The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-12-12
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CONGR EssIONAL.

Iulhg was 10 De done to save his state, Il
must be done at once. The election for del
egates to a State Convention takes place on
the 29th inst, and the Convention meets or
the 7th of January. What mean those
crowded galleries? His answer was, the
excitement which prevailed in the public
mind, not only here but th ugbout the
country. All are looking to Congress to do
something. He hoped the House would
stop this debate and do something, if posi-
BILE, to produce harmony among the people.
There was pure beam of light from Bos-
ton, which may ultimately have a good ef-
feet on the public mind Let the North
show a returning sense of justice, and the
questions which now agitate all will be ta-
ken into the hands of the people for proper
adjustment He trusted the committee will
do something to harmonic the distracted
public mind. He knew Alabama would not
remain in the Confederacy longer than the
18th OF January unless something was speed
lily done. lie was not secessionist. He
desired peace predicated on the principles Of
the Constitution. If you can give rs 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 perpetnity of this
Government.
Mr.. Davis of Mississippi briefly gave the
reasons why he should serve on the commit
tee. He might be censured but in acting
when his conscience approved her defed the
opinion Of the world. He stood not here as
the representative Of his own preferences
but for the. interests of his constituents
He regretted that the resolution under
which the Committee was raised, came from
a distinguished Son of Virginia He had
entertained the opinion that the Southerncrs
a 1r,xx FL.
to submit report for consideration but
this could not be done
The Constitution was sufficient for the
protection of Southern rights if executed in
the letter and spirit. If our government
rests for its construction on public opinion
he would have no hope from tina; source, nor
that it could be preserved by compromise or
the sword. The Republicans have destroy
ed the only band which can bind the Union
The subject matter referred to this commit
tee did not belong to this House. II grew
out Of principles and systems in Northern
States directly at war with the safety and
material interests Of the South. If there
was any action at all, it should originate
with the States.
The House voted and refused to excuse
Mr.. Hawkins; 55 against l01.
Mr.. Hawkins said lest silence be construed
into a consent to serve on the committee,
he wished to say with all Difference and
good feeling for those who voted against his
request he will not serve.
Mr.. Boyce asked to be excused from ser
vice the Committee.
Mr. Smith, ofVirginia, objected
Mr.. Burnett thought the refusal to excuse
gentlemen was extraordinary after they had
made up their minds upon mature reflection
and in IuStipe tO their rncnactiva Stota, tI1t
they cannot serve He was satisfied the COM
mittee did not express the sentiments of the
various sections The Representatives of
South Carolina will remain here only few
days longer. Why, then, refuse to ex-
cuse Mr.. Boyce Is force the mode and
manner of instituting measures with a view
to restore peace and good feeling in the
country
Mr.. Smith of Virginia replied. He would
not use force. He was one of those who re-
fused TO excuse Mr. Hawkins, and after the
lecture of Mr.. Burnett, he felt it to be his !
duty to vindicate his vote. Present affairs /
are big with the fate of the Republic and /
discussion of the question was not likely to |
do any good. He, however, expressed his |
surprise and modification that the Repubi- |
can side of the House had refused to partic-
ipate in the discussion.
Mr.. Curtis wished to say that his party
had not refused to discuss. H would do I
so at the proper time lie wanted Tie com
mittee of which he was member to have |
fair hearing.
Mr.. Smith said, resuming.
He expected the opportunity would have |
been presented of exhibiting the different |
views of the members as a means of inhu- |
encing 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 Mr.. Hawkins, be-
cause if this be done, Florida would be un-
Mr.. Burnett, in explanation, said his
Government is not to be saved by mere Gu
logies on Union, but by speedy action.
Mr.. Smith resumed. No body expected
to see force used to compel Mr. Hawkins to
serve, or if he desist to visit him with pun
other than that of mere opinion
The gent. is resolved not to serve on the
Committee. Let him refuse, but not make
the request to be excused with a private
not to perform his duty
The House refused to excuse Mr. Boyce
by tie vote.
Mr.. Smith of Virginia having been inform
ed that Mr.. Hawkins supposed he had made
some insinuations to his prejudice, disclaim-
ed any such intentions, and spoke of the
uprightness and integrity Of the gent. from
Florida.
Mr. Hawkins was understood to be salts
fed with the explanation.
Mr. Morrill, asked to be excused from
serving on the committee, because Of other
duties which fully employed his time, and
after debate Mr. Corwin offered a resolution
which was adopted, authorizing the select
committee to employ clerk at 81 per day,
and that the committee have leave to sit
during the sessions of the House, until they
shall report or be otherwise discharged
Mr. Sherman from the committee on ways
and means reported the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bills and bill max
ing appropriations for the support Of the
Indian Department.
Mr.. Sherman introduced a resolution
which was adopted instructing the commit
tee on Indian Affairs to inquire and report
whether any Superintendents of Indian
fairs or Indian Agents can be dispensed
with without public detriment
Mr.. Sherman presented the Detition of