New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-29

Mr.. VALLANDIGIfAM Dem, Ohio introduced |
amendment to john Cochrane resolutions reliive
TO submitting amendments to the Constitution toI the
people of the several States.
Mr.. OUARI.ES rs. Am, Tenn presented resou- |
tons OF the Tennessee Leg ature propong Conven-
ton of delegates from the Savehong States at Nash
vile the 4th of February, with view 70 Tue sere
ment of the difficulties on the basis submitted The
last resolution concludes with recommendation that
IL no comnromises were made then all the Sayehod
inc States will unite under the COnstitui ion of the
United States with such amendments as their safety
and welfare may suggest
TIE resolutions were lana on Tue 'aple, ana 9rdereI
20 be printed.
Mr., VANDEvER Rep, Iowa. offered declaratory 4
Joint RESOLUTION that Congrcs has no power under the
Constitution tc interfere with Slavery under State
laws; that whatever may be the powers OF the Fed
ersl or Territorial Government as to Slavery, affords
10 lust grounds for a dissolution of the Union; that 1t
is not expedent to amend the Constitution; and that q
Government which cannot execute the laws Is not ut H
10 be maintained. Referred TO the Special Committee
Of Eve, n,u ID. NJ, a.. ao,,-
On Motion of Mr.. ALDR1CH rep, MIN the COM
,o,ee of Wavs and Means was instructed to consider
The expedency of repeating the tarifi on sugar;
Mr.. NORRIS Dem, H. offered the folio Tlng;
nTbat the members of this House from TIE Sayehold
ing States be respectfully requested 10 SUBMIT 70 INC
House an ulimatum proposition enDricg ;si
upon he Union aud by which they are Wiling 20 stana
and pledge their respective StteS " snu' no" anu
hereafter ~ final adlnstmehl' - =, 4
He moved the previous question, which was asa
greed TO- only % voting in the si'rma'iye.,
The SPEAKER laid before the House tn following
Message from the President;
10 ke Senate aud Hos'e 81 hP'tseah fro Of the Uahsd
deem it my duty to sat nit to Congress a series Of
resolutions adopted by The Legislature ot Virginia
che 18th inst, having IN view the peaceful settlement
Of the existing frest ons which threaten the
Union. They were delivered to me on Thursday the
oath inst. by exrsident Tyler, who has left his dig
Difed and houorei retirement in the hope that he may
render service his country in this It's hour of peril
These resolutions il will be perceived extend an nvi-
tato 90 all such States whether savehodng non
slaveholdng, willing to unite with Virginia in
earnest effort to adjust ibe present unhappy conroyer-
sies an the spirit in which the Constitution on2i
nally formed and consistently with its principles
20 afford to the people Of the Slaveholdng States ade-
qIate guarantees for the security of their rights, to
| appoint Commissioners 10 meet on the ih day of
February next i'll the City of Washington similar
Commissioners appointed by Virginia, TO consider,
and, if practicable, agree upon suitable
adjustment ] confess hi this movement on the
part Of Virginia with great satisfaction. From the
past history of this ancient aud renowned common
wealth We have the fullest assurance that what she
has undertaken she will accomplish if it can BE- dore
BY able, enlightened, and porseverng efforts. Ii IL
highly CRAFTY ing 10 know that other patriotic States
have APP onted and appointing Comm saioners to
meet those OF Virginia III council. When assembled,
they Will constitute body entitled, IN an eminent de-
gree To the confidence II the country The General
Assembly Of Virginia have ai,o resolved 90 that ex
President John ~ her hereby appointed by the con-
Commissioner 10 the President Of the United States,
and Judge John Robertson Is hereby appointed, by
ike vote, Commissioner 10 the State Of South Caro-
lima and the other States that have seeded or shall
secede with instructions respectfully 10 request the
Pie,ioent Of the United States and The authorities of
such States TO agree 10 abstain pending the proceed
ings contemplated by the action of tbs General As
sembly from and all acts calculated TO producea
coiOn of arms between the States and the Government
Of the United States. However strong may be my de-
sire to enter into such an agreement, am convinced
that do possess the power Congress and Congress
alone, under the waT-making power can exercse the
discretion Of agreeing abstain from any and all acts
calculated produce collision Of arms, between this
and any other Government. Ii would therefore be
usurpaiion for the Executive 10 attempt 10 restrain
their hands by agreement IN regard TO matters over
which he has constitutional control IL he were
thus act they nigh. pass laws which he should be
bound 10 obey though In conflict with his agreement
Under existing circumttances present actual power
il confined within narrow limits. II IL my duty at all
times defend and protect the public property within
the Seeding States, far es may be practicable and
especially 10 employ the constitutional means to pro-
the property Of the United States and 10 preserve
the public Ieace at this the seat Of the Federal Gov
eminent. II the Seeding States abstain from any and
all acts calculated TO produce collision OF arms then
the danger 30 much 10 be deprecated, will no longer
| exist. Defense, and not aggression, has been
the policy OF the Administration from the beginning.
But while can enter into no engagement such tina,
proJosed, | cordially commend it TO Congress, with
confidence that 1t will meet their probation, 10
abstain from passing any law calculated TO produce
collision of ding the proceedings contemplated
by the action Of the General Assembly Of Virginia
am one Of those who will never despair of the Repub-
lie yet cherish the belief that the American people
will Jerpeuate the union Of the States terms
urt and honorable for all sections Of the country
trust that the mediation Of Virginia may be the destined
II eanl under the ~ idence of God Of accomplishing
riis iuesimabe benefit. Glorious M are the memories
of Ter Yasi history, such achievement, both in rei
iion e. beg fame and the welfare OF the whole
country, would snrpass them all. 49,, ..........
The HOuse resumed the consideration Of the report Of
tie Committee Of Tbrty-three.
Mr. PRYOR Dem, VA, whose speech was mainly
devoted 10 SndicaUn Of the south, assumed that the
Union If already Dissolved and he declared that every
issue before the country il the alternative Of peace
war BY their refusa of conceston aud their threats
Of coercion he argued that the Republican party were
about to involve The country III evil war In expec
taiOn Of this catastrophe the South sustained by
the conviction that posterity will acquit them Of
responsibility for the consequences. They have
in no object Of confederate duty. The North
alone accountable for tho calamities
Of the country. The South is Justified in Secession by
Otl er considerations than the wrongs sustained by
the Slavery interest, which the effect Of radical
princi lie OF tyranny, which has overtnrown the Con-
tuition and established he desp IN Of All irrespon
sible majority. The South is conendng for the pnn
ciples constitutional freedom and the nights OF sei
government both Of which are infrnged by the usur
patton Of the Northern majority. IT. this sense the
cause OF the South is the Of civil liberty, and APP
pcas 10 universal liberty, and appeals to universal
sympathy. TIE portion Of the South Is still further
fortified in the public opinion Of the world by her |
sOicude 10 redress her grievances peacrably aud IN
tie Union. She would accept Of any satisfactory |
guarantees, but the dominant party reject all over
turcs, and preparing TO enforce submission |
to their sway Mr. Prior deprecated "a conflict Of |
arms between the States Oh many considerations which
lie urged at length. In view OF the dyerse ideas and
interest Of the two sections lie incucated ue Pohcy OF
peaceable separation and the establishment of two Re-
mi IA ~