The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-12-10

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erlar. end ioaistiog tlAe " they we're carried
~, sh~ Union could ~ exist. Don't pns
brother aexlust broshse, father against sou
Don't destroy The 0scrvative sentiment Of the
country.
MI. Giiln.er offered : substitute Tor Ciafks
resolution, looking 70 the union Of National and
conservative men ON the baeis OF the decisrA-
tons heretofore made br Wings and Democrats
against further agitation Of the slavery ques-
ti0n.
NJ. Curtis moved the previous question.
Nj. Washburn, or III, moved TO lay the
whole tubjrct on the tabie--negativsd BY tie
vote.
Mr.. Kilgore. Of Ind. explained, and WAS I'M
derssood to say that be condemned - strongly
a. the gentleman from Missouri possibly could,
the avowsl o. such sentiments He bad never
seeu the recommendation 10 scatter. His
name, however, appeared to proposition to
publish and circulate . pamphlet containing
matters taken from Helpers book, together
with the remarks made by gentlemen On
slavery.
Mr.. Clark am glad the gentleman feels the
wrath to come. Laughter.
M. K,lgo,e.--l am ready 70 take the respon.
sibility.
M. Farnswer,h. We can act understandings
IL IL the gentleman will have the book read
here.
Mr.. Clark.--I have the book.
Mr.. Famsworth.-I don't believe the gentle>
man has rad the book. recommend The lit
ersturc. have no doubt the book IS y good
one.
Mr.. G ark (resumine) felt II 10 be his duty to
saw II this Government il to be prostitntcd and
men placed in position holding such sentiments,
the people Ought 10 know to what hurniliating
Z. lt1.f hair Apx n
about 10 ill had heen occupied by Clay, Bar,
bour, Cook and Winthrop, gentlemen who bad
drawn light from the sources OF the Constitu>
tion, who had elevated self respect and who
would not advise treason, murder and diSsOlu-
ton. He said that he had that circular IN re-
ferencesto the circulation OF the pamphlet be-
fore him.
Mr.. B. Cochrane Gnterrupting) utterly con-
demned such sentiments NJ those which the
gentleman from Missouri had repeated
Mr. Palmer said let us have tree discussion.
Oar friends on the other side have thrust the
negro before the House. We may a. we'll fin
ish the discussion aud then turn him out quickly
as possible.
Mr. Clark replied that the negro never would
have been thrust upon the House but for the
action Of the gent.enans party and Tor the ad
vice the gentleman had given. II gentlemen
made themselves the equals OF the negro the
effect would be to drive another class OF the
House on the first day of the season.
Mr. Kellogg remarked tia. the gentleman
IRON Missouri had made a statement that Res
publican members had directly or indirectly
sanctioned certain things in Helpers book. 49,
His name appeared in some of the papers a.
having recommended.
Nj. C!ark.--No doubt you signed it
ILauehterl. a
whether signed the list or not, because the
authority OF the New York Herald is not good
Mr.. Ciark.-Nor any other good paper.
Mr. Keogg.-The sentiments not enter
tanned by the Republicans. | am willing that
the gentleman should assume or disavOw. Ii
have signed the paper wrongfuily would ayow
il. want the gentleman to state what is in
the compendium. There much noise and
confusion throughout the House and the
speakers we're but imperfectly heard.
Mr.. Clark was prepared to show what was in
the book If gentlemen were prepared to be
placed on the anxious seat.
Without further proceeding the House ads
journed.
! sEsArz-Trumbuil, Of illinois. said, let this
invest CATION be impartial and thorough The
effect on the country would be most salutary,
aud had similar investigation been instituted
when similar transaction occurred in 1856, il
would have been better. The Arsenal at Liber-
~, No., was then broken into and the public
property taken Il eretrom. lie briefly recap-
taiated the facts of that occurrence as stated
by Captain Leonard, in charge there, that, now
ever, for the purpose OF forcing slavery
INTO Kansas. While At Harpers Ferry the effort
was to abolish slavery. He then offered an
amepdmers 10 the resolution, extending the in
quiry TO the former ca0
NJ. Had 4, ,st.
way OF the enquiry suggested, but the very
ducnment read contained all the facts officially
set forth. II the Senator wantad to prevent
the recurrence OF such transactions he would
not stand in the way Of applying the proper
legislation but now, when years had elapsed
and neither that Senator nor those who act with
him have asked an investigation, it is a little
strange to be as anxious TO couple these trans
saetions.
Mr.. Mason continued: The Committee could
not examine both a. once, therefore, time and
money would be lost by adopting the amend
meni. He wanted TO know whence resources
were DERIVED for the Harper's Ferry invasion,
who supplied the the money, munitions and
counsel. Congress could not act on the subject
without official Information, and il it should
turn out Congress had no power to prevent such
transactions, it ls the duty, not Of the Southern
States alone, but Of all States to take proper
measures for their protection.
He alluded to the remark of Mr.. lrumhull
respecting the shrleks from Kansas not being
heard in Virginia. by saying no shrieks would
De heard from Virginia, happen what may in
their political relations with Others. lie did
not know what mans political education could
be 10 lead him to use such expressions in ref
ereace to recent events.
Mr. Trumbuli answered that nothing the Sen.
tfutf 81 inn, IN
p.c1nily OF Virginia or any other State OF the
Uiiion. Es used the term shrleKs as used in
regard TO the people OF Kansas, but not with a
view of casting rid cule on any portion OF the
country.
Mason's impression that the term came
from the political associates OF Trumbuii AT
first 1t was shrieks Tor freedom.
MIR. Hale OF n H. followed, denouncing the
Supreme Court OF the U. s., and defining his pc.
sition generally in regard 10 the slavery ques~
ton.
4 Mr.. Hunter expressed surprise at the manner
% which this resolution had been received. 1t
was proper in itself and made eminently neces
sary by the circumstances which have recently |
He was not so much startled by the
cray Of Brown and his few followers, bur ut
be sympathy openly expressed by the North |
or him, and at the apparent indifference OF tie
great mass Of the North at such mani ,estations
81 sympathy. The Senator from Illinois pro- |
,oses TO turn the matter into a party issue
Does he suppose the South regard peace aud |
atety Of the community US party measure
they are 10th such things can be treated with |
Indifference by those bound to them by ties Of |
common government; bur, ii such is the ease, it
. time they we're made aware Of it, Upon |
uch occasion as this, which has no parallel in |
he history Of the country, the levity displayed |
" the Senator OF New Hampshire is like the |
augh OF an inebrate at bed Of death. The |
'outh can take care OF themselves If nj rene |
" can be found in the Conceal Government.
4et the South know 50 they can take action.
l. this nnion TO be used only 10 stay the arms
i States for self defence, and give no protec- /
ION d iEst such insurf ections II there be in |
ruth such an alienation Of feeling, and this
impie resolution cannrt pass without being /
BY party issues, let US know il at
ice.
Mr. Davis said one gratifying fact was the
istinctness with which Senators disayowed All
onnection With or sympathy for the mad foray
Brown.
Mr.. Green Of Mo. remarked that the purpose
DR. which arms were taken At Liberty was nor
4 forca slavarv int KnuSna nnt - |