The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-07
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withheld for the present in order that Con-
Cress might consider measure of more pub
lie Importance.
Mr.. Cobb replied that he would for that
purpose withdraw what he had offered and
everything he had left IN the shape OF bills;
but until some conciliatory measure was Of
fered, lie would in other respects perform
his duty.
Mr.. Branch.-Im de no reflection on the
gentleman.
Mr. Cobb did not so understand you.
Mr.. Cobb wished to know from Mr.. Branch
what was the meaning of minimum.
John Cochrane arose 10 question Of or
der. Minimum is a Latin word, and the
business of Congress is to be conducted ia
the English language.
HoUsE.-Mr Morris of Illinois said it
would be remembered on Tuesday he sought
to introduce a resolution concerning the
perpetuity of the American Union. Since
then he had been called on by various mem
bers and requested to again present it. lie
therefore gave notice that he would do so
on Monday.
Mr. Vallandigham from the special com
mittee appointed al the former session on
the Senate Bill aboishing the ranking pri-
vilege, made a report thereon and proposed
certain amendments.
The Speaker desired to say the parlia-
mentary usage was to name on the commit
! tee the mover of the resolution under which
! the committee was ordered to be framed.
| He had omitted the name of Mr.. Boteler ut
! that gentleman's own request. He had en-
deavored to appoint the committee to the
best Of his judgment and at the earliest
| period, in view of the important business
| which the committee was entrusted with.
Mr. Hawkins of Florida said, last Tuesday
| begged to be excused from serving on
! this committee. l have consulted with
other members as to whether it is volun-
/ tary or not, for a member appointed on
| committee to serve unless excused, and
| have been informed that he is compelled by
the rules of the House to serve unless ex-
cused, and that if he does not serve lie sub
iects himself to something like rebuke
| or reprimand on the part of the House.
As long as | am member of this body
am anxious to respect all its rules and am
unwilling to draw upon myself rebuke or
reprimand. l therefore ask the House to
excuse me from serving as member If
am compelled by the rules or courtesy to
serve | will be very unimportant and not
an efficient member. know | can't act with
all the committee. As to the idea of getting
/ up compromise with unanimity, peace and
! in a Union-saving manner, | have been
opposed to anything of that kind in the
| past, and | am now believing that the time
for compromise has past forever.
| Mr.. John Cochrane of New York said
! that he had heard with a great deal of
| greet, his friend ask to be excused from serv-
| ing on the Committee. It has well been
said here to-day in the Chaplain's prayer
that the gray shadow of the dark wing of
| dissolution has been extended over our
house and country, and so deepis the gloom
that we can scarcely discern one CLEAN of
light to enable US to transact the ordinary
business of legislation. Mems minds have
been devoted for weeks past to the great
and absorbing topic of controversy, which
enlists all thoughts and demands of every in
| divdual his best eXertiOns and his purest
emotions and wisdom. II is of Importance
to this issue that the Republic should conf
mand the exertons Of all its citizens.
I believe now, in the midst of this crisis,
| the perils impending over the country, that
there is no reason why this House, repre-
| senting the patriotism and wisdom of the
| country should excuse the gentleman from
| Florida. | believe that from all parts of bis
State, where the people are looking with
| sOiicitude on passing events with anxious
eyes, if the voice Of his constituency could
be heard, it would be in tones bcSeeching
and appealing to their Representative to
stand forward in this issue, and stand the
| bruut of the controversy He did not he
Heve with the gentleman that it was i'm
portant to the welfare of the country that
| there should be unanimous report on the
/ subject referred to the committee. How
ever, God grant it may be Applause in
! the galleries, accompanied by cries of order
on the floor God grant that It may he
stamped with the uuanimity which patriot
ism demands. If this country is not to be
| saved, If patriotism is not Sufficient to COM
mand this glorious result, it is due the peO-
! pie Of the United States TO know it.
Ii is best for the bchighted regions OF the
/ country that the fact should he impressed
on their minds. and ignorance no longer lie
| pleaded rs an excuse Tor the act. which has
brought us to this fearful precipice. If we
| are not to have Il unanimous report To save
the country from the pJug7 and agOnies of
secession, let lis know what demands are
made 10y one section of The country from he
other, and let rs feel v hat IS the pulsation
Of the country. Let rs answer the exam
| inatory inquisitor that comes from every
portion of the land clearly and conclusIyely
| whether storms and madness rule the hour,
| or whether there is a harbinger of peace or
whether there is one CLEAN Of morning with
which we may yet discern the stars and
stripes floating from yonder dome.
These remarks were greeted with applause
Mr.. Garnett hastily arose, saying, l trust
in our grave deliberations, the Chair will
stop applause whether on the floor or in the
galleries. l will give notice He was here
met with Kisses from the gallery. I now
move that the galleries be cleared. Re-
newed misses. These disgraceful black
guards who violate the rules of the House
and the decorum and dignity which are due
to the Representatives Of the people, Should
be forthwith expelled from the Hall.
The Speaker said he had no doubt the
suggestion ofthe gentleman from Virginia
would be sufficient for a respectful auditory
and insure quiet.
Mr.. Morris OF Illinois appealed to Mr.
Cochrane to refrain from further discus
sion of the question. Mr.. Cochrane resum-
ed. I regret 18th all others thase testimo-
mails either of appreciation or censure from
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