The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-01-05
W.sbips,ou. jan. 8.

Hous.-The Speaker laid before tie House .
communication from Mr. Stockton, the Chair.
man, inviting the members to attend the Union
prayer meeting in tho Hall of Representatives,
tomorrow. 1t was agreed that when the House
adjourned tomorrow it be till Monday.
Mr.. Hutchins presented report Of meeting
in Jefferson, Ohio, rspudiatinE the idea of COM
promise on the part Of the North, and endorsing
the sentiments Of Senators Wade, Hall, and 9TH
ers.
Mr.. Hutching moved its reference to the com.
mittee Of 80. s, ,ls.ge.gag .sss q
John Cochrane opposed this a. it appeared.
The committee was to be made the receptacle
for all resolutions Of all kinds. The subject was
80 referred. agsa tgE saaafaR , So
Mr., Clemmens moved to reconsider the vote.
Mr.. Hutchins moved 10 lay that motion on
the table.
Mr.. Cox said these resolutions were conceived
in hypocracy and Matched in disunion. l'
Mr.. Hutchins' motion prevailed bya vote of
SO to IS. .-.,..,.. ...-.-...-. ..-.-..
Mr.. Sherman, by request of his friends, with
drew the appeal he yesterday made from the de-
sision of the chair, who had overruled Mr.. Sher-
mans point that the latter could, in the present
state of the business, introduce resolution re-
ferring the Carolina secession question to the
committee on judiciary.
Mr. Bingham from the judiciary COMMITTEES re.
ported back with amendments the bill further TO
provide for the collection of the revenue on i'm
ports, giving the President full powers for that
purpose. He moved it be printed, and recon-
| mitted Mr.. Bocock-wished to know in response
to what petition Or resolution this bill was
brought before the House. ...,. ...
Mr. Bingham replied that it was not responsive
to any petition or resolution, but was the bill he
introduced last May, under the rules, and which
was regularly referred to the Committee on Ju-
dietary. He wanted the bill and amendments
printed, that every member might sec what it is
Mr. Branch demanded the previous question
| on the motion to recommit. He did not want
the bill kept in a position to be called up at any
| time and wanted the question disposed of now.
Mr. Houston said as the bill involves impor-
tant changes in the laws. it should be discussed
in the committee of the whole on the state of the
| Union.
Mr.. Bingham replied that 1t could as well be
| in the House.
Mr.. Houston. True, if the majority were not
| disposed to domineer over the minority. .al
Mr.. Bingham. have already said that de-
sire the bill to be printed, that every gentleman
may see what it is.
Mr. Bocock. Will you give US fair notice
when you will call up the bill. All we desire is
to have an opportunity to lift up our voices in
behalf the Constitution and have Il reasonable
opportunity to oppose the bill.
Mr. Bingham l certainly do not desire to
! thwart such an opportunity l shall not call up
the motion to recommit without giving reasons,
BILE notice, and l am sure the gentleman would
ask for nothing more.
1t was generally agreed that the question
should be considered as unfinished business on
Tuesday next. .... .-
The House went into Committee on the legis-
lative, judicial and executive appropriation bill.
Adjourned for want of a quorum till Monday.
SENATE.-The galleries and Hobbies were again
crowded. ..-. ...... g.. ...-..l. ..
A message from the House informing the SEN
ate of the passage of the indian Appropriation
bill, was received.
Mr.. Bigler presented memorials numerously
signed by citizens of Philadelphia, asking the
Senate to pass the Crittenden resolution. If Con-
gress would only give the people the opportunity
they would embrace it, and their friends at the
South would discOrse that the people were pre-
pared to meet their complaints in spirit of con-
Citation and kindness
Mr.. Crittenden offered the following resolu.
ton: "
Whereas, the Uunion is in danger, and it is
difficult, if not impossible, for Congress to con-
cur by the requisite majority, 80 as TO enable i,
to take such measures to recommend to the
States such amendments to the Constitution as
are necessary to avert the danger, and, whereas
in SO great an emergency, the opinion and judg
ment of the people ought to be heard, therefore
resolved, that provision be made BY law, with
out delay, for taxing the sense of the people BY
submitting to them the following resolution.
The Clerk then read the Crittenden Resolu
tions already published. s.
Mr. Crittenden said something must be done
1t would be an open shame to the Government
if ruin be allowed to come upon the country
4 The sacrifice made was comparatively worthless
the peace and safety of a great country wer'
never purchased SO cheaply. He would appea
with confidence to the people. They have tn
greatest interest in the Government. He hat
confidence that the people would give good ad
vice.
The resolution was laid over and the unfin
ished business of Yesterday taken up.
Mr.. Baker resumed his remarks.
Albany, Jan, 2.
The Legislature met at 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
The Governor in his message, in relation t.
National affairs says: In his opinion secession i
disunion, and disunion, so soon az it shall tax
from form and proportion is treason, which i
will be the duty of the General Government t.
arrest and punish. To permit or acquiesce in trea
son-able conspiracy against the National al
thorites is to confer that our Government is a
absolute failure. The people of New York ar
not prepared for such an admission, and in tn
, enforcement of the laws will give their sarnes
T faithful and their constant support. New Yor
does not ask, nor does she desire the restoratio
uf the Missouri Compromise Line after full an
free discussion her people have declared agains
the extension of slavery into any of the Terri
tories, and this they regard as a disposition @
that question till marked by the same authorit
ever ready nevertheless, as she has proved her
self to be heretofore. New York will, in all hor
orable ways, endeaver to reconcile the estrange
: ments now existing in the country. The actio
t of magnanimous and legal State should be p,
tient, calm, conciliatory, and fraternal, withou
t the surrender of important rights, nor the sacr
! fee Of vital principles.
t Governor Morgan recommends the repeal
the so called personal liberty law, although it
t entirely imperative and without any dispositio
e to interfere. He respectfully invites all Stat'
that have laws of this character, conflicting wi,
9 the Federal Constitution to repeal them. Il
e thinks it would be we'll for the Legislature
: New York State to give solemn assurance to II
t Southern States, that their right under the Coz
g stitution and the laws are recognized, and vii
# on the part Of the people of this State, be re
pected and maintained involable.
Washington, Jan. 2.
d The Post Office Department has cancelled j
q contract with the Isabel Line for the conveyan,
' Of the mail from Charleston and Key West.
y Many persons found it impossible to obtai
admittance to the Senate galleries to day, the
i being crowded as early as ten o'clock this NOR
a ing. In addition to the oratorical attraction
twas thought the President would transmit tn
contemplated message relative to affairs in Sout
Carolina. This, however, has been necessaril
i delayed, owing to certain pending questions :
3 Idstead of the message, however, the Presider
;. sent in an important nomination for Collector
the neighborhood of Charleston harbor tn
I name is believed to be VIM. Mcintyre of Penn
r sylvania, although others say he is of New Yorl
I The Republican Senators desired to go into E,
ecuIive session on the subject, but this was r,
4 sisted by the other side, and an adjournment wa
carried by the Democrats present with the e,
ception Of Senators Bigler, Latham and Powell
i 1t is not certain according to present appear
ances that Mr.. Mcintyre will be confirmed. Til
nomination is considered in the highest degre
!. important as foreshadowing the future operation
, of the Administration.
Private accounts from Charleston state tia
1000 negroes are engaged erecting ratification
in the harbor; that the channels leading to Fol