Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-05
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Mr.. Chandler presented petition from
the citizens of Michigan against any change
in the Constitution, .tI.
Mr.. Bigler presented petitions in favor of
the Crittenden resolutions.
Hr. Foster presented petition from the
citizens Of Connecticut in favor of the
Borders State resolutions.
Mr.. Slidell sent to the Clerk the ordinance
of Secession of Louisiana, TO be read.
| Mr.. Slidell said the document just read
places On official record that Louisiana
ceased to be component part of the United
States, ana terminates the connection of
himself and collesgae with this body. The
occasion callsfor some words in parting with
those whom we leave, some of whom we
I hope to meet again, IN the noble task Of
forming new COnfedeTsey,
The new Corfederacy will not attempt to
| improve the Constitution of the United
| States; it will recognize the obligations of
all existing treatieS-thoss respecting the
African slave-tradG included! IL will be
willing to assume q just proportion Of the
public debt, and account for all the property
| of abe UBjted States which Trey were COM
| PEELED to lake for self defense. They would
recognize Gbe right of the inhabitants Of the
valley of the Mississippi to the free naviga-
| ton Of the Mississippi River without tax or
| toll of smy kind. They hoped for peace, but
! the decision of this depends upon the, free
States. He had no doubt, If the issue was
| fairly presented to the people Of the States
they might have peaceful separation, with
probability of complete or partial recon-
struction but with the present representa-
ton in either bTJsuch of Congress, he could
indulge in no such hope, and they must be
! prepared to resist coercion under any pre-
| text.
The North might if it chose, consider
them bound to the Union, and deny the
right-he woHld not say of secession, but of
revolution or rebellion, if it choose to call
| it SO; it might ignore 5he Declaration of In
! dependence, and attempt to reduce the South
to subsection, but the South would meet
them, and permit no introduction of COM
merce or manufactures from the North, and
would meet them on the sea, under the old
| flag, for they did not intend to give up the
| flag; it belonged 10 the Soath as much as to
the North. They could get vessels from the
same places that now carry on the slave
| trade-New York and New England. He
denied that this movement was but the con
summation of a long contemplated plot it
was the calm and deliberate action of the
people.
He referred to the many kindnesses they
bad received in the Senate Chamber, and
bade the Senate farewell.
Mr.. Benjamin argued against the assertion
that Louisiana could not go out of the Union
because she was bought as the property of
the United States. Louisiana was acquired
under treaty, which guaranteed to the citi-
zens of the Territory protection to property
He claimed that she had special reasons for
going out, because the treaty stipulations
under which she was acquired were broken
entirely by the Government.
He claimed that the charge OF rebellion
against the South was an admission of op-
preston, for never in the history of the
world did millions rise in rebellion against
hOn0r WI Sha 10 m
common consent revolt, it must be criminal
against whom the revolt is aimed. The
people of the South glory in such treason as
glowed in the soul of Hampden burst from
the lips o. Henry, and shed halo of light
around the name of Washington. He con-
GUIDED with tribute to the friends of the
South in the Northern States, aud bade the
Senate farewell. [Applause in the gal
leries1.
The Presidents Message came up.
Mr.. Clingman commended its tone. He
would do most any thing to save the coun-
try-vote for the Crittendeuproposition, and
others, to accomplish peace He argued
knowledge of an intimation to make war on
the Capital, but war might as likely come
here as elsewhere.
The passage of the Pacific Railroad Bill,
attempting to make three routes and
Tariff Bill directly against the interests of
the South and the Homestead Bill, giving
away the public lands drive many sensible
men in the South into separation. The Re-
publicans carry with them peace or war.
Which will they give the country2 If war,
the South will meet them, and rather than
submit, would go down like Sampson,
taking the edifice and the leaders of the
Philistines with them.
Mr.. Hale protested against the assertion
that the North was making war; on the con-
trary their position was such as would sub
ject them to the charge of cowardice. If
war comes, we shall first take care of North
ern traitors. h-Tsr-t
/ Mr.. Lane wanted to know who he called
traitors.
Mr.. Hale-"Exactly those men who are
fighting against their own State.n
Mr.. Lape-"They are fighting for their
constitutiS1a 1al rights as States. I'll allow no
man to call them traitors" .4i Id
Mr. Hale wished to define no mans posi-
ton, but repeated, if forced into war, the
North would first take care of treason at
home. .---....... --f fr -.. ..
The message was postponed until to. NOR
row. .... >.. r'... .... -....
The bill to provide for the Government Of
Idaho came up, and Mr.. Green's amendment
changing the boundary was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the name was
changed to Colorado, and the bill passed.
Mr.. Pearce, from the Finance Committee,
reported loan-bill, which was made the
S special order for to morrow.
Mr.. Bigler offered resolution to admit
the Commissioners to the floor of the Senate
Laid over. Adjourned. m
HOUSE-Mr. McClernand asked leave To
offer a preamble setting forth the reports
relative to the seizure of the mint and money
at New Orleans, and the refusal to pay drafts
drawn by the United States on their own
money, and concluding with a resolution
calling on the President TO communicate to
the House at an early day, if in his iudg.
2 ment, not incompatible with the public in
tersst, all the facts on the subject and what
steps, if any, have been taken to restore the
Government possession of said property and
treasure. 40. "a ,.---
Mr.. Burnett would vote for the resolutions
with cheerfulness, but objected to the pre-
aHble. I .s..
Mr.. McClernand said that he had therein
only reiterated what was reported. He af
Mr. Craige, Of North Carolina, objected to
the repetition of the resolutions, and ex.
pressed his surprise that any one should
make allegations on newspaper reports.
Mr.. CcClernand expressed his surprise
that any one should object to mere resolu-
ton of inquiry. 1t made no allegations.
Mr.. Branch asked leave TO Introduce
resolution allowing the Commissioners from
the States admission to the floor of thu
House, m .
Mr.. Kunkel proposed to amend that tn,
use of the House or other suitable apart
ment be rendered them for their meeting.
Mr.. Loyejoy and others objected, h ID
Mr.. John Cochrane gave notice that at al
early day he would call up the bill repOrte'