Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
The XXXVIth Congress.

the assertion that LOUISIANA cOul0 not ~
out of the Union because she was bought as
the property of the United States. Louis!-
ana was acquired under treaty which guar
auteed to the citizens of the Territory pro-
lection to property. He claimed that she
had special reasons for going out, because
the treaty stipulatiors under when she was
acquired we're broken entirely by the gov
eminent. He claimed that the charge OF re-
bellion against the South was an ADMISSION
of oppression; for never IN the history o.
the world did millions rise in rebellion
AGAINST homer and justice, and when tho
people, with common consent, revolt, 1t must
be criminal against whom the revolt is aim
ed. The people in tho South glory in such
treason as clowed in the sword of Hapsden.
burst from the lips OF Henry, and shed u
halo around the name of Washington. He
concluded with tribute to the friends OF
the South In the Northern States and babe
the Senate farewell. App!ause in the gal
lery.]
The Presidents message came up.
Mr.. Cliugman commended It's tone. He
would do Almost anything to save the coun
try, would vote for the Crittenden PROPOSE
ton and others 10 accomplish peace and
safety, but warrant FOR peace must come
from the Republican side of 'he House.
He argued against coercion. He discaimed
any knowledgs Of intention to make war Oh
the capital-but war might as likely come
here as elsewhere. The passage OF the Ph-
clis Railroad Bill, attempting to make three
routes, of Tar,f Bill directly against the
interests cf the South, and the Homestead
Bill, giving away public lands, drive many
rSibe men SoLtl in:o separation. The
Republican Senators carry with them peace
or war. Which will they give the country
II war. the South will meet them, a;id rather
than submit would 60 down like Samson.
t.htng the ediice and The leaders OF the
Philistines with them.
Mr.. Hale protested against the assertion
that the Moth WAS making war. On the
contrary their position WAS such as would
subject them to the charge OF cowardice.-
The Senator said there was force North
favorable to his section. Ii war is to come
nrst then we shall do we'll to take Care of
Northern TRAITORS.
Mr.. Lane waited to know who he called
traitors
MIR. HaIe-Exactly, those men who fight
against their own States.
Mr.. Lane-They are fighting for their
Constitutional rights as States. I'll allow
no man to call them traitors.
Mr.. Hale wanted to define no mans posi-
sioA, hnt repeated, if forced into war, the
North would first take care OF treason at
home
The message was postponed till to-mor- /!
row.
The bill 90 provide for the government of
Idaho came up and Green's amendn ent |
changing the boundary. was adopted.
On motion of MIR. Wilson, the name was
sltesei to Colorado. The bill passed.
Mr.. Pesrce, from the committee on FL /
nance, reported Loan Bill, which was
made the special order for tomorrow.
Mr. Big!er offered resolution to admit |
Commissioners of States to the floor Of the |
Senate. Laid over.
Adjourned.
HorsE.-Mr. McClernand asked leave to
offer preamble setting forth the reports rela-
tive to the state of the Mint and money at
New Orleans, and the refusal to pay a draft |
drawn by the United States on their own |
money, and concluding with a resolution
calling on the President to communicate to |
the House, il in his judgment not incompatible |
with the public interest, all the facts on the |
subject, and what steps, if any, have been
taken to restore to the Government possession
Of the property and treasure.
Mr.. Burnett would vote for the resolution
with cheerfulness, but objected to the
preamble.
Mr.. MeOlernand said that he had therein !
only recited what vas reported; he affirmed
nothing.
Mr.. Craig, of North Carolina, objected to
the reception of the resolution, and expressed
his surprise that any one should make such
allegations on newspaper reports.
A motion for night sessions, this week, was
objected to.
Mr.. Wilson presented petition from lndi-
ana for the adoption of tie Crttenden COM
promise. lie said he could not vote for it.
Mr.. Briggs presented memorial of Y
citizens Of Csaage county, New York, in favor
of the BOrslse State compromise
The Etouse vent into Committee of the
Whole on the Senates amendment to the
Deficiency bill.
Mr.. Morse adyerted to the Chiriqui appro |
Driaton amendment.
Mr.. Stevens, OF Pennsylvania. opposed It. |
TIE ChiriQui amendment was rejected.
The amendment to appropriate Sl35, 900 for |
Wende!ls establishment for public printing |
Office wac debated and adopted.
The Committee rose.
The House resolved to have night sessions |
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. |
sEsArE.-Mr. Fitch, from the committee !
on printing, reported . resolution for printing |
25 900 copies of the mechanical reports OF the
Paten. Office.
Mr. Wade presented a petition earnestly
requesting Congress to stand firmly by the
Constitution and the Laws.
Mr. Dixon presented a petition from over
1000 citizens of Connecticut, without dis
tinctlon ui party, in favor of the passage OF
the Border State resolutions.
Mr.. Bigler presented petitions in favor of the
passage of Crttenden's resolutions.
Mr.. Cameron presented petition IN favor
OF standing by the Constitution.
Mr.. Wigfali offered resolution inquiring
of the President where troops were concen-
trated in this District
Mr.. Pearce advocated the bill, which passed.
The Presidents message came up.
Mr. johnson, of Tenn, made speech, sup
porting his former position against secession,
and defending himself from the attacks made
IN consequence, SAYING he had struck treason
blow, and men engaged in it being traitors
felt the blow. He said the scene yesterday
in the Senate YVES we'll placed up to ORDER
but whether the anxious mourners were pre-
pared for the occasion he could not say. He
then discussed the different points of Benja
MINIS speech.
HousE.-Mr. Taylor sent to the Clerk the
Louisiana secession ordinance, which was
read. He said the act which it was his pur-
pose to perform in Withdrawing from this
assemble &c, in obedience to The will OF the
people of his State, was one of no ordinary
occurrence The spectacle was now exhibited
of seeing the Representatives of the States
delegation withdrawing from Congregation
the Legislative Assembly of the country
destined under Providence to be the greatest
the world had ever seen. We are now wit
Messing the dissolution of a mighty form OF