The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-01

their several State governments certain powers and
tion laws and treaties the supreme law Of the land
anything In the constitution laws Of any State 10 the
contrary Notwithstanding that not thirty three
nations but nation made such by the constitution,
and known TO the world the American nation thata
nation has the right Of self preservation the right 70 de-
fend itself against enemies from without and traitors
within that believe this nation has the power TO do
30, and that it is its duty TO exercise IT,
Mr.. MAYNARD, (opp) OF Tenn, objected TO the intro
ducton Of the resolution when Mr. Mexican withdrew It.
TARnY
Mr.. BINGHAM, (opp OF Ohio, introduced bill to fur
ther provide for the collection OF cuty imports.
Referred TO the Judiciary Committee.
TIVE ADMISSION
Mr.. BocPER delegate from utah1, presented
rial Of the people Of that Territory praying TO be admitted
into the Union as State. Referred to the Committee
THE MOVEMENTS At CHARLESTON
Mr. STEVENS, (rep) of Pa, introduced resolution re-
qoestng the President TO communicate to the House, if
not Incompatible with the pubic interests the condition
OF the FORTS arsenas and other property at Charleston
whether any measures has been taken to garrison, and
put them in condition since il has became evident that
South Carolina intended 10 secede; what troops
there then and now whether orders have been given
to reinforce Fort Sumter has been seized by the
and what orders have been gwen TO the officers
and whether any vessels Of have been ordered
thither since the seizure Of the same by the rebels
Mr.. BRANCH, opp Of N c. objected to the reception
of the resolution the rules require such calls on
the President for infor nation shall lie over day
The slEAKER said that Mr.. Branchs point waIi
Mr.. STEVENS moved a suspension of the rules
The SPEAKER replied that the motion was not now in
order; one hour must first elapsc.
THE PRESERVATION or THE UNION.
Mr. PRYOR, opp Of Va, offered the following
o" That I the Union
and destructive to republican liberty.
He demanded the previous question, which was
dered
Mr. STANTON, rep) Of Ohio moved to lay the subject
Mr.. HnI, (opp) Of Gal move to adjourn want 10
put down this resolution making business 1t distracts
the country.
Mr., CRAWFORD, (opp.) Of Gal ask my colleague to
withdraw his motion
Mr.. Hull cannot.
Mr., SHERMAN, (rep) Of ohio-The previous question
has already been ordered.
Mr. HmI-I want all resolutions touching the condition
Of the country TO have the same reference.
Mr.. STANToSH the gentleman will permit me to offer
substitute viii withdraw my motion to lay the reso
luton on the table.
Mr.. HNpMAN (opP) Of Ark-I hope the issue will be
met directly, as certain newspapers and orators have
been talking about coercion
MIR. HnL insisted on his motion TO adjourn.
Some words Of exciting character passed between
Messrs Barksdaie (opp.) OF Miss, and McCernand,
(opp Of ILL., The only words heard amid the confusion
were "shirking the question" The breeze not
rious and soon blew
Mr.. BARKspAlE exclamed-we are ready to meet
The motion to adjourn was negatived.
The question was taken the motion 10 table the
| solution.
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was called he sadAs this involves the direct question
Of coercion. vote no.
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Mr.. JOIN CocTRANE, opp Of n y, introduced reso
luton which was adopted granting the use Of the Hall
Representatives on humiliation aud prayer day, unde
| the direction Of the Chaplain OF the two houses
/ TIE NATIONAL CRISIS.
| Mr.. STEVENS called up his resolution above noted
Mr.. STANTON proposed substitute that the Conmittc
on Military Affairs inquire and report how, 10 whom
for what price, arms have been distributed since Janu
airy 1860 and also into the condition OF the forts arsenas
dock yards, &c. Of the country whether they sup
piled with adequate garrsons and whether any urthe
measures are required 10 protect the public property an
that the committee have power to send for persons IA
| pers and have leave TO report at any time.
| Nr. sIEvESs refused to accept the substitute. Hc
wanted the President to speak for himself Mr. stevens
question 70 suspend the rules for the reception Of the
solution disagreed to- 81 against g. not two thirds
sNDstltule Was auorteu ah an INDEPENDENT
| resolution
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Mr.. BAsa, rer fof Ind y asked leave offer preaIu
BILE recng the secession ordinance Of South Carolina and
concluding with resolution nstructing the Committee
the Judiciary 10 inquire into the and report at
any time what legislation II any, has become necessary
on the part q Congress in consequence Of the position Of
South Carolina.
| hessFs. LoyEJoY and BARgsn1LE severaly objected
| Mr.. DAVIS moved suspension Of the rules.
Mr. Holman, (opp) Of Indiana, wished 10 offer sub
stitute asserting that the right Of state 10 withdraw
from the Union s not recognized by the constitution
and that neither the President Congress invested
with authority 10 recognise any State any character
ony as State of the Union that the general government
s invested with power 10 collect revenue, and protect
the public property wherever situated that the Commit
tee on Judiciary inquire whether such laws force
as will enable the government to maintain the property
In the several States and elsewhere and collect
revenue when attempt should be made res st the
same and that the committee inquire whether in their
opinion the laws insufficient for the accomplishment
Of these purposes If so, that they report what
sures are necessary by the employment Of the army
and navy, as the exigvncy OF tho may require.
Mr.. Hsit moved to lay the subject the table.
Negatived-42 against 3s
without coming TO conclusion on the subject The
House adjourned till Wednesday
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