The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-22
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
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Exclusively for the Journal.
CnNGREssIONAL.

! WASHINGTON, Jan. ZI.-OENATE---lr l.
! Clay charged the Republicans as being the
/ authors of the troubles which caused seces-
! sion, and the Republican platform has de-
clared war against the lives and institutions
| of the South.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick endorsed his colleague s
! remarks.
Mr.. Davis stated that the separation of
| Mississippi terminated his functions here
! In parting he said he felt no hostility to-
wards any Senator and hoped that relations
between them might be peaceful though we
must part. If he had offended he would
now offer an apology, and all reparation for
such offense.
| As the Senators from Florida, Alabama,
and Mississippi left, all the Democratic Sen
| ators crowded about them shaking hands,
| Messrs. Hale and Cameron being the only
Republicans doing so.
On motion of Mr.. Seward, the Kansas bill
was taken up.
Mr.. Green withdrew his amendment Gre
| ating Jefferson territory.
Mr.. Fitch again offered an amendment in
regard TO the Judiciary.
SIR Douglas opposed any amendment.
Mr. Seward said it was contrary to all
custom to introduce this custom.
Mr. Fitch's amendment was agreed to
% to %.
The Kansas bill was then read third
time and passed-yeas sc, nays l6.
The Crittenden resolutions were TAX
en- up
Mr. Bigier spoke at considerable length
in favor of their passage and argued the ne
cessity and propriety of a Convention of
the people 10 adopt amendments to the
Constitution. He urged the Republican
Senators to consider the necessity of the
passage of these or similar resolutions. He
appealed to the South to consider if its
rights could not be obtained in the Union.
He opposed secession, but did not see how
they could coerce a State. Coercion was
delusion.
Mr.. Cameron would not make a speech.
Though his colleague offered the olive
branch, the other side would not listen or
respond. He was inclined to do all he
could TO save the Union.
Mr.. Green said the we'll known patriotism
of the Senator from Pennsylvania preclud
ed the necessity of watching HIM, but the
other side could not bear the words OF patri-
otism.
Mr.. Cameron was sorry that the Senators
who left would not wait until they heard
from Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Iverson asked if Cameron approved
of Bigler's speech.
Mr. Cameron.-Very much and will vote
for his proposition if it will save the country.
Mr.. Salisbury thought that Mr.. Cameron's
devotion to the country m light well be imi-
tated.
Mr.. Cameron say to Senators from
Georgia and Alabama, if they will take my
colleagues proposition we will pass it.
Mr.. Iverson asked if be approved of the
sentiments of his colleague against coercion.
That's the point.
ar. characterization is the last
remedy.
Mr.. Green.-IS it remedy at all.
Mr. Csmeron-It is a bad remedy. |
don't know that we shall even resort to it.
1t is certainly last remedy.
Mr. Mason referred to the fact that the
Senator voted against the Crittenden reso-
lutions and for the amendment of the Sena-
tor from New Hampshire. He also said
that Mr.. Wade presented resolutions from
Ohio, one of which was against the person
al liberty bill, while the Ohio Legislature
refused to repeal that bill. He wanted to
show the people the difference between pro-
LESSONS here and practice there.
Mr. Cameron said, Mr.. Mason seemed
anxious for an excuse for leaving the Union.
He had voted as he did because he saw no
disposition to compromise on the other side,
unless he went on Bonded knee and asked
forgiveness He should ask for no forgive
ness because he had done no wrong. But
he was still willing to forgive the backslld-
ing South He would do all he could to
preserve the Union but was not to dragoon-
ed or driven.
Mr. Mason was unconscious of saying
anght to arouse the wrath of Mr.. Cameron.
He did not want an excuse to leave, but did
want an excuse to remain in the Union.
Six senatorial chairs were vacated to-day,
aud the Union was practically dissolved.
What is the remedy? Coercion. Would
you use the discipline of the pedagogue2
Would to God the Senator from PenRsylva-
MIA would give me an excuse to stay in the
Union.
Mr.. Cameron had not heard of any threats
of war, but if it must come, Pennsylvania
is ready to meet it. The people of his State
are ready for anything honorable to save
the Union, and are ready to yield all preju-
dices The North has done no wrong, and
bullying cannot drive them. If you want
the Union preserved, let US know what is
wrong, and we will redress.
Mr.. Salisbury believed the Senator sin
cere, and though five States had gone, he
thought that if this side would meet the
would still remain.
Mr.. Crittenden urged the Importance of
the measure, and spoke against the post
ponement.
The Senate adjourned.
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