Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-19


same State to the Convention ut Montgomery,
Aabama the Georgia ordinance Of secession,
and communication from the commissioner TO
the Governor stating the objects Of his mission
and inviting cooperation.
Adjourned until o'clock, p. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
SESATE.--Mr. Tatum moved to read the House
bill entitled, IAN act to divorce James NJ. Ro-
herts from his wife Caroline which motion pre-
vailed. and the bills were read.
Mr. johnson moved to take up for considera-
tOn the resolutions offered by him this morning,
which motion prevailed.
Mr.. Cannon offered substitute, which was
read. MS follows:
WHERRAs, his Excellency, the Governor Of the
State OF Delaware, has this day presented to us
written communication, accompanied by sun
dry documents from the State OF Georgia; And
Whereds this General assembly is disposed to
treat with courtesy those States which have re-
Gently by the action of their several State Con-
ventions, proposed to secede from the general
government OF the United States;
Be Il therefore resolved BIZ the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of The Slate Of Deidpare, in Gene
raj Assembly met, That this General Assembly
tenders its acknowledgements to the State Of
Georgia, and received her commissioner sent to
this State, with courtesy and kindness aud
hereby express the opinion, that whatever posi-
tion may hereafter he assumed by the State of
Delaware, the time has not yet arrived for de-
finite action.
Rssoiued further, That Delaware is strongly
attached to the Union. and will adhere to it so
long ms lingering hope of its preservation
remains; and il its final dissolution shall here
after happen, (should such dcplorable calamity
heial us,) then the people of Delaware will de
termine her action, us her safety, her interests
and the symathies of her people may dictate.
Resoipsd, further, That copies of the foregoing
resolutions be transmitted TO the Governor of
the State Of Georgia. and to each of our Senators
and representatives in Congress.
Mr. Gemmill offered an amendment to the
substitute, which was read as follows
RESOLVED, That while the legislature is willing
to treat and hear any respectful communica
tion coming from whatever source, with respect
we do not recognize in the State of Georgia or ans
y other State, the right to withdraw from thu
I Union.
u Resolprd, That Delaware can in no event bl
drawn from her allegiance to the Union, by thu
invitation OF Georgia or any other State, to jolt
Southern Contederaey.
n Mr. Gemmll moved to alopt his amendment
l. Feds.-M essrs, Gemmill, Hooper, Polk an
! Tatum-4.
ST NGys.-Messrs. Cannon, Green, johnson
= Veteran and Mr.. Speaker-5.
l. So the motion was lost.
~ MIR. Cannon moved TO adopt his substitute
which motion was lost.
= Mr. johnson moved to adopt the first joir
NJ resolution, and the yeas and nays being take
IL thereon, were as follows;
m feds.--Messre. Green, Hooper, johnson
81 McFerran and Mr. Speaker-5.
III Ndys.-Alessrs. Cannon, Gemmill, Polk o.
Id Tatum-4
G. So the resolution was adopted.
us MIR. Churchman, member of the Hous
ms being admitted, presented the Joint resolutit
ire relative to the purchase of flag which W
read.
n- Mr.. Johnson moved to read the House b
entitled " An act to amend chapter Ill Of d
Revised Statutes, a third time in order to pa
the Senate, which motion prevailed, and 4
bill passed.
Mr. Gemmil moved to read the House /
entitled An act for the relief of certain devise
nm. Of David Bush, deceased" second timo by
nj. title, which motion prevailed, and the bill "
nv so read
IeI. Mr.. Tatum moved to read second time
their titles, the House bills entitled "An {
on. to incorporate the Good Intent Division Of /
ON Sons Of Temperance" and IAN act for the ,
,ba cation of 9th street in the City of Wilmington
,bc which motion prevailed aud tue bills we're
Wv read. Adjourned.
10 lloUsE.-Mr, Bolts reported a bill entitl
u
nj " supplement to the act entitled Au net To
,i,h corporate the Duck Greek Improvement Co
ara pauy.'
Mr.. Belts, from the Committee OH Como
.r tons, reported the House bill entitled " An
law TO incorporate the Artisans Savings BAIL
4. a without amendment, aud moved to read the |
!, oe third time III order to pass the House. viii
i ho. motion prevailed, and the bill was so read
,nt MIR. Moore, Of Kent, moved to read the Hol
ION bill cutitled AN act to amend Section g
n nv" chapter AZ of the Revised Statutes" III
a,a time in order to pass the House, which mott
Icr prevailed, and tho bill passed.
iu- Mr.. Appleton moved to take up for consider
an ton the joint resolution authorizing cert
II nf persons to procure monument for Ex-Goyerl
on llaslci, which motion prevailed, and, Of
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