Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-22
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MAauINGIoN, Jan. n, lsel

'9ENA4 E----Mr. Clay, of Ala, received A
communication announcing the withurn,y.
al OF tue Senators from his State ia con-
Neaaenee OF tue secession ordinance hay
lns been passed by the Convention.
Mr. Iuire, OF Fla, sni,i thst in Sonse-
4"euce OF information dutheuticuliy COM
inunicated, his colleague and himself
deemed proper to announce to the Senate
ttat their connection With that body L,d
come To un cnd. The State OF Florida. in
convention duly assembled, bad seen iii to
recall the powers delegated To the Uniou,
aud assume the responsibilities of sepu-
rate government. He was sure that the
people OF Florida would never be inscusi.
SIe 10 the Dressings and advantages Of. the
tut0n, when directed 10 tue purposes of
establishing justice ard domestic TRANQUIL.
ity nd-s"tsty.- He would also h9id in,
grateful memory the carly history Of The
L"ion. But she bad decided that civil
au9 socialsEliperty were jeopardgd by a
longer continuance in the Union.
The withdrawal of the Florida, Ala
o"m", Georgia and Mississippi Senatorial
ostsgnil0usg to-day, WAS most impressive.
he galleries were crowded to excess, and
rtmest Il perfect stiffness prevailed during
farewell speeches OF the seeding Sena-
Mr.. Hunter, of W., has resigned The
post OF Chairman Of the Committee of
Finance, in the Senate, which he has oc.
curied for sixteen years. Ills reason is
that the political complexion Of The major
ity will soon be clnnged.
Slr. Polk presented u petition from the
citizens of Missouri in favor OF the adup.
ton Of Mr, criuendcn's resolutions. Tic
petition was wrapped in the American flag,
and laid on the Secretary's table.
The Kansas bill was taken up and Mr,
Fitehs amendment in relation to the Ju-
dietary snd the retaining Judge Pettis.
was adopted Yeas 20, nays 2s
The bill was then read for the third time
and passed. Yeas SO, nays lG.
The Critteulen resolutions were then
taken up, and Mr.. BigIcr urged their ndoD.
tion, giving the people the privilege OF
amending the Constitution. He urged
upon the Senators the necessity of passing
these or similar resolutions, and appealed
to tue Sonth to consider whether its rights
could not be obtained within the Gnion.-
lie claimed that the territories must be
opened TO NIL the people.
Mr. Cameron, OF Pa, said he would not
make speech, for, though his colleague
had etOquently represented the sentiment
his great State, and offered tue olive
branch, yet the Senators ON the other side
hnd not listened nor responded; hut the
people of that great State would do any
thing to save the Union. lie was inclined
TO vote tor the proposition of his colleague,
and would do ali he could to save the
I'm on.
Mr. Green, Of Mo-, said the Senators on
this side had so much confidence in the
patriotism and devotion of the Senator
from Pennsylvania, (Mr. Bigler,) that they
did not think it necessary to watch him,
but the other side did not want to heur
words of patriotism and devotion.
Mr.. Cameron said he was sorry that the
Senators vino left this morning had not
waited I'LL they heard from Pennsylvania.
Mr. lTerson, of Ga, askedif the Seua-
tor approved Of his colleagues speech?
Mr.. Cameron-EerY much. And / say
to the Senator that, it it will suve tile
country, will vote for the proposition OF
my colleague.
Mr.. Salisbury, of Del, said he wished
TO say that tue Senator from Pennsylvania
(Air. Cmncron) had manifested spirit OF
patriotism and devotion to the country and
tie Onion, which he thought all might
initiate.
Mr.. Cameron say to the Senator from
Georgia, and to all the gentlemen, that if
they will take the proposition of my col
League, will vote for 1t, aud we will pass
it.
Mr.. Iverson asked if he approved of the
sentiments of his colleague against corr-
cion? That is the point.
Mr.. Camerou-TLat is the last remedy
to which wouIf resort.
Sir Grcen-Is it remedy ntnll?
Mr. CHmeron-It is n bad remedy. do
not know whether would ever resort TO
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| would resort.
Mr.. Mason, of Va, referred to the fact
that the Senator had voted against the
EQrittenden resolutions, and for the amend
mont of the Senator from New Hampshire,
(Alr. Clark The Senator from Ohio mir.
Wade) presented the resolutions passed bv
the Legislature of his State, one of which
declared againstlh personal liberty bills,
and yet ;he House of Assembly OF Ohio,
bad refused To repeal one OF those iawa.
He wanted to show the people of his State
and the country, the difference between
the profession and the practice of these
gentlemen.
Mr. Cameron said tho Senator from Nsir-
giuiH seemed to be anxious Io- an excuse
To leave the Union. lie had voted as he
did, because he saw no disposition to COM
promise.
y leHSlEy uepake followed g.. T.. .s
Mr.. Crittenden urged immediate action
On this important measure, and spoke
against any postPonement. lie expressed
tho hope tllnt the Union might remain for
~ long time yet, and the States be re-uni-
ted
On motion of Mr. Powell, of Ky., the
Senate then adjourned
HousE.-Mr. Florence presented a me-
mortal from PhiluieIDhiu. signed by ,iti
gems OF all parties, Including some who
Voted for Dir. Lincoln, asking the adjust.
meut Of the National difficulties ia the
Crittendcn compromise. Laid on the
table.
The Speaker laid before the House n
letter signed blythe Alabun@ delegation,
Withdrawing from further participation in
the deiiberntious of the House in conse-
queDcr VI The secession of that State.
! Mr. Howard, of Michigan, asked leave
to introduce a resoIniinn 10 -.,ire tI,n s,nIart