Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-01-22
Wisconsin Legislature.
MONDAY, Jan. IA.
RESOLUTIONS on szcE.sfos.

| MONDAY, Jan
RESOLUTIONS on SECESSION.
Sn. HUTCHINSON offered the following
| Resolutions, stating that similar had been
unanimously adopted by the New York Leg
| iSlaure, aad asked that they might e adopt
ed ere with like unanituiiy and without de-
bat
ksolrsd, By the Senate. the Assembly con-
curing, that the people Of " iscousiu ready
10 cooperate with the friends of the Union
evey where for It's preservation, to yield a
cheerful obedience to It's requirements and 10
detaud like obedience from all Others: an ID
| theefore adopt As the sentiment OF this Iegis-
latre the preamble and resolutions of the
| Stse of New York, "a follows;
WHEREAS. The Insurgcpt State Of South
! Capliua, after Selling the Post Office, Custom
| Hose, moneys and Notifications OF the Fede-
| raiiovernment. has by firing into 4 vessel
ordred by the Government to carry troops
anC provisions to Fort Sumpter, virtually de-
Glazed war, and
WHEREAS, the forts and property Of the L.
| S. Government In Alabama and Louisiana
hae been unlawfully seized with hostile in
teBions and purposes and
/ Whereas further. Senators and Congressman
approve and MAINTAIN their reasonable acts
| theefore,
lesoired, That tie Legislature of Wiscon-
! sin profoundly impressed with the value of
the Mon, and determined 10 preserve il un-
| iny,aIred. hail with JOY the recent firm, dig
| nifed and patriotic Special Message of the
! Pnsldent o. the o. S. that we tender TO him
! though the Chief Magistrate of our own State
! whatever aid IN men and money may be re-
| CURED T. euahle him 10 enforce the laws and
| uphold the authority of the Federal Govern
| mt. and Ia the defence OF the more perfect
| Unon which has enforced prosperity and hap
| pirrss on the 4 merican people. Reviewing
| thepledge given and redeemed by our fathers,
| weare ready to devote our lives. orr fortunes,
and sacred honors IN upholding the Union
and the Constitution.
Resolved Tha, the Union loving citizens of
Delaware, Mary land, Virginia, North CARROLL
ma. Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. who
labor with devoted courage and patriotism to
withhold their States from the vortex of
cession are entitled to the gratitude and ad-
IN ration of the whole people.
Resolaed That the Governor be respectfully
requested 20 forward forth wiih. copies of the
foregoing resolutions TO the President of the
Nation. and the Governors of all the States Of
the Union.
Senator MAXON, moved that. as ,hc SEN
ate was not full and doubtless all would like
to vote on the resolutions. they be postponed
until Tomorrow, which was agreed to.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Senator KINGSTON-To amend chap.
Is. Revised Statutes. of the Assessment and
collection of taxes.
BY Senator NIRGIN-To incorporate the
Plaiiville and Calamiue Railroad COMPANY
Ordered printed.
y communication from the Sec'y of State,
transmitting the account of John B. White
Law against the State, received aud the
account referred TO the Commute on Claims.
By Senator BROWNIE amend Chapter
lS5 Local Laws of 1860, granting an island in
Wisconsin river
money therein named [S804 paid into the
treasury by she L. S. for the maintenance of
u. 5. Prisoners
THE TREASON At THE SOUTH.
Senator RUTCHINSON'S resolutions re-
lating TO the treason al tie South were taken
up.
Senator MANON moved to amend by adj
ding to 81 resolution
And while we greatly regret the discon.
tents and hostilites which have arisen, wheth-
such discontents and hostilities arise from
just cause or not, any reasonable proper and
Constitutional remedies and efiectual guaran-
tees of their peculiar interests recognized by
the Constitution, necessary 20 preserve the
peace of the country and perpetulty of the
Union should be promptly and chcerfully
granted.
On motion of Senator VIRGIN, the reso-
lutions and proposed amendment were com
mitted TO the Committee on Federal Relations.
ASSEMBLY.
Petition by Mr. PULLEN-instructing the
Committee on Banks and Banking 10 repor.
4 bill to put Banks firmer basis Than
At present, to protect our citizens against
losses.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. ROBBINS-fo repeal Section of
Chapter 30, of laws of 1889, for town libra
~ fund.
Hy Mr.. THOMAS-to repeal the dog law
by Mr. HICKS-to repeal Chapter $40 of
laws Of last year. requiring publications of no
tee of proposed special legislation.
by Mr.. PRENTIS-to repeal that part of
Chapter 1873 of the Revised Statutes. relating
to the writ of habeas corpus-tLe Personal
Liberty Law.
BY Mr.. sPOONER-;o incorporate the
North-E cs:c-2 Watch Manufacturing Com
pany.
BY Mr.. RUGEE-To amend the Law Of
1859 limiting the rate of interest The bill
provides that per cent. shall be the Il CHEST
legal rate of interest.
CRISIS RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. TOWNSEND offered long preamble
and resolution on the crisis, breathing the ut
most devotion to the Union. expressing a will
lfneRess TO abide by Mr.. Adams proposed
compromise. and that if that is not accepted
seeecdieg Staies aud enforce the laws, regard
less of the blood and treasure 1t might cost
They also tender the thanks of this State TO
the President, FOR his recent patriotic message.
Ordered printed
By Mr. MPHRY-A crisis resolution,
that the exgences of the present warrant
in increasing the State debt. and that the
Committee on Finance be instructed to report
what amount it is adyisably to borrow.
Mr.. PICKET'S resolution to go into joint
Convention at ] ? O'Clock NJ. Monday next
to elect a UuiIed States Senator was adopt
ed.
Mr.. BAILEY'S joint resolution iDstructing
our delegation in Congress to oppose con ces-
sions to slavery, were refe. red to the Commit
tee on Federal relations.
The resolutions of Senator HUTCHGNS ON
relating To Southern secession. were taken up
and considered, snd reported to the Senate
and after long discussion adopted unani-
mously.
THE ATTITUDE OF TIKI p cPULATIoS OF s. c.
The New York Leader gives Il chapter OF
information received from q gentleman just
escaped from Charleston:
As to the slave population. our informant