Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-08

Mr.. Cobb replied, he happened not 70 be
there, and sent no telegraph dispatch God
knew his prayers were for harmony in the
land, and that in the event Of war, the
stripes should be carried into the midst OF
our enemies. fg
lie wanted the flag to float as long as all
the States can remain in the Union rs equal.
The majority of his people believe they can
rot have that equality, but were for making
another effort for adjustment.
Gentlemen with whom he had conversed
said the Committee Of Thirty. three will do
Some thing. He wished he could feel this in
his bones. He would cali in the Senate
Ms well MS the Representatives TO come for
ward and relieve our country from its en-
barTassed condition, standing on the brink
of dissolution. Should he not have raised
his humble voice, not only to the North, but
to the South, to do some thing to save us
from our present troubles2 If blood shall
be shed, reconstruction of the Union can
not take place. He again beseeched gentle
men to do some thing.
For himself and his people, the slavery
question was not the only one submitted by
the Republicans TO the people.
Mr.. Hindman rose to point Of order
that Mr.. Cobb Yves not confning himself 10
personal explanations.
Mr.. Cobb said he asked for no favors but
what the House had granted him. He stood
on bis rights.
Mr. Hindman again objected to Mr. Cobb's
remarks as not being confined to personal ex-
plenation. [Ories from the Republican side
of "Go on"
Mr.. Cobb-'I was endeavoring TO show
that the Republicans can do some thing
Mr.. Barksdale inquired whether Mr.. Cobb
obtained permission TO make a speech on
general politics. or only personal expiana-
tiaD2
The Speaker replied "onlY & personal eK-
planation.'
Mr.. Barksdale-"Then the gentleman is
abusing the privilege"
Mr.. Houston appealed TO Mr.. Cobb to let
his explanation be Of personal character.
Mr.. Cobb was very much obliged to his
colleague, but he must be governed by his
| own judgment.
The Speaker requested Mr.. Cobb to restrict
| bimself TO what is necessary in the way of
personal explanation.
Mr. Cobb said be would do so as near as
| possible. He did not regard the question of
slavery as being settled in the. Presidential
election, and was calling on the Republicans
/ TO do what they say they can not do. The
tariff internal improvement, Pacific Rail-
| road, homestead questions entered into that
| contest, and he was sorry to say the corrup=
| tions of the Administration though he had
defended the Administration. After further
remarks he appealed to the gentlemen to
| bring in the old ship and see whether they
can not repair her. Ifthese can not be done,
if the equality of the States North and South
can not be maintained or secured, then he
would say his people will not remain in the
| Union.
Mr. Sherman, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported the Naval ApprO-
priation Bill.
Mr.. Bingham, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported bill to amend the Patent
office Law. Referred to the Committee on
Patents.
Mr.. Etheridge asked the indulgence of the
+ House to say few words. He had prop
osition to submit to the House. He desired
it 10 be printed. He did not ask any action
time. His object was TO lay it before the
members, to be considered by them. The
proposition was that agreed upon by the
committee representing the border States.
Mr.. Jones objected to these propositions,
which only served to entrap and deceive the
South. 1p
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union on the Ex-
ecutive, Legislative and Judicial Appropri-
alton Bill. .rrh
On motion of Mr.. Sherman, an amend
ment was adopted appropriating $4,000 in
addition to the proceeds of the sale of the old
furniture for refurnishing the Presidents 8
, House; also $4,000 for introducing the Po-
tomsc water therein. He said four years ago
, the amount appropriated for the former OBJ
iect, was SOS, 600
Mr.. Maynard said he was in favor of doing
for the incoming Administration what had
been done for the outgoing one.
Among the amendments one was
adopted appropriating $l35,000 for the pur-
chase of Government Printing Office, pro-
, vided it be ascertained by the Attorney
! General that there be good title.
. The committee rose and the amendments
I were concurred in by the House, and the
! bill passed.
= a MIR. Etheridge again asked for unanimous
! consent to offer proposition providing foI
the amendment to the Constitution. He
l did not want it acted on to-day, but read
and printed.
: Mr.. Barksdale objected.
Mr.. Etheridge moved a suspension of the
: rules. .'t.1
i Mr.. Adrain said they had right to have
o it recorded.
The Speaker so decided, and it was re
: corded.
= MIR. Stephenson wanted to offer an amend
; ment to make all territory north of $50 30
free and that south slave.
/. Mr.. Barksdale said this was another at
Is tempt to hatch up compromise whic
would end in nothing.
10 Mr.. Etheridge, in response to aquestlonb b
A, Mr.. McClerDand, said bis proposition wa
d substantially that agreed upon by the borde
" States.
{. A suspension of the rules was disagreed L
a. Mr.. Adrain asked leave to introduce
10 resolution approving of the act of Maj. An
l. derson, and promising to support the Pres
Il dent in enforcing all constitutional laws !;
m preserve the Union. rr
ii MIR. Burnett appealed to Mr.. Adrain I
withdraw it.
e. Mr.. Adrain replied that the whole countT
Az approved oft act of Maj. Anderson.
or The ayes and nays were ordered on th
10 suspension of the rule, which was agreed +
le Mr.. BoeOck moved to lay the resolutio
la on the table.
le Mr.. LovejOy said; "We sustain the Govern
n ment."
i Mr.. Hiudman asked if an order to pr
r. pound question to Mr.. Adrain- [Cries
To- order from Republicans
le Mr.. Hindman said: II am not using Il
80 opinion of Black Republican gentlemen"
A. The Speaker-Nothing was in order bl
s the call Of the roll
r Several members explained their vote
W and the resolution was adopted by /.
of against So.
OF The House then adjourned till Wednesda
ia From WashinGtOn.
We WAsHISaToS, January THE COmmitt
Of Thirty three to-day had under consider
IN | tion Henry Winter Dayis'g amendment