The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1860-02-10
Congressional
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WAsHHorus. Feb. 2.
SENATE.


nom the Executive Department.
On motion Of Mr.. Gwin il was rcsolv-
% that on and after Monday next the
Senate meet AZ ~ O'Clock. Nc. Gwin I
gave notice that on Monday no would |
move to 90 on with the calandhr. Tho
nFst bin upon the calendar was Cor tho I
Of a Railroad to the Pacific,
and he desired TO take that up.
Mr.. Sumner introduced a resolution re- 1
questing the Committee on Commerce 20
inquire into the expedicncy Of repeating
the hospital tax on seamel and abolish
ing the present system of marine hospi-
tails. Adopted.
Mr.. Wiglall gave notice Of hill for
railroad and telegraph between the Az
lantio States and California.
Mr.. Lane offered resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Naval Affairs 20
inquire into the cxpedionoy of establish
ing a naval station on Pugets Sound
Adopted.
Mr. Davis introduced a series Of rcsolu-
uons relating 10 the obligations imposed
on the States by the Constitution TO pro-
tect the rights of the people in the Terri
tories, sc, Mr. Davis said he relouodtl
these resolutions for tho purpose OF huv-
ing a vote taken on them separately. He
would be glad Il they could bo adopted
without debate aud with unanhnity. 49,
Ordered to be printed and made the spo-
cial order for "Wednesday at Up. NJ
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill appropri-
ating million acres Of the public lTnds
for the benefit Of tho free schools Of the
District ofColumbia.
Mr. Foster introduced resolution of
inquiry whether the appropriation for the
now Post Ofice ia New York Is now in
force, and whether further Legislation is
necessary. Adopted.
MIR. Browns resolutions were then TAX
on up.
Mr.. Fitch discussed the Territorial
question. lie thought the now doctrines
OF popular sovereignty a departure from
the viows Of the founders of the govern
mont. He defended the course Of the
| Democratic Senators in displacmg Mr..
Douglas from the ohairmanship of the
Committee on Territories. His views as
to tho power ofthe people Of the Terrific
ries, declared from Freeport to Now Or
leans, were ut variance with the opinions
Of the great majority Of hs party. The
action Of the Senate was not from disre-
spect Of the Senator from Illinois, but be-
cause he did not respect their principles.
He defended the Northern Democracy
from the charge funsoundness preferred
| by Mr. lverson, and denounced the Re-
publicans as foes to the Constitution
lie thought when they took an oath 10
support the Constitution they must do so
with reservation. Northern Democrats
sacrificed themselves in defence of South
ern institutions. He referred to Dickin-
son, Cuss, Dodge, Jones, and others who
were driven out because they d,fended
the South against the prciudices Of their
own people The Republicans now en-
deavored to raise u storm which would
sweep the Northern Democrats out orex.
istonce. Hc wished TO be allowed tu
stand on ground Congressional He then
referred to Mr.. Browns resolutions. Ev-
cry citizens right to carry property into
the Territories he conceded, and was Cd.
posed 10 the nomination Of Mr. Douglas
0t Charleston on account of the Injustice
and unconstitutionality Of his territorial
doctrine. lfthe South should nominate
him the North would regard it as an al.
mission that his views were acceptable
to It, thus forCeiting the respect Of enc.
mics and the sympathy Of friends The
doctrine ofsquattcr sovereignty makes ov-
cry Territory non-slavehUlding, whether
situated North or Syuth. He could moi
agree with the Senators from Mississippi
and Louisiana that IL was the duty OF
Congress, even IL II had the power, TO past
laws for the protection OF one species OF
property in Territories. This would cause
Congress TO degenerate in to mere Terri
torial Legislatures. He held that slavery
was protected in the Territories by In,
common law. The Territories could no
exercise power belonging 10 a State.
a The man who would not conform hi
action to tho Constitution, had in hi
0 hands the raw material of John Brown
? and could only find ufliliation on the 9th
\ or side oftho Chamber. He had yet L
learn that the Democratic party belonge,
TO one man, from whom il had reoeivot
4 It's Interpretation Of what this or that law
! meant. He did not believe the party wa
yet prepared 10 90 on lis bendsd knees I,
this man, and ask him on what terms n
4 will accept the nomination. When h
a put on his hat he did not cover the entrt
brains OF the party, nor It's entire hear
when he buttoned up his waistcoot.
MIR. Fitch then examined tho Dret
Scott decision, contending il sustaine
the views he had advanced. He also claim
e ed that they were supported by the Gin
cinnati platform. He thought these new
points, however, on which Democrats diff
| fer without fe9hng ting they were judicia
/ not Legislative question
Mr. Douglas said il was not necessary
at this time TO 90 into any controversy
with the geptIemdb' ttoH hdian. HI
might bays sjsed these arguments wit
, more propriety in his own State befdfi
! the meeting Of the late Democratic con
4 vention.
Mr.. Fitch replied that the action oftha
convention might add to the Senator
vote at Charleston, but according to IN,
rules governing former conventions, /
, did not give him votes enough to seeur,
, his nomination.
Mr.. Douglas said the action Of the re
cent convention showed that the Demo
Gratis of Indiana could not be bought.
Mr. Brown wished 10 press a vote OF
the resolution, but yielded to q motion 4
postpoue, and after an Executive Session
/ the Senate adjourned.