Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

e4pthhtu 70. tie denied the statement made
10 . newspaper, published 10 hi. tHarpsrs Fer.
~ district That be offered . resolution un.
der the Committee Of 33 1t wa. appointed
at the instance Of members Of the Republican
party. He offered his resolution after a con.
sulta,ion With Democrats and the party with
which he sc,s. He meant to test whether in
Response I" tae olive branch thus presented
the Republicans would offer the sword He
had been disappointed N the action OF the
COMMITTEES the manner in which it was
formed. and the delav after Of q month in ma
king report OF the Hou.e, does not take ac-
tion before another week Those who desire
to preserve the Republic will find It too late
Dir. Maynard asked leave to offer q resolu-
tion directing the Select COMMITTEES to consider
the fre-idsnts special message to report on
that part with reference to submitting the
questions which are now threatening the dis
solution OF tie Gos-rnmebt. and that the Com
mittee report thereon at an early day by Til,
or joint solution
MIR. Jon-. objected to its introduction.
Mr. Morris. u Pa, presented a memorial OF
citizens OF Philadelphia. gn.d without distinc-
iien oi party, -ngg..ling National Conve ton
In that city on the 22i OF February, with Z
view to adjust the present difficulty, and
moved 1t be printed.
MIR. Branch objected only for the reason that
1t was customar, to print papers emanating
from. pr vate parties
Mr.. Jones also objected to printing
gentlemen said good deal about their con.
siitutional objections.
Mr.. Morris knew Of no por. obi citing to do
what was just on that subject but there was n
difference OF opinion as to what were coustitu-
tional rights.
hat ha Il al,
memorial couil do no harm, il y Cuny.ut tion OF
the States cannot be called to sppy the RENE
dy foI the difficulty ofthe, country. They tnay
at least secure q peaceful separation of the
Uniln
Mr.. Cox remarked that the mem rrial was
signsd by gentlemen OF all parties. and propas,
ed National Convention, to n.eet at Inte.
pendence Hall, where the Declaration eG-JNAn
pendencs was proclaimed, aud the Coust itu Ioii
framed .rzsssx
Mr. Morris withdrew his motion no print 1Se,
memorial Laid on the table =
Mr.. Sickles presented the resolutions Of the
Common Council of New York. expressive Of
symyathy with che grievances OF the South.
aud approving oil Major An5ler.on's conduct.
and the determination OF the President to exc
cute the laws. On motion Of Mr. Sickles they
were laid on the table and ordered TO be
printed
he ilorse proceeded to the consideration OF
the special order resolution for the District Of
Columbia business
lhe bill for the construction Of . railway
through Washington. was taken up.
Mr. DE Jlrnett commeaoe,ka sIaeech on Ma.
tional policy aud read shs ardllinsspt seces-
sion Of South Carolina 20 "
MIR. Carter raised point ~ order on the
Or0nnd tha stria nf MI; k,n
was especially assigned fpr to-day.
Mr.. DE JaTnet, would convince the gentle
man that his remarks were pertinent to this
bill. This biz proposes mt OILY to construct
a railway in the District Of Columbia, but in
Virginia hence the question Of Stale sovereign,
ty arrives. Eighteen Northern States deny the
existence Il the right TO seceds, while the 9th
er hiteen hold the contrary doctrine. -
Mr.. Stokes inquired whether Mr. DeJArnalf
made the statement that Tesees 10 d tSs
right OF secession.
Mr.. DeJarnetJ replied tL.. Ls na-ar nre
sumed IT,
MIR. Stokes-You said the Is Southern
States
Mr.. DeJarnett wished to ask Mr. Stokes a
question
mitted, no disilnc business woul be done
The Speaker pro tenn decided Mr. DeJarnet,
out of order
Mr.. DeJarnett said it was apparent that
southern representatives, were subject to the
operations Of gag law.
Mr.. Stokes SAID he had no disposition to pre-
vent MIR. DeJarnelt from making speech, but
had only he Desire to put Tennessee where he
believed she stands
Mr. DeJarnett-Then | say ii Southern
States hold the r'sht to secede. On the solu
H. n OF tins question may depend the futur.
Tehce 81 The country
Mr.. Grow raised another point Of order
Mr.. Cox sugg"st that Mr DeJarnett have
'eave to give the remainder of his remarks
MIR. Grow had no objection to all gentlemen
printing their remarks.
Mr.. smith, Of VIRGINIA, objected.
The House resumed the consideration Of the
Railroad bill, and it vas tually recommitted
Adjourned
>ES.TE.-Prayr was made by Rev. Mr.
GGrl.y.
Aft'r the reading Ct the journal. Mr. Seward
presented memorial Of the citizens Of New
orr city, pray ng for the adoption Of wise
aud equitable measures Tor the preservation o.
the MON. Lsld on the table tor the present
Mr.. sumner presented memorial of the
synod OF the lresh,terian Church, now hold
Ing ct Allesheny City, Of Pennsylvania, asking
Con -rsss that provisions he made for the *
press Judgement Of The Being and AZ.
OF God aud Chrisi. Thirdly for the
Tec"gnhion ~ 'hs hru obhea,oh 10 obeb
uo" Jaw ronrth'y' that the principles 81
u"d IA" are c'saf'y adverse 10 slavery he-
'eIre 10 the 'u''''ary 'ohh'Hee.
M'. Else presented pell'ioh pi aiing Tor the
po-t'ohehent oi ne farihc y ilroad Biii. On