The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-11
Meeting Of the Conserve r.
Members Of Congress
Preliminary Steps for the Formation
Of a Patriotic Union Party,
Speeches Of Messrs. Mallory, Crittenden,
Steele, Menzies, Sheffield, Cravens.
Kellogg and Richardson,
&C., DC, &c
WASHINGTON, NAV 10. 1859.


Congress tho Hall OF Representatives this afternoon,
for the purpose Of consulting to the best 70
defeat the schemes Of tho secsssionists and abolition
lists The entire meeting consisted Of the following
named gentlemen, representing the specified States--
Men rork-Elah Ward and John b. Steele.
Ne,o Je,sey-Georse T. Cobb and VIM G steele
1se,,essee-Horace Maynard and A. j. Clements.
Ieoasuronia-Philif johnson and Jos. Bailey.
Oho-Wm. Allen, Samuel 5. Cox and James x. Morrs.
Miaois-wm A. Richardson, ] G. Robinson, A. L.
Rhode Is'oad--Wm. 7. Sheffield.
K.,tacky-,John J. Crittenden, Garrett Davis, /. w.
Powell Robert Mallory, John ". Mcnlies, Aaron Hard.
ing, VIM. II. Wadsworth, Henry 'iriler, George ".
Dunlap L. Casey and Charles a. Wickiine.
Isdiana-D. W. VOORHEES, James H. Cravcns, Wan. $
Halman and John Lane.
Msso,ri-R Wilson, I. Il. Price, W. A. Hall, John W.
Npell and James :. Rollins
NrryiamI-Iohn W. Crsieid AMI Edwin II. Webster.
Ti,y;nia--Joseph Segar, Jacob B. Blair and William
G. Brown
Shortly after the hour appointed for the meeting Mr.
MALLORY OF KY, and stated the thai mad
induced the ca for such coGsultaon II had been naio
in the hope there might be action 10
DESTROY the eue,niss Of the Union and North aud
with Wow future results that only expect.
ed but also needed and demanded by the people OF the
country The object wac to do good service in this time
peril. whom were threatened with destruction BY
abolition and secession and 10 INIT. against all schemes
which are importing our republic.
ON motion OF Mr. SHEfrIEIp OF Rhode Island Hon J. j.
Crittenden, OF Kentucky, was chosen Chairman.
On being escorted TO the chair, Mr. Crittendeu said
Va are assembled. as understand for 4 pa,riotic
pnrpose--noue other than 70 consult the beet mole
and manner preserve and promote the vital interests
or the country, and adopt some wise plan Of action 10 Sc
cure its redemption and everlasting welfare This the
object and the only object, OF the meeting III such
council an glad % be- Our acts no; to be influenced
by any party purpose micn less = y our object to Or
object TO claim or attention, while We are
20 give that ateltioG 70 the performance
or such duty the wise and efficient manner He
had heretofore taken his part In politics. all had nut
now he wished 20 devote ths remnant CT his e TO the
great purpose of saving our republic We shoid take
sue hAction men and patriots
On motion Of Mr. CRAvEss, Of Indiana, Mr. Coz, os OHIO
was chosen secretary or The meeting.
Mr. WrcsIrsE, OF Kentucky. said We had better have
GONE unity Of action for the purpose Of declaring the
object Of the meeting, and suggested committee He
moved for such committee.
Mr. MALLORY suggested that III the formation Of the
Committee 10 get the largest eIpres OF the people 0,
he United states, from State present 10
selected
M wicsIIffE accepted tho suggestion.
Mr.. STEELE OF New York, sad there was no desire on
his Part 10 give this meeting partisan character The
neetug had not been called. as he understood wilma
view 20 party policy ofany kind whatever although MANI
81 Us have been mixed up during lives with rarity
matters party predictions and party p.iudicss Bu,
NC are in time when all personal and party coLs!ders
tien paes before the immense and moinenimg
that have transprei, and the immense subisrss and
great questions submitted 70 our Judgment and &c on
We meet here today with but desire and purpose
and that - 70 rise above al party consideration
fha, we may act wisely for ourselves and orr
poster,v and the present and future good Of the conn
nv Tor one am ready TO engage ia any nessut tn.t
viii tend 20 this result am ready ~ make any sacrl.
fce for tine alta nmeDt q this sDd am ready make
any sacrifice personal Q. otherwise, that ray BE- con-
siersd necessary the best interests of the country
hore he committee suegeaied fs appvnt viii rs
port s4e resolution that viii unite US all together
sslid body ~ sst for the god " whole cnrntry
Mr.. wicIintU-I think made Il distinct, that this
meeting was FOR the purpose OF the organ ai!on OF
any party, bat 10 have The effect Of uniting and
lie pepes sentiments upon the great questions before
The country and the ssst mode OF presery ng In 90
and restoring universal harmony IA all thnss ss
our action can make u practicable. did not come
here 70 organize any political party, but for action
/ 10 NEE, the public expectation and hope every
where / want 10 draw to our action here The pub
lie attention everywhere from all side issres with
view TO those tina, viii operate 10 The
national disadvantage in time TO come. some
resolution adopted That VIII show We have committed
ourselves u decisratlcn Of ecndrci
| Mr. Mcu.sreov. of Illinois, suppose sm regarded
"a party man II is known 70 the gentlemen who are
present that within few days past have Signed
address which has for s object The reorganization OF
party. ! I'D 50 osssuss saw dispcsiion
and because ] saw vould meet the accept.
ansc Of The American people. After retsrsncs
70 the democratic party, Mr. Richardson said do
not despair Of the people u The Northern coming
up 10 the full II this For the State of
Illinois eau especially say thsl am satisfied that
when we again assemble mere . future Congress the
extreme abolition party will MOI have enough members
on thp floor MAKE roll CALI agree IN what has
been 40 I'd about the country and its good. We are 10
preserve the constitution a. u Vs. and restore The
Union az il II is not 10 be tampcred with or i'm.
pared by any mere political party. protest against
and deno,ince anything Of What kind. Though
We all have different views on certain subjects
stiI our FIRST and main purpose ~ ~ preserve
the constitution. We have plenty of power within ne
limits OF the constitution 10 prosecute this war and in
It's entire preservation. y for one, am ready 70 help
Mr.. NKSnEs OF kentucky discussed the question,
and its Causes and effects lie was fol- unity action
70 defeat and overthrow those who hal caused and
main taising this REBELLION. Ho said ready fer
the rebels II Is my irs and earnest desire 70
throw everywhere tho Who and have been
70 change our frame Of government. want to unite
with every who v for p.'ns down this rebellion.
enemies of my country, known as shoitons's. IAN
for iguoring all party dstTctiobs
Mr. sHlr,IAir of Rhode lsisnd suppose that the OBJ
eet OF this meeting IL 70 organize plan Of action to
and defeat certain propositions before Congress
am ii favor ~ the administration of'the constitution
according 70 spirit. am opposed to ihoso who
opposad 10 H. whether they from the North the
South whether they in arms against the
or not opposed 20 many ~ the schemes that have
been advanced IN this House. ! am opposed 10 tile
actIaent any other process. J aia u favor ~ tho
maintenance OF the supremacy or this government AZ
any cost. ] opposed TO The determination
10 interfere with military oltG, rs Weakening
and pafslyzing their efforts IN putting down this re-
bsli6n. 1 am opposed 10 ~ Interference with tie
local sttutoDs of any state where they protected
by the constitution. would punish the leaders OF this
rebellion far any gentleman, perhaps IL il is ne.
cesary TO enact law 10 bring about such punishment
I am ready TO support Il. ] am not willing TO stand