Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-04
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~ YAsEwofos, Feb. /


Mr. opales. Of Tennessee, said that 10 man
stmpafhiEed with dituniOn leas than ne, There
yfns No warrant for it In the Constitution. He
believed however Ia the sacred right 81 protection
when Inc 0ovefumehg becomes oppressive. he
advocated the restoration OF the Missouri Com
promise Line. which Will restore peace
Nj Wilson, OF Indiana, argued that ne inius.
tice and wrong had been done 10 Inc sonth; ana
sacesslon resulted from ungrOunded complaints
ana cRassless fears Until slavery disappeared i
viii be always the source Of all woes
wAmISsFoS, Feb. 2.
Housu
Messr. Cochrane and Morrl- Of Pennsylvania,
and Noel Of Missouri preseelte tlslnsilha eA.
of he difaeu ties.
Tboss bv fhe last named included the sigma
lures 81 s6 ladies, who do not thus approach Con
gress N A spirit OF dictatl0n, but toe descend
spts of hohore freemen Of the Revolution.
Mr. Sherman called up the the bill authorizing
tba President at any time before the
fsf Of July, 70 borrow on the credit Of the u. s.
not exceeding S25 900 zoo IN certificates to be Is
issuad for not less than than 81 ,OO0 coupons pay
able semi-annnally with interest and the faith OF
The .. g., pledged for the payment Of the inter
Nh PHELPS offered a anbstitute that the srd
section Of the act Of June 1880 providing for the
redemntinn of the TFesury notes be modified so
~ 70 empower the Secretary OF the Treasury 70
negotiate the balance Of the loan not taken un-
der that act on the most favorable terms, instead
Of restricting the negotiation Of the loan at not
less than par, and afler notice of ten instead OF
Nr Phelps said the Morrill, Tariff Bill propos-
ed loan Of 81 900 900. nd the Bill reported
frum the Committee on Ways and Means ,Se5 900,
0o0 thus makins $4,000 600, when there issnn ex.
hausted loan Of 81 600 900 under the act Of June
of which he desired the Government TO avail
Itself without unnecessary delay,
Mr. Sherman approved the amendment. The
loan proposed was s26O09iOOO He supposed i
f1sar nf
ton As there was no money and little revenue,
they would be obliged 70 resort 70 the credit of
the Government.
Mr. Hindman offered the prOvis0 that no part
Of the loan should be used 20 maintain forces to
make war on States which may or have seeded.
Mr. shrrman refused any such amendment.
Mr. GOrnett, considering that the Morrill, Tariff
Bill provides for loan Of 81 900 co., considered
this 6ill designed for war purposes.
John COchrane thought il Mr.. Sherman de-
pended on the Morrill, Tariff Bill for sufficient
revenue he would find himself mistaken, The
proposed alteration would paralyze commerce.
Mr. Sickies said 1t was not surprising that
protective tariff bill should embrace authority to
borrow s2l 900 900, as It would be necessary to
make up for the revenue lost by the diminished
imports. This is the Republican tariff promised
by the Chicago platform.
Mr. Nj son moved to strike from Mr.. Phelps
substitute the words 50 the proceeds of said loan
NAV be applied to discharge the current expenses
of ihe Government. Agreed tO-126 to A.
Mr. Phelps substitute was then rejected by 50
against lie, and the bill as originally reported
passed-l24 against A6--the opposition coming
from the Democratic side.
The Senates resolution in relation to the non
payment of constructive mileage to the widow of
senator Linn, was then debated at length, and
referred to the Committee on Accounts.
The Indian Appropriation bill was taken up,
and Mr. Washburne of Illinois moved to proceed
with she consideration Of the Senate's resolution
providing joint committee to count the votes for
President and Vice President, and notify the
persons chosen of their election.
Mr. Washburne, Ely, Anderson and Craig were
appointed as such committee.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the Deficiency Bill.
The Chiriqui amendment was discussed by
Messrt. Stanton, Scott and Porter, when the Com
IN. COrWin gave notice that he would move to
cluse the debate on the report Of the COMMITTEES
Of Thirty three on Thursday.
Mr.. Siekles suggested that vote shOnld not be
taken till after the assembling Of the Union Com
Mr.. Corwin would be governed by circum-
stances in that particular
SENATE.
BIessrs Bigler. Fitch and Cameron presented a
number of memorials in favor Of the Crittenden
M Chandler presented petition of the cit
zens of Michigan. asking the Senate
ist To ascertain whether they have govern
ment defacto or not.
ID. That if 50, that measures be taken for the
apprehension Of ell persons s.enting themselves
at the seat Of government under pretence of be-
ing Commissioners from independent govern
ments on q charge of treason.
Sd That measures be taken TO protect the ar
chieves of the government.
4th That the forts still in the possession of the
government at the South be promptly supplied
with men.
5th. That q sufficient number of vessels be
placed in Southern ports to protect commerce and
collect revenue.
Mr. Trumbull called up the resolution offered
yesterday for the appointment Of q joint commit
tee 70 provide mode for counting the votes for
President and Vice PRESIDENT, and notifying the
persons elected, was passed
Several amendments from the Com. on Indian
Affairs were adopted, and the bill was postponed
till Monday.
Friday next was set apart for the consideration
Of bills
The Post Route bill from the House with the
overland mail amendment was taken up.
Mr. Hale was in favor Of the overland mail, but
thought If this route was adopted the Butterdeld
route ought to be suspended.
The bill was ordered to be printed and post
poned.
The bill 10 organize government for Idaho
was taken up.
Adjourned