Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-12-08
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Thirty-sixth Conzress--SecOnd Session.
ThaEsdau's Proceedings.

| ""d SUuy FOceeAHtgS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. .-SENATE-After prays. ant
the reading of the journal,
! Ar. Latham presented the memorial Of the Cham
per OF Commerce of San Francisco, praying for the
establishment Of daily overland mail which was
! laid over for the present
| lNOTE.-MP. Latham's memorial provides for ear
rying the entire letter mail by Pony Express, and
the residue of the mail to be divided between MIR
Butterfeld and the daily route to run through San
Jose and Plaeeryllle The statistics exhibited show
its feasibility
Mr.. Hale moved that when the Senate adjourn to-
day it be until Monday.
MIR. Powell, according to notice given Yesterday
introduced 4 resolution that much of the Presi-
dents message as relates to the present agitated and
distracted condition of the country and the grev-
ances of the slaye-holdlng and noIlslavehOdinc
States be referred to special committee of thirteen
Senate members, and that said committee be in
structed to inquire whether any additional legisla-
ton than already within the sphere of Federal
authority and duty will be necessary for the protec
ton and security of the property Of the United
States and if so to report it by BILL and that the
said committee also be instructed to consider and
report whether it IS deemed expedient to propose an
amendment or amendments to the Constitution of
the United States so to insure prompt and full
protection to the rights and property of citizens of
every State and Territory, and insure the equal
rights Of the citizens aforesaid under the Federal
Constitution.
Laid on the table for the present
Mr. Biger moved to adjourn, which was carried,
and the Senate adjourned at quarter past IL O'Clock
HoUsE.-Mr. Morris of Illinois, said it would be
remembered that Tuesday he sought to intro
duce resolution concerning the perpetuty of the
American Union. Since then he had been called
upon by various members and requested to again
presentit He therefore gave notice that he would
do so on Monday.
Mr.. Valandingham from the Special Committee
appointed at the former session on the Senate bill
ahO lishi he fran Wiz
thereon and proposed certain amendments.
Mr.. Cobb, from the Committee on Public Lands
reported bill to construe the meaning Of the words
minimum price of the public lands"
Mr.. Branch hoped that such bills would be with
held for the present, in order that Congress might
consider measure of more public importance. 7
Mr.. Cobb replied he would, for that purpose with
draw what he had offered and everything he had
left in the shape of bills but until cOnciatOry
measure was offered, he would in other respects
perform his duly.
Mr. Braneh--I made no reflection on the gentle
man.
Mr.. Cobb did not so understand you.
Mr.. Cobb wished to know from Mr.. Branch what
was the meaning of minimum.
John Cochrane rose to point of order. Mini
mum is 8 latin word and the business of Congress
IS required to be conducted in the English language
,Laughter.)
After further proceedings, the bill passed. 1t pro
Tides that the word minimum be construed accord /
act, so as 70 apply 70 al
ernate and reserved sections of land granted for
railroads or other international Improvements, and
favor of the actual settlers and rot to 81 %
per acre as officially construed.
The Speaker appointed the following special COM
nittee under Mr. Boteers resolution to consider the
questions connected with the present perilOus con-
lition of the country:
Ohio, Thomas Corwin chairman; Virginia. Viii |
ION; Massachusetts,, Adams; North Carolina, Wins |
ow; New York Humphrey; Sorth Carolina. BOyee; |
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tut, Ferry; Maryland, Davis; Rhode Island. Robin
ION; Delaware. Whiteley; New Hampshire. Tsppan; |
New Jersey, Stratton; Kentucky, BristOw; Vermont
Morrill,; Tennessee. Nelson; Indiana, Dunn; Louisi-
ina, Taylor; Mississippi Davis; Illinois. Kellogg; |
Alabama Houston; Maine Morse; Missouri, Phelps; |
Rust; Michigan, -; Florida Hawkins; /
Texas. HamiltOn Wisconsin, Washburne; Iowa, Cur
is; California, Burch; Minnesota Window; Oregon,
Stout.
The Speaker desired to gay the parliamentary
Usage was TO name on the committee the mover Of
he resolution under which the committee was
Tered to be formed. He had omitted to name Mr..
3oteler at that gentleman's own request He had
70 appoint the committee to the best of
lis judgment and the earliest period in view of
he important business with which the committee
vas entrusted.
Mr. Hawkins of Florida, said. last Tuesday he
sked to be excused from voting for similar reasons
ask to be excused from serving on the committee,
have consulted with other members to wheth-
+ it is voluntary or not for member on a com
nittee to serve, and have been informed that he is
ompelled by the rules of the House to serve, unless
REUSED, and that if he does not serve he subjects
mself to something like rebuke repFimand by the /
louise. Now. as long as am member of this body I
m anxious to respect all its rules and am willing to
raw upon myself rebuke or reprimand / there
ore ask the House to excuse me from serving /
lember of the committee If l am compelled by /
he rules or customs to serve, shall be very unim-
ortant not an efficient member / know l cannot |
ct with all the committee. As to the idea of get
ing up a committee with unanmity, peace. and in /
Jnion-seryIng manner, have been opposed to any |
hing of the kind in the past, and am now belev- !
ng that the time for compromise has passed forever
Mr.. John Cochrane Of New York, said that he /
rad heard with great deal of regret his friends |
SIX to be excused from serving on the committee. |
I has well been said here to-day in the Chaplain's |
,rayer, that the gray shadow of the dark wing of /
dissolution has been extended over our House and /
ountry and so deep is the gloom that we can
carcely discern one CLEAN of light to enable us 70
ranSact the ordinary business of legislation. Mems
minds have been devoted for weeks past to the
reat and absorbing topic of controversy which en-
ISIS all thought and demands of every individual
is best exeTtons and his present emotions and wis
ON 1t is important to this issue that the Republic
hOud command the exertiOns and efforts of all its
itizens. | believe now, in the midst of this crisis
With the perils impending over the country, that
here is reason why this House, representing the
atriotsm and wisdom of the country, should ex-
use the gentleman from Florida. l believe that
rom all parts OF, his State where the people are
boxing with solieitude on passing events and with
nxiOus eyes if the voice of his constituents could
e heard it would be in tons beseeching and appeal
NJ to their Representatives stand forward in this
ISSUE and stand the brunt of the controversy. He did
OF believe with the gentleman, that it was impOr
ant to the welfare of the country that there should
e . unanimous report on the subject referred to
le Committee. God grant that it may be. Zap |
lause in the gallery, accompanied by cries
f Order" on the foOr.l God grant that
be stamped with the unanimity which
atriotism demands Ii this country is not to be
lYed-if patriotism Is not sufficient to command
lis glorious result it is due that the people of the
nited States should know it. 1t is due to the be-
lighted regions of the country that the facts should
g impressed on their minds, and ignorance no long
r be pleaded excuse for the acts whicE have
rought us to this fearful precipice. If we are not
have a unanimous report to save the country from
lie pangs and agony Of secession, let us know
hat demands are made by one section OF the cOun-
y from the other, and let feel what is the pulsa
on of the country; and let US answer the examina-
Try inquistion which comes from every portion of
le land, "Watchman, what of the night?' clearly
nd conclusivsly; whether storms and madness rule
he hour-whethert there is a harbinger of peace, or
-hether there is a geam of morning in which we
lay yet discern the stars and stripes floating from
onder dome. CThese remarks were greeted with
pplause.1
Mr. Garnett hastily arose, saying, / trust, in our
rave deliberations, the Chair will stop applause,
neither on the floor in the galleries. He was
let by Kisses from the galleries1 l now move that
lie galleriesbe cleared. Renewed Kisses Those
isgracefu blackguards who violate the rules of the
louise and the decorum and dignity which are due
the Representatives Of the people should be forth
18th expelled from the Hall.
The Speaker SAID he had no doubt that the sug-
estions Of the gentleman from Virginia would be
efficient for a respectful auditory to ensure quiet.
Mr.. Morris, of illinois, appealed to Mr.. Cochrane
refrain from further discussion on the question.
Mr. Cochrane. resumed.-I deprecate with all
TIERS those testimonials, either of appreciation or
ensure from the galleries. yet excuse might be
)rmed in the character Of the theme before US,
hitch appeals to the emotions and feelings Of all,
owever humble they may be, in the Republic; but
is eminently proper that the rules of order be OBJ
srved and the subject discussed with the gravity
$ nature demands, and that the American Con-
ress in the pangs of dissolution if it is TO fall
Mould fall decsntly, with its official robes gathered
round it. had not intended to even allude to the
reat principle which reposes at the base of this
lestion. 1t would be unwise and improper, but the
fusion l have made were necessary in order that |
light bring to the intelligence and heart of the gen
eman from Florida considerations aDDlicah tn his