The Van Buren press., 1861-02-08

possession OF the properly suo s'o"
Mr.. Burnett would vote for the resoiu-
tions with cheerfnlness. but objected to the
preamble. Mr.. McClerland said that he
had therein only recited what was reported
He affirmed nothing. Mr.. Craig. of North
Carolina, objected to the reception Of the
resolution and expressed his surprise that
anv one should make such allegation on
newspaper reports. Mr.. McClernand ex-
pressed surprise that any one should object
to a resolution of inquiry. 1t made no
obligation.
Numerous petitions were presented. when
the deficiency bill was taken up. AMI the
chirique amendment rejected. The amend
ment appropriating Sl35, 900 FOR Wendells
establishment for public printing office
was adopted. Adjourned.
SENATE.-Numerous petitions were pre-
sented relative TO the crisis. MIR. Wilson
presented a resolution of inquiry relative to
the seizure OF the branch Mint at New Or
leans Objections being raised it lies over
Mr. Slidell sent. to be read by the clerk. the
ordinance of secession passed by Louisiana
He said the document just read, places on
official record that Louisiana ceased to be a
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
when we leave, some of whom we hope to
meet again in the noble path OF constitut-
ing a new Contederacy. The new Coniede-
racy would not attempt to impair the Con-
stitution of the United States. 1t would
recognize obligations of all existing treat
| ies-those respecting the African slave trade
included 1t will be willing to assume
vast proportion of the public debt. and ac-
count for all property Of the United States
which they were compelled to take for self
defence They would recognize the right of
the inhabitants of the valley Of the Missis-
sippi, the free navigation of the MissiSsip-
ri, without tax or toll OF any kind. They
hoped for peace, but the decision Of the
touestion depends upon the free States. He
had no doubt of the issue if fairly presented
to the people of the States, they might
have peace ul separation with piobabil-
" of a complete or partial reconstruction.
but with the present representation in eth
er branch OF Congress he could indulge in
no such hope and they must be prepared to
resist coercion under any pretense. The
North might it it chose. consider them
bound to the Union. ana deny the right. he
would not say of secession, but revolution
or rebellion, if it chose to call it SO. 1t
might ignore the declaration OF indepenG.
tence, ami attempt to rcducs tbs South ,t
subjection. 1t might declare a blockade
but the South w.oouId not then submit sh,
wouid permit no introduction of commerc,
or manutactures from the North and woulc
meet them on the sea with the old flag. fo
: they did not intend to give up the tiag L
belonged to the South as much as it did t.
the North. They could get vessels iron
the same places that now carry on the slav'
trade-from New York and New England
He concluded with tribute to the friends
!. of the South in the Northern States, anc
babe the Senate farewell
i The Presidents message came up. MI
!, lClingman commended its tone. He woul
: do most anything to save the country
would vote for the Crittenden proposition
and others to accomplish peace and safety
bu: a movement of peace must come frcn
I; the Republican side Of the House. He al
u gued against coercion. Bn diSclaimad An
: knowledge of intention to make war on tn
: capital; but war might as likely come her
Z as elsewhere.
The bill to provide for the Governmen
;. Of Ilaho came up, and Green's amendmen
: changing the boundary was adopted. U
> motion of Wilson. the name was change
to Colorado. The bill passed.
5 ST. LOUIS, Feb. 4th.
> the following dispatches from Washing
e ton, of the date OF Feb. 2l, the assistar
II treasurer at New Orleans, refused to Civ
up the treasure of the branch mint to tn
e amount of S350,000 to the order of Sec
) retary Dix, on the ground that the branc
e mint has been taken possession Of by tn
o State of La. On the reception of th
;, news this morning, the President called a
u extraordinary session of the Cabinet, an
l. the whole subject was considered. 1t
n understood that Senators Benjamin an
ie Slidell were sent for TO know if they wei
'e aware of this transaction. The govern
"a nent telegraphed to the collector and trea
u urer to know the facts connected with tt
/ seizure.
/ Lit. Halls departure for South Carolir
y with official dispatches has been postpone
for tine present. He expected to have gor
to-day.
81 The Virginia Commissioners have reso
Il we'd to declare the determination Of I'll
South to accept ro settlement of the TIE
a. ritorial question which is not applicable
70 all future acquisition.
The seceSsionists are earnestly urgil
u the commissioners from the Southern Stat
to demand the withdrawal of the FEEDER
troops from Washington before taking a
y ton.
Letters to Gen. Scott state that attemp
will be made to poison the horses of Il
N artillery company in the District
WHEELING, Feb. 4th.
!, The election. to-day. for delegates f
g State Convention, resulted in Shera
he Clemens and G.. ID. Hubbard's (anti- -sece>
ionists) election by about 500 maiorit
p The excitement was very great. Uni,
IN candidates elected in Marion, Taylo
l. Wood. Brook and Hancock counties. We
ie few votes were polled against referring a
tion back to the people.
Is ST. Louis, Feb 9th.
The results from Virginia, show a pro
8. BILE triumph of the Unionists for the COZ
to vcntion. Gov. Wise is elected ,ieiegat
WAsHINGroN, Feb 5th.
The Virginia Conference reassem BIZ
m shis morning. The proceedings Were on.
OF ell with prayer by Rev. DIR. iiurlev r.
s. COMMITTEES on organization. renc..,a =
III President Tyler as President. 4 81
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