The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-01-10
Position Of Senator Douglas.
HE G COMPROMISE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.

inviting the members to attend the
Union Prayer Meeting in the Hall
of Representatives to morrow, 1t
was agreed that when the House
adjourn tomorrow it be till Mon
day.
Mr.. Hutchins presented q report
of meeting in Jefferson, O., rcpu-
dating the idea ola compromise on
the part of the North and efdors.
ing the sentiments of Senators
Wade, Hale and others, and moved
its reference to the Committee Of
33, to which, after some discussion,
it was referred.
Mr.. Bingham, from the Judiciary
Committee, reported back with a.
mendments, the bill further to pro-
vide for the collection of revenue
ON IMPORTS; giving the President
further power for that purpose
lie moved it beprinted and recon-.
mitted.
Mr.. Boeock wished to know in
response to what petition or resolu.
ton this bill was brought before
the House.
Mr.. Bingham replied that it wal
not responsive to any petetion OIL
resolution, but was the bill he in
troduced last Monday under the
rules, and which was regularly
referred to the Committee on Judi.
ciary. lie wanted the bill and a
mendment printed, that every mem
Der might see what it is.
After some further debate, par
ticipated in by Messrs Houston
Bingham and Bocock Mr.. Bing
hams motion prevailed.
The House went into COMMITTEE
on the Legislative, Judicial ant
Executive appropriation bill.
Adjourned for the want of quo
rum TILL Monday.
SENArE:-The galleries and lob
bies were again crowded.
Mr.. Biglor presented memorial
numerously signed by citizens o
Philadelphia, asking the Senate t.
pass the Crittenden resolutions.
If Congress would only give tn
people the opportunity they woul'
embrace it, and their friends at tn
South would discover that the peo
pie were prepared to meet thei
complaints in a. spirit Of concil. a
ton and kindness.
Mr.. Crittenden offered the fol
resolution:
Whereas; The Union is i
danger, and it is difficult, if not i'm
possible, for Congress to concur i,
the requisite way, so as to enable
to take such measures to recon-
mend the States such amendment
to the Constitution as are necessar
to avert the danger, and whereas
in so greatan emergency the opin
ion and judgement of the pcopl
ought to be heard. Therefore, RI
solved, That provisions be mad
by law, without delay, for takin
the sense of the people, and sub
hitting to themthe following resc
lutions.
The Clerk then read the Cri
tender resolutions already publish
ed.
Mr.. Crittenden said somethin
must be done. 1t would be a
open shame to the Government
ruin be allowed to come on tn
country. The sacrifice made Wa
comparatively worthless. I'll
peace and safety of a great countr
were never purchased SO cheapl,
He would appeal with confidenc
to the people. They have tn
greatest interest in the Cover
ment. He had confidence that tn
people would give good advice
The resolutions were laid ovt
and the unfinished business of We
terday taken up.
Mr.. Baker ofOregont then resun
ed his remarks, and after a rul
ming debate between Messrs. HUI
ter, Baker and Benjamin, NJ
Douglas obtained the floor.
Mr.: Douglas proceeded to az
dress the Senate. He said no az
of his public life ever gave him 4
much pain as to vote for the RESI-
luton. The Committee could n,
agree. In order to see the re-
cause of the troubles, We must g
back of the late election. "
should assume that whenever Coz
gress undertook to act upon sla'
cry discord and agitation was SUI
to follow. When Congress let tn
question alone there was peace.
lie referred to the excitemel
when the Missouri Compromil
was enacted. The fearful agiti
ton of 1920 was settled by the g
tablishment of the Compromi'
line. So long as that adjustmel
was carried out, there was pea
and quiet.
), Texas was admitted quietly VI
der this rule, though there was
Igreat contrariety of opinion. IL
no one objected because 1t exten'
cd that line.
:. Again, California and New Mex