The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-31

HoUsE-The Speaker laid before the
House a letter from Mr.. Cobb, stating that
he had received certified ordinance of the
secession of Alabama, and therefore he felt
it his duty TO decline any further participa-
ton in the business of the House. He
adds, he need not express his deep regret at
the circumstances which render this step
necessary on his part. Mr.. Cobb made a
few affecting remarks in taking leave i'm
ploring his friends to do something with
view Of re uniting all the states.
The Speaker presented the proceedings of
the Democratic state convention of Ohio,
in favor of a settlement of our present
troubles, either by the border states, or
Douglas or Crittenden plan, and especially
in favor of calling a national convention.
MIR. Cox hoped that it would be laid on
the table and printed. They the ex-
preston of 200, 600 as good patriots as live
in the Republic.
The Speaker.-They will take the usual
course, viz; lay on the table and be printed.
Mr.. Reynolds, from the select committee
of five, reported bill calling for the militia
of The United States in certain cases.
Mr.. Branch presented his reasons in writ
ing for his non-concurrence in the report
The bill was recommitted, and ordered to
be printed
Mr.. John Cochrane from that committee,
reported bill to further provide for the col
lection of duties on imports.
The house resumed the consideration of
the Senates amendment to the post-route
bill
Mr. Turner presented the proceedings of
the Wdrkinmen's Meeting at Philadelphia
asking the adoption of the Crittenden reso-
Int ott,
House resumed the consideration of the
report of the committee of 33.
Mr.. Conklin said the principal cause of
the present difficulty arose from the pre-
posterous misrepresentation of the designs of
the masses in the free states on the slave
states. lie defended the Republican party,
stating its object to be the restoration Of
the ancient policy of the Republic.
Mr.. Hindman arose to a point of order,
asking the Speaker if he would allow such
terms as apostate Americans" which he
said was used by Mr.. Conklin, to be used in
debate
The Speaker replied that he did not I'M
derstand it to apply to members.
MIR. COnklin said he should speak plainly.
Mr. Grow said last session the other side
/ called us traitors and everything else. Free
/ speech was now tolerated on this floor
| i message from the President announcing
/ his signature to the Kansas bill occasioned
| suppressed applause among the Republicans.
| Mr. Conklin resumed. He said secession
! was a subterfuge of desperate men and q
makeshilC of unholy political ambition
| Slaveholding is outIawed and abhorred.-
! Hemceforth it will be no longer the pampered
| child OF American destiny. He opposed all
| compromise with rebels with insurgent
| banners in their hands
| Mr. Martin f. Conway, of Kansas, had the
oath administered and was admitted to the
| House.
Mr.. Stephenson of Kentucky said, " If
Mr. Conklin was fair representative of the
! Northern sentiment, his hope of adjustment
! was extinguished He reviewed the speech
es of several prominent Republicans, to
show a design to exclude the South from
its lust rights HI argued that all states
had equal rights in the territories, and their
property was entitled to protection under the
Constitution. He saw no reason why a
compromise could not be effected. He urg-
ed the adoption of the Crittenden resolution,
and again to unite once more as a band of
brothers.
Mr.. Howard favored Cancellation and
compromise but believed that the govern
ment possessed the power to bring back Sc
ceders.
Mr.. Adams of Mass had the floor but yield
ed to Mr. Morris of Penn, when Mr.. Logan in
terrupted, asking the Speaker how many
names are recorded as wishing to speak
He had waited day after day to obtain the
floor, stating that thessaoor had been farmed