Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-01-11
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J WAsHRGIo2, Jan g--sEaa rg--alessrs Seward and
Douglas appeared in their seats. The Attendance
was slim.
Mr.. Gwin introduced a bin to organize tht Terri
tory Of Nevada. Referred.
Mr.. Brown gave notice Of bill to establish a
Government printing Office.
Mr.. Davis Introduced bills 10 facilitate the enlist
ment of soldiers in tie army, 70 fix the pay and re-
gulate the allowance Of the officers 81 the army and
promote the efficiency Of the army, BY the retirina
Of disabled and inlirm officers all Of which were
referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
4 Mr. Wilson presented petition Of a committee Of
the people CT Boston against the removal of the
postoihce
Mr. Lane offered resolution calling on the Pres
ldent for the correspondence Of Gen Winfield Scott
Juan, Adopted.
Mr.. Sidell introduced a Blu to prohibit the issue
and circulation Of bank notes in the District OF Co
lambda, of a less denomination than fifty dollars.
Referred to a Select Committee Of FIVE.
Mr.. lversOn offered a resolution instructng the
Secretary Of the Treasury to inform the Senate what
portion Of the sum appropriated under the Gauda-
/ l0upe Hidalgot reaty, for the payment of the
claims Of American citizens, remained unexpended
adopted
Mr. Mallory presented memorial from the ciri-
zens Of Charleston for the establishment of steam
ship line from Charleston to Havana. Referred
Mr.. Foster beng excused from the special com
mIttee on the Houmas land grant, on motion OF Dir.
Mr.. Wilson introduced 3 resolution calling ON the
Secretary Of the Treasury to communicate a state
ment OF the exports imports, and tonnage Of the
British North American provinces, distinguishing
Canada from the others. Adopted.
Mr. Dickinson, OF Connecticut addressed the SEN
ate in opposition to the Presidents recommendation
in regard 70 the Armistead clam-goiug into a
lengthy story Of the case he eontended that there
was no legal claim upon this government. Slaves |
had never been recognized as property, nationally
frNrr NNa Il q Ice
AunrOe in support Of his position, and read from
Spanish and other laws to show that slaves could /
not be considered as property. lie also quoted an /
opinion Of Justice Storrs.
Mr. Iverson moved to take up Mr. Purh's resolu- /
ton offered last week-earried.
Ar. IversOn said the Senator from Ohio charged /
him with having advocated In 1913 while member I
of the Lower House, the doctrine of popular SOW 4
ereignty. He admitted it, but he had repented and /
reeanted his error. He now regarded il the duty 4
Of Congress to protect, by enactment, slavery in
the Territories, and denied the right Of Congress to
prohibit slavery therein. He teen explained his |
action on the Oregon bill OF 1879 and went into the
history Of the legislation Of Congress since 1913
on this subject In the course OF his remarks, Mr.
IVersoG denounced Douglas and the Northern De-
mecracy generally as occupying a position as OBJ
jeetiOnable that Of the Wilmot Proviso Republic
ans. He would not vote for Douglas If he were
nominated at Charleston on the Cincinnati platform,
and favored dissolution Of the Union in case Of
the election Of Black Republican President
HoUsE-Mr. Winslow asked Mr. GartrelI. who
was entitled to the floor, to give way for a call Of
the House.
Mr.. Gartrel said that although he wished to tres
pass on the House but short time to-day, if his
friends desired it and thought there was prospect
Of organizing, he would cheerfully yield the floor
for the purpose Of voting, with the understanding
that he entitled the floor when the discussion
was resumed.
The House called for vote.
1t appears that the only members absent without
a pair were Florence Hindman and Taylor
Mr.. WinsiOw moved that the House proceed to
vote Agreed to, with the following result Whole
number Of votes 2l9-necessaPy to choice 10
Sherman Hamilton IS; GilmeP p; Clark and
Adrian voted for Reynolds and Gilmer for Stokes I
Mr.. Hamilton voted for Mr.. Winslow, Messrs.
Florence, Mills and Hiudman, VINO were absent at
the call Of the House, subsequently appeared and
voted.
Mr.. Leach of n c. voted for Mr. Gilmer. but
said when his vote was necessary to elect a good
conservative Democrat, it should not be wanting
If his friends in the Southern Opposition had or
Saturday voted for Mr. Hamilton, that gentleman /
could have been elected.
Mr. Scott said he got out Of a sick bed to vote for
Mr.. Hamilton, not knowing that he had been paired
of with by Alr. Potte.
The House again proceeded to vote, with the fol-
lowing result Whole number Of votes 2I9-neces-
sary 10 a choice 10. Sherman I05; Hamilton SS;
Gilmer 10 Reynolds , scattering 4.
Another ballot resulted as follows Whole num-
Der Of votes 2I9-necessary 10 Il choice l TO- Sher-
man los; Hamilton IS Gilmer is Reynolds 3;
Hickman scattering 8.
Messrs. Adrian. and Clarke Of New York and
Briggs voted for Mr. Reynolds. and Messrs. Carter
and Haskin voted for Hickman.
Adjourned.