The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-12-19
xxyIth.,Congress-2d Session


ton Of Mr.. Bigler, the standing committee,
Of last session were ordered to be continued
Mr.. Latham moved that the resolution
relative to the overland mail be referred tt
the Committee on Post Offices and Post
Reads. a~aTH -4 n"@ U.s.. "-'
Mr. Sumner offered memorial from Thad
deus Hyatt, praying that relief be provided
for the suffering in Kansas. #''' =
Mr.. Summer cited similar instances, and
suggested that the relief called for be afford.
ed, either by an appropriation of money OF
land Referred to the committees on Terri.
tories a5T ef Ea- 10.
The Homestead bill passed its first read
| ing. ar4 t92 " .
Mr. Powelrs resolution on Federal affairs
was called up. ar s. .E.EsaasE .a..sE'
Mr.. Powell said events were rapidly
crowding upon us which, were they not
speedily suppressed, would result in disso-
luton OF the Government The resolution
proposed to give powerfor the correction of
evils. Our duty to the country requires rs
to act promptly.
The 11th amendment to the Constitution
was made in 1894, and in 1903, the 18th was
made. Our fathers acted in emergencies
and so can we. as.f .5.g
Mr.. Collamer moved to strike OFT part Of
the resolution, leaving in only so much as
refers to Federal affairs, and that be referred
to special committee. a.. .ar
Mr.. King inquired if additional legislation
was necessary to maintain the Constitution.
Mr.. Yulec inquired what was intended by
The amendment. s.-... .........-r .-..-rr
Mr.. Green said he would vote fo- the reso-
luton and amendment to the Constitution
or legal enactment. Unless popular senti
ment goes with it, or the strong arm Of the
Government goes with it, it is not worth a
straw. Our efforts must be to bring about
public sentiment, or alternately we must
arm the Federal Government with physical
power to enforce the Constitution every
where. ....e. ..s.... ........
Mr.. Latham said California would remain
with the Union, the great North and West,
no matter what occur. The Pacific Railroad
was the great desideratum of her people
Amendment stricken out
HousE.-Mr. Hawkins gave additional
reasons why he had asked to be excused
from serving on the Union Select Committee.
Florida is small State, but nevertheless is
entitled to all the rights and immunites Of
the other States. She cannot be forced to
remain in the Union and the Southern States
are pledged to defend her in the event of at
tempted coercion. He was satisfied of the
unanimity pervading that State to seek re-
dress for its grievances in its own way and
means Of other than Congressional compro-
misses, which latter have never accomplished
successful purpose. He regarded the COM
poncnt parts of the committee as peculiarly
unfortunate. He criticised the composition
of the committee, especially ohjecting to Mr..
Davis of Maryland, as not fit representa-
ti7e of that State, arguing that all who voted
for Pennington as Speaker were disloyal to
the rights of the South. He re gretted that
the resolution for the appointment Of the
committee came from one Of the most gifted
sons of the South.
He gave fair warning that Mississippi, Al
ALBANIA, Florida. Georgia and South Carolina
were certain to secede and to be followed by
Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas.
Mr.. Vallandingham argued in favor of ex-
cusing Mr.. Hawkins for the reason that the
committee was raised with view to peace.
We should not use coercion to make mem
bers serve
He adverted to the composition Of the
committee in condemnation, saying, there
was no Democratic committee man from. the
great North West, which has such deep in
terest in the subject, and which does not in
ted to be dependent province, either Of the
East or South. If the people Of that section
could not otherwise get to the sea they
would cleave their way with the sword
Mr. McClernand remarked that a trouble
some future opens up before us, but he did
not believe our government can be dissolved
by the consent of any one of its parties,
there was more strength in the government
than is generally believed. He was amazed
that the entire Democracy of the North
should be excluded from the committee, but
was not willing to excuse Mr.. Hawkins.
Mr.. Sickles, in dispelling prevalent delu-
sions, maintained that the Union can be
made perpetual by justice, but not an in
slant by the application Of force. He be-
lieved with the City Of New York, that the
power to deal with the pending political
question, rests with the Republican party.
Those who have control Of the Legislation of
the Northern States--let the Legislatures be
convened, that we may see in what manner
tn, y are prepared to deal with the question.
Mr.. Sherman, from the committee on
Ways and Means, reported bin au uhorizng
the issue of ten million dollars worth of
treasury notes Of the denomination of not
less than one hundred dollars. The faith Of
the United States is pledged for their re-
demption. The money is authorized to be
borrowed from time to time as deemed expe-
dent. 1e&
The bill, after debate, was passed without
the question on Mr.. Hawkins request.
The House adjourned. ?.