The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-23
IMPORTANT PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
THIHTY -SEACn COs GAkss.
RNCOND sBsStcys


Mr snwASD trep) Of n. Y, presented the petition
T. Delavan, OF Albany, suggesting the appointment 2;
officers ports Of entry TO prevent the importation II
deieerioas liquors; also memorial Of TAG ctizsns ot
New YORK tho state OF the country; also another
morul signed by 49, 600 cizens of New York. Laid
the ;ablo.
Mr. sAr,sBuRy, topp) Of Del, presented resolutions
from The Legislature Of Delaware directing the reprsc
and Senator's to their best efforts for tho pa
sage Of the Critenden resolutions, other means
Of saving the Union. Ordered to be printed
Mr. BioIER, (opp.) of Pa, presented petitions oskng
for the passage the Crtenden resolutions also heprc
cecdings of certain meeting in Pennsylvania.
Mr. Tncu topp) Of Ind moved that the Woe President
be authorized TO I'LL the vacancies the committees.
The YE PRESIDENT said there record in tn, jorr
nal Of the absence OF any Senator's and he had notd
cation Of The ict and tho still called tho
ro He would like the Senate to instruct him as to whe
ther he should recognise their absence.
Mr. FrcB suggested there vac lncies In the com
mittees, and the chairman Of the committee might
Mr. EAE, rcp) Of NJ H. thought that was the proper
way.
trouble We have been notified that certain Senators
have retired and do not Dteud be here again this
sion hence there vacancies Iher taking leave has
nothing do with the question whether the States
out Of the Union or not.
Mr.. TRr4nuIL rep) Of H., thought his colleague
right. he thought their should bo stricken from
the roll and they be conaidered Senator's no longer
Mr.. WILSON, Tep) Of Mass, said no did not understanl
that these Senators bad resigned The Senator's from
South Carolina had resigned lie could the fact
that these Senators temporarily sbssn ,but consi
dered them members OF the Senate yet
MIR. SAuIsBrRi, (opp) OF Del, asked Il the Senators
should back could any power prevent their voting
Mr. BEsJAms, (opp) Of la, thought il strange there
should be any question TO fact II fact that the
had seeded He thought at least the journal should
record the fact that the Senators had declared that their
States had seceded, and had Withdrawn.
Mr.. FssRspEs, rep Of Me-, asked II Senator'S coad
remain after their states had scccdeir
Mr.. BTSJAMIs--l1early not in my opinion.
Mr.. SEWARD, (rep) of y. r.. said we would be dong
dRcourtesy ii put the fact the record without
also putting there the Of the Senator's But b.
was entirely opposed making any entry transac
ton He thought the "lcast said the soonest menaed
He for leaving these seats Tor those Senator's other
Senators from their States TO resume in their osn good
time He hoped The time would not be long bcfoe 1hsy
would be resumed. Ii the records only for the
struction OF posterty the failing 10 record this ranstc
ton would be breach or admission more honored tin
tho observance.
Mr. ri.ssESpEs said he held most decidedly TINT no
State has right to secede and consequently these acts
Of Withdrawal affect constitutional right. But tho
fact is they did resign, no matter whether we consider
tho reasons valid not.
Mr.. HUNTER (opp1 Of Va, did not understand they
lnd resigned, and did not believe resigna-
ton could be made uuess in writing. Ito
thought these Senators subject TO the call of the
Senate and the process OF the sergean atArms, aud
the only reason he could give for expelng thcm was
because their had Withdrawn. But the Senate
could ill the tho committees ne thought
the question would up question OF quorum
Mr. BbsJAas moved that The Journal be corrected 10
record fact that the senators from Alabama Foria
and Mississippi have announced that their States have
seeded and resumed the powers delegated 70 The m
Mr. DoraI4 - moved 10 amend that Messrs Yuiee Hai-
oy and others have announced that they are no longer
members OF this body and withdrawn and that their
names be stricken from the roll
Mr.. HpsTEr opposed 70 this. He thought striking
their names from The roll would be recognizing that their
states had seeded.
Mr. sGwARD moved to lay the whole subject the
table, but withdrew the motion temporarily.
Mr. BENJAMIN argued that Tho retiring senators had
stated tho fact that their States had seeded, Il
shoud be put the iourni'. The announcement
was officially made and the Senators withdrew--two
facts which should 20 records. They did
sign formally but Withdrew in consequence Of the scccs
sion OF their States.
Mr. Dorar.s said the fact was several Senators had
Withdrawn and given certain reasons. some Of the
sons he thought not true and il wns not proper 90 put
all the the record. The senate could recog
Mise the fact Of their withdrawal without endorsing the
rcasons.
Mr. HuSTER said hing put upon the journals but
what presented for the action OF the Senate No
action had been had ON this withdrawal.
Mr. BENJAMIN read from the GLbe 10 show that the sen
ators had stated the reason, that their states had
Withdrawn from tho Union. That was the only reason
given and he thought the fact should be recorded Ia the
journals.
Mr.. SEWARD renewed his motion. Ho thought the
question would come up at a proper time. He had M
The motion was agreed to-ycas 32, nays % Nessrs.
Gwn Latham, salisbury Biger and JOHNSON, oi Ternes
see, voting with the republicans.
SPEECH or DIR. POWELL
The CAR announced the unfinished business OF yester
day, Mr.. Crittendcn's resolutions.
Mr. Powell, opp Of KY, proceeded at length He
alluded the fact that he had advocated every
calculated to the difficulties, and argued that
division Of the territories proposed by bs colleague
was Just and equitable 10 all Tho territories
quired by all the States BY the proposel
division the North get nearly four times tho
quantity Of the South, and ten times the value he
thought emnently proper that the settlement should
apply TO all future acquisition to take the q1estion
would in no way encourage hbustering, for territory
could be acquired in such way. lie said the ohjec
ton that IL recognized slavery not well taken
He claimed that the constitution did recognise slavery.
and al the time OF formation il was recognized every
where the civilized world Ho climcd also that Con
treaties and various ways lie Thought there was no
need OF advocating the duty Of protecton profession
was the plain duty OF every government The south
claimed no more than right, and for the sake Of
peace ard 10 transmit the institutions of fathers g.
posterity they willing 70 yield far orc than
right and yet peace Offering 20 b. srned. He
was in favor OF amendment 10 the ooagtitu-
ti6n suppress the slave trade forever, and
argued in favor Of an amendment requiring ststee
10 deliver up fugitives from Justice, and also, In
favor OF preventing all invasion OF states. IL these
things were fair, he remarked why not put them in tho
constitution to be beyond the reach OF all sectional
maiores2 lie referred briefly To other proposed amend
mcnts, specially 70 denying the right Of suffrage to
coored persons If the senator's against negro equal
ity why should they not be willing to put this amend
ment IN the constitution lie believed that u was
government specially Tor tho white man. lie Baid that
the senator Of OHIO Mr.. Wade askcd what the charges
wereS He would repeat a few. One that bands
organized in free states to steal tho property Of the
South.
Mr. WADE, (rep) Of Ohio, asked for proof and said
he did not believe a word OF ~.
Mr. POWELL said the fast underground railroad is well
known. He had read letter of member OF the House
from Ohio (Mr Cox) speaking Of tho great NUMBER OF
slaves carried of. 1his, II IL n foreign country
would be cause Of war The Personal Liberty bills
also another cause Of complaint such laws a
clear violation of the constitution.
Mr. WARE said he wanted spe lic charge against
ohio, so that he could IT, he tired Of hearing
general charges.
Mr. POWELL said that the Governor Of Ohio had refused
TO deliver up fugitive from Justice lie had also re
fcrfed 70 a letter Of a colleague os the senator The
republicans elected candidate on platform hostile "
the South and had elected President who declared that
he would not 30 admit slave State notwithstanding
the decision OF thesuprome Court
Mr. TRrmrrL, frep) Of Ill, said that IL was directly
tho reverse from what the Senator had said.
Mr.. PowsI said he would examine and II wrong would
strike the speech He had desire TO do Injustice
Mr., motER, (0pp) Of Pa, said that Mr.. Lincoln had
sad he would vote against allowing slavery In Terri
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