The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-01-03


be repealed. Mr.. Lincoln will enforce the
-whether-revenue or fugitiye slave
law. After further argument he yielded to
= motion to adjourn.
In the course of his remarks message
was received from the President.
DAVIS offered resolution authorizing the
President, on application of any State either
through its convention or legislation, to
withdraw federal garrisons and take needful
security for the safety of the public proper
ty remaining; directing the President to
recognize the right of any State to keep
troops and ships of war; TO give iuforma-
ton to all parties concerned by proclama-
ton. Laid on the table and ordered to be
printed.
The Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Coburn OF Maine, chosen in
place of Gov. Washburne appeared and was
qualified.
Mr.. Stratton presented memorial from
citizens ofNewark, n. j., asking Congress to
recommend amendments to the Constitution
to the several states in view of the present
condition of the country. He moved that
it be referred to a select committee of FIVE.
Mr.. y ashburne of III. said we have al
ready got a committee.
Mr.. Stevens moved to lay the memorial
on the table. rF
Mr. Maynard called for the yeas and
nays.
Mr.. Washburne Withdrew his motion
that the memorial might be referred to the
committee of SO, which was ordered 49,
Mr. John Cochrane Intellectually sought
TO amend the motion to instruct the COM
mittee to report specifically on the subject.
Mr.. Adrian presented the resolutions on
az al nv
vention lately held at Trenton, N. j. Sim
ilarIy referred.
Mr. Clark of Missouri wished to know
whether the committee were likely to re-
port at an early day, or at ALL. 1t was inn
portant that this should be known. To
this question there was no response, and
several gents called Clark to order.
The House then passed the Indian appro-
priation bill.
The House took up the resolution offered
by Mr.. Davis of Indiana, on Monday, in
structing the Committee on Judiciary to in
quire into and report to this Honse at any
time, what legislation has become necessary,
If any, on the part Of Congress on account
of secession and the position assumed by
South Carolina.
The House refused to second the demand
for the previous question-47 against 70.
Mr.. Davis withdrew the resolution.
Mr.. Holman, having introduced as a sub
stitute resolutions against secession, and
looking to the employment of the army and
navy for protection of public property and
collection of revenue,
Messrs. Vallandingham and Sherman
contended that Mr. Davis had no right to
Withdraw his resolution.
The Speaker declared that Mr.. Davis had
such right.
Mr.. Sherman claimed the privilege of of
fering Mr.. Davis's original resolution as
above.
Mr.. John Cochrane said such action was
plainly out of order.
The Speaker decided against Mr.. Sher-
man, quoting the rules which govern him.
Mr.. Sherman appealed from the decision,
saying it was due to the country that there
should be n vote on the proposition.
Mr.. Adrain moved to lay the appeal on
the table, remarking that they could have a
vote at future time.
Mr.. Hill moved a reconsideration of the
vote.
Mr.. Moore of KY. moved that the House
adjourn.
Mr. Anderson of Mo. said it seemed that
the action on this subject was calculated to
irritate the public mind and to hasten i'm
pending events. He therefore moved that
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the whole on tue state of the Union.
Mr.. Sherman said if q resolution would
be allowed to come in be would move to re-
fer it to 81 select committee of five
Several gentlemen opposed objections.
Mr.. Houston suggested that Mr.. Sherman
introduce the resolution Monday, should he
obtain the floor, without making trouble
here now.
Mr., Sherman said he desired to send the
resolution to a select committee of FIVE with
such instructions as would probably not ex-
cite discussion. The committee of 80 is toe
large to consider the proposition.
The motion to adjourn was lost-57 to 100
Mr. Howard of Michigan was unwilling
to vote on the resolution, as it contained alb
stract propositions. He desired the whole
subject to be referred to a select committed
of FIVE, with instructions, which were read
for information, as follows: 4Such commit
tee are required to enquire and Fepor
whether any executive officer has been Of
now is treating or holding communication
with any person or persons concerning the
forts and other public property at Charles
ton, or whether any demand has been made
for their surrender; if so, by whom, and villa
answer has been given; what orders hav'
been given to ships of war; whether the Gus
tom House, POstoffice, and Arsenal atCharles
ton, and other public buildings, have beer
seized by any person, and it so to Obtain