Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-06

: Moadays Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4--SEEATE.-Cr istenIen mr.
ssnted several memorials from citizens of various
states in favor of his resolutions
Wilson offered a resolution of inquiry, asking the
PRESIDENT to communicate to the Senate whether
Sny fort or arsenas belonging to the United States
rese Deen seized by any persons in the State Of
SSsoulsiana, and especially the mint of the United
- s. : luly ~ any persons and how much money
~ ene United States had been appropriated BY any
person. and by whom. Laid over.
oilsneier presented petition of the citizens Of
@sslns. any change in the Constitution.
tenden resolutions. u INC INV
Foster presented a memorial from the citizens Of
connecticut, asking for theTpassage of the Border
Fessenden presented petition in favor of 1850,
ing peace 70 the country, and preserving the bonl
OF our fathers. ~ JUL
slidell sent to be read by the Clerk. the ordinance
Of secession of Louisiana. SIiden said that ~;
document places effectual record that Io; us
had ceased to be q component part of the limited
States and terminates the connection of HIMSELF and
colleagues with this body and the occasion in mart
ing. for some words with those whom we leave some
4 of whom we hope to meet again in new eonfeder-
| acy. The new confederacy would not attempt N
! improve the Constitution of the United States IL
| would recognize the obligations of all existing
relations and those especially relating to
| the African slave trade 1t viii be willing
to assume Just proportion Of the public debt and
TO account for all the property of the United States
which they compelled to take for selfdefence.
They would recognize the right Of theinhabitants of
the Observation-Disclosures the free navigation of the Mis-
sissippi river without tax toll of any kind. They
hope for peace but the decision Of this question de-
ponds the free States. He had no doubt that if
the issue fairly presented to the people Of the
States, they might have peaceful separation with
the probability of q complete partial recOnstruc-
ton Of the Union but with the present representa-
ton In either branch of Congress, he could indulge
| IN no such hope, and they must be prepared to re-
SYST coercion under any pretext. The North might,
| If they chose, consider them bound to the Union,
and deny their right, he would not say of secession
but revolution, or rebellion if it chose TO call it
| 1t might ignore the Declaration of Independence
and attempt to reduce the South to submission. It
| might declare blockade, but the South would meet
| them and permit no interruption of commerce. and
would meet them on the sea under the old flag for
they did not intend to give up the fag-t belonged
to the South as much as to the North they could
get vessels from the same places that now carry
| the slave tra1e-New York and New England He |
referred to blockade Of the ports and thought if
foreign nations were not admitted, they would in
| terfere. He said the South would not commence
the fight He denied the charge that the movement
was but the contamination of long contemp ated |
plot aad claimed that il the calm and deliber-
ate action of the people. He referred to the many
kindnesses received in this chamber, and babe the
Senate farewell
Mr.. Benjamin argued against the assertion that
Louisiana could not go out Of the Union because
she bought the property Of the United States
louisiana was acquired under treaty which guar
aned TO the citizens of the Territory protection
property. He claimed that she had special reasons
for going out because the treaty stpulations under
which she was acquired were broken entirely by !
the Government. He claimed that the charge of re-
bellion against the South admission of op-
preston, FOR never in the history of the world did
millions rise in rebellion against honor and Justice,
and when the people, with common consent revolt.
it mnst be criminals against whom the revolt is aim
ed. The people in the South glory in such treason
glowed in the soul Of John Hampton, as burst
from the lips Of Patrick Henry, and cast a halo
round the name of Washington. He concluded with
tribute to the friends of the South in the Northern
States. and babe the Sena farewell [Applruse in
the galleries.
The Presidents message came up.
Clingman commended its tone. He would do
most anything 10 save the country, and would vote
for the Crittenden propositions and others, to
complish peace and safety; but movement for
peace must come from the Republican side of
the house. He argued against coercion
He dsclaimed any knowledge of inten-
ton to make in the Capitol, but
might as likely come here as elsewhere. The
passage of the Pacific Railroad Bill to make three
routes and Tariff Bill, operated against the inte
rests of the South, and the Homestead Bill, giving
away the public lands, drove many sensible men
South into a separation. The Republican Senator's
carry with them peace or war. The South viii meet
them, and rather than submit would go down like
Philistnes with them.
Hale protested against the assertion that the North
was making on the country. Their position
was such would subject them to the charges of
cowardce He SAID if war IS to come, the first thing
we shall de viii be to take care of the Northern
traitors.
Lane wanted to know who he called traitors ~
Hale-Exactly the men who fight against their
own State.
Lane-They are fighting for the Constitution and
the rights of the States I'll allow No to call
them traitors.
Hale wanted to define no mans position, but re-
peated that if forced into war the North weRd first
take care of treason at home.
Pearce, from the Committee on Finance reported
loan bill, which made the special order for to-
morrow.
Bigler made a motion to admit the Commissioners
from the different States TO the floor of the Senate
Laid over.
Senate adjourned.
HoCSE-McClernand asked leave to offer pre-
ambe setting forth the reports relative to the
seizure of the Mint and money in New Orleans, and
the refusal to pay drafts drawn by the United
States on their own money, and concluding with a
resolution calling the President to communicate
to the House at early day, if in his judgment not
incompatible with the public interest and the fac IS
on the subject, and what steps, if any have been
taken, to restore to the Government the possession
of said property and treasure.
Burnett would vote for the resolutions with
cheerfulness, but objected to the preamble.
McCernand said that he had therein only Fecited
what was reported. He affirmed nothing
Craig, Of North Carolina, objected to the recep-
ton Of the resolutions and expressed his surprise
that any one should make allegations newspaper
reports
McClernand expressed his surprise that any one )
should object to mere resolution of inquiry it ;
made no allegation.
Branch asked leave to introduce a resolution I
allowing the Commissioners from the DETERRENT
States admitanee to the floor fthe House.
To nerd hat of fha |
House, other suitable apartments be rendered TO
them for their meetings. 9
Lsvejoy and others objected.
John Coehrane gave notice that he would, at sn
early day call up the bill reported by him from the
Committee of Finance, to further provide for the
of duties on imports.
motion for night sessions this week was OBJ
jected to.
Wilson presented petition frem Indiana for the
adoption Of the Crittenden compromise. He said he
could not vote for it.
Briggs presented memorial of twenty-five citi-
zens of Orange county New York, in favor Of the Il
Border State Compromise.
The House went into Committee the Senate
amendments to the deficiency bill The Chiriqui
amendment was rejected. The amendment to APP o
Sl35 900 for Mr.. Wendells establishment
for public printing office, was debated and 4
adopted.
The Committee rose. The House then resolved
to have night sessions for debate the remainder of
the week. Adjourned
From washington. .
WASHINGTON, February 4.-The Convention Is In =
session to-day with closed doors. '