Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-13
Thirty-sIxth cOngre,s--second session.
Mondays Proceedings.

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Thirty-Sixth Congress--second session.
Mondays Proceedings
WAsHISGToE, Feb l.-SESATE-Tade presented
four petitions, numerously signed by citizens of
Philadelphia, asking Congress to stand firm by the
Union, Constitution, and enforcement Of the laws.
.Crittenden presented large number of petitions
from citizens of Massachusetts, Indiana, and Mis-
souri,, asking for settlement of the difficulties
of the country.
Bigler presented petitions asking Congress to sub
NIT the question of amendments 10 the Constitution
to the people; Also fifty petitions asking for the pas
sage of the Crittenden resolutions; aresouon call
ing for the correspondence relative to the extradi
ton OF Anderson. Laid over.
! petition was received from Nevada asking for
Territorial Government. Referred to the Terri
| torial Committee.
Another Conference Committee was appointed on
| the Deficiency bill
| The consideration of the Presidents message was
! postponed till Thursday.
The Naval Appropriation bill came up. Several
| appropriations for the the Pensacola Navy Yard
were struck cut.
| Hale offered an amendment repeating the act pre-
venting the purchase of patented articles
! Pearce proposed to amend TO except fire arms.
| Agreed to, and the amendment carried
Hale offered an amendment to build seven steam
| sloopsof-war.
Hunter opposed it.
The amendment was carried-ayes 80, nays Is.
Inc Dill was reported 10 the senate. \ debate
ensued on the question of cOncurring in the amend
| ment to build seven sloops -Of-war.
Mason opposed it q measure of coerciHg the
| seeding States.
Fessenden defended the measure as coming from
Democratic precedent and eninenty necessary at
the present time. If the Iime ever comes when 1t is
necessary to use force to execute the laws he was
quite ready to do it. but this was measure of peace
and nobody desired this appropriation for this pur
pose
Mason said he would never vote dollar for such
purpose till it was announced whether the incom-
ing Administration intended to coerce the seeding
States.
King believed that now there was treason abroad
in the land and that there was necessity tOncrease
the power of the country. lie would put the cOun-
try in condition to defend itself against foreign
and domestic foes. He would use all fOrbearance
and use every effort for Cancellation, but would
never admit the right to divide the country and
peaceaby break up the Government. He would
tell the gentleman that treason must come TO an end,
peacefully, he hoped but never by submission of
the honor of the people.
Green, after the language heard to-day, intended
to express his sentiments at length. Adjourned.
HOUsE-Briggs presented memorial from the
citizens of Seneca Falls, N Y. in favor of the Bor
der State resolutions
Craig. of North Carolina, offered the following
WHEREAS, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama
Mississippi Louisiana, and Florida, have seeded
from the Confederacy of the United States and
established a Southern Confederacy and whereas.
it is desirable that the most amicable relations
should existEbetween them, and war avoided as the
greatest calamity that can result; therefore,
ResolUed by the Senate and House Of representa-
tues, That the President be required to 9eknOwl-
edge the independence of the said Southern COnfed
ePacy as official information of its establish
ment shall be received and that he receive such
Commissioners may be appointed by that govern
ment for an amicable adjustment of all matters in
dispute.
Craighead asked that the resolution be put on its
passage now, as all men desired that peace be pre-
served.
Farnsworth moved that the resolution be refer
red to the Committee on Patents. Laughter
On motion of Craig it was referred to the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs.
McClernand introduced resolution. which was
adopted recing that by the seizure of the Mint and
Custom House by revoutonists the authorities of
the United States put at defiance and calling
the President, if not Incompatible with the public
interests, for all the facts in the case. and what
steps, if any, have been taken contemplated 10 re-
cover possession ofthe property.
Ferry asked leave to offer resolution, instruct
ing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire into
the expediency of amending the Constitution,
to expressly forbid the withdrawal of any State
without the concurrent vote Of twothirds of both
Houses of Congress, the approval of the President
and the consent of all the States
Winslow objected.
Burch introduced resolution establishing Ter
ritorial Government for Nevada, or extending the
Southern boundary of California over it
Sickles offered a resolution recommending the |
celebration of the I'D instant a national holiday
Adopted.
Palmer introduced two resolutions the first that |
neither the Federal Government nor the pc 1pe nor
Governments of non slaveholding States, have |
purpose constitutional right to egislate rim
terfere with slavery in any State of the Union,
The yeas and nays were ordered.
Hindman objected to the proceedings to quote |
from speech of Lncon'G He was called to order. |
boeler asked for adivision of the que stion which
the Speaker decided could not be DONE as voting 4
had commenced.
Hindman [amd great c9nfasion,l insisted on a d |
vision. he believed the assertions Of the resolu |
tons untrue.
Cries-"Oall the rGlln
Burnett said he believed the assertion false and |
could not vote for it. [Cries of order.l
Several members explained their votes. The |
vote was announced, log against L. Several Repub- |
Icans asked to have their votes recorded.
Leake and Burnett objected.
The Speaker overruled the objection.
McClernand suggested that the roll again be |
called
Palmer said, as different constructions were nut |
on the resolution, he would alter tso that the last
part would read ANY sRveholding State in the |
Union" Thus altered, ii passed-ll6 against L.
The vote was tAen Teoonsidered.
Burnett demanded division of the question
sherman offered a substitute, as to enable /
Southern gentlemen TO vote conseeniiously as thew |
COuFd uOt Oe IONOte on purposes OF the
North.
resolution that neither Congress nor the peonle
or governments of nOn-slaveholdng States have the
constitutional right to legisate upon or interfere
with slavery in any saveholding State in the Union
Passed-yeas l6l. nays none.
The question not taken on the other resolu-
ton as 1t was suspended by the substitute.
Mexican offered a resolution in substance prOyid- |
ing for the appointment of a select committee of
hVe TO inquire if the consent of the people of the
border slave States be obtained to the plan of
purchase of the slaves therein by the Government
IN order to prevent their following the example of
the Gulf States, and to report bill for that pur-
pose. Laid over for debate.
resolution was passed calling for information |
as to Instructions in the collection of revenue in
South Carolina, Georgia. Alabama, and louisiana
Also what measures were taken 70 secure the Eeve-
nue. Cutters from seizure to recover those seized
together with other property. Also for the reasons
which inclined the presidents to concentrate troops
10 Washington, and whether he has information
showing that there is conspiracy to seize the Cap
itol and prevent the Inauguration of the President
elect
The latter portion was amendment by Mr. Bur-
nett.
The Pacific Railroad bill is to be the special order
for tomorrow and Wednesday,