Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-12-13

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the vote. The Bill was then brought up
for action.
Mr.. Grow said he did not desire to dis
cuss this measure, the principle involved
having been before the country for the past
ten years. This bill, however, avoids the
prominent objections Of President Buch-
anan's veto message. II does not propose
to donate lands, but requires payment OF
SO for 16O acres. He might. if necessa-
ry quote Jackson against Buchanan to
show that the former was of opinion that
the public lands should not be source OF
Federal revenue. He moved the previous
question, under the operation of which the
bill passed, 1872 against rs.
After some debate on other matters. the
House went into Committee. and consid-
crc,l the Military Academy bill, which. as
well as the Pension bill, was passed.
Adjourned.
LA e 6 December G.
SExArE.-Mr Hale moved that when
the Senate adjourns to-dayit be until Mon
day. Carried.
Mr.. Powell, according to notice given
yesterday, introduced a resolution, that so
much Of the Presidents Message as relates
to the present. agitaiel and distracte con-
dition of the country. and the grievances
Of the slave-holding States, be referred to
a special committee of Ii members. and
that the said committee be instructed to in
quirc whether any additional legislation
than that already within the sphere of the
Federal authority and duty, will be neces-
sary for the protection ana security Of the
property Of the United States, ami if SO
report it by bill; and that the said CON-
mittee be also instructed to consider and
report whether It is deemed expedient to
propose an amendment or amendments to
the Constitution of the United States. SO
as to insure prompt and sall profession
to the rights anil property Of citizens Of
every State and Territory. and insure the
equal rights Of citizens under the Federal
Constitution. Laid on the table.
Adjourned.
HousE.-Thc Speaker appointed the
following special committee. under Mr.
Doteler's motion TO consider the questions
connected with the periious condition of
tho country:
Ohio, Corwin. Chairman; Va. Millson.
Mass, Adams; N. c., Winslow; N. Ysr
Humphrey: s. C.. Boyce; Pa. Campbell;
Ga. Lane; Conn. Feray; Nd. Davis; II.
l., Robinson; Del, Whitley; N. H.. Lap
ham; N. j.. Stratton; KY. Bristow; Yer
mont, Morrill,; Tenn, Nelson; Ind. Dunn;
La. TAYLOR; Miss, Davis; Ill.,, kellogg;
Ala, Honston; Me-. Morse; Mo-. Phelps;
Ark, Rush; Mich. Howard: Fla, Haw-
kins; Texas, Hamilton; Wis. Wash
burne; Iowa. Curtis; CAL, Burch; Mimi.
lWinslow; Oregon. Stout.
Mr. Hawkins. of Fla, asked to. be ex
cused from serving on the COMMITTEES, ac-
eo,npanying the request with the reason.
which was that he believed tho time for
compromise has passed forever.
Mr.. John Cochrane, OF New York. said
he had heard with great deal of regret.
his friend asked to be excused from serv-
ing on the committee. and went on to speak
at some length in favor OF the preservation
of the Union. During its delivery he was
applauded in the galleries.
Mr.. Garnet hastily rose. saying trust,
in our grave deliberations, the Chair will
stop applause, whether on The floor or in
the galleries. l will give notice here he
was met with Kisses from the galleries.
I now move that the galleries be cleared.
Renewed hisscs.) These disgraccful
6lackguards who violate the rules Of the
House, and the decorum and dignity which
are due to the Representatives of the peo-
pie, should be forthwith expelled from the
House. 80
The Speaker said he had no doubt the
suggestions Of the gentleman from Virgin
ia would be sufficient for o respectful au-
ditory. and insure quiet. g3g
Mr.. Cochrane resumed his speech and
on its conclusion, Dir. Hawkins demanded
the previous question.
Mr.. Millson moved to adjourn. which
carried, 104 to 90. The House had pre-
viously decided that it should be till Mon
| day.
Dec. 10.-SENATE.-On motion of Mr..
Bigler the standing committees of last ses-
sion were ordered to be continued.
Mr.. Sumner offered q memorial from
Thaddeus Hyatt. praying that relief be
provided for the sufferers in Kansas. Mr..
Sumner cited similar instances and sug.
eested that the relief called for be offered
either by an appropriation Of land or mo.
ln.y. Referred to the Committee on Ter.
ritorics. 80
The Homestead bill passed It's first read
/ a. p,r-.ll,s vesolnt;on nm Federal AZ.