The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-12-19

Mr.. Curry objected to the introduction Of the
resolution, unless It be referred to the select
committee.
Mr.. Morris had not the slightest idea Of let
ting it be buried in the coffin OF that committee.
Mr.. Curry objected.
Mr.. Morris said be wanted a vote on the
resolution, and hoped it would ultimately sue
ceed.
Mr.. Haskin presented letters showing that
Mr.. Ford, the House printer, was absent, and
that the sub-contractors, Messrs. English and
Latham, decline executing the work, the
tIsuse having at the last session reduced the
prices. -..--- -.-.. --.
Mr.. Haskin offered resolution that The Su-
perintendent Of the Public Printing contract
with competent and responsible PARTIES for the
execution Of the House printing 10 be ordered
by the present session, at prices now author-
zed by law. l
Mr.. McClernand saw no necessity for passing
the resolution. II is understood that Mr.. Ford
will be here bp Saturday, prepared to perform
his duty. ,
Mr.. Burnett expressed surprise that the res
olution was offered without first declaring the
office vacant when Mr.. Haskin must know
that in the absence OF doing this. Mr.. Ford
would be entitled to compensation, provided he
eau show that he is prepared to do the work.
! He wanted to know how it was that $135 600
was paid for Wendelps establishment as the
publishing office, when he had been told it had
been formerly offered at $4,000, and not worth
$4,000. f' EA't
Messrs. Grow and Stanton oppos d the con-
sideration OF the resolution. t-'-
Nr. Haskins showed the necessity TO pass it
and as to the purchase of WendelPs office, that
was bought for $4,000 less than cost. He
would inform Mr.. Burnett that he was as ready
for him to investigate this subject as he him.
self (EIaskip) was to investigate the DeGroat
claim. E ltse
Mr. Burnett sold at the last session he pro-
posed to refer DeGroats claim to the war De-
partment for settlement. The gentleman can
not thus deal in insinuations against me. ]
ask what he means
Mr.. Haskin.-I am as well satisfied that you
should investigate the Government Printing
Office question rs you are | should the De-
Croft contract.
Mr. Burnett k the member whether by
his remark he intends directly, indirectly or re-
motely, to reflect upon me IN any manner what
ever? s.r E-, ss
Mr.. Haskins-I did not, sir. .e
After further debate the resolution was tabled,
and the House adjourned till Monday. -. rsf
SENATE.--Mr. johnson Of Tennessee, in
troduced joint resolution, proposing amend
ments to the Constitution Of the United States,
in accordance with the fifth article Of the Con-
stitutio .t..- .- .f...
He also introduced resolution that the Sc
lect Committee be requested to inquire into the
expedience Of establishing by Constitutional
provisions first aline running thrt ugh the Ter
ritores Of the United States, making an equita-
BILE division so that slavery can exist South Of
the line, but not North Of it. ...r.s :.
Secondly. That the States preventing the
return Of Fugitive Slaves shall pay double the
value Of side fugitive. --l. s.
Thirdly. That slavery shall exist in the ma
Wy yards where it now exists but not in Others
Fourthly. That Congress shall never inter.
fere with slavery in tie District Of COLUMBIA
so long as it remains in the limits Of Maryland
Filthy. That Congress shall not touch the
representation of three -fhhs Of the slaves.
Sixth!y. That the amended provisions shal
be considered part Of the Constitution OF thu
United States. s..... a.
Mr.. Hale moved that when the Senate ad
journ to to-day it be till Monday, Carried.
The resolutions on the state OF the Union
were taken up when Mr., Wigsall concluded hi
remarks. Adjourned. e# 2E#S