Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-05
TELEGRAPH
REPORTED FOR THE STATESMAN.
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

President TO communicates to the Senate whether any
senas forts arms munitions oil war belonging to tn
United States have beeo seized by any persons In tn
State OF Louisiana and especially whether the Mint
the United States at New Orleans has been taken posses
sion Of unawfully, BY any persons and II any money
the United States and II So how much, has been unaw
fully appropriated by any person. and by whom. Lait
| over.
Mr. Chandler presented petition of the citizens o
Michigan, demonstrating against any change in the Con
stitution.
Mr.. Bigler presented petitions in favor Of the Critten
den resolutions.
Mr.. Foster presented mo mortal from the citizens Of
Connecticut asking for the passage OF the border State
resolutions.
Mr.. Fessenden presenteda petition in favor Of resor
Ing peace to the country and preserving the bond Of our
Fathers.
Mr. sidell sent to be read by the Clerk the ordinance
Of secession passed by Louisiana slidei said the doc
ument just read places official record that Louisiana
ceases to be component part OF the United States and
terminates the connection Of himself and colleague
with this body. The occasion calls for some words In
parting with those whom we leave, some OF whom we
hope to meet again, In the noble task Of constituting
new confederacyT The new confederacy would not at
tempt to improve The Constitution of the o. 8. 1t
would recognize hePbgatIons Of all existing treaties,
those respecting the African slave trade included. 1t
will be willing to assume just proportion Of the putc
debt And account for all the property of the United
States which they were compelled to take for sedefense
They would recognize the right of h inhabitants Of the
Valley Of the Mississippi to the free navigation Of The
Mississippi, without tax or toll Of any kind. They hoped
for peace but the decision OF this question depends
the Ifee 6tate9.
He had no doubt II the issue was fairly presented to
the eople Of the States, they mighthave peaceful
paration, with probability Of complete partial
construction the present representation in eth
or branch OF Congress- he could indulge In such hope
and they must be prepared to resist coercion under any
pretext. The North might IL 1t choose lconSider them
bound to the Union, and deny the right he would not
OF secession, but revolution rebellion, II 1t choose to
call so 1t might ignore the Declaration OF Indepen
dence and attempt to reduce the South to subection
1t might declare blockade, but the South would meet
fhaFa fuAw
manufactures from the North, and would meet them
the sea- under the old flag, for they did not intend
give up the sg 1t belonged to the South much
the North They could get vessels from the places
that now carry on the slave trade-New York and New
England. He referred to a blockade Of the ports and
thought IL foreign nations were not admitted the South
would not commence the fight. He denied the charge
that the movement was but the consummation Of long
contemplated plot and claimed that 1t the calm and
deliberate action Of the people, Herefeed to the many
kndesses received In the Senate chamber and babe the
B. nate farewell.
Mr. Benjamin argued against the assertion that Lou
sana could not 60 out OF the Union, because she
bought as the property Of the United States. Louisiana
acquired under treaty. which guaranteed to the cit
zens Of the Territory protection Of property He claim
ed that she had special going out because the
treaty stipuatlons under which shs acquired,
broken entirely by the Government.
He claimed that the charge Of rebellion against the
South an admission Of OPPRESSION for in the
history Of the world did millions rise In rebellion nganst
honor and justice; and when the people, with common
CONSENT revolt 1t must be oppressors against whom the
revolt 10 aimed The people Of the South glory In such
treason gowed 10 the soul Of Hampden burst from
the lips Of Henry, and shed halo around the Of
Washington.
He concluded with tribute to the friends Of the South
In the Northern States, and bade the Senate farewell
(Applause in the gallery.)
The Presidents message came up
Mr.. Clingman commended its tone He would do m ost
anything to save the country and would vote for the
Crtenden proposition and Others to accomplish peace
and safety, but movement for peace must come from
the Republican side OF the House.
He argued against coercion, he disclaimed any knowl
edge OF the intention to make war on the Capital but
war might as likely come here as elsewhere.
The passage Of the Pacific Railroad bill attempting
make three routes, and tariff bill directly against the
interests OF the SOUTH and the homestead bill giving away
the public lands drive many sensible South into sep
araon. The Republican Senators carry with them
war which will they give to the country? II war, the
South will meet them, and rather than submit would go
down like Samson taking the edihce and the leaders o
the Phillesines with them.
Mr. Hale protested against the assertion that the North
was making war. On the contrary, their position was
such would subject them to the charges Of cowardice
The Senator said there was force North favorable to hi
section. II war to come the FIRST thing we shall do
will be to take care Of Northern traitors.
Mr.. Lane wanted to know who he called traitors.
Mr.. Hale-Exsctly those men who fight against thei
own State.
Mr.. LaneThey are fighting for their constitution ani
rights as States I'll allow no man to call them trait
ors.
Hale wanted to define mans position, but repeated
II forced into war the North would frst take care Of rea
son at home. 1tH-t
The message was postponed TIL io.naoEoE.
The bi to provide for the government Of Idaho came
up and Green's amendment changing the boundary wai
adopted on motion Of Mr.. Wilson. The name was al
tered to Colorado. Bill passed.
Mr.. Pesrce, from committee on finance, reported o
loan bill which made the special order for tomorrow
Mr.. Biger offered resolution to admit commission
Of States to the floor Of the Senate Laid over. Ad
journed.
Mr.. Branch asked leaye to introduce resolution al
lowing the commissioners from the States admission tC
the floor Of the Houses
Mr.. Kunkle proposed to amend, that the Of th'
House scme other suitable apartment be rendered
them for their meeting.
Mr.. Lovejoy and others objected.
Mr.. John Cochrane gave notice that he would at ar
early day. call up the bill reported by him from the com
mittee Of Ave- to further provide for the collection
duties on imports.
A motion for night session this week was object
| cd to.
Mr.. Wilson presented petition from Indiana for h
adoption Of the orittenden Compromise. He said h
could not vote for 1t.
Mr.. Briggs presented memorial Of 70 citizens Of Or
ange Co.. Y, in favor Of the Border State oompro
misc.
The House wert iuto Committee on the Senate
amendments to The deficiency bill.
Il Mr.. Morse advocated the Chiriqui appropriation
amendment.
n Mr.. Stevens ofPa., opposed It.
/ The Chlriqui amendment was rejected.
The amendment to appropriate @135 600 for tn
purchase Of Wendels establishment for Public Print
| ing Office was debated and adopted.
Mr.. Taylor sent to the clerk the Louisiana secession
Il ordinance which was read.
He said the act which II was his purpose to perform
withdrawngfrom the assembage, lin obedience TO tn
will OF the people Of his State, Of ordnar
occurrence The spectacle exhbitedof seeing h
representatives of the States, delegation after delegation
Withdrawing from Congress from the Legislative assemb
Of the country, destined under Providence to be Il
/ greatest the world had ever seen.
We are now witnessing the dissolution Of q might
form Of Government, and the secession Of State att
State, from the Union. Differences Of opinion hay
caused these results owing TO change in the reativ
condition Of the two sections. number Of the sovereg
ates have arrived at the conclusion that they can
longer remain members Of this Union unless changes
made In the Constitutional law and the Consultation
restored to Its own original spirit.
The Committee rose. aud the House resolved TO ha'
night sessions for debate the remainder Of the week
Adjourned. ~.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON Feb. 8.
Mr. Fitch, from the committee printing reported
resolution for printing $500 or the mechanical reaol
tl Mr. Wade presented petition requesting Copgrt
to stand firmly by the Constitution and the enforceme
= Of the laws. en-
Mr.. Tenyeck presented several petitions Of the sal
y character.
MIR. Dixon presented petition from over 10000 ci
zens Of Connecticut without distinction OF party, In
vor Of the passage Of the border State resolutions
Mr.. Blgler presented petitions in fayorof the passs
"a Of the Crittenden resolutions. =.
Mr.. Cameron presented petition In favor Of stsnd
ID by the Constitution.
Mr. WigaIl offered resolutions enquirins of the Pr
ident where the troops were concentrated in this
all trict. frz s ~ fs., Fg Isr M
Important from New Orleans--Custom Ho,
and Mint Seizsd-Reported Battle ct Pens
oola-A Convention to be Called in Texas.
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