New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-03
Pcnnsyiyanin Legislature.

UARRIsBURG, Tuesday Jan. !, 1861.
In the Senate, Mr.. Smith Of Philadelphia offered
resolution and preamble recilng that South Carolina
las passed an ordinance nullitying the laws OF the
the United States and declaring that their allegiance
the Union IL dissolved and says that Pennsylvanial
willing to pass laws necessary Tor the redress 0 real
grievances Of any sister State II found 10 exist; pro-
claims an ardent desire TO cultivate friendly relations
with sster States avows adhesion 10 the doctrines OF
Jac k,ons proclamation; and willing to contribute men
and MONEY! for the preservation OF the UuOni acopv
of the resolutions authenticated under the seal OF me
Commonwealth TO be sent TO the President and Gov.
efnors OF States. IL referred to Committee ~
fye-Messrs. Smith, Ketchum, Hill lRepublicans),
Sclndell and Clymer (Democrats). The Committee
are in session. 49,
HARRrsBuRGH Wednesday, Jan. ,, 1861.
The Governor Message was delivered to the Legis-
latufe at noon to-day. -
He declares the doctrine OF secession erroneous The
Constitution il something more than Il mere compact
Organized resistance TO the Federal Government Is re-
bellion II successful II may be purged OF the crime
by revolution. II unsuccessful, the persons may DC
executed as traitors.
But while denying the right OF State to aosolve
its citizens from allegiance 10 the Federal Government
reyerlheess il is proper that carefully and can
dioy examine the reasons alleged, and II they are wei
founded they should he unhesitatngly removed, and
repaTation made for the past ana security Tor the III
tuIe for a government created by the people should
never do Injustice to any portion of It's citizens
Penns, lyania being included in the States alleged to
have refused compliance with the Fugitive Slave law,
he unhestangly AYERS that the State has been almost
invariably influenced by high regard for the rights OF
her sister States After examining the present State
laws lie says there is nothing TO prevent the revival 0f
the act of 1926 leaving the claimant the right TO
seek n remedy under the State or National laws.
He recommends that the consent OF the State be gwen
10 the master, while sojournn2 or passing through
pennsy lvania to retain the service OF tue slave lie
suggests the reGnactment Of the Missouri Compromise,
and that the line be extended to California by amend
ment Of the CONSTITUTIONS recommends the Legislature
ttk.S in N
such an amendment to be submitted 10 the State Con-
vention for ratification, and if Congress fails to pro-
pore IT, let it emanate from the people.
lie e by WF Dnt ow hs and spea
through every peril. He adds: But before assum-
ing the responsibilities that are toTeshadowej, Ii Is the
solemn duty Of Pennsyly hnia to remove every Just
cause of complaint, that abe can stand before hig
Heaven without fear and without reproach; ana thrn
she was ready devote her lives and fortunes TO TIC
best form Of government ever Devised by the wisaJo
OF man.
Though dark cloud now rests upon the Union, my
hopes and affections still cling to It, My prayer is that
He who orders the destines Of nations, when lie sha
have chasened us for sins, will again have merI
upon u.s. and bind us together in stronger aud more
halowed bonds Of fraternity, so that the Union may
remain unbroken through all future time.
In the Senate, to-day, Mr.. Smiths Union resolutions
were reported 10y majority Of the Select Committee
of FIVE Mr. CT mer, the Democrat on the COMMITTEES
declaring his dissent from many points contained there
| in a debate ensued ON motion TO postpone ior vac
present. Mr.. Smith urging Immediate action, and Mr.
Weleh, Demo- rat, and slessrs. Penny and Hall Re
publicans opposing it, The matter was nnaily iaia
over till tomorrow.
Democratic caucus Of both Houses met this even
inc relative to Mr. Kendals resolutions. After some
opposition il was agreed to support them unanimously
The United States Senatorial canvass Is very excit
/ ing. Messrs. Wilmot, Cowan, Walker, and Reede
are all candidates, and here. Gov Pollock
expected torighi. Many private cagease' are Seinl
J held n, tue lembegs roous.