Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-25


tors deserves the contempt Of the civilized world The
Union must and shall DC preserved Adjourned, 90
SENATE fRiDAr' Jan lS'
Mr. Criitenden's resolutions were taken up and post
poued ill Monday
Mr. Sumner called for the yeas and NAYS on Mr. Came
rons motion to reconsider the vote the adoption Of
Nh Clarks amendment TO Mr. Crittenden's resoluuons.
Carried, Yeas. 81 nays, %.
The Kansas bill then taken up.
Nh Douglas favored the admission Of Kansas.
Mr. seward spoke Of the evidence he witnessed Of the
favorable condition u society, government &c. in Kan
Mr. collamer favored the admission Of Kansas saving
that he has more population than Is requisite for i'd
mission.
The question Mr. Green's amendment, changing the
boundaries Of Kansas, was lost--23 against 81
Mr. Green offered another amendment changing the
boundaries Of Kansas, which was lost Adj
! HOUSE.
Mr. Moore rose to personai explanation He said he
would have voted for Mr. Adams resolution heretofore
adopted, had it simply endorsed the conduct Of Major
Anderson, but he could not for it whole il
would endorse every act the President might regard
his constitutional duty 70 perform in carrying out the
laws and preserving the Union.
The army bill being up for consideration,
Nj Pendleton dem Ohio,l referred TO the bill au-
horzng the President 20 collect the revenues At Charles
BY t as palpaby ia oontfaventon u the consttuuon
No army, blood or money, could preserve the Uniou
Justice, peace aud will do what force
pei Inc whole scheme OF cpefaonls impracucahle and
contrary TO the genius of the constitution
Mr. sherman trep. OhioJ said his colleague (Mr PEN
dleton instead " eproachng the Republicans, should
have addressed those who have contributed TO the present
excitement II was our duty 10 defend the government
but u the government attempted 90 Cypress state ne
would oppose il himself The had never been used
70 opprcss state except in the Of Kansas lie ask
ed where the fault 10 this CONFERENCE.-THE Is in the
wrong. The Democratic party has heretofore controlled
the army and navy ard the Republicans. who about
to assume the eins of government will do no wrong
they will not trespass upon the rights of any Of the
states
lie asked wba, has been done by South Carolina -
She has closed her ports thus preventing the collection
u The by the federal government and applied
her own uses she has seized the arms and fortihca
tions and turned them against The United States lie
SAID The firing into the star Of the West was war This
government iorbcaung than any one ever be-
fore Instituted lie referred the seizure " the public
property by other states and asked II such had been
committed BY foreign power would not every one Of
ms have demanded and money TO rcpe such assaults
Al an hazards lie also referred 20 the planting OF
b cannon on the banks " Mississippi, Vicksburg
TO compel vessels 10 stop aud give an account Of them
selves. and agreed with his colleague that the Mississippi
must be kept free 20 the ocean
Nj Branch (dem N. CD said the report without
Mr. sherman. hope it &c. Our flag has been fired int,
and the question whether will defend the public
property from euemies at home and abroad wherever
hAg toats Freedom viii d % with this republic and
this country be worse than Mexico under Northern and
southern de-p1ti,m.
he appealed TO the border slave states TO arrest the
progress Of existing wrongs and said let i there
Is $50 hope FOR peace aud cancellation. II we cannot
gree, Ut light IL agree, let doit like meu,
and not hurry on 10 destruction. II these differences
not settled he nothing before bat civil war
would never allow Fort Sumter To be surrendered
discretion He would give south Carolina liberty to
leave the cunfcderacy % morrow, hnf whore flag
h'ais it is our uounden duty protect il, and the army
should be employed ior this purpose He did not be-
eve the South would listen % c0nci'iauon but was
bent disunon.
., The position occupied by che Republicans when the
Missouri compromise repealed is maintained oy
them Give Mr. Lineolns admins,fsuon fair Trial. and
il wall be found just toward ' sections Toe 'errltor
question is The onl real cause of disturbance slavery
cannot extend north of 30 80. The contest between
slavery and freedom was fought in Kansas tNoyeas ago
IL could not vote for Nc Cuueuden, propositions Civ
ing hs reasons therefore ln conclusion. Mr sherman
Ha4 u uc Republican almni'irauon does not DO
hesi u{ yen, m'li3ns ifom tAe Nofh Will stand by you
", nv ttm. 'a.J % responding TO mr ohermAu'
sal the south was appro,chaJe With reason aud tp-
pesied FOG c9nchiatou.
he wished II no be borne in mind that he belonged
not 90 ciass OF men who would dismrnber the Union
d. woud asa Georgia, sfer seeding, go have The man
Illness Go refuse rccoutrucru % thc Uniou aud stand
safety, 10 sucn Step
Mr Dascs lrep. Ntssivill you take the pIat,srm Of
the constitutional nou pary. sGieh debates for lie T.
nion aud constitution and enforcement of The laws
frances
Nh DaFes-l suppose you will hold yourself o.
Mr. hil-D1 you uphold every obligation Of the con-
sut9u2n and every law passed under il
Mr. nul-Gid to hear you ,sy 50. hope you will Ad-
minister rebuke to the Governor Of ssachusos for
non coneufriug 900 your views. tLaughtcrl
Mr. D4ses-N1 state is more true 10 iae constitution
aud ne ni7u nan hassa'nnsetis and its G1vsruor-
better observer IF The constitution than Mr. Andrew.
Cuucndeus resolutions. Hc had listened with pleasure
% Mr. Stewards speech, because OF modh cation OF his
former opinion
Aher further proceedings, NJ Burnett (dem., X y.l Of
fered an amcn4ment THAI NO forces shall be employed
gainst the seeding states Rejected. Adj.
SATURDAY., Jan 10.
SENATE
Mr foote lrcp., Nt,l introduced bul Tor the
ganNttion Of the o. military academy At West Point.
10 has been prepared by the West Point commit in-
suuted az the last session Of Congress Ordered %
second reading anIto be- printed aud referred To- the mill
uay committee.
SIR Mason, iiem. Na.l introduced resolution de-
carng suspension ~ all laws directing the mode and
use of che army and navy ANA other public forces Of the
United States Uy the President iu aiding le civil aho-
rites execution of te laws also all laws Tor the
collection uftereuIeiu state, eparaupg from Union.
Passed 90 second readins aud ordered printed.
The Kansas Dill was then taken up.
Nr Fitch, licm lad % offered an amendment consist
ing mainy % ihe details respecting Judicial matters
Lasi-l3 20 %
Mr Grceu, ldcn No. , moved 90 amend the bill BY
providing Tor taking vote uf the people OF kaAsHs
accepting the act bist-2l % 81
Mr. Pugh, (dem, Ohio moved reconsidsrad ton
Llsl-24 Co -.
Af Cameron, rep Ohio mlvei 70 al lurn, saving:
Let ms pass te bal On Monday az ~ ~ clock without
Offering any amendments
After further teDale 800 motion OF Mr. Pugh adjourned
HOUSE.
The army bin was passed
Nj Florence, ldsm PENN gave notice that he would
on Monday, offer an amendment q the report Of the
commiuce Of thirythree as 10 give the House an
upp1 UNITY % considering the Criteudtu compromise
Adjourned early nouf.