The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-14
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measures of Mr.. Crittenden. 4.-
Mr.. Pugh presented a petition for the
postpenement of the Pacific L. r. bill
Laid on the table. ..s..
Mr. Hunter reported back the House bill
to supply the deficiency, with amendments
striking out 100000 in the clause for the
suppression of the slave trade, and inserting
$500, 1000. Also, fixing the compensation
ana mileage at $I3, 700, and their miscella-
neous expenses 50, 900.
Mr.. Doolittle offered a resolution author
izing Commodore Paulding to accept certain
marks of distinction from the Nicaraguan
Government vote Of public thanks and
a sword.
Adjourned.
HoUsE.-The House went into committee
of the whole on the navy appropriation bill
Mr.. Cofax in the chair.
Mr.. Burnett asked whether it would be
in order to make a speech, showing that
these appropriations should not be made
He believed from the present movements of
the army and navy, that they are to be
used against portion of the States belong
ing to the confederacy.
Mr.. Sherman said such remarks were not
german to the bill.
The chair decided against general debate
and was sustained by the house.
Mr.. Pryor moved to strike out the appro-
priation for the pay of officers and men of
the navy. So far as the navy was engaged
in protecting the interests of commerce, and
enlargng the bounds of discovery, he would
sustain it, but he would not grant farth
ing-he would rather sink the navy in the
abyss of the ocean, than it should be direct
ed against any portion of the people Of this
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and desolation to be used in fratricidal strife
deserved a nations scorn. The most dis
tressing aspect in our present unhappy po-
siton, is the prevalence of the military tenn
per in the councils OF the administration.
An imbecile Executive has fallen under the
guidance of an aspiring soldier. The sword
is cast into the balance, instead of concili-
alton to a disconnected people.
Mr.. Sherman thought the subject out of
order.
Mr.. Pryor said he would conclude in FIVE
minutes, and confne himself vigorously to
the pending subject. He was going to say
that although no foreign foot treads the soil
of America, for hostile purpose, yet troops
are distributed at various points for a war
like purpose. Forts are garrisoned with the
avowed object of subjugating and overaw-
ing the people of the Southern States, and
even in this district masses of mercenarieS
are accumulating to inaugurate President
in blood. He characterized the administra-
ton as deteStabie, and III conclusion said he
would avail himself of this occasion to give
warning to the people of Virginia of the ma
tHred plans and purposes to subject them to
tyranny by force Of arms, and to lnplore
them by every consideration Of safety and
honor to concert measures for their defense.
Mr.. Clements of Virginia said that it
would be unjust to himself, and the people
of Virginia to permit the infiammatary re-
marks of his colleague to pass without re-
ply. Standing as he did on terms of equal
ity with him, he appealed to him now
Mr.. Garnett of Virginia, hastily rising,
called on the Chair to enforce the rules OF
order on the members from Virginia.
Mr.. McKnight.-Let US have fair play.
Mr. Garnett.-We will not receive aid
from any Black Republican in this house.
Much Sensation
Mr.. Pryor-If the House will accord tile
courtesy to my colleague TO speak, and al
low me to answer him. | will be contented-
Mr. Gnrnett.-I will agree to withdraw
my objections Oh that condition.
voice-Let that be the understanding.
Mr. Sherman would not consent that any
such arrangement should be made.
Mr.. Pryor. appeal to Mr. Garnett TO
withdraw his objections.
Mr.. Hindman insisted on the objection.
If Mr.. Pryor should be permitted to re-
spond, however, he (Hindman) would not
insist on his point of order.
Mr. Hill objected to any such understand
ing. He was actuated by nothing but kind
feelings. His purpose was to interpOse
against inflammatory debate. There were
men on his side willing to accept the gauge.
The question was then taken on Mr.. Pry
or's amendment, and it was rejected.
Mr.. Branch suggested that the House adj
journ, as there is no quorum. Members
were attracted to the Senate.
Mr. Garnett said he had between two
and three thousand amendments to offer.
Laughter.
The House was here called to order to
procure quorum.
Mr.. Garnet and Mr.. Hindman having in
effectually sought to amend the bill, Mr..
Garnett said that everybody knew that the
present administration proposes to use the
army and navy for the purpose of civil war,
(as we call it) and enforcing the laws as the
other side call it. We know that these
measures will meet with resistance. The
government is being converted into a
military despotism. he cOntended that
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a debate. 1t was only question OF time.
If YOU will allow debate on the army bill,
| will Withdraw my objection.
Exclamations from the Republican side
of the House of " no, no.
Mr. Sherman said it was right the gen.
tlemen should have an opportunity for de-
bate, adding, you will find we will be ready
to meet you. We know what our duty is,
and we will maintain it when the proper
time arrives. You shall have debate to
your hearts content.
Mr. Hindman.-Let them take their
course and we will pursue ours. l ask no
favors here or elsewhere.
Mr.. Sherman.-There is no occasion for
undue excitement.
| Mr.. Hindman.-It is not in your power to
! create any in my mind.
| Mr.. Garnett.-Suppose you believed, as
you did several years ago, that the army
was to be used for improper purposes, would
you not desire to debate the subject.
Mr. Sherman replied, that if he thought
the army was to be used for unconstitution-
III purposes he certainly would oppose it,
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