The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02
THE WAR or the COMPROMISES.

Thsfr Champions and what Became %
Them-List or the Names OF the Frinoi-
Pal Debaters-The secession Movements
fms the senate and EIouse-Overwheim-
ing Petrtfons In Favor OF Some ADJUST
msnt-Crfttenden,s Plan Far Ahead
Ussful informs ttonfor cservati0n-
Brief and Comprehensive Record OF
what Congress Has Thus Far Dome 20
save the Union, Sc, &c.
oUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1901.
ne second session Of the Thirty sixth Congress CON-
aenoed Monday, December g. 1860 Sixteen Senators
Vrs absent including eight from States that have Be-
ssded since the session opened, viz:-BenjXmin and
sndsl, Of louisiana Chestnut and Hammond, Of South
crolins; Iverson and Toombs, Of Georgia. Clay Of Ala
bama and Mallory, OF Florida. All excepting the South
Cr0lina Senators subsequently appeared ami took part
Ia the proceedings until the period Of their withdrawal
from the Senate. All the States and organized Terrific
siss represented the House the first day Of the
nassion.
THE PERnors CONDITION THE COUNTRY.
me rst movement pertinent 70 the perous condition
q the country motion made by Mr. Boteler In the
House December Al, that 90 much OF the Presidents
Message as related to that subject be referred TO special
committee ofone from each State. 1t adopted, aad
IA, committee subsequently appointed, with Mr. Corwn,
q Ohio, as chairman On the 9th OF December in the
the appointment Of committee Of thirteen the above
subject which, after discussion extending through
several days, aaally carried, and Mr. Powell ap
pointed chairman of the committee.
Dec 12-In the House, large number Of propositions
a The OF the country submitted and all refer
rod 70 tho Committee Of Thirty three Mr.. John Ooch
Rane, Of New York. at this time submitted plan Of ad
justment which TO have been adopted basis q
eompromise by q majority Of the propositions subse
ssur line Of SO 3d. and prohibiting slavery north and
recognizing It south OF the line.
Dec 13.-In the Senate, Mr.. johnson, OF Tennessee,
osred joint resolutions SENATE, No. 4s) proposing
amendments to the constitution of the United States
Dec lin the Senate, Mr. Wade, of Ohio, delivered
Ais slashiug speech on political topics.
Dec Is In the Senate Mr. Crittenden, after impress
sive speech presented his compromise resolution, pro-
posing certain amendments TO the constitution OF the
United States Senate No SOY. Read passed TO second
yeading and ordered 10 be printed
Dee 1S-In the House, Mr. Florence, Of Pennsy lvania
proposed certain constitutional amendments together
with the proceedings of large meeting 10 PHILADELPHIA
MI Of which referred TO the Committee Of Thirty
three
Dec 19.-Mr. Johnson's joint resolution came up as
special ORDER and Mr. J. made a lengthy speech in sup
port
Dec 20--The Senate Committee OF Thirteen having
Asen appointed, Mr.. Davis Of Mississippi was at his
swn request, excused from serving the same. Mr..
Hugh's proposition relative to constitutional amend
nents was referred to the committee.
Dec 31.-Mr. Powell from the Committee Of Thirteen,
reported in the Senate that they unable to agree
upon any plan Of adjustment Mr. Crittenden's resolu
ainn made the special order for January following
NJ Johnsons resolution discussed Mr. Benjamin, Of
Ia, making long speech the state of the country
Same day. various propositions made In the House
relative TO the enforcement Of the laws.
Jan 2 1861 -Johnson's resolution further considered
In the Senate, Baker, OF oregon, making the principal
speech Mr.. JEFF Davis, Of Mississippi submitted joint
resolution which, in view Of events that have since
cured, possessed no little significance
Jan 2-Mr Crttenden offered additional propositions
Ainy with view of submitting the question Of consttu
aaona amendments the people, and also introducing
propositions of Judge Douglas Mr. Baker concluded his
speech Mr. Johnsons resolution. The report Of the
0ommttee OF Thirteen taken up, and Me-. Douglas
addressed the Senate two hours and half the state
= the country.
Jam mr. Crt.enden addressed the Senate a. length
W his propositions He followed by Mr.. Toombs, Of
Georgia
Same day, Mr.. Ethcrdge, Of Tennessee, submitted In
ne House resolution providing for amendments to the
constitution.
jan 9.-Mr Seward presented to the Senate the me-
osal Of John A. Stevens, William B. Astor, James Gala
tn Others Of the most respectable citizens OF New
Fork relative to the perous condition Of the country
Jan 10-Mr Davis or Mississippi, spoke in the Senate
n the crisis.
JAN n-Mr Hunter, Of Virginia, spoke in favor Of his
resolution authorizing the President Of the United States
. retrooede the jurisdiction Of forts arsenas &c. TO the
states which they may DO located when such States
may require II. Mr. Trumbull, OF Illinois, moved, .
substitute, resolution COMMUNICATING Major Andersoo
presented numerously signed memorial from citizens
q Philadelphia In favor Of Crtten lens compromise
Jan. Ex-senator Seward made his celebrated speech
came day, Messrs singleton, Barksdae Davis, McRae
end lamar representatives from Mississippi retired from
Jan Ex-senator BgIer presented his compromise bill,
designating II as nere machinery TO carry ont Crtten-
acns plan by providing 70 take the Of the
people upon IT, Mr. Powell Of Kentucky also submitted
TO Crittenden's. call made upon the
President for information about armed resistance 70 the
ee navigation OF the Mississippi the seizure OF the Post
Once Cour House. Sub Treasury, &c, at st. louis the
disposition Of United states forces 10 Southern States &C.
g the Crttenden compromise as basis Of adjustment
Mr. Iovejoy OF Illinois, objected. Mr. Corwin, from the
yo,ractcd elaboration submitted the report Of msjor
~ o. the committee, which CLOSES by recommending the
pan Of adjustment.
Same day. Messrs. G. c. Washburne and NJ. w. nppan
submitted minority report closing with the resolution
oeredor to be offered for 1t was not presented until
The 15th-in the Senate OF the United States by Mr..
Clark Of New Hampshire, declaring that the provisions
of the constitution ample for the preservation Of the
Union and the protection Of all the material interests Of
Ahc country. minority report also submitted by
Peter Love and A. J. Hamilton, endorsing the Crten-
den proposition. Another by Mr. Burch Of California,
and Mr. scout, Of Oregon, for National Convention 70
amend the constitution. Another by Mr.. Adams, of
Massachusetts, explaining the for his disagree
mont with the action Of the committee Another by
Hon. hos A. r. Nelson proposing certain amendments TO
The constitution. Another by Mr.. 0rris s. Ferry declar
hg that because he could not endorse all the report
q the majority he would endorse none. And still
ano ALTERNATING seven In all-signed by Hon. Moses
Taylor louisiana John s. Phelps Of Missouri A. Rust,
o. Arkansas VIM - wnnsy, OF Deaware, ana warren
amendments the principal being the recognition and pro-
section Of slavery south OF the Missouri line, or similar
all territory held hereafter acquired. All
the reports ordered 70 be printed and made tho
special order for January n.
CLARK, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, mas SUBSTITUTE.
Jan. 16n the Senate Mr.. Clark presented his substi-
cute for Mr. Crittendens compromise declaring that the
provisions Of the constitution amply sufficient TO pre-
the Unon aud resolving that call attempts 10 dis
solve the present Union, overthrow abandon the
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