The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-02-13
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.--HOUsE-Sher-
man sent up Il letter from the Secretary OF
the Treasury showing the deplorable condi-
ton of his Department and suggesting a
mode of relief In accordance with this
Sherman asked leave to introduce from the
committee of ways and means bill to en-
able the Secretary to accept from any State,
any stock which may be issued by the
United States to the amount of the public
money deposited with such State under the
distribution act. Sherman said if relief
was to be given the bill should be passed to-
day.
Garnet remarked that rs the unanimous
consent was required, his should not be
given while he was a member of the House.
Sherman said he had performed his duty,
though reluctantly, in reporting the bill.
Mr. Barr remarked that Garnett would
break up the Government and leave it
without money.
The bill was not permitted by Garnett
TO be introduced.
WASHINGTON, Feb. .-HoUsE.-Morris
made report from the special committee
on the Indian abstraction bond case, saving
it was unanimous.
Iaskin wanted the report read, as that
would explain why the treasury was empty.
Sherman said it was impossible, rs the
Pacific Railroad bill was first to be disposed
of
After some debate and confusion it was
read.
The report was ordered to be printed
Morris said he was wiling to bring up
the report at any time to suit the conven-
fence of members.
John Cochrane, attempted, but Intellectual
", to introduce bill relative to the liabiIi-
ties of vessels colliding at sea.
The Pacific Railroad bill was taken mp.
Curtis favored the'northern route with
out deprecating others.
Craig of Mo, opposed the Senate's amend
ment.
Farnsworth and McCIernand opposed the
bill as it stands
Mr. Pryor opposed the whole bill as
chimerical. He moved the Senate's amend
ments be tabled. Lost.
Mr.. Sickles defended the project, saying
all parties for the last eight years have de-
cIared in their platforms the Constitutional
ity and practicability Of the road. He said
tidings from Tennessee, Virginia, and Ken
lucky, would tend to restore the credit
which the country had lost.
Mr. Pryor replied that Virginia would
sever the bonds which binds her to the op-
pressiye association, unless justice and
equality were secured to her. She has not
pronounced for submission, but resolves
magnanimously to make one more effort to
preserve the Union.
Yr. Sickles said she had declared for rea-
son, not passion. What she will do in the
future ne knew not.
Mr.. Leake said she was anxious to pre-
serve the Union if she can get justice if
not, she will trust her own right arm, and
appeal to no earthly power for aid. One
hundred and twenty out of one hundred
and fifty delegates are for secession, unless
they can get ample guarantees by the 4th
of March
Mr.. Pryor had paragraph read from the
Richmond Wing, sustaining his position as
to the course Of Virginia.
Mr.. Sickles said the 303, 0OO union men
in New York have met cordial response
from the people of Virginia, Kentucky, and
Tennessee, which is indicative Of love to
the Union.
The House adjourned.