Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-01-29
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HorsE.-Mr. Rice, OF Mass, presented,
the petition OF l4,OOO.citiztns OF Boston of
various political opinions, asking for L
peaceful settlement OF the uationnl Diff
entities. The committee TO whom il was
entrusted asked that it lie presented ia the
House and read, which was accordingly
done. The petition was enclosed in an
American flag. Its reading Was hailed
with applause both on the floor and in the
galleries. The Boston Committee occupied
seats in the galleries during these uro-
ceedings. The petition was laid on the
table, aud ordered to be printed.
Mr.. John GUchrnue introduced Mr. Bio.
lers proposition providing for taking the
sense Of the people OF the several States
on certain amendments TO the Consti u,ton.
He suid that he would he willing to send
1t to any committee that might be suggest.
ed, provided that he could be assured that
itwould not be strangled Referred to the
Special Committee Of five on the PreSi.
dents Special Message.
Mr.. Campbell, of Pa, presented the res
olutions of the Pennsylvania Legislature.
expressing ardent nttnchmentto the Con:
stitution aud tue Union, repugnance to
secession, andPiedging the support Of that
State in such manner and latent US muy
he required for the maintenance of the
laws, etc.
Mr.. Campbell said that the resolutions
express the sentiment of the peoule of
Pennsylvania. Laid ON the table and or
dered to be printed.
Mr. Florence, of Pa, Introduced ioint
resolutions proposing amendments ID the
Constitution. lie wanted to pass 1t to .dny.
as there was necessity for doing some
thug. Immediately, for Cancellation aud
peace.
Mr.; Bingham, of Ohio, and others, OBJ
jectcd.
MIR. Florence remarked that he desired
peace, and thus presented the olive branch.
The proposition was referred to the Sc
lect Committee of Eve.
Mr.. Curtis, of Iowa, obtained the floor,
but yielded it to NEr. Grow, of Pa, to
move that the special order be temporarily
postponed, IN order to take up the Senate's
amendment to the admission of Kansas
bill.
Tho rules were suspendel-yeas 1ls,
nays AZ. So the bill passed both Houses,
and only requires the signature of tue
President to become law.
The House, under suspension of the
rules-yeus ll6, nays Al took up the bill
for the more efficient organization of the
miiitiA of the District Of Columbia, by
providing for the administration, to the
officers thereof, the usual military oath.
The bill was then pAssed-yeas lI9,
against nays "a. Adjourned.
SENATE.-ScverAl communications were
eceived from the Departments.
Mr.. Seward presented petition from
citizens of New York, demonstrating against
any legislation giving any protection to
slavery in the territories. Also a petition
from seven hundred citizens of New York,
praying for some adjustment of the present
difficulties.
Mr.. Douglas introduced bill amendatory
to the act of 1893 and the net of 1850. in
relation to the rendition Of fugitive slaves.
Referred to the Committee on the Judici-
aryS
Mr.. Gwinn, OF. California, presented the
memorial of DR.. Babe, Secretary of the
Pacific Railroad Convention, held in Cali
fornia in 1858 and so, and transmitting
the proceedings of the Cohvention ,ll,.i
Their petition asking for tbs passage of the
Pacific Railroad bill.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Mass, presented the Pc
tltlon OF Moses Davenport and others, of
NewburyPort, in favor of the speedy pas
sage OF the Crittenden resolutions. Mr.
Wilson said these men prayed for the
adoption of the amendment 10 the Con-
stltution as proposed By the Senator from
Kentucky, to wit: the recognition of slnv-
cry and its protection south of 800 3O', not
only in existing territory but in territory
yet to be conquered, purchased or stolen,
the denial of any power in Congress TO
abolish slavery in the District of Column
bia while it existed in Virginia, or to pro-
hibit the transportation of slaves from one
State to another or to the territories re-
cogntztng slavery.
Mr. lverson, of Ca, announced the se-
ccssion of his State, aud took farewell
leave of the Senate. ~
Mr.. Biglcr presented the>rcsolutions of
the Pennsylvania Legislature, which were
read.
The Presidents message was then read.
Mr.. Mnson moved that the message be
printed. He said that these resolutions
were passed By the State of Virginia, and
transmitted directly to the President. TO
inform him that Virginia had undertaken
tue Office of mediator between the States.
The next object of the resolutions was. TO
induce the President to refrain from any
act likely to produce collision. All will
acknowledge that if collision once oc.
ours, 1t will be beyond tho power of any
mortal arm to remedy the evils that viii
follow.
Mr.. Hsmphill, of Texas. proceeded to,
speak atlength.
On motion of Mr.. Clingman, the subject
was postponed till Wednesday.
Several petitions were then presented,
and the Senate adjourned.