Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-18

etUWctsuty IN ~ Louis BY Onitd States troops lie said
everything was quiet there The people Of Missouri hav,
been far loyal and the legislature Of that state which
IL nov In session will consider what measures are
sary topesorve tho Union. Missouri makes no threats
but is determined to preserve her honor lie fMt CLARK
then offered resolution of inquiry by whose orders In,
o9ps ,ook possession Of the public buildings in st Louis
anu piooeeoed 70 make further remarks, but called
TO order by the Republicans
Oeeotonswcre made TO the reception Of ,he resolu
tained
The speaker laid before the House letter signed BY
the Mississippi delegation stating their state haying
Withdrawn nom the oonfcderA,y, they thought II Their
duty 70 inform the House aud Withdraw from further de.
oeraons Of that body They regret the necessity Of this
step but IL is In consequence Of the Of their state
which they approve
MrJoues q Georgia moved that the names Of the So
roll
Mr. Ely Of New York objected
Mr. Petit Of Indiana demanded the yeas and navs
Mr. Burnett Of Kentucky remarked that IL could not
be assumed that they we're now members.
Mr. Spinner Of New York, asked Mr. Burnett II he
considered that they had resigned
Mr. Burnett do, and not only this but they arc out
Of the Union
The speaker decided that the motion could not be con-
sdered objection having been made
The House went into committee Of the whole the
navy appropriation bill, Mr. Cofax in the chair
M Barnett wished 10 know whether Il would be In
order to make speech showing that those
should not be made He believed from the present
Of the and navy that they we're TO be used
gainsi portion u the states recently belonging the
confederacy
Nj sherman said such remarks were not germane to
thu bill.
The chair decided against general debate and was sus.
tanned by the House.
Mr. Pryor moved to strike out the appropriation Of a.
43S 90 for the pay Of the officers and Of the navy
SO far as the navy engaged in protecting the interests
Of commerce and charging the bounds Of discovery he
PyW) would sustain IT, but he would not grant Earth
nR-hc would rather sink the navy In the abyss Of the
ocean than should be directed against any portion
the people Of this country. The dread instruments Of
death and desnaton TO be used atrcda strife deserve
nations scorn The most distressing aspect in our
present unhappy position is the prevalence Of military
councils In m
Gle executive has en under the guidance Of aspir.
ing soldier The sword il CAT into tho balance In
stead Of messengers Of Cancellation discontcutcd pco-
pie the government dispatches and munitions Of
war 10 constrain them to ahject obedience.
NJ sherman rose Ia point Of order.
Mr. Pryor said he would conclude in Ave minutes. and
conhne himself vigorously 10 the pending subject. lie
going say that although for ign foot eads the
SOL OF America for hostile purpose. yet troops dis
uOuted at various points ht warke purpose. Forts
are Rdrsoned with the ayowed nbloc, Of uhugaing and
overawing the people Of the Southern aud IN
this district masses Of mercenares accommodating
inaugura,e President in blood He characterized the
administration detesiAhle and in conclusion said he
awaited himself Of this occasion tn give warning to the
people Of Virginia Of the mltured plans and purposes
sugecthem 10 tyranny ny lOrce 81 arms ana TO implore
them by every consideration Of safety and honor
cert measures for their defense.
Mr. Cemensof Virginia said that it would be unjust to
himself and the people uf Virginia permit the nAam-
maioy remarks u his colleague pass without reply
standing as he did terms u equality with him. He
Mr. Garneit Of Virginia hastily rising called on the
char 70 enforce the rules Of order the member from
.
Mr. McKnipht-Let's have fair play.
Mr. Ganett-We will not receive any aid from any
Bls, Republican in this House Much sensaton)
my colleague TO speak and allow me TO reply to him
viii content
M Gamett-I will agree to Withdraw my objection On
A yoice-Let that be The understanding.
MI sherman would not consent that any such arrange
Mr. Pr appealed to Mr. sarnet to withdraw his OBJ
lection
NJ Ilindman insisted on the objection IfMr Pryor
'h"nd be permitted TO respond however, he indman)
would not insist on his point OF order
Mr. u objected TO any such understanding He was
nctuAt'd by nothing but kind feeling His purpose
to nterpose against inAammatory debate There were
men on the other side willing to accept the gage He
trenes everywhere. (Slight applnuse)
meut, aud II was elected
Mr. Branch suggested that the House adjourn There
is no quorum here. Members attracted to the
ate.
Mr. Garnctt said he had between two and three thousand
amendments 10 offer. daughter
The House was here called to order TO procure quo
Mr. Garnett and Mr. HindmAn having Intellectually
sought amend the bill. Mr. GArnet said that every
body knew that the present Administration proposes u
use the army and navy for the purpose of civil war;
call Il, and "euf,rcng the laws " as the other
side have it. We know that these measures will meet
with resistance The Government is being converted in
to military despotism. lie (Gsrnctt) commended that
there should he opportunity afforded for debate
Mr. sherman did not desire Ia prcvent debsts This
bill only made he usual aud necessary appropriations
without regard to political events, aud therefore ought
not to meet with factious opposition lie repeated that
man would have no objection TO giving latitude Of de-
bate. II was only question Of time
Mr. Ganett--lf you will allow debate on the Army
bill will withdraw nv objections
Exclama'ions from the Republican side Of the House
OF No no no
Mr. sherman said that it was right the gentlemen
should have opportunity for debate adding that you
will hnd we will be ready to meet you. We know what
duty is and will maintain It, When the proper
% a con
tent"
MIR Hindmau-Lct them take their course and We will
pursue ourA l ask no ayors whatever, here else
where.
Mr. sherman-There t. no occasion for undue excite.
ment
Mr. HindmauGt is otin your power to create any in
my mind.
Mr. Garnett-suppose you believed as you did several
years ago that the army be used Tor improper pur-
poses, would you not desire to debate the subectl
Mr. Sherman replied that II he thought the army was
60 be used for unconstitutional purposes he certainly
would oppose it, but in doing so he would be governed
by the rules regulating business
After further colloquy Mr. sickles Of New York said
II is entirely just and conformabe precedent in all our
parliamentary history, that debate should be allowed up
the great questions OF the day The House is consd
ering appropriation BILL aud debate should be allowed
upon il. In this concur with the gentleman from Nr
ginia (M GarnettO but dissent from his declaration
that the President is using or TO the army
and navy for an unconstitutional purpose. The Presi-
dent has soemy declared to the world that he does
possess the power to coerce State aud that Congress
has no such power insist he has done act inc0n-
Sisten with these declarations, is right TO
that he will The measures taken and 10 be taken TO
preserve and defend the forts and arns only In the
performance of duty imposed upon the Executive by
the Constitution and the laws Ii is much the duty Of
the President defend Fort Sumter against all espas-
it would be 90 employ all the at his
command 10 defend this capitol where celebrating
assiduousy aud earnestly adjust The unhappy deren-
between the North and the South.
Nj Stanton said thai he aisays claimed that the minor
ty should have opportunity debate. n gentlemen
say, after reasonable lime is allowed for that purpose,
there shall be no act'us lsition he would have
objection.
Mr. sherman said he was willing. after consultation
with hi. friends u say for himself that he would not
submit motion TO make the army bill special order
until after three DAYS debate and by nsnniug into night
sessions eve gentleman would have an opportunity to
express his views
This arrangement understanding seemed generally
satsfa, tory
The navy appropriation bill then passed. Ad-
journed
MONDAY Jan. IA.
SENATE
Mr. Bieler introduced bill proposing amendments to
the constitution, the people vote the 18th Of Febru-
airy whether they viii accept them.
Mr. Bgler's bill provides for taking the Of the
people or the country upon the following amendments
the constitution That the territory held and here
after acquired shall be divided by line the parallel
SO 80 that in all terrltoriiy north OF said line nyol-
uniary seryitude excepa punishment for crime is pro-
hibed and IN all territory south VI said line invOunta-
~ servtude il exists in the south ~ Mason
and Dixons line shall be recognized and sustained aud
protected by all departments OF the territorial
and territory north south n that line shall be
admitted state, with the boundaries which Congress
half Tho uta ltafttn