The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-03
Meeting Of the PenMsyfvanta Legislature.
THE AFFAIRS OF THE SATIoN-THE MESSAGE OF THE


GOVERNOR.
The IL gsIaturo OF Pennsylvania commenced it's regular
session at Harrisburg, the lst instant The time In
both houses principally consumed in organization
In the senate Mr. Robert J. Rlmer was elected to the
chair Mr.. Palmer spoke ut some length taking very
strong ground against secession and disunon Russell
Errett chosen Clerk of the Senate, and Ramsdcu
assistant Clerk. MIR Smith OF Philadelphia, rose and Of
red series Of resolutions of which the following s the
Substance" That the South Carolina Convention having
declared he onion dissolved, and as II was the duty %
the people Of this State to make known, through their re
personalities General Assembly what they consider
the objects and obligations q the constitution conse-
qucnty, although the people q Pennsylvania desire TO
cherish the most kindly feeling towards their brethren Of
the other States, and whie they still maintain tho
rights Of the people Of tho sayeholding States
10 enjoy, unIAerruredy, their own domestic
institutions, yet the people OF this State cannot
surrender their love Of liberty: and further, they
think, with Jackson that the right d single state 70
secede cannot be acl nowlodged That It Is tho
solemn duty Of the government Of tn United states 10
adopt and carry out any measures which b. noces
sary for the maintenance Of Us authority and the
state OF Ienlsy vanin pledges Itself 10 support such
in any method the contributed United states
authorities may require, Finally, that warlke demon
strations against the United Stttca reasonable,
and the government shogld use al plcans in is power
the. suppressicnr Those referred 10 select
committee Of tvo after which the nierisr officers werc
elected and the fenate adournoi. The House met 1T
noon, and elected Mr. Davis Of Venango Speaker, who
accepted the honor in speech in which moderation and
fol beaIan,c recommended committee was then
appointed inform The Governor OF the organization Of
Tho House Mr. Randall offered a series Of resolutions
asking for the repeal of statutes impending tho execution
OF the Fugitive slave law The House adjourned.
In the Senate Today, Nj. Smiths Union resolutions
wero reported by majority Of the select committee of
two, Mr. (lymer, the democrat on the committee do
carng his dissent from many points contained therein
debate ensued on motion 20 postpone ior lh present
Mr. Smith urging inmedat action and llr Welsh demo
crat and Messrs. Penny and Hall, rcpibcans, opposing
It, The matter was finally laid over until tomorrow.
HARRISBURG, Jan. !, 1881.
IN the Senate, Mr. Smith, Of Philadelphia offered y
resolution and preamble which rectes that South Carolina
has passed ordinance multiplying tho laws Of the United
States and declaring their allegiance to the Union 10 dis
solved; and says that Pennsylvania is willing to pass
laws necessary the redress of real grievances Of any
sister State II found 10 EXIT prochims ardent
sire cultivate friendly relations with sister states;
avDws adhesion to the doctrines Of Jacksons procaa
ton willingness contribute and money fof the
preservation OF the Union A. copy OF the resolutions
authenticated under the sel Of The Commonwealth, to
be tn the President and Governors OF the States
II was referred to q committee Of hve--Nessrs smith
Ketchum, hin (reps) Schmdel aud Cymcr (dem j.
HARRnRrRG, Jan. ., 1851
The Governors message delivered the
al noon today.
He declares the dostrine OF secession erroneous The
constitution n something than compact Or
ganxod resistance TO the federal rs rebellion
If successful may be pgcd Of the crime by revolt
ton; If unsuccessful, the persons may be exceeded
traitors. But while denying the right OF a State 10 alb
solve It's citizens from allegiance TO the federal govern
men nevertheless is proper that carefully and
ddiy examine the reasons alleged, and II they well
they should be unhestatngly removed rep
ration made for the past and security for the future
created by the people should do injustice
any portion Of its citizens Pennsylvania being included
the States alleged have refused compliance with the
Fugitive Slave law he unhcsatngy that the State
has been almost invariably influenced by high regard
Ae rights Of her sister States After examining
present State laws he there is nothing 20 prevent
the revival Of the Of 1926 leaving TO the claimant the
right 70 seek remedy under the State national laws
He recommends that the Of the STATE be given
the master while soJourning in, or passing through
Pennsylvania, to retain the services Of the slave
He suggests the re-cnactmcnt OF the Missouri
compfomMe, and that the line be extended to
California by amendment Of the constitution;
recommends the Legislature 10 instruct representa-
lives in Congress to support such amendment to be
submitted 10 the state Convention for raticaton and IL
Congress fails 20 propse II, lot " cmanatc from the
people lie closes by declaring that PenDsy lvania de-
voted TO the Union and will follow the aud stripes
through every PERI. He sdds;-'Bnt before assuming
the responsibilities that foeehadowcd II Is the
leiun duty Of PcDnsJ yana every Just
complaint 20 that she stand before high Heaven
without fear and without feproach, then she III be
ready to devote her lives and the best
OF government devised by the wisdom of man
Though dark cloud upon the Union my hopes
and affections st cling 20 II. My prayer is that lie
punished for sins, Will again have mercy upon u.s.
and bind US together IN stronger and more
hallowed bonds OF fraternity, 90 that tn Uuon may
remain unbI oxen through all future time.
Dispatches have been received from republican mem
beers OF Congress by republican members OF the Legs
ture asking postponement for the present of all propo
sihons looking 70 appropriations for arming the military
Mr.. Cameron went through town TO day, his way
from Springfield 10 Washington. He has certainly been
appointed Secretary Of the Treasury by Mr. Lincoln and
accepted.