Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-11


in resi- onse 10 the olive-branch thus pre-
sen'ed, the Republicans. would offer the
sword. He had been disappointed in the
action of the Committee, the manner in
which 4 was formed and the delay, after a
months time, in making report. If the
House does not take actio1, before another
week, those " ho desire to preserve the Re
public win find II too late.
Mr.. Maynard asked leave to offer a resolu-
tion, directing the Select Committee TO con-
slider The Presidents special Message, and to
report on that part with reference to sub
mitting the questions which are now threat
enipg the dissolution of the Government,
and that the Committee report thereon, at
sn early day by bill OF Joint resolution.
Mr. Jones objected to the introduction
Mr.. Morris, of Penn presented memorial
of citizens Of Philadelphia, signed without
distinction of party, suggesting a National
Convention in that city on the 22d of Feb
ruaIy, with view to adjust the present diff
culties. and moved il be printed.
MIR. Branch objected, only for the reason
that it was not customary to print papers
emanating from private parties.
MIR. Houston said that the printing of the
memorial could do no harm. lfa conven-
tion of the States can not be called to apply
the remedy for the difficulties of the coun-
try, they may at least secure peaceful sepa-
ration of the Union.
Mr. Cox remarked that the memorial was
signed by gentlemen of all parties, and pro-
posed National Convention to meet at
independence Hall, where the Declaration
of Independence was proclaimed and the
Constitution framed.
Mr., Morris withdrew his motion to print,
and the memorial lies on the table.
Mr.. Sickles presented the resolutions of
the Common Council of New York, ex-
p1essive of sympathy with the grievances of
the South, and approving of Major Ander.
sons conduct, and of the determination of
the President to execute the laws.
On motion of Mr. Sickles, they were laid
on the table and ordered to be printed.
The House proceeded to the consideration
Of the special order, viz: the District of Co.
lumbia business. The bill for the construc-
tion of a railway through Washington was
taken up.
Mr.. De JaTnette commenced speech on
national policy, and read the ordinance of
secession Of South Carolina.
Mr.. Carter raised o point of order, on
the ground that the District of Columbia
business was especially assigned for to-day.
Mr. De JaTnette would convince the gen.
tleman thet his remarks we're pertinent to
this bill This bill proposes not only to con-
struct g railroad in the District of Columbia,
but in Virginia, bence the question Of State
sovereignty arises. -
Eighteen Northern States deny the exist
eDce Of the right to secede, while the other
fifteen hold the contrary doctrine.
Mr.. Stokes inquired whether Mr.. De Jar
nette made the statement that Tennessee
holds the right Of Secession.
Mr.. De Jarnette replied that he never pre-
sumed it. l..
Mr.. Stokes-"You said the fifteen South
eTn States"
Mr.. De Jarnette wished to ask Mr.. Stokes q
question. .
Mr.. Grow objected. If this course was
permitted, no District business would be
done.
The Speaker protein, declared Mr.. De Jar
pette out of order.
Mr.. De Jarnette said it was apparent that
Southern Representatives were subject to
the operations Of the gag law.
Mr.. Stokes said he had no disposition to
prevent Mr.. De Jarnette from making O
speech, but had only the desire to put Ten
nessee where he believed she stands.
Mr.. De Jsrpette-"Then / say fourteen
Southern States hold the right to secede
On the solution of this question may depend
the future peace Of the country"
Mr.. Grow raised another point of order.
Mr.. Cox suggested that Mr.. De Jarnette
have leave to print the remainder of his re-
marks.
Mr.. Grow had no objection to all gentle
men printing their speeches
Mr.. Smith, of Va, objected.
The House resumed the consideration o.
the Railroad Bill, and it was finally recon.
mitted. Adjourned.