The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-18
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
BY THE E. W LINE. =
Exclusively for the Journal.
CONGRESSIONAL.

preparation to supply the deficiency for the
suppression of the slave trade for the fiscal
years ending 1861 and 1862.
On motion of Mr.. Carter, two weeks from
next Thursday was set apart for the consid-
Grafton of business relating to the District
of Columbia.
Mr Adams of Ky. introduced a bill to
more efrectualIy protect the rights of citi-
zens of the United States. 1t provides
punishment for distractions to the execution
Of the fugitive slave law and damages for
4 the losses of rescued slaSe double the
amount of vaine, to be recovered by action
in the federal courts of the States refusing
to grant the same Referred to the COM
mittee of 33.
Mr. Scott introduced bill authorizing
the Post Master General to contract with the
Pony Express for the transportation of
/ Government mails. Referred to the Post
! Office committee.
Mr.. Sickles introduced a resolution, which
was adopted, instructing the p. o. Commit
! tee to introduce bill for the establishment
of metropolitan letter delivery within cir
cult of twelve miles from the City Hall of
New York
Mr.. Adrain offered the following:
Hhereas, the constitution of the United
States is the supreme law OF the land and
! is ready and faithful observance is the
duty OF all laW-abiding citizens; there
/ fore -l
ResoIOed, That we deprecate the spirit of
/ disobedience to the Constitution wherever
manifested, and that we earnestly recon-
mend the repeal of all statutes by State Leg
| isatures in conflict with and in violation of.
that sacred instrument and the laws of Con-
gress passed in pursuance thereof. "
John Cochrane offered an amendment, to
| include in the recommendation the repeal
of personal liberty bills SO called. Ap-
| plause. .......
Mr.. Sherman wished Mr.. Adrain to ac-
cept another amendment so as to include all
notification laws. -. F-
Mr. Adrain objected.
! M. Lovejoy said the previous question
was ordered on the resolution before Mr..
Cochranes amendment was accepted.
Cries of "question from the Democratic
side.
The House proceeded to vote on ordering
the main question. .....s. ..-
! Mr. Barksdale said the gentlemen having
taken this matter into their own bands
must decide it,. lie had no propositions for
compromise to make and none to receive.
Mr.. Singleton agreed with his colleague,
saying he had no advice to give MississippI
and if he had, his State would not heed 1t.
Mr.. Sherman again Intellectually eudeay-7
ored to have the WORDS " an nullifying
laws" inserted after the words "personal
liberty bills" but was called to order from
the opposite side. .-[sE.
A voice.-No such statute on the book
The main question was ordered-l06
against 50.
Mr. Washburne of Me. endeayored to
! make an explanation and vas called to or
der amid confusion and cries OF !" question
Mr.. Wells wanted division of the ques-
tion.
Mr.. Florence observed that this was a
mere special objection. The Constitution
and laws ought to be observed.
Mr.. Spinner and several others said they
would vote no. because Qualifying laws
was not included '..t-.. q. --
Mr. Branch wanted them to state what
multiplying laws exist. --.f ....--a
The resolution was adopted by 15I
| against IA.
| The preamble was adopted unanimously.
! Mr.. Lovejoy offered n resolution making
| a similar declaration to Mr.. Abrams, with
! the addition of recommending the repeal of
all notification laws, and asserting that.it.
| is the duty of the President to protect and
defend the property of the United States. 4
Objections were made from the democrats
ic side.
Mr. Loveioy removed his motion and
moved a suspension of the rules. 81 s.,.
Mr.. Bennett did not see why his friends
| should not vote on this resolution. He
| wished to offer an amendment, which Mr..
Lovejoy refused to accept.
Mr.. Crawford raised the point that the
resolution was not in order, which the
Speaker Overruled.
Mr. Craw ford said they were now under
taking to fool each other. Let resolution
be introduced, showing what Southern
rights are, and vote on it.
Mr.. LOveloy modified his resolution by
striking out the words I" law abiding"
Impatient cries of "question7 from the Re-
publican side.
Mr.. Barksdale believed this resolution
was intended as fraud on the people of
the country, for its author had here declar-
ed that he was opposed to the rendition of
fugitive slaves, and dare not deny it.
Renewed cries of order"
Mr.. Lovejoy replied, ''that has nothing to
do with the resolution ..
Mr.. Hughes wanted TO know whether
there were any multiplying acts except per-
, sonal liberty bills.
There was no response.
The resolution was adopted.
/ Mr. Hill, before the result was announced,
said be was gratifed at the willingness on
the part Of the Northern members TO enforce
the laws,
Mr. Branch believed the effect of the re-
solution was countenancing civil war and
therefore declined to vote. Cr -.
Mr.. Burnett did not believe the resolution
- admitted of any such construction. For
t himself he would not vote for anything
. looking to the use of force by the President
Mr.. Morris of H., under a suspension of
the rule, offered the following resolution
saying it contained the language of Wash
ington's Farewell Address. The resolution
was published in full in the Washington pa
= pers of Friday. .-l
The resolution passed by vote Of lie
-. | against A.
u Mr.. Washburne of III. asked but did not
obtain consent to introduce resolution tc
adjourn over the holidays.