Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-05

WASHINGTON, MATCH zi-cEAAI14-Nf. Gunner
made motion to correct the Journal where Is said
resolutions were read a first and second time, By
unanimous consent He commended that when reso-
lurions were read second time, he himself object
cd. and also others rear hsm.
Douglas claimed that the amendments were read
twles. The discussion continued some time
root resented the credentials OF jacob C0lan1ar,
re-ee ted as Senator from Yermoat. The Journal
was corrected; yeas Y, nays II, and resolutiozs
from the House read the second time. yeas 80 nays
8. The special order was corwIns propositions
which was taken up.
Lane resumed speaking against the nronossfiona
and defended himself against speeeh e flrs SEGA
tor from Tennessee, (JohnsoE3. lie referred to the
withdrawal OF several Of the States and declared
that Virginia would also 60. if nothing was done,
into the great Southern Confederacy He also ar
gued at some length N favor OF secession.
communication from the President was re.
eeiyed transmitting papers in relation to the extra
dition case Of the negro Anderson, which was or
dered to be printed.
The President sent message to the House, in
with resolutions heretofore adopted as
to the reasons which induced him 70 assemblies
large number of troops IN Washington He sub
nits that the force is not large as the resolution
presupposes, its total amount being only $50, ex-
elusive Of marines, who are of course az the navy
yard as their appropriate station. These troops
were ordered here as posse cOnQtHs IN strict sc-
coroanee with the civil authorities for the purpose
should that become necessary before or at the inau
gurauon OF the President elect Whist was the duty
Oh the President at the time the troops were ordered
70 the city! Ought he to have waited before this
Precaullonary measure was adopted until he could
oetalh PROOF that conspiracy existed to seizS the
caplrotE In the language Of the Select COMMITTEES.
this was time Of high excitement CONSEQUENT unon
revolutionary events transpring ali arocrd US: the
very AR was nlled with rumors and most extrara-
CANT fears and threats. Under these cireun.sfarss
which the President says he need moi etaiI a. sss1
appear in the report Of the Select Committee he
was convinced that he ought to ace The 4a1afvz ~
an immense amount Of public pronertv in this city
and that of the archives Of the Government IN
which all the States are interested demanded Il
At the present moment, when all is uuiet il ia df-
icut to realize the state Of alarm which prevailed
when the troops first ordered 20 tins citv This
almost instantly subsidized after the arrival Of The
first company, and 4 feeling Of comparative peace
and security has since existed both in Washington
and throughout the country. Had l refused to
adopt these precautionary measures and the conse-
luences which many good men at the time sppre-
iended had followed, | should never have forgiven
myself
HousE.-The House proceeded to the Senateis
amendments to the Post Office Appropriation bill
The bill, after DEBATE, was cOncurred in exactly
IS it came from the Senate, so it is now a law L
reduces the cost Of mail service TO California tron
s 437 600 to million, increases the service 70
Tally, concentrates mail carrying one line, and
abrogates Butterfelds contract without mourning
any claim for damages.
Bingham moved to take up the bill reported by
him providing for the collection of customs ship
board IN the event of illegal combination or other
obstacles TO the execution of the revenue laws. and
authorizing the President if he deems it necessary
70 employ the army and naval forces for that pur-
pose.
Phelps objected to its consideration.
Bingham moved Suspension Of the rules. Dis
agreed to-l03 to 81. Not twO-thirts.
Dawes called up the report Of the Select Commit
ee concluding with a resolution that the Secretary
If the Navy in accepting without delay on
enquiry, designations of sficers Of the Navy.
who were in arms against the govern
nent when rendering the same, and of those who
fought to resign that they might be relieved from
restraint imposed by their commissions upOa en-
raging in hOsultes to the constituted authorities Of
The nation, has committed grave error. highly pre-
judicial TO the discipline Of the service, and injurious
10 the honor and efficiency of the Navy, for which
be deserves the eensure OF this House.
Mr.. Dawes moved the previous question.
Mr.. Branch moved to lay the resolution on tie
Eaole. Disagreed to-57 to &c.
Mr.. Branch, q member of the Committee and
as the testimony had not been printed and
facts proved he would not sustain the resolution,
and asked to allow the majority and minority re-
ports to be read.
{, The resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. Phelps offered a resolution that the thanks OF
this house due end are hereby presented to the
Hon. William Pennington. the Speaker thereof. for
the faithful courteous and impartial administration
Of his duties Turing the present Congress. He
moved the previous question.
Mr.. Rufhn II. Craig. Of North Carolina, objected,
but the Speaker pro tenn. Mr. Branch, decided this
to be privileged question.
Mr.. Maynard said the value of resolution Of
this kind depended upon the yeas and rays being
called, and made motion accordingly.
The House refused to order the yeas and pays.
No. Ill. al
objections.
Reports from the Conference Committees were
from time to time cOncurred in
Senator'S WigfaH and HemphiH gave notice Of
their intention 70 withdraw from the Senate to-Tor-
row, they being convinced that the Texas secession
ordinance is ratified by the people.
The Tribune correspondence says that Lincoln re-
quested an interview with Cameron, and after GER
tain explanations the latter offered seat ID the
Cabinet; to which he replied that he could accept
no other department than that of the Treasury.
Purvlance, Attorney General Of Pennsylvania.
waited upon Lincoln, and in the name Of the State,
protested against Chase's appointment aud insisting
upon Cameron for tie Treasury.
Later adYices state that il is definitely determined
that Chase shall have the Treasury Department. Ar
a second Interview with Cameron, he was offered
the War Department.
All invitations to the Cabinet will be issued to-
morrow.
WASHINGTON March l. Great CONSERVATION was
created yesterday among the Northern eonserva-
tives and Border State men, By unf0unded report
that Seward had declined position IN the Cabinet
Certain Border State declare that if Chase goes
into the Cabinet they can't sustain Lincolns admin
istration.
The formation Of the Cabinet excites if possible
more intense interest than heretofore. there being
no conclusion ss yet to the several gentlemen
who have been prominently named IL that connec-
ton. Their respective friends still vigorously
engaged in securing their appointment. Mr.. Lin
coin engaged until o'clock this morning hear
ing what ardent politicians had 70 say upon this
subject
WAsHrxGroy. March 2-The Secretary of War has
published an official order, dismissng Gen. Twiggs
from the army for treason TO the flag Of his eoun-
try in having surrendered, on demand Of authori-
ties of Texas the military posts and ether property
Of the United States in his department and in his
charge. Forty three army officers have resign
since the passage Of the South Carolina ordiuinca
of secession several of them without references 10
that subject.
The recently passed route bill contains section
requiring ten cents prepaid postage to and from the
Pacific coast. without regard to distance. al drop
letters are hereafter to be prepaid with postage
stamps.
There is great run to day on government funds,
several bureaus, including the navy agency. have
paid their last dollar. Adv.ces from SanAntOnia init
mate that government dispatches, ordering Colonel
Waite togsupercede Gen. Twiggs, were interrupted
between San Antonio and Camp Verde. The House
Committee on Ways and Means has rejected the
Senate amendment to the Post 'ifiee appropriation
Dill, transferring Butterfeld's Overland Mail Com
pany to the Central route
Virginia Convention
RICHMOND, Va, March LIN the Convention To-
day the resolution to submit the question to vote
of the people whether to remain with the North or
secede was referred. The speeches made to-day IN
dictate that the peace propositions acceptable to
the Unionists, but denounced by the Secession
lists
The Peace Commissioners were invited to seats in
the Convention as a substitute the resolution IN