The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-01-26
washington. Jan. q

Il own business. - '-
q Mr.. Florence Let US hear what they have tc
say. - afltaf 'tH5s
!. Mr. Burnett think Congress capable b
managing the legislation Of the country and will
il due respect to the clergy, think they ought tc
+ attend to their business within their legitimate
!. sphere apart from politics. sg4oE
r Mr.. Loyejoy The memorial asks for protee
4 ton from religious persecution. One Methodist
i clergyman has been hanged in Texas, simply for
e his religious opinions.
). Mr. Burnet. have no objections to the me.
i mortal being laid upon the table. -,,s-
1t was so ordered
. Mr.. Florence presented memorials from Pha.
delphia, signed by citizens of all parties incli-
ding some who voted for Mr.. Lincoln, asking for
an adjustment of the difficulties on the Crittcn.
den plan.
The Speaker laid before the House letter
signed by the Alabama delegation, Withdrawing
from further participation in the deliberations Of
the House in consequence of the secession OF
!. that State. -, s. s..g .r.
f The following is the letter Of the Alabama ra-
Representatives, announcing their withdrawal:
Washington City, JAN q, 1851.
Hon. VIM. Pennington, Speaker of the House of
Representative: .a g.t I'D .a. /
Sir Having received information that the
State of Alabama, through Convention repre-
an Ordinance by which she withdraws from the
Union of the United States CT America and rer
sames the powers heretofore delegated to the
, Federal Government, it is proper that we should
communicate the same to you, and through you
to the House Of Representatives over which you
reside, and announce our withdrawal from the
further deliberations &c that body.
The causes which in the Judgment of our State
render such action necessary. we need not relate
kx,r ot,
dience to one sovereign will, and that we shall
return to our homes sustain her action and share
the fortune of our people We have the honor
to be, very respectfully, your obcdient servants.
Signed, l..
G. S. Houston, Suydenham Moore, David Clop
ton, Jas. S. Pugh j. L. NJ. Curry JAS A. Stall
WORTH
The communication was laid on the table in
order to be printed ..r l
Mr. Howard of Michigan asked leave to intro
duce resolution to give the select committee
on the Presidents special message leave to sit
during the session of the House, with leave to
report from tine to time at their discretion
Mr.. Winslow objected. .sf
Mr.. Coifax introduced resolution for sis-
pension Of mail facilities in seeding States
Referred to the Post Office Committee.
Mr. English offered resolution that the Com
mittee of 33 be instructed to take necessary
measures to carry the Crittenden Compromise
into practical effect and moved Suspension of
the rules. Lost, 81 to 90. ".
Mr. English wished the country to notice that
the Republicans would not allow a vo,e'
Mr. Grow.-The Rcpuoicans" win vote when
they choose.
On motion of Mr. Morris the Committee on Ju
dietary was instructed to inquire into the pro.
prety of amending the neutrality l,ws to pre-
vent military expeditions being allowed to al
seeding States. t1fI :"
The report of the Commt.ee of IS came up,
and Mr. Corvin addressed the House
Mr'Corwifi said the withdrawalof State does
not necessarily make the enforcement Of the
laws subversive of peace, and showed that per.
sonal liberty bills do not affect the rights of the
South, arguing that laws for rocapture depend
on HE Federal Courts. Such laws having been
approved by the Supreme Court, render oppos
ing State laws null Southern newspapers and
orators have magniied hundred times ,slsS,tn i
airy danger apprehendcd freW .ie Republican
administration lie showed the fears OF amend
ment to the Constitution to the dctrment of the
South, by the Republicans, were groundless, say
ing twelve more free States were necesSar. TO
furnish the requisite votes for such an end The
Committee propose as amendment that a~Y
change relative to slavery be depeHie on tue
action of every State. asking Nha. more could
be tcIaaldea He Slowed that the condition of
every portion Of the territory prccIuded slavery
Slavery il already established in New Mexico
Why not admit her at once, thus banishlng for
ever this fire brand. If these difficulties are 20
removed he would not atter'.: 2 lts the curtain
from the t~tu;s, ana the chhse4uences which
raaT follow Che prevailing delusiGn.
! Mr.. Wilson said the worst sign was the 1evity
with wich disunicn was regarded He had been
asked if W., should submit to Lincoln--,ae sad
no, never! Because Lincoln must submit to
! virginia AID otler States which framed the
Constitutidn--W which limits tile p7wer to be cx.
erciSed. Who ever receives majority Of the
electoral vote, must, under the CONSTITUTION Be
President. He saw no hing in the personal lit,-
erty hill iustlfyiRs dissolution. There was
disposition in the Northern Legislatures TO strike
them from the statutes. hui the South ap.
prehensve Of the future. The territorial cues
tton was already settled by existing laws-set-
tied by the Constitution and settled in favor of
the South, and therefore supposed no danger
was apprehended from that source, and SuGse-
quently there was no justification in disanIoni-- r.
BE would have Virginia defend her rights Sc.
cured 60 herby the Constitution to the sast eGa,
but some s.afes'rights n.sa waes her to throw
away thesa a,-asioss, If only to show her light
30 do SO.
He thought S. c. instead of Withdrawing,
should have called Convention with confeder
| osS btatSS anu uituc huoWu ucF N"OItllJ >,u leE
purposes to Withdraw lLt hayitig Withdrawn
should net 49 c.erceri.h any form. He advoca-
ied a.conteftion to see what should be done
with seeding States. He approved the gener.
nj tone of COrwins speech. While he dissented
! from the admission of New Mexico he dec.aed
her unfit for so responsiblea postsion. ge cbn-
cluded with a, earnest hopei that the Union
wouti Le preserved and seeding States be re-
/ stored to their original position r.
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Finance, reported the indian appropriation bill,
and aakea 10 be excused from further service on
the FINANCE COMMITTEE. He said i. was evident
} that the party in the msjority in the Senate
: would soqn he changed, and he thought it justice
to himself and the Senate that he be excused
Mr.. Hunter has been chairman of the Committee
, on Finance for Is years. He was excused.
Mr. Bigler presented petition asking the
passage of the Crittenden resolutions. Laid on
the table .1 = :" ~
Mr. Latham .as excused fl ON serving on the
. Territorial COMMITTED. ."
: Mr.. Polk presented petition from citizens o!
\ Missouri, the signatures occupying ~ GuiEes
foolscap wrapped III the AMERICAN Gag iRs crihed
| Love to the North, South, East and West
asking the passage Of the Crittenden resolutions.
:, Laid on the table
Mr. ShdeIl asked the Senate to take up the
message of the President in answer 10 his reso
s luton IN relation TO his appointment of Acting
Ii Secretary OF War. He also offered resolution
Z as follows:
!. Resolved, That in the pa.nion Of tle Senate
n the reasong s.,ysn py the President in his mes
d s.ss for not communicating to the Senate at al
earlier day the fact of his having appointed ,,aa
Holt Acting Secretary Of Var, ere nos satisiae
- tory. Also.
.sesoivea, That the grounds assumed by til,
N President for making such an appointment du
,s ring the session of the Senate, are at variance
a with the whole spirit Of the Constitution an,
- with the true intent and meaning of the act Q
1895. Laid over under the rules
Mr.. Yulee of Florida announced the with
:, dra val of himself and toeague from the Senate
!, Mr.''Ciay also read the withdrawal Of til
Va Alab.ipa Senator's
,r Mr.. Clay charged the Republicans as author
"a of tie secession, and the Republican Plntiorr
n. is declared declaration OF war against til
- lives and institution Of the South.
ts Mr.. Fitzpatrick endorsed his colleagues re
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