Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-04
CONGRESSIONAL I
-. WAsaIEaEoE. Jan. 8

% HoueE.
The Speaker laid before the House 3 con.
muaioation from Nj. Stockton, the Chaplain,
Inviting the msnbers 10 attsnd the union
prayer meeting in The Han Of Representa-
tves tom FrOW.
Ii vas Ess agreed that when the House
adjourns tomorrow il be till Monday.
dr. Hutehins presented q report Of 9
nesting held 10 Jefferson, Ohio, repudist-
ing the idea Of compromise on the part
Of the North and indorsing the sentiments
Of Senators Wade, Hale, end others
Mr. Hutchins moved its references to the
Committee Of Thirty-Three.
John Ooohrane opposed this % il sP-
peared the Committee vas to be made The
receptacle for ell resolutions Of all kinds.
The subject Was 90 referred.
Mr.. Clemens moved to reconsider the
vets.
Mr. Hutchins moved to lay that motion
on the table.
Mr.. Cox said these resolutions we're con-
esived in hypocrisy and hatchsd in dis
union. .agt.-es
Mr. Hutehins motion prevsiied, So to 55.
Mr Sherman, By request Of his friends,
withdrew the appeal he yesterday made
from the decision Of the Chair, who had
oysrruled Mr.. sheFmen's point that the
later could, in the present state Of the bu-
siaess, introduce aresOlutiOn referring the
South Carolins secession question 70 the
Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Bingham, from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported back, with amendments,
the bill furthsrt0 provide for the collection
Of thsrsVenuso On imports, giving the Pres
ident further power for that purpose. be
moved it be printed and recommitted.
Mr. Bocock wished 70 know in response
TO what petition or resolution this bill vas
brought before the House. aB1
Mr.. Bingham replied that it was not re-
-sponsiYe to any petition or resolution, bu
was the bill he introduced last Monday un-
der the rules and which was regularly re-
fsrred to the Committee on Judiciafy. BE
wanted the bill and smendments printed
that every member might see what it is,
Mr.. Branch dsmandsd the previous ques-
ton on the motion 70 recommit. He did
not want the bill kept in position 70 be
called up ct any time and wanted the ques-
ton disposed Of now.
Mr.. Houston said as the bill involves i'm
portant changes in the laws, il should be
discussed in the Committee Of the Whole
on the state Of the Union. NJ
Mr.. Bingham replied that it could as
we'll be in the House. t.r
Mr.. Houston-True, if ~ msjority were
not disposed to domineer over the minority.
Mr. BinzbAm-I have already said that
1 desire the bill to be printed that every
gentleman may see what i is.
Mr.. Bocock-Will you give us 3 fair mo-
tice when you call up the bill2 An We de-
sire is to have an opportunity to lift up our
voices in behalf Of the Constitution and
have q reasonable opportunity to oppose the
bill. Ifl
Mr.. BinRham-I certainly do not desire
70 thWart anch an opportunity, and shall not
call up the motion TO reeommit without
giving reasonable notice, and lam sure the
gentleman would ask for nothing more. It
vas generally agreed that the question
should be considered IS unfinished business
on Tuesday next iA --f4A
The House went into Committee on the
Legislative, Judicial and Executive Ap-
preparation bills.
Adjourned for want Of q quorum until
Monday.
b
The galleries and lObbiss were sgAin
crowded.
A Message from the House informing ths
Senate Of the passage Of the Indian AP-
preparation bill was read.
Mr.. BigleF presented memorials numer-
ously signed By citizens Of Philadelphia,
asking the Senate to pass the Crittenden
70
the people the opportunity they would en-
brace It, and their friends at the South
would discover that the people were pre-
pared to meet their complaint in spirit Of
conoiliation and kindness.
Mr.. Crittsndsa offered the following res
oiution:
Whereas, The Onion is in danger and it
is difioult, II not impossible, for Congress
70 concur By the requisite majority 90 90 TO
enable il to take such measures to recon-
mend to the States such ansndmenis to the
as ere necessary 10 avert the
danger; end, whereas, in 70 great an emOr-
yeaey ihs 6pinica and Judgment Of the
people ought 70 Be heard; therefore,
Resolved, Thai provision be made By law
without delay iortaking ths sguss q tbs
people and submittiugte then the follow
ing resolution. 4N
The Clerk thsn Rad the Crittenden reso
lufi0ns already Published. = = ~ 4
1fr. Cfiite1dsa asid something musl Sc
done; 4 would Be an open shame to the
acYoZnmGnt fruin be allowed e come upon
lhs country. The sacrifice made ives COM
DaratiY6ly worthless The peace and safety
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