Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-12-12

Mr.. DOuglas-No law can be said 10 be
unexeouted unless it has been brought be-
fore a court Of some sort.
Mr.. Green. do not uphold the senti.
ment Of stealing horses or negroes.
Mr.. Douglas. l speak only as to the
non execution Of the laws.
Mr.. Wade. lido not know much about IT,
Mr.. Fitch. know my State for the last
20 years. There has been but one instance
of the rescue Of a fugitive.
Mr.. Powell Some time ago q negro ran
away from Kentucky 10 Illinois, and the
Governor Of the latter Commonwealth did
not perform his duty.
Mr.. Wade. If l recollect right the in
diotment did not show that the party wal
ever in Kentucky.
Mr.. Powell. The gentleman Is evidently
mistaken.
Mr.. Powell. You had better then inv
tigate the facts Of the case before you draw
the attention Of the Senate to it.
Mr.. PuRh. Is the gentleman (PoWell)
aware Of all the facts
Mr.. Powell. The Governor Of Illinois was
wrong.
Mr.. Davis. Alas it resulted in crimina-
ton and re-criminhtiOn.
Mr.. Mason. Our grievances are great;
we hav been humiliated.
Mr.. Douglas. Congress should apply
the necessary legislation. A Convention
Of separate States 10 settle this matter is
not necessary.
Mr.. Mason. We have become satisfied
that unless we have evidences that the Con-
stitution and the laws will be upheld by a
Convention Of the different States, we are
not bound to remain in the Union.
Mr.. COllamer. The State Legislatures
should aid in establishing a fraternal feel
ing.
Mr.. Wigfall. Slaves have been recog-
ni1ed IS property in at least three places
in the Constitution. Our rights have been
violated;
Mr.. Douglas. Becauss4he rights of the
Southern States have been violated, does
that justify them in leaving the UniOn2
Mr.. Wigfsll. Does the Senator from Il
linOis (Douglas) instead OF answering one
question, propose another2l
Mr.. Davis cited the bill snnulling the
legislation of Kansas. This caused a gen.
eral interchange Of expressions between
Messrs. Davis, Wigfall, Brown and Douglas,
pending which, on motion of Mr.. Wigfsll,
the Senate at 4;30 p. m. adjourned.
HogsE.-Mr. Smith Of Va, objected to excusing
Mr.. Burnett thought tho refusal to excuse gentle
men was extraordinary AFTER they have made up their
minds on mature reflection, and in Justice to their
respective States they caunot serve. He was satisd-
ed the COMMITTEES didnot express the sentiments Of
Mr.. Curtis wished to say bis party had not refu-
sed to discuss. BE would do so at the proper time.
He wanted the Committee Of which be was mem
be, to have a hearing.
Mr.. Smith, ~resuming, said he expected the oppor-
] funftV would have been presented of exhibiting the
different views Of MEMBERS as q means Of iuduencing
and acting on the Committee. He was anxious to
see every State participate in the deliberations OF the
Committee, and hence he could not excuse MIR.
Hawkins, because II this were done Florida would
Mr.. Burnett in explanation said this government
is not to be saved by mere eulogies on the Unien, but
Mr.. Smith resumed, nobody expected to see force
used to compel Dir. Hawkins to serve, or desire to
visit him with punishment other than that Of mere
opinion. The gentleman is resolved not to serve on
the Committee. Let him refuse but not make n
not TO perform his duty.
The House refused to excuse Mr.. Boyce by a tie
Mr., Smith Of Va, having been informed that Mr..
Hawkins supposed he had made some destinations
spoke Of the uPTightness and integrity Of the gentle
Mr.. Hawkins was understood to be satisfied with
MT. Morrill, asked to be excused from serving on
the Committee because Of other duties which fully
After debate, Mr.. Corwino offered r resolution which
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employ 6 Clerk at four dollars per day, and that tho
COMMITTEES have leave to sit during the session ofthe
House until they shall report or be otherwise dis
charged.
Mr.. Sherman from the Committee on Ways and
Means, reported the Diplomatic and Consular APP
preparation Bill making appropriations for the sup
port Of the Indian Department.
Mr.. Sherman introduced q resolution, which
was adopted, instructing the Committee on In
dian Affairs to inquire and report whether any
Superintendent Of Indian Affairs or Indian agents
can be dispensed with without public detriment.
Mr.. Sherman presented the petition of Thadde-
US Hyatt, asking for relief for the people of kan
sas.
Mr.. Garrett objected to the petition, but the
Mr.. Morris, Of III. mnde an Intellectual attempt
to introduce his Union loving deelaratory resolu-
ton.
The question on executing Mr.. Morrill, was ia
ken and negatived. .
Mr.. Hindman wished to propose amendments
to the constitution. He was opposed to Legisla-
ton for expediency.
Mr.. Morris, of III. objected.
Mr.. Branch offered a resolution which was
adopted, that the States be called tomorrow for
bills and resolutions, and that those relative to the
state of the Union be referred to the Select Com
mittee at half past 2 O'Clock. Adjourned.