The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-02-09
lTESnAY Feb J

SEEATE.-Mr Dixon presented petition
from over 1000 citizens Of Connecticut, /
without distinction of party, in favor Of
the passage OF the Border State resolu-
tons.
Mr. Bigler presented petitions in favor
/ tions.
/ Mr. Cameron presented petitions ia IA
vor Of standing 10y the constitution.
Tho Presidents message came up
Mr johnson, Of Tennessee, made
/ speech supporting his former position
against secession. and defending himself
! from the attacks made in consequence
saving he had struck treason a blow, and
I men engaged in IL being traitors felt the
blow. II said the scene yesterday in the
Senate was we'll played and got up to or
der, but whether the anxious mourners
were prepared for the occasion, he could
not saw lie then discussed the different
points Of Mr. Beaj am!ns speech. lie said
the /. ) bought Louisiana aud paid for
her, and then admitted her into the
Union. He asked # there was any OPP
preston then Vas there any wrong
when. at the battle of New Orleans Ken
lucky. who. thank God, stands firm to-
day. and Tennessee, who, he hoped, would
stand with her went to help, and save the
city from Packeuham; Is the protection
70 sugar another wrong?
Mr. johnson continued al some length,
and with great carne-tues-. taking the
grou.i that Louisiana had no right 10
leave the Union or To take possession OF
tie public property without the consent Of
the rest. There j, no need Of going be-
You'd the Constitution 10 discern what Is
treason, and treason ought to be crushed
North and South and traitors should meet
with traitors reward. Mr. Johnson gave
Nay 10 motion - adjourn
4 message was received from the PTesl-
dent trau-mt.n. from the Governor Of
Kentucky resolutions applying 10 Congress
20 call convention 10 present amend
meut. ~ lie constitution. The President
sid !. Afforded Alm : great pleasure 10
perform this duty. lie felt that Con ress
: would ast with the careful. cousld Iteration 10
- when ta- resolutions are entitled On ac-
p count o. the patriotic source. A. '7e!! - ae
great Importance OF the 'ject LAID on
} Tic table Adjourned
UC-s--LIr. Taylor sent TO the Clerk
tie Louisiana sec, s-.pn ordinance. which
- ,q4s read lie .a.l the 2ct which i was
s h.> purpose % perform In 'S.tAd.-" ne from
ms sS-eab.a-e H. obedience to tie va. OF
b. .ae people q las state 49, ous o. Id or
/ binary occurrence
T. Mr. T. proceeded to address The Hygs =
Z q, SOME .euztn. be.u- frequently interrupt
"a. and closed ~ bidding tue House fare
D. well.
= sir B5u,isrcy made Al explanation
d. that he had moi received Official notice %.
! the passage oi tie ordnance Of secession
: lie was not elected 10y the convention, and
: wouiI not he governed Hy their action
J. IIo was tie Only member oi CoaEsCs.
elected as an american Union iasu. and Il
Z It's principle he should STAND forever
o IAEplsu-e When came he.r. ] TOOK
/ The oath to maintain the Constitution o.
r Tie United States. Does that not NEAR
Y the union Of the States By that oath
: shall stand Whenever NY jmmedlat,
q constituent. Instruct me 70 withdraw from,
e this House. their wish shall be compiled
- with, ! shall, however, not only with
J, ".~w, hut resign my seat: but after IL
b 80 / shall continue TO he q Union man. anC
% stand under the flag Of the country tina
g gave me birth. Long continued applause
n on the floor and galleries
= The deficiency bill was taken up.
T. The amendment Tor public printin;
y Office va agreed TO
p The report Of the committee Of 80 wa
)r next taken up and debated until the
80 House adjourned