The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-01-12
Washington. Jan. 10.

HoUsE.-Nr Boetler resumed his personal ex.
planation. He denied the statement made in a
ne wspaper Published in his Harper's Ferry dis.
trirt, that he offered resolution under the Com.
mittee of 49, 1t was printed at the instance OF
members of the Republican party. He offered
his resolution after a consultation with Demo.
Gratis and the party with which he acts He
meant to test whether, in response to the olive
branch thus presented, the Republicans would
offer the sword. He had been disappointed in
the action of the Committee, the manner in
which it was formed and the delay, after months
time, in making report. II the House does
not take action before another week, those who
desire to preserve the Republic will find it too
late. /.
Mr.. Maynard asked leave to offer a resolution
directing the Select Committee to consider the
Presidents Special Message, to report on that
part with reference to submitting the questions
which are now threatening the dissolution of the
Government, and that the Committee report
thereon at an early day by a bill or joint resolu-
ton.
Mr.. Jones objected to its introduction.
Mr. Morris, OF Penn, presented memorial of
the citizens of Philadelphia, signed without dis
tincton af party, suggesting National Conven-
ton in that city on tie 22d of February, with a
view to adjust the present difficulties and moved
it be printed. $50 ..u.nafs ..
Mr.. Branch objected, only for the reason that
it was not customary to print papers emanating
from private parties.
Mr.. Jones also objected to printing. Gen.
tlemen said a good deal about their constitu-
tional obligations. . III.
Mr.. Morris knew of no part Objectionable to
do what was just on that subject, but there was a
d. Ference of opinion as to what were constitu.
tional rights
Mr.. Houston said that the printing of the
memorial could do no harm. If Convention
Of the States cannot be called to apply the rem
edy for the difficulties of the country, they NAV
at least secure peaceful separation of the
Union.
Mr.. Cox remarked that the memorial was
signed by gentlemen of all parties, ana proposed
II National Convention, TO meet at Independence
Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was
proclaimed and the Constitution framed.
Mr.. Morris withdrew his motion to print
The memorial lies On the table.
Mr.. Sickles presented the resolutions of the
Common Council of New York, expressive of
sympathy with the grefs of the South, and ap
proving of Maj. Anderson's conduct and of the
determination of the President to execute the
laws.
On motion of Mr.. Sickles they were laid on
the table and ordered printed.
The House proceeded to the consideration of
a special order, viz: the District of Columbia
business.
The bill for constructing Railway through
WaShintg' n, was taken up
Mr.. Dtjornet commenced speech OH national
policy, and read the ordinance Of secession OF
South "a oina.
Mr.. Carter raised power of order on the ground
that the District of C,lumb Il business ": 8 cs-
ri.Il for n..in NIL
convince the Government that his remarks were
pertinent to this bill
TniS bill proposes not only to construct r
Road into the District of Columbia, hut into
Virginia hence the question of State sOvereigut,
| arises. Northern States deny the existance o!
the right to srcede, while the other Is hold the
contrary doctrine.
Mr. Stokes enquircd whether Mr. Dejnrne,
| IN de the statement. that Tennessee holds the
right Of secession
| Mr. Drjo'nct replied he never presumed it.
| Mr. Stokes, Governor, said the 10 Southern
States.
Mr. Dcjornet wished to ask Mr.. Stokes ques
| ton.
Mr. Grow objected. If this course was pei
mtted no district business would be done.
The Speaker pro. TEN. decided Mr. De Jarnet
out of order
Nj De Jarnet said it was apparent that South
ern Representatives were subject to the opera
tons OF the gag law.
Mr. Stokes said he had no disposition to pre-
veat Mr. De Jarnet frem making a speech, but
had only the desire to put Tennessee where he
| believed she stands
M De Jarnet. Then Isay fourteen Southern
States hold the right to secede. In the solution
OF this question may depend the future peace o
| the coantry.
| NJ Cal oc
Mr. Cox suggested Mr. De J"rnet lave leave tt
print the remainder Of his remarks.
Nj Crow had no objection to all gentlemen
printing their speeches
Mr.. Smith, OF vi gna, objected.
| The House resumed the construction of tn,
Railroad bill and was finally recommitte
| Adjourned.
SENATE.-Prayer by Rev Nj. Gurley.
After the reading of the journal, Mr.. Seward
presented a memorial of the Synod of the Pres
byterian Church now holding at Allegheny, cit,
oi Pennsy lvana, asking Congress that provisions
| be made Tor the express acknowled sment of til,
beng and authority of God. Secondly, TO
acknowledgement of the authority of God ant
Christ. Thirdly, for the recognition Of the firm
obligation to obey Gods law. Fourthly, TIT
principles OF Gods law are clearly adverse Il
slavery
|
MIR. Rice presented a petition praying for tn
postponement OF the Pacific RAILROAD, on tn
ground that it is injudcious to increase the pub
lie debt Tabled tor the present.
Mr.. Kennedy presented memorials from -, OO
citizens of Baltimore, praying for means to IT
store peace and harmony. Tabled for the pre-
sent.
Mr. Hale presented the credentials of hi
colleague, Daniel Clark, as Senator for year:
alter 4th Morch Received and read.
Mr.. Bger presented memorial of citizen
of Philadelphia, asking for the pensonng OF tn
So; vvors and OF the children and widows OF til
soldiers OF the war of 1872.
Also, a memorial of citizens Of New jersey
pr"ding for the adoption OF measures for Iii
States calling u Convention to amend the Cor
stltuton. Tabled for the present.
| Also, memorials from citizens of Philadelphia;
pray ing tor the adj ption OF the resolutions o! til
Senator from kentucky, proposing amcuuuenI
to the Constitution. Tabled tor the present.
M. Slldeil called up his resolution of yestc
day, relative TO the appointment by the Pies
Gent OF secretary OF War.
Mr.. Siluell said there has been gross viol
ton. The President of the L. S. has hot actc
IgnL in appointing an officer to hold office on
| II OF II days without ,he tact being made know
to the s. haze, aud without It's being submille
10 tnelI app O'dIlbll 1 ne power Was onIy II
tend, d TO DC eXel csed when the Senate Was lit
III session.
Mr.. Green would vote for the resolution will
out censuring any body.
Mir 5 suury Called for the ayes and nay
which weic taken.
Mr. Davis addressed the Senate on the stat
of the Union. He said what is the use OF < !.
risoning States whore thee is 10 use oi d,
lelce The Message had the characteristics {
diplomacy. The Constitution gave no power I
coerce ii State. 1t gave the army purely for Il,
fence When Maj"r Anders II dlsm"ntled tn
guns and burned the gun-carIidgcs. he put Sout
Carolina III the attitude OF his cmemy. The Fol
were not built to war on South Carolina, but fu
the protection 0 Charleston harbor and to NAH
that protection complete. The Instruction i
Pennsy lvana, under Washington's admniStr.
tion, is not unlike the present instance. Tn
Government then assisted the State in quel!in
it. Fort Washington, Hear where the ashes {
Washington repo,e, is garrisoned by II force sen
from the Washington Navy Yard, for fear of
SUI prise.
At the conclusion Of the speech Of Mr.. Davi:
Mr.. Trumbull arose and said the Senator fro,
Mississippi had assigned the very reasons 70