrat.
State Convention Of Ohio.
Objection was made 70 their reception on the
ground that they were not specially addressed 20
the Senate.
After some discussion the resolutions were re-
ceIved-yeas SO. nays "A.
Nr. Seward presented petitions for the settls-
meut q the difficulties Of the country. Also
the resolutions Of the Legislature Of New York
Nr. Crlttendcn presented memorials Of the citi-
zens Of Kentucky, in favor Of the Crittsndsn res
olutions. Also the resolutions Of the Democrat.
State Convention Of Connecticut, and q large
number Of petitions.
Nr. King presented petitions Of citizens Of to
state Of New York, earnestly demonstrating
against any legislation for extending slavery in
the territories
Nj Ten Eyck presented resolutions Of the Re
publican members Of the New Jersey Legislature
H7ysE--On motion OF Mr. Boteler, 3 resolu-
ti1l was adopted requesting the President 70 CON
mUaicate 70 the House the correspondence between
our Government and that Of Peru since 1883 o.,
the subject q the sree navigation OF the Anaz91
AMI It's tributaries.
Mr.. C0itaI offered an amendment 70 the seast.
bill for temporary Government for the Tsrri,--7
Of Colorado. It proposes to allow the people 81
assemble and form for themselves an organic laz
and territorial government, to consist Of a legs
lative, judicial and executive departments. st-
1t Is substantially the Douglas substitute oEsrsi
in the Senate
Mr.. Curtis, from the Military Comnittse. -..
ported bill appropriating $3.50 % nav II. mn
slclans and soldiers for the loss Of Instruments
clothing II the removal from Fort MouItrie 2,
Fort Sumpter.
Nr. Thomas objected to its consideration.
John Cochrane offered a resolution directing the
secretary Of the Treasury TO inform the Hous.
whether any and what information has been re-
celved by the department relative 70 It's rec.,,
alleged seizure Of New York vessels at the port of
savannah, sId If seized, By whom and BY what au-
thority.
Mr.. Branch would no; object to the resolution
II the gentleman would amend it 90 az to call for
Information officially received.
Mr.. Cochrsne replied, Certainly
Mr.. Pryor suggested that inquiry also Be in
cIuded as TO any property belonging 70 GeorEis
being arrested or seized BY the State OF city su-
tnorities Of New York.
Ny. Cochrane had no objection if such informa-
'ion was IN the possession Of the Treasury D.
partme1t
The resolution was thus amended
NJ. Corwln moved still further 10 postpone the
'aaIng Of direct vote the report Of the Com
2litee Of Ihirty-three till next thursday. He
,1orsht the Peace Convention nav, before Thurs
lay, agree on something, or offer light on the
subject, so as to enable the House 10 CONS tos
better conclusion.
Mr.. Craise. Of Y. c., had no hope fro-. this
'eacs Conference and opposed postponenent.
lHr. Corwin said be would not certainly call for
he vote until TIE gentlemen on the other side
ouli be heard.
The House resumed the consideration y ,3s
epo-t.
Mr.. HUtchlns, Of Chic, as did Milton, asked
OF Divine guidance. when about 70 speak OF q
evolt as wicked and causeless as that Of which
iilton wrote. Among the topics Resting 20 the
tate Of the country, which crowded upon tue nniaf
00uzfde-ati-r haL ad - h F,Tf
lst, Lave We government worth preserving
ID, What are the alledged causes Of is over
brow? Are they sufficient
81, The remedies proposed.
lie commended If the absurd right Of secession.
Row advocated by the Slave States was admit
u, VIC have no Government and it was il
wing 10 save i By compromises. He referred 70
le alleged causes Of complaint, and argued that
icy were entirely groundless; that the Prse
ates had as just cause Of complaint as the Slave
ates and neither have any cause for & dissolu-
On Ct the Union. lie objected 20 clauses Of Mr..
1rwin's report, regarding II attack upon
e liberty q the press in the Free States, more
ugerous than the sedition law Of l79S. Some
the propositions reported by the Committee OF
lirty three were we'll enough as declaration Of
ntiCIent. The proposition TO amend the Consti-
ton was opposed 10 the spiri, Of the age, and
could never vote for IT, We are under no OBJ
cations to admit New Mexico now. She has not
e requisite population and does not ask al
ssion. lie took up the Crittenden amendmen;
d explained it, saying that the country did not
derstand it and that the Free States would never
opt II. He referred to the history Of conprom-
5 upon the slavery question, contendi7g they
re worthless final settlements. The only
tlment that could be permanent was one found
on truth and Justice. The verdict Of the
lericaa people has been fairly obtained ard
gment should be rendered upon it. This was
a partisan view OF the case, but all who arc
lly for the Union could stand upon it in the end.
could act with all who stood for the mon.
in so doing Did not necessarily adopt their
VS. upon the slavery or other questions. twas
wise to tamPer with the organic law at the pre-
{ time but propositions to amend the ConIl-
ion originating in States or in Congress were
tiled TO respectful consideration at any tlre,
n not coupled with the threat 10 dissolve the
on, not granted The love Of the Union was
strong in the afsctinns Of the people OF al
ions, to allow widespread conspiracy 70 de-
= 1t TO prevail.
IT, Simms Of Kentucky, said there mad been 10
e since the commencement Of the ses'lon' ma
Repu bIicans could not have saved the country
advocated the plan Of Senator Critten1e1'
Cd simply proposed TO incorporate IN the Oon-
ltion the decision Of the Supreme Court IN me
i Scott case. and give TO the south the 'e'r'to
outh OF SO : So and the Chicago platform
\ Of it. Why would not 'ns HePu0-4
-, rs-I;ei. As for himself be held
sIaveho!ding not desirable 10TH I % rs
tior and ought not 10 be extended DE Ncuid
= - :. -, = 1aonle against their will Ihe
s 515e plan proposed to divide, BY the sane
ali fature acquisitions. If New Mexico has
~ s.tabIished therein, all future acquisitions
her the status is fixed or not, will follow the
ton Of contiguous territory
WASHINGTON, Monday, Feb. II.
yATE-Mr. Wade presented four petitions
rousIv signed by citizens Of Philsdelpnla,
q Congress to stand firm By the Union ana
tuition, and the enforcement Of the laws
. Cri.tenden presented large number Of pc
from citizens Of Massachusetts,, Indiana
lissouri. asking for some settlement Of the
lilies in the country.