The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-02-11
CoNGREssIONALI

The third meeting of the Democratic eau
Gus of the House was held at the capital
last night Jones, of Tennessee, occupying
the chair, and Messrs. jennings, of Eir-
ginia, and Pennelton, of Ohio acting as
Secretaries. ..,f +. Fs-i....- - st,-'
Phelps, of No., introduced series of
resolutions to the following effect That
| the temporary embarrassments of the gov
eminent should be met by an extension of
| the law authorizing the issue and reissue of
| treasury notes, for a period of two years.
That the appropriation bills ought to be act
| ed upon as soon as possible. That the ex-
penditures of the government ought to be
| reduced to the lowest point consistent
! with the wants of an economical administra-
tion.l Sss z g3F E{t.l4 s0Std-EI ~ AI.lHl
Mr.. Phelps argued briefly the necessity
aud importance of immediate action, to ar
| rest the necessity for an extra session.
Mr.. Crawford, of Ga, proposed the fol-
lowing as substitute for Mr.. Phelps reso-
luton: -
ResolUsd, That it is inexpedient and I'M
necessary to disturb She tariff of 1857. 'i'a
ResoLUed, That the temporary necessities
of the government shall be met by a reissue
of treasury notes. ir'''i1a7' y
Resolced, That the President be request
ed to convene the Cabinet and submit to
them the estimates heretofore presented, for
the purpose of ascertaining what deduction
is practicable. i4eia 7sssstl os.essh loa So ESD
e. Mr.. Crawford made speech in advocacy
OF this proposition. -
MIR. Hatch, of n. Y, desired to be fur
nished with information on the subject be-
fore he would be prepared to vote. ..f
Mr.. Dewart, of Pa, said that he did not
expect, when he came here, the tariff ques-
| ton would be introduced, and desired to
know whether any one would be considered
as bound by the action of the caucus .a'
Mr.. Reilly, of Pa, spoke to the same eff
| feet. He was democrat, and wanted gen.
tlemen from the South to know that there
| were democrats from his section ofthe Union
| if the action of the caucus was binding en- all
present, he should object aud beg leave quiz
city to retire. ...-ssss \ sassssIsi
Mr.. Stephens, of Georgia, thought It very
proper that.sthe :tariff question should be
considered. 1t was a great national con
earn. The tariff act of 1857 ought not to
| be disturbed. r %tL-t ttfsa
Mr.. Kunkie, OF Nd, proposed, as a substi-
tute to Mr.. Crawford's resolution, a series
declaring that the necessities of the govern
ment ought to be supplied by an increase Of
ths tariff of 1857. That the amount be
raised under such revision ought not to
exceed more than sos, Ooo, 900, and that the
revision should be on the principle of the
tariff OF 1886. -... ss, ~ anast
Mr.. tSickles gave notice of his intention
to offer resolution providing that COM
mittee be appointed by this caucus to confer
with similar committee on the part of the
Senate caucus, to take into consideration the
| proper manner and practicability of reduc-
ing the expenditures Of the government
He urged the Importance of harmony as es-
se,Itial to the success of the Democratic par
ty; arguing that they should have COM
mon ground on which to stand.
Mr.. Bowie, of Maryland, gave notice of
| his intention to introduce resolution de-
claring that the Democratic party ought to
| adhere to its ancient policy of tariff strict
/ ly for revenue. That tariff calculated to
raise $4,000, 900 could be arranged on the
basis of an expenditure of S65, 100000, and
that it is the duty of all honest men, with
out distinction Of party, to unite on an ad-
justment such rs would benefit the country
Mr.. Clay, of KY, said that he was not
present to dictate to the Democratic party
| Not long ago he was called yearling Demo-
crat, and he was of course, but little more
than a twoyear-old now. But he wished to
say that the question of the tariff was
above all parties one in which the entire
country is concerned, therefore he hoped it
would be adjusted in accordance with this
sentiment. s',4
Mr.. McRae. Of Miss, gave notice of the
introduction of resolution laying down
certain fundamental, constitutional, princi-
pies, and hoping to instruct the Committee
on Ways and Means, as the sentiment OF
the caucus, to report a bill levying direct
taxes.
Mr. Boyce, of S. c., said it was evident
that there must be an increase of the reve-
nue. or decrease of expenditures therefore
he thought the only security for economy
would be the presence of the gatherer of the
direct taxes. ....
Mr. Owen Jones, of Pa, was in favor of a
change in the tariff. He spoke of its i'm
portance to Pennsylvania. He would not be
satisfied without some reasonable adjustment
Mr.. Stewart, of Nd, favored an increase
Of the customs, and especially taxing arti-
cles of the free list of the present tariff
Mr.. Cavanagh moved to lay the whole
subject on the table -
Under the operation of the previous ques-
ton, Mr.. Kunkle's resolutions were rejected
yeas 10, nays not counted.
Mr.. Crawfords first resolution, that i,
was inexpedient and unnecessary to disturb
the tariff, was rejected. Yeas 81, nays 50
some members present not voting.
Mr.. Crawford then withdrew his two re-
manning resolutions by unanimous consent
CAMPBELL MINsTRELs.--At the hour of go.
ing to press last night, this company had
failed to arrive. We have no doubt how.
ever, but what they will be on hand to- night
when the performance Of last night will be
performed. Let everybody be on the look
out for the strains of music from their splen
did band. When it is heard, we may know
the 81 Campbells have come"
,, Beg Mr.. Stephens refusal to be reelected
to the House is explained by his expecta
, ton to succeed Mr. lversor in the Senate