The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-11

under which no freemen would submit
In few days the place which knew him
and his colleague would know them no MORE
lie had labored here, with what purpose he
would not say, and in the brief time which be
remained, be should eudeavor to so discharge
his duties to contribute to the peace and |
prosperity OF the country. Having concluded
Mr. TRUM JILL said that he had regretted to hear
the Republicans so msrepresented. The Senator |
from Mississippi Mr.. Davis) had called upon them |
to save the Union. He was surprised to hear the |
Senator's method of maintaining the Union. He |
mad proposed that the Government should with |
draw Its forces from Charleston-to abdicate! and
yled up Its property to a mob. The Government,
he contended, should protect its property, and
he believed that nothing but the weakness of
the garrison at Charleston had invited this seces-
sion, and that its great strength would have pre-
vented it. But in his opinion secession amounted
to nothing. During the running debate Mr..
TRUMBULL said that he would vote for the re-
enactment OF the compromise of 1854, just as it
was repealed from the statute books.-At p.
NJ. the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l0.-Mr. BOTELER, of Va,
rising to personal explanation, denied the state
ment made In newspaper published in his 1.-THE
Harpers Ferry district, to the effect that he offer
ed ms resolution under which the Committee of
Ihlrty-three was appointed, at the instance of
member of the Republican party. He offered the
resolution after consultation with the Dem
pcratle members and the party with which
ne acts, lie meant to test whether in
Republicans would offer the sword He had been
disappointed in the action of the Committee. The
manner in which it was formed and the delay after
months time, in making a report. If the House
90 not take action before another week. those who
desire to preserve the Republic will find it late
MI MAY NARD asked leave to offer resou-
ton directing the Select Committee to consider the
freSldehts special message, and to report that
part with reference to submitting to the people the
! questions which threatening the dissolu-
ton OF the Government, and that the Committee
report thereon at early day by bill or resolution
Mr JONES objected to its introduction.--Mr.
| MORRlS, of Pa, presented memorial from citi-
zens of Philadelphia, signed without respect to
party, suggesting that a National Convention be
called to assemble in that city the ODD of Febru-
ary with the view of adjusting the political differ
| ences of the country. He moved that it be print.
ed.---Mr. BRANCH objected, only for the
reason that it is not customary to print
papers emanating from private parties.--
Mr.: JONES also objected to printing. Gentlemen
had said good deal about the Union, but nothing
about their constitutional charlottesville. NOR,
| RlS knew of party Directing to do what was
just that subject, but there was difference OF
opinion as to what are constitutional rights
Mr.. HOUSTON said that the printing of the me
mortal could do no harm. If a Convention of the
States cannot be called to apply a remedy for the
difficulties of the country, they may at least secure
peaceful separation of the UniOn.-Mr. COX re
marked that the memorial was signed by gentlemen
of both parties, and proposed National CONVEX
ton, to meet at Independence Hall, where the De
claration Of Independence proclaimed and tn
Constitution framed. -Mr. MORRIS withdrew hi
motion to print. and the memorial laid the table
Mr.. SlCkLES presented a resolution from tn
Common Council OF New York CITY. eypressint
sympathy with the grievances ofthe South appro
! wing of Major Anderson's conduct and of the de
termination of the President to execute the law
. Laid on the table and ordered to be printed
The special order, business relating to the Dstric
OF Columbia, coming up, Mr.. CARTER re
! ported the bill of last session. to incorporate tn
= ! Washington and Georgetown Railway Company
and asked leave to put it its passage.--hlr
: BURNETT, of Kentucky, offered a substitute 70
! the bill, and upon that, Mr.. De Jarnette of Vii
ginia, proceeded to discuss several subjects. II
defended the right of secession, which, be said, a
the slave holding States held, and propht
e sled that Virginia would soon join the seceG
IS ing States. Loud cries of "order," "order,
h from the Republican benches. The confusio
I, becoming very great, Mr.. De JARNETTE aske
d cloud cries "obect," ''obect," from the Republ
If cans. MIR. STOKES, of Tennessee, said thf
his State was one of the slaveholding States whc
did not hold to the right of secession.-Mr. co
if hoped permission would be given to the gentIema
re from Virginia to print the remainder of his r
o marks-ObjectiOn however still made an
d permission denied.-After the consideration
n another amendment, Mr.: CARTER moved the pr
}. vious question the biIl.--No quorum votinl
e Mr.. FLORENCE moved to adjourn; lost, and
i quorum voting question recurring on Sc
i ending the previous question, it was seconded
re Mr. JONES moved that when the House adiou1
1t CARTER opposed Mr.. Burnetts substitute, viii,
D. gives the franchise to the Metropolitan r. r. &c
r incorporated by Maryland in 1853. Mr. Cart
l. said the substitute gave monopoly of the stree
D. OF Maryland to a foreign company, to enable it
IS raise money to build roads outside of the DistriC
IF the original bill honest and fair one, Al
It kept the road within the control of the corporate
d of Washingto HUGHES said the bill
d the committee was calculated to make the ri
: richer, while the substitute-not combining the fra
s. chse within the limits of the District of Columbia
Is would. by facilitating communication and cheape
i ing subsistence. directly benefit the poor man.
H. was provided, further, that books Of subscript
|, should be opened for the stock of that portion
in the road living within the District. He had G
le planned fully his views last session. and would
N repeat them now.--The substitute was then Ii
s. by yeas 69, nays S9.--Mr. BURNETT moved
n lay the bill on the table, but subsequer
: lost.--Mr. BURNETT renewed the mott
r. to lay the bill on the table, lost.--Mr. BURNE1
n moved to recommt the bill to the Committee
re District of Coumbia.--Mr. SICKLES offered
ut amendment that the consent of majority of t
st property holders along the route shall be obtane
k The third reading of the bill was not ordered
r After variety of motions Mr.. SHERMAN move
is to go into Committee of the Whole, which mott
e prevailed, and the committee took up the bill
re the incorporation of a general hospit
1t for the District OF Columbia. After sor
IF time the committee rose and repc
m ted progress.--The railway bill was recol
d mltted to the Committee on the District of Colul
T. bia, who will report at a future day.-The bill
V incorporate the Guardian Society and reform t
d Juvenile Offenders in the District of Columbi
Is was taken up and discussed.--Mr. De JARNE
J. IE, of Virginia, asked leave to print the renal
IS der of his speech. Agreed to.--The House the
= adjourned