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The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], Speech of U. S. Senator Benjamin on the Crisis. (search)
f U. S. Senator Benjamin on the Crisis. Mr. Benjamin, (Opp.,) of La., rose to address the Senatehad only been sneered at and maligned. He (Mr. Benjamin) wished to speak in no spirit of recriminatde four yours ago, predicting this result. Mr. Benjamin here quoted from the speech he made in 1856mpact broken by one could be broken by all. Mr. Benjamin here quoted from Mr. Madison to sustain his position. He (Mr. Benjamin) said that no one could find any article in the Constitution requiring ce and return to their original state." He (Mr. Benjamin) said that a sectional President had been eSenator from Wisconsin (Mr. Doolittle,) he (Mr. Benjamin) claimed that a citizen was bound to obey hhe State think that he has done right? He (Mr. Benjamin) said they could not blockade a port withouState, or reduce her to subjection by war?--Mr. Benjamin here read from "Vattel" to show that the hye and inferior race; never, never. [As Mr. Benjamin concluded his speech he was greeted with up[1 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 15 (search)
From Washington.[special correspondence of the Dispatch.] Washington, Jan. 1, 1861. Mr. Benjamin's speech in the Senate yesterday was a grand effort, worthy of the man and worthy of the cause. The galleries were crammed, and even the doorways were packed ten deep. He spoke for two hours without a single interruption, and in the midst of profound silence. When he closed, a universal shout shook the whole building. The men cheered at the top of their voices, and the ladies stood up and waved their handkerchiefs over their heads. Such a scene was never witnessed before in the Senate Chamber. At any cost, let your readers possess themselves of this great oration — a master-piece of logic and eloquence. Douglas has the floor for Wednesday. What his position will be, no one certainly knows; but it is not thought that he will take coercion ground in opposition to Pugh. We may look for a display of his whole strength. Every Senator will now put forth his best powers.
The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1861., [Electronic resource], The President's New Year's reception. (search)
Congressional. Washington, Jan. 2. --Senate.--Mr. Hunter introduced a bill for ceding to the withdrawing States the forts and arsenals situated therein. Mr. Lane moved to take up the Pacific Railroad bill, causing a long discussion. It was finally made the order of the day for Saturday. Mr. Crittenden's resolution being up, Mr. Baker, of Oregon, spoke in response to Mr. Benjamin. He quoted many authorities denying that this was a Union, but contending that it was a union of people. Mr. Davis introduced a resolution for the withdrawal of troops from the seceding States. No action was had on it. Adjourned. House.--Mr. Colburn, of Me., took his seat. Mr. Stratton presented a memorial from citizens of New Jersey, asking an amendment to the Constitution, with a resolution. Referred. The Indian Appropriation Bill was passed. The question, whether the Union Crisis Committee would report at an early day, was not answered by any member thereof.