The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-12-26

WAsarxoroE, Dec IL,


risen concerning the true sentiment and mean
ing Of that part Of the Constitution relating to
African slavery within the territory Of ths Q ;.
D., and that opinion ofths Supreme Court Of
the Q. $. as aslisersd By Chief Justice Tansy,
recognizing properly IS slaves, &c, should be
revised, as the settlement Of the question as
therein discussed aud decided,
He also proposed as an amendment to tue
Constitution; that Congress shall have the pow
sr 70 establish GOssrumsnts fer any Territory.
and the people therein having adopted State
Constitution. may be admitted into the Union,
and that Congress nor the people during their
Territorial condition, passa law to sunul or i'm
pair the right Of property therein. Referred to
the Select Committee. -.
Mr.. Florence submittsd the following: II.
Rsssissi, That the following amendments be
proposed 10 the Constitution of the UEited
States The right of property in slaves is rec
ognissd, and no law shall be passed, and moth
ing shall he done to impair, obetruct erprevent
the full and free enjoyment, and use Of such
right in any Territory aud property OF the u
nited States. rta g-sa I
Mr.. Lovejoy said the previous question was
ordered on the resolution before Mr. Cochrsne's
mendment was accepted. - IS a.-aa
Mr.. Adams. KY, introduced bill to more
sfcctuslIy protect the rights Of citizens Of the
United States. 1t provides punishment: for the
obstruction to the execution Of the Fugitive
Slave Law and damages for the loss ofa rsscu-
ed slave double the amount ofthe value, to bt
recovered BY action in the State or Fedora
Courts. Referred to the Select Committee o
80. a.aada E F5 bE1 CIV
Mr.. Adrain offered the following: ,'
WHEREAS, The Constitution OF the United
States 10 the Supreme Law of the Land. and it.
ready and faithful obedience is duty OF al
good and law. abiding citizens; therefore, .-r,l
Resolved, That we depreciate the spirit o
disobedience to the Costitution whenever mani
tested and that we earnestly recommend the
repeal ofall statutes by the State Legislatures
in conflict with and in violation Of that sacred
instrument and the laws Of Congress pass in
pursuance thereof al. ...- .,-, -..e-s ......
John Cochrane offered an amendment to in
clude in the accommodation the repeal all
personal liberty bills so called. [Applause.l
Mr.. Sherman wished Mr.. Adrian to accer
another amendment, so as to include all nullif-
cation laws. @ cf ~
Mr., Adrian objected. af e. ,,f.
The House proceeded to vote on ordering the
main question, s7 90 fs~asF sa- a1 lag
Mr.. Sherman again Intellectually endeavered
to have the words "All Multiplying Laws'' in
serted after the words Personal Liberty Bills''
and was callhd to order from the opposite side
ofthe House. g4a TeEH .s
A VoiSe--No such Statutes on the book.
The main question was then ordered, 106
against 55, -rE -g .sa e77 -a ae4
The resolution was adopted unanimously.
MIR. Lovejoy offered resolution making d
similar declaration to Mr.. Abrams with the
addition Of recommending repeal Of all nullif-
cation laws, and asserting that ii is the duty %
the President to protect and defend the proper
ty Of the United States. ..'. ...,
The resolution was adopted, 124, no nays.
Mr.. Morris, of Ill. under suspension of ths
rules, offered the following resolution, saying
that 1t contained the language of Washington
farewell address: t..,.7-ssfs s.sl. t..5 Is 4a
Rssoleed, That we property estimate the i'm
mense value OF our national Union to our col
lective and individual happiness; that we cher
sh an immovable attachment TO il; that we vii
speak oft as the palladium OF our political saf
" and prosperity; that we will discountenanc
whatever may suggest even suspicion that |
can in any event be- abandoned, and Indignant
ly frown down the first dass ming Of any attemp
to ALLEVIATE any portion Of cur country from tn
rest or enfeeble the sacred ties which now linl
together the various parts; that we regard it a
the main pillar Of the edifce ofour real inde
pendence, the support ofour tranquility at hom
our peace abroad. our safety, our prosperity
and that very liberty which we SO highly prz
that we have seen nothing in the past. nor d
we see anything in the present, either in the 9
lection Of Mr. Lincoln to the Presidency OF tn
the United States, or from any olher exciting
cause, to Justify its dissolution; that we regar,
its perpetuity as cf more value than the tempo
rary triumph Of any party or Of any man: tha
whatever evils or abuses exist under 1t ought Il
be corrected within the Union in a. peaceful an
constitutional way; THAT We believe that it ha
sufficient power TO redress every wrong an
enforce every right growing out Of its orgsniza
ton or pertaining TO its proper functions, AM
that il is q patriotic duty to stand by it as gu
hope in peace and our defense in war.
Mr.. Morris resolution was passed by a vot
OF ll5against A. s ~ assg s.s Is e
Mr. Crawford offered resolution declarin
that the constitution recognizes property i
slaves; that Congress has passed laws to sit
slave holders in recapturing slaves, wheneve
they escape and make their way into the fire.
States; thst the Supreme Court has decided
TINT negroes are not Included either in the dec
laration Of Independence or in the Constitution
except as slaves, that they cannot become citi
zens; and we the members Of the House Of Rep
resentatiyes, viii sustain aud support this con
structon Of tho Constitution, the laws, and tht
said decision o. the Supreme Court. w
Reuben Davis asked and vas excused from
service on the Select COMMITTEES Of Thirty thre,
saying that the committee will yield nothing Il
the Souel. 1Ht@r
Pending Mr.. crswford's resolution, the HOus1
adjourned. ~ ga De-
- WAsHIyeYox, Dec. 1S.
SENATE. Mr.. Lane introduced the follow
ing resolution; s H a,sss I.aF
Resocyed, That the several States be request.
ed to send Commissioners or delegates to con
suit on the present times; that the Southern
States be requested to meet together previously
and decide on conditions necessary to then
peace and safety and submit their opinions to