The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-12-14
xxxvI consross--socond Session,
Truly thy friend,
JonS q. WHITTIER.
Z. G. FRornrNGHAx, ESQ.

WAsulNOIoNt oh.
SKyArE-Mr. Powell offered resolution
that that portion of the Message relating to
the grievances of the slave and free States,
be referred to committee Of IL. to be in
structed to inquire II further legislation was
necessary to the protection Of government
property. Also, to consider and report
whether II is expedient to propose an amend.
ment to the Constitution to ensure prompt
and full protection Of the property ofcitirens
In every State and Territory and to insure
equality among the States, and the equal
rights Of citizens under the federal constitu-
ton. Laid over. Adjourned to Monday.
HorsE.-Mr. Morris gave notice that he
should again introduce his resolution on
Monday.
Mr.. Vallandigham made report on the
Senate bill abolishing the Thinking privilege,
proposing certain amendments.
Mr.. Cobb reported bill to construe the
meaning Of the words, 'mainimum price Of
the public lands.
Mr.. Cobb's bill passed. II provides that
the word minimum be construed according
to the Land Graduation Act, 50 as to apply
to alter and reserved sections in favor oil
actual settlers.
The Speaker announced the COMMITTEES
under Mr.. Boteler's resolution:-Ohio, MIR.
Corwin, Chairman; Va, Mr.. Millson; Mass.
Mr.. Adams; n. c.. Mr.. Winslow; \. T.,
Mr.. Humphrey; S. c.. Mr.. Boyce; Penn,
Mr.. Campbell; Ca, Mr.. Love; Conn.,, Mr..
Ferry; Md, Mr.. Davis; Il. l., Mr.. Robinson;
Del, Mr.. Whitley: n. H., Mr.. Tappan; n.
j., Mr.. Stratton; KY, Mr.. Bristow; Yer
mont. Mr.. Merrill; Tenn, Mr.. Nelson; Ind,
Mr.. Dunn; La. Mr.. Taylor; Mics, Mr..
Davis; ILL.,, Mr.. Kellogg; Ala, Mr.. Houston;
Maine, Mr.. Morse; No, Mr.. Phelps; Ark,
Mr.. Rust; Mich, Mr.. Howard; Fla, Mr..
Hawkins; Texas, Mr.. llamilton; WIS, MIR.
Washburn, Iowa, Mr.. Curtis: Call, Mr.. Burch
Mimi, Mr.. Window; Or, Mr.. Stout.
Mr.. Morris appealed to Mr.. COchrane to
refrain from discussion.
Mr.. Hawkins insisted that the question be
taken on motion to excuse him; he was not
acting under impulse. but from the convic-
tions OF twenty years experience.
Mr.. Millson moved an adjournment.
Cries of order.
Amid some confusion, the House adjourned
to Monday.
| SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l0-It was voted
that the Standing Committees remain rs they
were last session.
Mr., Sumner offered o memorial from
Thaddeus Hyatt. praying for the reliefof the
Kansas sufferers, and suggesting that II be
done either by an appropriation Of money or
land. II was referred to the Committee on
Territories.
The Homestead bill passed to its FIRST read
ing.
Mr.. Powell called up his resolution.
| Mr.. Collamer moved to strike out q part
of the resolution, leaving only 20 much Of IL
Us related to Federal affairs, and that 1t bc
referred to special committee.
Mr.. Latham said that California would
remain tn the Union, no matter what might
occur.
Mr.. Powell accepted Mr.. Collamcrs
mend ment.
Mr.. Douglas said I" am ready to act
with anybody who looks to the settlement Of
this question, or that will preserve the Con-
stitution. (Applause.) trust We may lay
aside all petty grievances, feuds, and jeal.
ousies, and look to our country and not our
party on the present occasion. (Applause.)
| desire to hear no words Of party nature
while DISCUSSING question upon which the
fate of the country depends" (Applause)
After further debate by Messrs. Latham.
Crittenden, Sumner, Benjamin. King, Pugh,
Hale. and Others, the Senate adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Hawkins, of Fla, gave adj
ditional reasons for not serving on the Select
Committee. lie said that Florida could not
be forced to remain in the Union. Other
Southern States were pledged to defend her
in the event Of attempted coercion
Mr.. Sherman, from tho Committee on
WAYS and Means reported bill authorizing
the issue Of SO ,O00, 900 in Treasury notes.
The bill after some debate was passed.
Without taking the question on Mr.. Haw-
kin's request, the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
SEyArE.-The House bill authorizing the
issue of treasury notes, was referred 70 the
Committee on Finance.
The resolution on the secession part ofihe
message was taken up.
Mr.. Bislcr said he could 20 with the
Senator from Illinois in joining with men Of
every Marty who will devote themselves 10
the great work of rcscuing the country. In
veal or woe he was Union man, and for
the Union rs made by our fathers.
After discussion on the state OF the
Union, in which Mcssr. Iverson, Green,
wigtall, Pugh, Powell. and other senators
took part, the Senate adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Cobb, Of Alabama, hoped
that the the select committee Of the House
would commence business presently, and pres
ent the result of their deliberations In some
tangible form. II anything could be done
to save his State from going out Of the Union,
it must be done at once.
Mr.. Smith replied that he would not use
force. Hc voted against excusing Mr.. Haw-
kins, and indicated that vote on the ground
that that the present moment was big with
the fate OF the Republic He was surprised
and mortified that the Republicans had not
participated in the discussion.
Mr.. Curtis, of Iowa. said the Republicans
had not requested to discuss the question be-
fore the House. they would do NO ut tho
proper time. They wanted the committee
TO have fair hearing.
| Inc nouso feaooSo w cAcuoo Ni' DNs
tie vote.
Mr.. Morril, Of Vermont, asked to DO e1-
,uscd from serving on tho Commi''eo' ~
,thcr duties fully employed his time; IN
Mr.. John Cochnne, OF New YORK, slo
man who voted against excusing otnen wa
the last one to ask to be excused himself.
Mr.. Stanton, Of Ohio. said that Mr. MOT
ri had two colleagues. one ofwhom nc oes,.
ed TO be substituted for him, no, oocau'S ~
wished to avoid :he responsibility. M
Stanton hoped tho gentlemen on .ns o o.nJ
aide would give the Republicans the PRIV, .
lege Of determining when the Ir0psII n tho
had arrived for them TO panlc'li,SS AZ No
discussion. Premature debate wouio ~ az
rood. Our course would b 70 s"A'' VIZ
report Of the committee: a.h.. Al.
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