Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-12-12

Mr.. Wigfall--"Slaves have been recognized
| AZ property in at least three places In the
| Con, Ntitution. Our rights have been vio-
Mr. ,0Ouglas-"Becsus the rights Of the
Soutborn States have been violated, does
that iustify them in leaving the Union"
Mr.. Wi1f ll--"Does the Seniaor from Hi
Mr. DongIss p tied the bill annulling the
legislation of Ka, 7sas. This caused gen.
ersl intercbanpe Vt expressions between
Messrs. Davis. Wipfa v, Brown and Douglas
pending which, on m otion of Mr.. Wigtall
the Senate at half past four o'clock Z. NJ
adjourned.
GOUSR-Mr. Cobb, of alabama, did moi
rise to make speech, bL 7 to express an
anxious desire that the Sc. 'ect Committee
should commence their delibeI atoms IN some
tangible form. His hope W, @, however
faint as TO any useful result. / any thing
was to be done to save his State VI must be
done at once.
The election for delegates to the ST ate Con.
vention takes place on the Goth in. 't., and
the Convention meets on the 7th of Jan nary
What means these crowded galleries7 His
answer was, the excitement which perva des
the public mind, not only here, but throug IL
out the country. All are looking to Com
gress to do something. He hoped the House
would stop this debate and do something
else, II possible, to produce harmony among
the people.
There was pure beam of light from Bos-
ton, which may ultimately have a good
effect on the public mind.
Let the North show q returning sense of
justice, and the question which now agi-
tates all will be taken into the hands Of the
people for proper adjustment.
He trusted that the committee would do
something TO harmonize the distracted public
mind.
He knew that Alabama would not remain
in the Confederacy longer than the 10Th Of
January, unless something was speedily
done.
He was not Secessionist. He desired
peace, predicated on the principles Of the
Constitution. If you can give us that you
can help us to remain in the Union as long
as the sun shall shine, and my prayer shall
be sent forth for the perpetuity of this Gov
ernment.
Mr.. Davis, of Miss, briefly gave the reasons
why he should serve on the Committee. He
might be blamed and censured, but, in acting
where his conscience approved, he defed the
opinion of the world. He stood not here as
the representative of his own preferences,
but for the interests of bis constituents He
regretted that the resolution under which
the Committee was raised, came from dis
tinguished son of Virginia.
He had entertained an opinion that the
Southern members should withdraw and
leave the Republicans to submit report for
consideration; but this could not be done.
| The Constitution was sufficient for the pro-
| lection of Southern rights, if executed in
letter and spirit. If our Government rests
for its construction on public opinion, he
would have no hope from that source, nor
that it could be preserved by compromise or
the use of the sword. The Republicans have
destroyed the only bond which can bind the
Union. The subiect-matter referred to this
committee did not belong to this House. 1t
grew out of principles and systems in the
Northern States, directly at war with the
safety and material interests of the South.
| If there were any action at all it should
originate with the States.
The House voted, and refused to excuse
Mr.. Hawkins. Yeas 90; nays l0l.
Mr.. Hawkins said, lest silence would be
construed into consent to serve on the COM
mittee, he wished to say. with all Difference
and good feeling for those who voted against
his request, that he would not serve.
Mr.. Boyce asked to be excused from service
on the committee.
Mr.. Smith, of Virginia, objected
Mr.. Burnett thought the refusal to excuse
gentlemen was extraordinary, after they
have made up their minds upon mature re-
Election, and in justice to their respective
States, that they can not serve. He was sat-
isfed that the committee did not express the
sentiments of the various sections. The
Representatives of South Carolina will re-
main here only few days longer, why then
refuse TO excuse?
Mr.. Boyce-"Is force the mode and man
ner ofinstituting measures with a view to
restore peace and good feeling in the
country" Z"
Mr.. Smith replied that he would not use
force. He was one of those who refused to
excuse Mr.. Hawkins, and after the lecture
of Mr.. Burnett he felt it his duty to vindi-
cate his vote. Present affairs are big with
the affairs of the Republic, and discussion on
He, however, expressed his surprise and
modification that the Republican side of thu
House had refused to participate in the dis
cussion.
Mr.. Curtis wished to say that his party
had not refused TO discuss. He would do SC
at the proper time. He wanted the commit.
tee, of which he was member, TO have q
fair hearing.
Mr.. Smith, resuminR said he expected the
opportunity would have been presented o
exhibiting the different views of members
as means of influencing and acting on tn,
committee. He was anxious to see ever
State participate in the deliberations of tht
committee, and hence he could not excus,
Mr.. Hawkins, because if this be done Floridi
would be unrepresented.
Mr.. Burnett, in explanation, said that thil
Government is not to be saved by mer
eulogies on the Union, but by speedy &C
tion.
Mr.. Smith said nobody expected to Sc
force used to compel Mr. Hawkins to serve
or desired to visit him with punishment
other than that of mere opinion. The gen
tleman is resolved not to serve on the Com
mittee; let him refuse, but not make a re
questto be excused, with private determine
ton not to perform his duty.
The House refused to excuse Mr.. Boyce b.
q tie vote.
Mr.. Smith, of Va, having been informe
that Mr.. Hawkins supposed he had mad
some insinuations to his prejudice, dis
claimed any such intentions, and spoke of tn
uprightness and integrity of the gentlema
from Florina.
Mr.. Hawkins was understood to b
satisfied with the explanation.
Mr.. Morrill, asked to be excused from serv
ing on the Committee, because of other dutis
which fully employed his time.
After debate, Mr.. Corwin offered resolu
ton, which was adopted, authorizing th
Select Committee to employ clerk at
; per day, and that the committee have leav
to sit during the sessions of the House, unit
they shall report or be otherwise discharges
Mr.. Sherman, from the Committee O
Ways and Means, reported the Diplomat
: and Consular Appropriation Bill, and bi
making appropriations for the support of til
I Indian Department. He also introduced
. resolution, which was adopted instructin
the Committee on Indian Affairs to inquil
and report whether any Superintendent