St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-07
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members, excepting Hill, announcing
the secession OF their State, and their
withdrawal, before the House.
Mr.. Hill sent a communication that
being satisfied that his State no longer
desired representation in Congress, he
resigned.
Both were tabled, and ordered print
cd.
Mr.. Lovcioy argued that the theory
of our Government is laid down in
the Declaration of independence and
Constitution Secession was a wild
dogma-treason, rebellion--a crime
against God and man. If the Gov
ernment could not be maintained, it
was mere copartnership. South
Carolina could not dissolve the Union.
She did not make it, and it was mis-
cradle dcrisivc mockery in her to alb
solve allegiance. He proceeded to
speak of coercion. He would not con-
ciliatc with rebels who defy the Gov
crnmcnt. Tie never would vote for a
particle of compromise until the in
suit to the flag at Charleston was
apologizcd or avenged. He believed
Lincoln would stand firm to the prin-
ciplcs of the Chicago platform. If he,
or an Angel from Heaven, proclaimed
any other doctrine, let him he ac-
cursed, and the people curse him.
On the Gath ult., the consideration
of the report of the committee Of 33
was resumed. Mr.. Rusk, of Arkan.
sas, as member of that committee,
said he had entered on his duty with
desire to do whatever he could to
give peace, and regretted that his ef.
forts met with no proper response. 1t
appeared to him that John Brown was
the martyr and the hero Of the Repub-
lican party.
Mr. Dunn, of Indiana, said that the
Chicago Platform expressly condemn
ed all John Brown raids. AS a mem
Der of that committee, he had dis
charged his duty without reference to
the Chicago Platform and as to the
Republican party sympathising with
! that raid, everybody North and South
knew it was an infamous libel on the
Republican party, and he was sur
priscd that any gentleman in this time
of the country's peril, could give cir
culation to it. Sensation.
Mr.. Rusk said, with reference to the
infamous libel made use Of by the gen
tleman from Indiana, hope he is res
ponsiblc for ii !; as this is time Of
war VIC must wage war, aud l desire
to know whether the gentleman an
nounccd to the House and the coun-
! try that he was responsible for what
he said. want to know that. II he
is for war, | am willing to accommo-
date him with war.
Mr. Dunn.--This is free country.
and the gentleman can take any meas
urc or mode of redress he plcascs
| Mr.. Rusk, with emphasis-I have
the answer want.
The next day Rust, through a
friend, sent note to Dunn. The mat
ter is in the hands of friends, and will
probably be settled.
On the Goth, Mr. Grow, of Pa, Of
fcrcd n resolution that the committee
of five, appointed on the eth inst, be
/ instructed to inquire whether any Sc
cret organization hostile to the Gov.
eminent of the United States exists in
the District of Columbia. If so,
whether any officers or employees Of
the Federal Government, the Exccn-
tive or Judiciary Departments are
members thereof
The resolution was obstinatcly OPP
posed by the sccessionists, but was
finally passed.
On the 2sth, Mr. Rice presented the
petition of $4,000 citizens of Min
nesota, of various political opinions,
asking for peaceful adjustment Of
our National difficulties. The COM
mittcc to whom it was entrusted asked
it to be presented to the House, which
was accordingly done. The petition
was enclosed in the American flag,
and its presentation caused applause
on the floor and in the galleries.
| Mr.. Nandcver, of Iowa, offered joint
resolutions that no grounds exist for
dissolution that it is contrary to the
constitution, and that government:
which cannot execute its own laws is
not fit to be named. Referred to the
committee Of five.
On motion of Mr.. Stanton, the
House, under suspension of the
rules, passed the bill for more effect
ually organizing the militia of the
District Of Columbia. The bill was
passed, with much opposition from
the Democrats.
In the Senate, Mr.. Iverson present
ed the ordinance of Secession of Gcor.
gia, which was read. He addressed
the Senate, justifying the course of
his State. He said there were two
important points for the consideration
of the government, either to make
war or peace If it make war, the
South will seize all the Notifications,
and not pay dollar of the public
debt. Laughter If coercion was
attempted, the South would fight and
never submit to dictation, till every
white man was extcrminated. Cotton
is King If government Llockades
ports. other nations viii interfere. If
no war cnSueS, the south might con-
slider the subject of a reconstruction,
But he was opposed to it. He &C
knowIedged many courtesies an! babe
the Senators farewell.
Mr.. Seward presented petition
from the citizens of New York, de-
handing general legislation against
giving any protection to slavery in
the Territories also petition Of
1000 citizens Of New York, praying
for some adjustment of the difficulties.
Mr.. Douglas introduced bill amend.
atory of the act of 1898 and the act
of 1850, in relation to fugitive slaves.
Referred 10 the Committee Oh Judicial
ry.
SOME PORK Thirty-six thousand
of Pork were shipped from this