Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1861-01-09

something for himself and his people; the
slavery question wa, not the only one sui.
United by ,he Republicans to the people
Mr. Hindman rose to point Of order
that Mr. Cobb was not combining himself tc
personal explanations.
Mr. Cobb said he asked no favors bnt
what the House had granted him; be stood
on his rights
Mr. HiDdmsn again objected to Mr. Cobb.
remarks not being confined 10 personal cx.
PLANTATION.
Cries from the Republican side OF, Ego
on"
Mr. Cobb vas endeavoring TO show
that the Republicans can do someihisg-
Mr. Bsrksdsls inquired whether Mr. Cobb
obtained permission TO make a speech on
general politics. or only personal explana-
tionf
The Speaker replied. "only a personal
explanation"
Mr. Barksdnle-T the gentleman 10
abusing the privilege.
Mr. Houston appealed to Mr. Cobb to let
his explanation be Of a personal charae-
ter.
Mr. Cobb vas very much obliged 10 his
colleague. but he must be governed by his
own judgment.
The Speaker requested Mr. Cobb to re
strict himself to what is necessary in the
way of personal explanations.
Mr. Cobb said he would do SO as near as
possible he did not regard the questios Of
slavery as being settled in the Presidential
election, and was calling on the Republi-
cans 10 do what they say they cannot do {;
the Tariff, Internal Improvements, Pacific
r r and Homestead questions entered in
to that contest, and he was sorry TO say,
the corruptions Of The Administration, tho
he had defended the Administration.
After further remarks he appealed to the
gentlemen to bring in the old ship and see
whether they cannot repair her; if this can
not be done. il The equality Of the States
cannot be maintained or secured, then he
would say his people will no, remain in
the Union.
Mr. Etheridge asked the indulgence of
the House to say few words, be had q
proposition to submit TO the House; he de-
sired it to be printed; he did net ask any
action thereon to day. bat would at some
future time; his object was to lay it before
the members to be considered by them; the
proposition was that agreed upon by the
committee representing the border States
Mr. Jones objected 10 these proposition s.
which only served TO entrap and deceive
the South.
TIC House went into committee Of the
whole.
AZ the committee rose, Mr. E.hcridge
again asked for unanimous consent to offer
a proposition providing for an amendment
to the Constitution; he did not want it &C.
ted on to day, but wanted it read and prin-
ted.
SIR Barksdale objected.
Mr. Etheridge moved a suspension OF the
rules.
Mr. Adrian said they had = right to have
il read.
The Speaker 80 decided, and il was
read.
Nr st, phenson wanted 10 offer an amend.
meut to make all territory north Of $3.50
rec, and that south slave
Mr. Bark dslc said this wa. another at
tempt to hatch mp compromise which
would end in nothing.
Mr. E,hcridge said in response to Mr.
McClsrnsnd Of H., that his proposition
border States.
Mr. Etheridse's motion TO suspend the
rules was di,sgreed to by SO against 70.
two.thirds being necessary.
SENATE.-Ths galleries were crowded
Mr. Clay. OF Ala, was in his seat.
Mr.. Ten Eyck presented u petition Of the
citizens of New Jersey, requesting Con-
gress 10 pass al scl To authorize ihs ycople
to elect delegates on lhc 2ll uf F.b'y Ia
a couvrn,ion TO be held u. Philade phia.
on the 4 b Of March next, TO consider the
welfare of the nation Referred.
Mr. Criaenden presented "a memorials,
asking Il at tie Cri,tenden resolutions be
submitted to people Of the country.
Mr.. Critierdep moved to axe up the res
ola,ion Offered by him n lea days since.
The bill for the admission OF Kansas. |
was made the special order for Monday
next.
Mr. Crtt-ndeh spoks in favor OF the |
passage Of the resolution To submit the |
QUESTION tn the psopl- Ia .e~med to him |
necessary in the distracted .iate Of the
public councils II would he better 10 sub.
nit the question to the people themselves.
and he Jaw nothing improper in it. II
does not conf ct in any way with the Con
s,itution. He referred to the proposed
amendments IT, the Constitution and ar
xued in favor OF their adoption. He con
tened that the e.t,bli.hmrnt of q line di-
vidinx the Terriiori vas not ~ much
a. fair adjustment of the
rights. He a.ked il Statesmen and Sens-
tore had rather encounter civil war. with
all its horrors. than make a fair campro
promise aud rc,gnIEe the sxisiance OF
slavery in Territory till it becomes
State. Was it a party dogma. that no
.lsve State .bsll be admitted to the Union.
md viii Senators sacrifice the country for
mere parry dogma The Territory was
sequired by the common property Of all;
snd now f.w attempt to exclude por-
Jon from their just rights because they
have c nscientious scruplss on the subject.
We 'nssators willing 10 sssriaes the