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

Mr- MOTIFS or IIllnOlS naue an lneHeCtuiI
4 attempt to introduce his union-loVing de-
claratory resolution.
The question on excusing Mr.. Morrill, was
taken and negatived.
Mr.. Hindman wished to propose an
amendment to the Constitution. He was
opposed to legislation for expediency.
Mr.. Morris Of Illinois objected.
Mr.. Branch offered a resolution, which
was adopted, that the States be called to-
morrow for bills and resolutions, and that
! those relative to the state of the Union be
referred to the select committee.
At p o'clock the House adjourned
SENATE.-The House bill 10 provide for
the payment Of outstanding treasury
notes, authorizing loan, &c, was
taken up, and after some remarks from Mr.
Rice against, and Mr.. Cameron in favor, on
motion of Mr. Rice it was referred 10 the
committee on finance.
The resolution in relation to that portion
OF the Presidents message in reference to
secession was taken mp
Mr. Hale offered a resolution that the
committee on military affairs be instructed
to inquire whether the expenses of that
branch of the public service cannot be re-
duced without d, trim 1t to public safety, ara
that if they can, they be further instructed
to report to what extent ard what particular
branch or branches can be dispensed with
or reduced. The resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bigler then took the floor, having
yielded it yesterday. He said he would go
with the Senator from Illinois, with men of
every party who will devote themselves to
the great work OF rcscuing the country from
impending danger. Mr. President, for veal
or woe, | am Union man. am for the
Union as made by our fathers | am for
the Constitution and the Union.
Mr.. Bigler concluded that in Pennsylvania
and New York, there were more votes than
in all the States threatening secession. The
Republican party has gained its last victory.
Let US remain together.
Mr.. IVerson said the South does not fear
the operation Of personal liberty bills, fugi-
tive slave laws, &c. If they were all repeal
ed we fear the mob law most. 1t has been
said that amendments will be made so that /
a State may be sued for damages to the |
amount of the value for slaves refused to be I
given up. Such law is worthless. You /
cant sue StateIf IN It's sovereign capacity /
the case cannot be brought to Court. The I
vote ia the late Presidential contest shows (
the public sentiment at the North. All the /
Douglas nOu-intcrveution, sqHatter-sove- I
reignty party IN the North cannot avail .
Laughter under Black Repubicanism.-
The border slave States become a burden if I
the South is left to herself; the slave popu- I
latlon will increase in thirty years from
/, ,50O,0 600 10 80, 0OC 600 The slave popula-
tiOn viii prepouderate over the whole If
the North prevail, universal emancipation
will eventually take place.
Mr.. Puglf OF Ohio said, do you hopeAo
continue the e MON from the extraordinary
iuCr baa IL, 8,
State, Territory, or community do not de-
sire slavery my right arm should go from
the socke' Before shall force them to ac-
cept il.
Mr.. lverson said refer you to my speech
OF February 23rd last year, when | was in
the chair You did not say yes, then.
referred TO the Burns fugitive slave case
Mr.. Pugh-That is the only ca Sc.
Mr.. lversOn read from the Globe to
prove that Mr.. Pugh did not adhere now to
what ne had stated previously 10 this ses-
sion.
Mr. Pugh.-Tet me read the rest laugh
teri. I contradict that the fugitive slave
law was tramplad under foot
Mr. Iverson. Twenty years ago report
was made by the order Of the Virginia leg
isature proving 800, 900 worth of slaves
were lost annually from ts limits by their
being fucitives.
Mr.. PqgE,-I do not believe that all atho
Slave States have lost 100000 Ivy their
tugitives.
Mr.. Doug gIas.-Like many other laws, the
'dgitive slave law is not enforced in every +
State.
Mr. Green.--If a man runs off a horse
his loss is a pecuniary consideration only
out to steala nigger, it Is something more
wish the strong arm of the Government
10 discharge its functions, A Government
that won't doitsI would si,it upon. | would
sooner have the despotism of Louis Napoe-
On ana the Prince of Wales over me, than
L Government that wonld not command
spect. e
Mr, Douglas.--No law can he said to be
left uneXecuted unless il has been brought
before Court Of some Government
Mr. Green.-I do not uphold the scnti-
ment Of stealing horses or negroes.
Mr.. Douglas.--I speak only as to the
Of the laws.
Mr.. Fitch know my State for the last
25 years. There has been but one instance
of the rescue OF fugitive. -as
Mr. Powell-Some time ago n negro
ran away from Kentucky to Illinois and the
Governor Of the latter Commonwealth did
not perform his duty ~
Mr.. Wude.-If l rccolllct they iuiled 10
show thai the party ever was in kentucky.
Mr. Powell.-TAe gent. is evidently mis-
taken. a e@
Mr. Wade.@I 10 not know much about it.
Mr., Powell. You haIbetter then iuyes-
tigate the facts Of the case before you draw
the attention Of the Senate to it.
Mr.. Pugh.-Is the gent. (PowelI) aware
Of all the facts
Mr. Poweu.--The Governor OF Illinois
was wrong.
Mr.. Davis.-AIas, it all resulted in crimi-
nation and recrimination
Mr. Mason.-Our grievances are great
We have been humiliated.
Mr. Douglas.-Congress should apply
the necessary legislation. A convention Of
States to settle this matter is not
necessary.
Mr.. Mason.-We have become satisfied
that unless we have evidences that the con
stitutioa ana the laws will be upheld by
Of the different States, we are
not bound to remain in fha TTniGn