Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
Mr.. Howard, of Michigan, in

select committee, Mr.. Howard, of Michigan, in
his seat
Mr.. Crow spoke to the Chairman yesterday
regarding this resolution, and il met with his sane
ton. have reason to believe there was such a
design entertained by some persons in the employ
of the Government; to what extent it has gone
do not know, and for that reason | offered the
resolution. If the gentlemen on the other side
don't want to investigate the subject, they can
object, and that would afford better evidence that
there is something in IT,
Mr.. Burnett have not objected to the reso-
luton. If the member says there is reason for
investigation, he shall have il as thoroughly as he
DESIRES therefore, there was no necessity for the
remark that its being objected to would afford
idence of the existence of such a conspiracy.
Mr. Crow demand the previous question.
Mr.. Maynard of Tennessee claim the right
to say word personal to myself.
Mr.. GrOw-I ought to have said that the gen
teman from Tennessee (Mr. Maynard) yesterday
afternoon objected to the resolution, because of
the fewness of members that was present.
The Speaker-Theq question is now on the adop-
ton of the resolution.
Mr.. Kunke, of Maryland-I objected to the
resolution. Cries on the Republican side, "too
late. L announced my intention to object long
since, as the gentleman from Pennsylvania in
dulged in the same remarks rejecting on this side
of the House; and as he desired some one to take
the responsibility of Directing to this miserable
imposition, which is reflection on the people of
Maryland, will tell him that there is one here
to object, and / am he.
Mr.. Grow called the previous question.
Mr.. Branch-I would object until the Chairman
of the committee came in, but have since been
informed that the resolution was agreeable to
him.
Mr.. Kunkle-I have my rights on this floor,
and they can't be taken away from me by any
Ia -
under the rules as soon as i could get the recog-
milton of The Speaker. / will never relnquish
my right. repeat my objections.
The Speaker said he would not attempt to de-
prive the gentleman of any right, but the gentle
man from Pennsylvania demanded the previous
question beforet the gentleman from Maryland was
recognized by the Chair.
Mr.. Kunkle-I was on the floor.
The Speaker-Butth the gentleman was not recog-
nized.
Mr.. Kunkle-I am aware that the gentleman
who occupies the Chair is not well disposed to-
ward me at any time. Calls on the Republican
side of order.
Mr.. Craig, of North Carolina, wanted to offer
an amendment.
Mr.. Crow have demanded the previous
question.
amendment as follows:
That the committee further inquired by what
authority the troops stationed on the southern
side of the Capitol. Was it to control the pro-
ceedings here at the point of the bayonet and
mouth of the cannong
Mr.. Grows resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. Thomas, of Tennessee, presented the reso-
buttons of the Legislature of Tennessee, in re-
Spouse to the resolutions of the Legislature of
New York, concluding with the following:
Whereas, if the authorities of the latter send
military force to the South for the purpose of CO.
ercion, the people of Tennessee will unite with
the South to resist such invasion at all hazards.
The resolutions were laid ON the table and or
dered to be printed.
The Speaker laid before the House message
from the President, returning with his objections,
the bill for the relief of Herckadv & Leggett.
Mr.. Alley, of Massachusetts, said this bill was
in relation TO the mail service and no subject ever
excited more discussion or investigation than this
one. The veto was a most extraordinary proceed
ing en- the part of the President, though the bill
was wrong; but there were strong legal claims for
the amount proposed to be appropriated. The
veto should not be sustained.
Mr.. Branch sustained the President in thus per-
forming his duty.
Mr.. Craig, of Missouri, and other gentlemen,
made remarks ON the subject.
The question was then taken on the passage OF
the bill, notwithstanding the objections of the
President.
The motion was negatived; yeas 81, nays 67-
not two thirds, as required.
The House resumed the consideration of the
report of the Committee of Thirty three.
Messrs. Clark & Gilmore called on the Repub-
icans, who were The responsible party, to submit
the Crittenden compromise to the people.
Mr. Pryor obtained the floor.
Adjourned.