The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-01


late. When public officer believes him
self falsely implicated IN an improper trans
, action he has the right to come here ant
ask for an investigation.
The Speaker said that it did not appeal
to him that while it is the duty of the Pres
ldent to transmit communications the head:
OF departments could not do it.
Mr. Clemens referred to the act of l sos
to show that it is expressly specified that
the Secretary of War shall have the right to
make communications in regard to con-
tracts
Mr.. Grow did not consider that the law
was applicable to the case.
+ The communication was referred to the
select committee on the abstraction of the
Bonds.
Mr.. Hooper, delegate from Utah, present.
ed memorial from the people of that ter
ritory praying to be admitted into the Union
as State. Referred to the committee on
! Territories.
Mr.. Stevens of Pa. introduced a resoln-
ton requesting the President to communi-
cate to the House if not incompatible with
/ the public interest," the condition of the
! forts, arsenals and other property at Charles
| ton; whether any measures have been
taken to garrison and put them in condi-
-tion since it has become evident that South
! Carolina has intended to secede; what
| troops were there then and now whether
any orders have been given to reinforce Ft.
Moultrie since it has been seized by the in
surgents; and what orders have been given
to the officers, and whether any vessels of
war have been ordered there since the sei8-
ure of the same by the rebels.
Mr.. Branch objected to the reception of
the resolution, as the rules require that
ueh nO for inf
shall lie over for one day.
The Speaker said that Mr.. Burch's point
was well taken.
Mr.. Stevens moved suspension of the
rule.
The Speaker replied that the motion was |
not now in order. An hour must first |
-elapse.
Mr.. Pryor offered the. following resolu-
ton;
ReSelged, That any attempt to preserve
the union between the States of the Con-
federacy by force would be impracticable
and destructive TO Republican liberty.
He demanded the previous question,
which was ordered.
Mr.. Stanton moved TO lay the subject on
the table.
Mr.. Hill. l move to adjourn. want to
put down this resolution making business.
-
Mr.. Crawford, l ask my colleague to
his resolution.
Mr.. Chairman. The previous question has
already been ordered.
Mr.. Hill. l want all the resolutions touch
ing the condition of the country to have
the same reference
Mr.. Stanton If the gentleman will per-
nit me to offer a substitute, | will with
draw my motion to lay the subject on the
table.
Mr.. Hindman. hope the issue will be
net directly, as certain newspapers and or
ators have been talking about coercion.
Mr.. Hill insisted on his motion to ad-
ourn.
Some words CT an exciting character pass
ID between Messrs. BarksdaIe and McClern-
md. Tie only words heard amid the cou-
usiOn were "shirking the question" The
)reeze was not serious and soon blew over.
Nv p--l-.1l~ -ssllsz :
o meet you" !
The motion to adjourn was negatived.
The question was taken on the motion to ! s
able the resolution.
When the name of Mr.. Vallandingham 8
vas called, he said as this Involves the di- $
ect question of coercion, vote no. /
The resolution was tabled-yeas %, nays t
H..
which was adopted, granting the use Of the
House Of Representatives on humiliation t
md prayer day." under the direction of the I
haplains of the two Houses. a
Mr.. Stevens called up his resolution above
oticed. Ec
Mr.. Stanton proposed substitute. That \
he matter is referred to the committee on I
Military affairs. a
Mr.. Stevens refused to accept the substi- q
ute. He wanted the President to speak d
1r himself. ii
Mr.. Stevenss motion to Suspend the rule o
7as disagreed to-9l against o. not two 8,
birds. II
Mr.. StantoH's substitute was adopted as n
n Independent resolution. Il
Davis of Indiana asked leave to offer 81 If
reciting the secession ordinance tC
f South Carolina, and concluding with a
esolution instructing the Committee on the
judiciary to inquire into the same and re- Of
Ort at any time what legislation if any, g
as become necessary on the part of Con- =,
ress in consequence of the position South
arolina has assumed. q,
Messrs. Lovejoy and Barksdalc severally q,
bjected.
Mr.. DaYis moved suspension of the .,
lles. a
Mr.. Holman wished to offer substitute, - ..
o6ei tlIlB tudI the TlBuL Oh IL CtdJe 10 Witl- | n
raw from the Union is not recognized by
ne constitution, and that neither the ,Presi-
ent or Congress is invested with the au-
lority to recognize state in any way only al al
S a State of the Union. That the General AZ
Government is invested with power to COL ~ q,
sct revenue and protect public property " !,
Therever situated. That the committee on ue
ldiciary inquire whether such laws are en-
'rced as will enable the government to
laintain the property in the several States
5 elsewhere, and to collect the revenue st
here an attempt shall be made to resist u
le same; and that the committee inquire si'
'hether in their opinion the laws are in al
lffcient for the accomplishment of this
urposei if so that they report what meas CT
res are necessary if by the employment of
lie army and navy as the exigencies of the sl'
lse may require.
Mr.. Hill moved to lay the subject on the
lble. Negatived--42 to 50. st
Without coming to conclusion on the ev
inject the House adjourned till Wedues- dc