The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-08

in writing for his non-concurrence in the
report.
The bill was recommitted and ordered to
be printed. .1~ r,,-
John Cochrane, from that committee, re-
ported bill to further provide for the COL
lection Of duties on imports.
The House resumed the consideration of
the Senate's amendment to the post route
bill. 5oss. lana Fl,
Mr.. Verree presented the proceedings Of
the workingmen's convention of Philadel.
phia asking the adoption of the Crittenden
resolutions or some other compromise.
The House resumed the consideration of
the report of the Committee Of Thirty.
Three. d17fi 7j &JlA 'A
Mr. Conkling said the principal reason Of
the present difficulty arose from preposter-
Gus misrepresentation of the designs of the
masses 10 the free states on the slave
states. He defended the Republican party
stating its object to be restoration Of the
ancient policy of the Republic. Re" 4
E, Mr.. Hindman rose to point of order,
asking the Speaker if be would allow such
terms as an apostate American, which he
said was used by Mr.. Conkling, to be used
in debate. Fl, 30 "a. u. w.. II %
q The Speaker replied that he did not un-
derstand i: to apply to members. u
Mr.. Conkling said he should speak
plainly. -. =. 4....l-
,a Mr.. Grow said that at the last session the
other side called Us traitors ard every thing
else Free speech was now tolerated on this
floor. ,..
A message from the President, snnounc-
ing bis signature to the Kansas bill, occa.
stoned suppressed applause on the Republi-
Can side.
Mr.. Conkling resumed, and said secession
was subterfuge OF desperate men and a
makesbift Of unholy political ambition.
Slaveholding is outlawed and abborred, and
henceforth it will be no longer the pampered
child of American destiny. He opposed all
compromise with rebels with insurgent ban.
ners in their hands.
Martin F. Conway had the oath admin
istered and was admitted to the House.
WASHINGTON, January 81.
SENArE.-Mr. Seward presented mon
ster petion from the citizens OF New York
for the passage of resolutions substantially
those OF the border states. The petition is
signed by $4,000 people, and is 1900 feet
long. .-
HoUsE.-Mr. Morehead introduced a
bill fdr the prevention and punishment of
counterfeiting, and the use of private
stamps, labels, trade marks, ETC., of mer-
chants ard tradesmen. Persons found guilty
OF doing so are to be imprisoned for not
more than twelve months, and to pay fine
Of not less than $4,000. Its consideration
was objected to. '...t .l.>'
Messrs. Riggs and Stratton respectfully
presented memorials extensively signed by
citizens of New Jersey, urging an adjust.
ment of the national difficulties.
Mr.. Clark, of Missouri, presented a peti.
ton from citizens of that state, praying for
the adoption OF the Crittenden compromise.
Laid on the table and ordered printed. r
Mr.. Hindman offered resolution, which
was adopted, instructing the Judiciary
Committee to enquire whether Martin F.
Conway, claiming to represent the State of
Kansas, has been legally and constitution.
ally elected representative to Congress
from that state, and that the said committee
report by bill or otherwise.
1t was agreed to have night session for
debate only. a...,..5 ,.... -..-.3.'
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the Senate amendments to the
deficiency appropriation bill. The Commit
tee on Ways and Means recommended non
concurrence in the Senate amendment ap-
propriating 100000 to ratily the provis-
cial contract with Ambrose w. Thompson,
to secure to the United States certain valu-
able privileges in the province OF Cbiroqui.
Mr.. Morse offered proviso that the con-
tract be not approved till the United States
be secured in the supply of coal, &C., pro-
posed by it, and protected from failure, and
that the United States shall acquire no right
of sovereignty in New Granada or Costa
Rica, nor transport troops and munitions of
War over the territory unless assented to by
the governments of those countries.