The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-26

Congress of Nations to adjust international dis
putes without resort to war; and he moved to re-
fer it to select committee, and moved the previous
question.
The demand was not seconded-ayes Sc, noes not
counted; and the petition, debate arising, goes
TO future day.
Mr.. GIDDINGS rose TO present several petitions
from the people OF Pennsylvania and Delaware,
praying Congress to take measures for the peaceful
dissolution of the American Union He moved to
fer them to select committee with instructions to
inquire. Whether dissatisfaction with the pres
ent Confederation OF these States exists among the
people thereof 3 If So to what extent the dissatis
faction extends; 3. The of the dissatisfaction
and T. The proper mode of quoting the discon-
tent.
Mr.. McCLERNAND, and several Others imme-
diately rose, and objected TO the reception of the
petition.
Mr. HOUSTON | rose, for similar purpose
Mr.. McCLERNAND said that il related to sub
jcct which Congress have no jurisdiction, and
did not deserve consideration.
The SPEAKER remarked that the petition had
not been received.
Mr.. SCHENCK said that if the petition asked for
a dissolution of the Union, he hoped it would not
be received
The yeas and nays ordered on u suspension
OF the rules.
There were cries in all parts of the hall for the
reading Of the petition, and it vas read follows:
"Io the honorable the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiues
'The undersigned, inhabitants of Pennsylvania,
believing that the Federal Constitution in pledging
the strength Of the whole nation to the support Of
slavery, violates the divine law, because il is war
on human rights, and slavery is inconsistent with
republican principles that its attempt to unite free
dom and slavery in one body polite has already
brought upon the country great and manifold evils,
and has fully proved that no such Union can exist
but by the sacrifice of freedom to the supremacyof
slaveryrespectfuly ask you to devise and propose,
without delay some plan for the immediate peace
full dissolution of the American Union"
Mr.. McCLERNAND objected to the reading of
the other petition
An inquiry was made whether the petition was
signed by men or women.
1.-THE larger number of the signers are women,
and some of the names are written in the same hand
Mr. HoUsToN said that he had had no opportu-
nifty of expressing his opinion, and asked to be ex
cused from voting.
The SPEAKER reminded him that debate was
out of order.
The roll was then called, and the House refused
to receive the petition-yeas s, nays l62.
MIR. CRowELL, having paired off, did not vote;
and MIR. HOLMES refused to vote on such subject.
Those who voted for the reception of the petition
are Messrs Allen of Massachusetts,, Durkee OF Wis
consin, Giddings of Ohio, Goodenow of Maine,
Howe of Pennsylvania, Julian of Indiana, Preston
King of New York, and Root of Ohio.
Mr.. SCHENCK presented the memorial of the
convention of people of New Mexico, with plan of
civil government, and asking the action of Con-
gress thereon He moved that il be referred to the
Committee on Territories.
Mr. HOWARD objected.
Mr.. SCHENCK said that there was not word of
slavery in it, New Mexico has sent delegate here
with the proceedings Of the convention, and il
but respectful to refer the memorial TO the commit
tee. He expressed the hope that the gentleman
would not insist.
Mr.. HOWARD. shall insist.
Mr.. SCHENCK moved a suspension of the rules;
and the motion was agreed to-yeas 1885, nays AZ.
Andtho memorial was referred to the Committee
Mr.. CHENCK presented petition asking for the
abolition Of chaplains in the Government service,
and said that ii came to him without any accompa-
nying letter explanation. II was, however, from
citizens Of his own State, as il purpors to be. The
petitioners, he dared say, are very good and re-
spectacle and very conscientious people, and he
expressed the hope that the chaplain Of this House
will remember them, as he did the members, in
his prayers. He moved that the petition be re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary in order
that the subject may have a proper and respectful
consideration The motion was agreed to.
Some further proceedings took place, and, at
three O'Clock,
The House adjourned.
The following petitions were to-day presented,
viz:
By Mr.. GooDENow: The petition of John +.
Emery and one hundred and sixty eight other cit-
zcns Of Bath; also, Of Joshua s. Gay and TWEEN
ty eight other citizens Of Andovcr, in the State
OF Maine, severally asking for reduction OF post
age. Referred to the Committee on the Post Office
and Post Roads.
BY Mr.. BINGHAM: The petition of c. A. Trow-
bridge and Others citizens Of Detroit for improve
mens on the south shore Of Lake Superior.
Alec, two petitions for the establishment Of
naval route from Laper TO Pontiac, in the State Of
Michigan.
Also, A petition numerously signed by the cih-
zens Of Saginaw and other portions Of Michigan,
for the removal Of distractions in the mouth Of Sag
BY Mr.. REED: Petition Of VIM. Greyson and
twenty nine others. in favor Of reducing the term
Of tho United States Senators from six 10 three years
Referred 10 the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr. BUTLER, Of Connecticut Memorial Of
Samuel Sweed and others, praying for cheap post
age. Referred to the Committee on the Post Office
and Post Roads
and sixty-cght other citizens Of Orange county,
Penn, praying Congress for a change in the tariff
laws, increase Of duties, &c Referred 70 the Com
mittce ofWsys and Means.
Also, the petition Of James Raymond and TWEEN
ty others, citizens Of the same county, praying
Congress 10 reduce the rate Of postage Referred 10
the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.
By Mr.. sCHERMERHORN; The memorial Of
the Mayor and Common Council Of the city Of Ro-
chester, N. Y, asking for an immediate appropria
ton Of 900 10 repair the piers al the mouth Of
the Cenesee river, and for the improvement Of the
/ barbor Referred 10 the Committee on Commerce.
Also, the petition Of the Faculty and Students Of
the Collegiate Institution, Monroe county, N. Y,
asking for cheap postage.
Also the petition Of one hundred and fifty three
citizens Of Monroe county, N. Y, asking for cheap
/ postage.
BY Mr.. COLE The petition Of the Principal,
Teachers and Scholars OF the Plattevillc Academy
praying for the abolition Of the Thanking privilege
and for uniform rate Of postage upon prepaid
letters Of two cents per half ounce
Also, the petition of. Il. Doe, James H. Ogilvie,
and ninety four other citizens Of Rock county, Wis
cousin, asking for an uniform rate Of postage on
prepaid letters Of two cents per half ounce.
Also, the petition Of Darius w Clark, J. A..
Jones, and cighty-four other citizens Of Grant
county, asking for uniform rate Of postage Of
| two cents per half ounce for paid letters.
| Also, the petition OF David r. Sayrc, Timothy f.
Greene, and thirty. eight other citizens Of Fulton
Rock county, asking for uniform rate Of postage
ON prepaid letters Of two cents per half ounce.
sHrps-Tbe falling of in the receipts Of cotton at
all the ports 10 this date, IL 2O7 ,306 bales This
| makes A wide difference in the demand for shius