Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-12-11
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TaRn.sr1H CONGRESS .stroHD SESSION.

IhlRttSlIIh C0h6htSS--' SECOND SESSION.
WASHINGTON, December 10.
SENATE-On motion Of Mr.. Bigler, the
Standing Committees Of last session were or
dered to be continued.
Mr. Latham moved that the resolution rel-
ative 20 the Overland Mail be referred 10
the PostofIice Committee.
Mr. Sumner offered memorial from Thad-
deus Hyatt, praying that relief be provided
for the sufferers in Kansas Mr.. Sumner
suggested that reliefbe afforded either by IN
appropriation of money or land. Referred
to the Committee on Territories.
The Homestead Bill passed its final read
ing. Mr.. Powelrs resolution on Federal af-
fairs wss calledup
Mr.. Powell said events were rapidly crowd
ing upon us which, were they not speedily
suppressed, would result in a dissolution Of
the Government. The resolution proposed
legislation to give power for the correction
of evils. Our duty to the country requires
us TO act promptly. The eleventh amend
ment to the Constitution was made in 1194,
and in 1903 the nineteenth was made. Our
fathers acted in emergencies anu so can we.
Mr.. Collamer moved to strike out part OF
the resolution, leaving in so much as refers
to Federal affairs, and that it be referred to q
special committee.
Mr.. King inquired whether additional
legislation was necessary to maintain the
Constitution.
Mr.. Yuee inquired what was intended by
the amendments.
Mr.. Green said he would not vote for the
resolution and amendment to the Con-
| stitutiop, or q legal enactment, unless popu-
| lar sentiment goes with it, or the strong
! arm of the Government goes with 1t. 1t is
| not worth straw. Our efforts must be to
| bring about public sentiment or alternately
we must arm the Federal Government with
| physical power to enforce the Constitution
| every where.
Mi. Latham said California would remain
with the Union of the great North and West,
| no matter what occurs. The Pacific Rail-
| read was the great desideratum other people.
Mr.. Powell accepted Mr.. Collamars amend
ment to strike out. Adjourned.
HOUSE-Mr. Hawkins gave additional
reasons why he had asked to be excused
from serving on the Union Select Com
mittee.
He regarded the component parts of the
Committee as peculiarly unfortunate. He
criticised the composition of the Commit
tee, especially objecting to Mr.. Davis, of
Maryland, as not fit representative of that
State, arguing that all who voted for Mr.
Pennington for Speaker we're disloyal to the
rights Of the South.
Florida is a small State, but, nevertheless,
is entitled to all the right and immunities of
the other States. She can not be forced to
remain in the Union, and the Southern
States are pledged to defend her in the event
ofattempted coercion.
he was satisfied of the unanimity per-
vading that State to seek redress OF its
grievance in its own way, and by means of
other than Congressional compromises,
which latter have never accomplished
successful purpose.
He regretted that the resolution for the
J appointment off Committee came from one
of the most gifted sons of the South.
He gave fair warning, that Mississippi,
Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Caro-
, lima were certain TO secede and to be followed
by Arkansas and Louisiana.
Mr. Vallandigham argued that Mr.. Haw-
/ | kins should be excused for the reason thai
/, the Committee was raised with view 10
Q | peace. We should not use coercion to make
il | members serve.
Mr.. McClernand remarked, that troub
e ulous future opens up before us, but he did
not believe our Government can be dissolved
!. by the consent of any one of its parts. There
was more strength in the Government thar
: is generally believed. He was amazed tina
!, the Democrats of the North were excluded
t from the Committee, but was not willing Il
o excuse Mr.. Hawkins.
Mr.. Sickles in dispelliug the prevalent de
p lusiops maintained that the Union can b
made perpetual by justice, but not an instan
by the application of force. He believed wit
4. the City of New York that the power to des
), with the pending political questions rests o.
., the Republican party, those who have con
:, troll of the legislation of the Northern States
5; Let the Legislatures be convened, that W
n, may see in what manner they are prepare
to deal with the question.
n Mr.. Sherman, from the Committee
~ Ways and Means reported bill authorizin
h. the issue of ten million dollars worth
IT. Treasury notes Of denomination of not lei
than one hundred dollars. The faith Of tt
United States is pledged for their redemI
a ton. The money is authorized to be BOZ
10 rowed from time to time as deemed exp
dent.
a. The bill after debate was passed.
Ks, Without taking the question on Mr.. Hay
Sc kins's request, the House adjourned.