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TRlRN-sWTH CONH'Ess--- SECOND SESSION

uclOEe etCNen OClOChi bne lOOolca W0Ie iuiA
Of ladies' and large crowd was gathered
outside the doors. ai III
A question of order arose, the Pacific Rail- (
road Bill being the special order, and Mr.,
Baker having the floor on unfinished busi-
nees. The Pacific Railroad Bill was made
the special order for Saturday.
Mr.. Baker proceeded to speak Of the great
responsibility which he felt In speaking in
such presence. He complimented the speech
of the Senator from Louisiana as being the
best be had heard but still ID treminded him
Of what was once said of famous book-yIt
was the best way of saying what never
ought to have been said at all"
Mr.. Baker read from Webster works his
opinion that no State had right to dissolve
its relation to the General Government; and
claimed, according to Webster, that the
Government was the Government of the
whole people formed by individuals. He
referred to the extract read by Mr.. Benja-
min from an address by John Quincy Adams,
and said the Senator had unwittingly left
out the first part, where he said notification
was an idea too absurd for argument and too
odious for discussion, and the right of State
to secede is equally absurd.
Mr.. Baker argued there was but one SOW
ereien, and that was the people, allthe argu-
ments based on the sovereignty of State
are fallacious. South Carolina was not a
sovereign State, and all arguments made
with especial reference to European SOW
ereignties were not exactly applicable here.
Personal---very. laws, if they hindered the
operation of the Fugitive-slave Law, ought to
be repealed. Lincoln will enforce the laws,
whether revenue or fugitive-slave laws.
After further remarks, he yielded to mo-
tion to adjourn.
In the course of his remarks a message was
received from the President
Mr.. Davis offered resolution authorizing
the President, on the application of any
State, either through its Convention or Legis-
lature, TO withdraw Federal garrisons, and
take needful security for the public property
remaining; directing the President tO re-
cognize the right of any State to keep troops
and ships of war, and to give information to
all parties by proclamation. Laid on the
table and ordered to be printed. Adjourned.
HOUSE-Mr. Coburn chosen in place of
Gov Washburne, appeared and was quail
fed.
Mr.. Stratton presented a memorial from
the citizens of Newark, N. j., asking Con-
gress to recommend amendments to the Con-
stitution of the several States, in virw of the
present political condition of the country.
He moved that it be referred to select COM
mittee of five.
After some discussion it was referred to
the Committee of Thirty-three.
A memorial from convention held at
Trenton, N. T., was similarly referred.
Mr.. Clark, of Missouri, wished to know
if the committee were likely to report at an
early day or at all. 1t was important that
this should be known.
To this question there was no response
and several gentlemen called Mr.. Clark to
order. ... ..-..
The House then passed the Indian Appro-
priation Bill.
The House took up the resolutions offered
on Monday by Mr.. Davis, of Indiana, in
structing the Judiciary Committee to in
quire into and report at any time, what
legislation has become necessary, if any, on
the part of Congress, on account of the Sc
cession position assumed by South Carolina.
The House refused to second the demand
for the previous question, and Ar. Davis
withdrew his resolution. l.F -.
Mr. Holman having introduced substi-
tute against secession, aud looking TO the
employment of the Army and Navy for the
protection of the public property and the
collection of the revenue, Mr.. Vallaudigham
and Mr.. Sherman severally contended that
Mr.. Davis had no right to withdraw his
| resolution.
Mr.. John Cochrane said such action was
| plainly out of order.
The Speaker decided against Mr.. Sherman.
Mr.. Sherman appealed from the decision,
saying it was due to the country that there
! should be vote on this proposition.
Mr.. Adrain moved TO table the appeal.
Disagreed TO by four majority
Mr.. Hill moved a reconsideration Of the
vote.
Mr.. Moore, of KY, moved the House ad-
| jouIn.
Mr. Anderson, of Mo-, said that it seemed
that action ON this subject was calculated to
irritate the public mind and hasten the i'm.
pending events, he therefore moved to GO
| into Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. Sherman said if the resolution should
be allowed to come in, he would move .tc
refer it to Select Committee of Five.
Several gentlemen interposed objections
Mr.. Houston suggested that Mr.. Sherman
introduce the resolution on Monday, if ht
should obtain the floor, without making
trouble here now.
Mr. Sherman replied that he desired to
send the resolution to Select COMMITTEES
of Five, with such instructions as would no
excite discussion. The Committee of Thirty
three is too large to consider the PROPOSE
tion.
Mr.. Howard, of Michigan, was unwilling
to vote on the resolution, as it contained
abstract propositions. He desired the who'll
subject should be referred to Select Com
miltee of Five, with instructions requiring
them to inquire whether any Executiv
officer has been or is now treating or hold
ing communication with any person OF per
sons concerning the forts or other publ
property at Charleston; or whether any de
mand has been made for their surrender;
co. by whom, and what answer has beel
given; what orders have been given tn
ships of war; whether the Custom-house
POstofice, Arsenal and other public build
iDgs at Charleston have been seized, and
SO, to obtain the particulars; whether an
revenue cutter has been captured; if so, ha
any effort been made to reeapture the same
and that the Committee have power to sen
for persons and papers, and take testimon
and report from time to time such facts q
may be material TO the national welfare.
Mr.. sherman said, in case the appeal wa
sustained, be would not press a vote, bu
was willing such a reference should be mad
without one.
Mr.. Houston said, as for himself he coul
make no compromise.
After various dilatOry measures, and uI
important discussion as to the course to
tken in re gard to Mr.. Sherman's appeal,
was finally agreed that the question be take
on the appeal at one O'Clock tomorrow, an
the House adjourned. a'i ~.
. President BuehauRn's Message In Ri
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