The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-13

HcWse ~ Representatives
tNT wAsmeroE, Jan. IL, 1891.
1ls occgrAToE d me ossicEs AT a. LOUIS =
GOVERNMENT rKooPs
Mr.. Ozark, (opp) Of No.-after reading telegrapns
sccoua ba. the Poet Office, Sub treasury ana o9ssen
House had been taken possession Of by Uu''od state
troops under order rom General scotexpaned, iest
tAbsss ID M same building Az to wha.
the condition Of things ~ s. Louis 10 justify ouch act
no knew lot The people tIere far have been quiet
and Loyal 70 the Union The Legislature Of wssoarl is
in session, and will consider what measures
cesssTy for the perpetuation Of the Union Missouri
makes threats, while is determined 70 take such
steps her honor interest and safety require and this
she viii do in her way and time.
Mr. TEsros, (rep) Of N r., and others the repcbl.
can side objected.
After further renarke,
Mr. CLARK asked leave 10 offer resolution calling OF
the Secretary oi War communicate whether the Post
0fce Sub Treasury and Custom House situated in st.
Fouls have been taken possession by United States
troops and by whose orders and whether there has
any attempt by the State or munc pal authorities
70 Improperly Interfere with sad buildings, or whether
the public property has been III eatened He sail he
did no; believe The report
Ne again called order from the republican side,
and objection made TO tho reception OF the resolution
Mr.. CLARK asked whether ne could move suspension
OF the rules.
The sraA,IA replied tina. tina. could be done only
Mr. CLARK hoped the majority Of the House would not
continue TO ooct TO the resolution, and coGntenancea
military despotisnl.
The spEAKKR said obecen having been made, the reso
luton could not be entertained
WITHDRAWAL MISSISSIPPI DELEGATION
The SPEAKER Laid before the House letter signed by
the Mississippi delegation stating that they had received
official information that their State passed ordi
nance through convention representing the sovereignty
Of the people, by which the State has withdrawn from
the federal government all powers heretofore delegated
% IT, and that they thought their duty to lay the fact
before the House, and withdraw themselves from the fur
ther Dc Iteration, Of that body While they regre. the
necessity for this action they appreciate it, and viii
her bosom to share her fortunes through all their
phases.
M ] gos that sss the Of the be
stricken from the roll of the House and called by the
Mr. ELY, Crep) of N. Y, objected
Mr. PETIT, Gep) Of Ind, demanded the yeas and nays
on the motion.
Mr. BURNETT, (opp) of KY, assumed that these gen
tlemen have withdrawn from the House, and that it
not De assumed that they are now members of the
House.
Mr. slISNKp, frep) of N. Y.--Do you consider ,hst
they have resigned their seats?
Mr. BrRy1I-I do and not only this, but that the
out Of the Union by the action OF their respective States
tleman out Of order.
The SPEAKER ruled that the notion being objected to,
could not be considered
THE NAVY APPROPRIATION BILL.
The House went into Committee Of the Whole on the
Navy Appropriation bill, Mr. Cofax in the chair.
Mr. BURNETT wished to know whether 1t would be in
order to make speech showing that these appropriations
should not be made He believed, from the present
nse against portion Of the States recently belonging to
the confederacy.
!, Mr. sx s RI Of Ohio said such remarks were
The CHAIR decided against general debate and was
tanned by the House.
approptat o. W. for the pay Of the officers
and men Of the navy. Sir, said Mr.. Pryor, 30
long as the navy was engaged \ the audaoo and Sene
try enlargng the bounds of discovery, and sustaining
tho honor Of flag against foreign attacks should
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it s to be employed for the humatng purpose subju
eating Southern States, and imposing the yoke Of mill
beyond that of presenting gallant defence against op
PRESTON would sink in tho deepest abyss Of the
before would grant II one farthng As the buwark Of
national defence, 1t nvokcs nations regard; the dread
instrument Of death and dcsolaton in fatrcidal strife
mos, distressing pcrten of these most unhappy times
tho obvious and absolute prevalence Of military temper
in the councils OF the nation. What do scei An i'm.
becilo Executive under he complete ascondancy Of
ambitious AM Iaislng soldier; and the country, in
The most critical period OF her history ruled by the May
Of the Palace the experience and sense of the ad
minis longer appealed to IN the solution of its
political difficulties, but the cast the balance
q sectional COZ net Instead OF measures OF Cancellation
TO aacontent 0pie, the government dispatches
and munitions OF war TO control md subject them TO
aoc obe lence e ~ obnoxious govern rent Though
no foreign foot treads tho soil OF America with hostile
purpose, troops distributed and concentrated Ii
rercl imrninent invasion.
Mr. SIifRssN hoped tho gentleman would conhre his
remarks to ~ merits Of the bin before The House
r. I Fpsr To Sn cd mot ss r. Sn %
he would me himself riydly the dIscu sslon OF the
matter beor~ the House. ] gonR to say that, al
how e oreign loot treads tho sol oG America with
hostile purpose yot troops distributed aad concen.
ratcd as II 10 st imminent foreign invasion Forts
are garisoned with IN avowed intention Of subjugatns
and ovt rawing sovereign States Even IN tn District
masses oi meicenal are aceu'lating to inlGgurate
resifcnt'a eecton 10 LOCI. The republican principle
u antique berty forbade he presence a Cou,ns.
sioner General within tho walls # Rome bnt II was for
this c'nntry aloae, with all its maxims OF republican
liberty Danish those principles from the councils OF
m oratfo al
laughter from the republican benchcs) Ccnfnlng my
self within the limits Of debate, before conclude
ON ms occasion ava, myself Of the opportunity to give
warning 10 the people of Virginia that the government
is making every warke preparation subject them
sion and force. would imrlore them, by every Con
sderation OF safety and honor TO p pare for the
test that 8 rapidly approaching For myself, Twin dis
charge my duties here by opposing every appropriation
FOR army and navy to be employed IN this most ne
farious and tyranous warfare.
Mr ChsSs oppl OF Va said that II would be un, ist
70 nmsef and the people OF Virginia 70 permit the in
iammatory remarks Of his colleague TO pass without
reply standing ~ he did on terms Of equality with MIN.
Mr. G.RsEr, lopp) Of Va, Chastity rising called on
the Chair 70 enforce the rules Of order on the member
Mr.. Ackslcir, lrcp.) Of Pallets have fair play
Mr.. G,axrr-we viii not receive aid from any black
republican In this House. (Afuch song atom
Mr.. PRYoR-Ifthe House win accord the courtesy 70
my colleague 70 speak, aud allow 10 reply to him,
VIII be content.
Mr.. GAgSnri viii agree to withdraw my objection on
that condition.
II n NokE--iet tnat pe the UNDERSTANDING
Mr.. SHERMAN would not consent that any such arrange
nlent should BE- made.
Mr.. PRYOR appealed 10 Mr. Garrett to withdraw his
objection
Mr.. HSpxAy, (opp.) Of Ark, insisted the objection
u Mr. Pryor should be permitted to respond however
he lM Hndman would not insist his point order
Mr. HIM, opp of Ga, objected TO any such under
standing lie was actGated by nothing bu. kind feeling
purpose was 70 ntcrrose against inam nsory debate
There the other side willing accept the
gage He could stand up conservative feelings aud
against extremes everywhere (Sligh' arpause)
The quo st,cn was then taken Mr.. rryors amend.
ment, and IL was rejected.
Mr. BRANcH opp Of ". c., suggested that the House
adjourn. There ~ no quorum here Members at
racted 10 tho Senate.
Mr. GARykT said he had between two and three thou.
sand amendments 70 otter. daughter
The house was ncre called 10 order procure quo
rum.
Mr. GARvr and Mr.. HSnNs Intellectually sought 10
amend the bin
Mr. GSRsr said, before tho motion was put be would
state frankly what his object opposlg the bill 10
would conine himself briefly within the limits o. lcgt
4 ats debate