Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1861-01-09
CONGRESSIONAL.
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Mr. Hutchins moved its reference TO the
committee of 80.
Mr. John Cochrsne opposed this, as it
appeared the committee was to be made
the receptacle for all resolutions of all
kinds.
The subject was SO referred.
Mr. Clements moved to reconsider the
vote
Mr. Hutchins moved to lay the motion
on the table.
Mr. Cox said these resolutions were con.
ceived in hypocrisy and Matched in dsu-
Mon.
Mr. Hutchins motion prevailed by yste
of SO to 55.
Mr. Sherman, by request of his friends,
withdrew the appeal he yesterday made
from the decision of the Chair, who had
overruled Mr. shsrman's point that the lat
ter could in the present state of business
introduce resolution referring the Oaroli-
n, secession question to the committee on
the Judiciary.r-
Mr. Bingham. from the Judiciary CON-
mittee, reported back with amendments,
the bill further TO provide for the collection
of the revenue on imports, giving the Pres.
ident further powers for that purpose; he
moved it De printed and recommitted
Mr.. Bocock wished TO know in response
to what petition or resolution this bill was
broueht before the House.
Mr.. Bingham replied that it was not re
spousive to any petition or resolution. but
was the bill he introduced last Monday
under the rules, and which was regularly
referred to the committee on judiciary =
he wanted the bill and amendments print
ed that every member might see W hat it is.
Mr.. Branch denanded the previous ques-
ton on the motion to recommit. He did
not wish the bill kept ia a position to be
called up at any time, and wanted the
question disposed of now.
Mr.. Houston said, as the bill involved
important changes in the lave, it should
be discussed in the committee of the
whole on tire State of the Union.
Mr.. Bingham replied, that it could as
vel be IN the House.
hr. Houston-True, if the majority
were not disposed to domineer over the
minority.
Mr.. Bingham-I have already said that
desire the bill to be printed that every
gentleman may see what it is.
Mr.. Branch-Wiil you give us a fair mo-
tiee when you will call up the bill All
We desire is to have an opportunity to lift
up our voices in behalf Of the Conssitu-
iion aad have a reasonable opportunity to
oppose the bill.
Mr.. Bingham-I certainly do not desire
to thwart such an opportunity shall
not call up The motion to recOmmit without
giving reasonable notice, aud am sure the
gentleman would ask for nothing more
1t was generally agreed that the question
should bs considered as unfinished on
Tuesday next.
The House won't into committee on the
Legislative, judiciary executive spproPria-
tion bill.
Adjourned, for want of quorum, till
Monday. -ets,s-----
SENATE-The galleries and lobbies
were again crowded.
Mr. Bigler presented memorials numer-
ously sigoed by citizens Of Philsdelphia,
asking the Senate to pass the Crittenden
resolutions; if Congress would only give
the people the opportunity. they would
embrace it, and their friends at the South
would discover that the people were pre-
pared TO meet their complaints 10 spirit
of kindness.
Mr. Crittenden offered the following:
Whereas, The Union is in danger, and
1t is difficult, if not impossible. for Con-
gress to concur by the requisite msjority
so as to enable it to take such measures Ia
recommend the States what amendments
to the Constitution are necessary to avert
the danger; and whereas, it is so great an
emergency, the opinion aud judgment o
the people ought to be heard therefore
Resolved, That provisions be made
withoat delay, for taking the sense of th'
people, and submitting to them the follow
ing resolutions.
[The Clerk then read the Crittenden res
Citations already published.
/ Mr. Crittenden said something must b
done; it would be an open shame 10 th
Government if ruin be allowed to com
upon the country; the sacrifice made wa
comparatively worthless; the peace au'
safely Of great country. are never pur
cnared So -cheaply; he would appeal will
confidence to the people, they have tn
greatest interest in the Government; he hA'
confidence that the people would give goo'
advice. art eie ~
The resolutions were laid over. fs
Mr. Baker resumed his remarks He sai'
he was of the opinion that discussion OF
all points of difference was useful; he wa
willing to meet ALL just cause of complain
in a fair and honorable way; he contend
that the attack on the men OF the North 10
action in regard to the territories was ur
, just, for men of all classe, IN the North es
lieved slavery the creature OF local law.
Hequoted from Gen Cass' speech in DE-
troit in 1854, against the SO called doctrin
ofequality; also from the speech OF Senate
hunter before the Breckenridge Ciso
. Charlottesville, admitting that the opinio
. of :he South in regard TO slavery ha
changed, an that her opinion was agar
the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
Mr. Baker continued at length.
IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH.
e MOBILE, ALA, Jan. a.
n The U. 8. Arsenal was taken at dayligl
a | lhi. morning by the Mobile troops, witt
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