The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-02-14
Mlaine Legislature,
AUGUSTA. FEB. 8,

AUGUSTA, FEB. D.
SENATE. Mr.. Smart moved to take up re-
solves relative to National Affairs.
Mr.. Sweat moved, that all after the word
"Resolyed" Of the resolutions submitted by
the Senator from Knox be stricken out, and
the following be substituted,
Resolved, That tho present deplorablc civil
war has been forced upon the country by the
disunionists of the Southern States now in
rebellion against the constitutional govern
ment, that in this national emergency,
banshing oil feeling Of mere passion or
resentment, the people ofMaine win recollect
only their duty to the whole country that
the war isnot wagcd on their pant in any
spirit Of oppression, or for any purpose OF
conqucring or subjugaticn, or of overthrow
ing or interfering with the rights or cs-
tablishcd institutions Of those States. but to
defend and maintain the supremacy OF tho
Constitution, and to preserve the Union,
with all the dignity, equality and rights Of
the several States unimpaircd; and that as
soon as these objects are accomplished, tho
war ought to cease.
Resolved, That VIC conGde in tho Presidents
integrity, loyalty, and unalterable devotion
to his country, and to the preservation OF
the Constitution inyiolate that We endorse
his construction of the Constitution, and his
views of the mode in ,chieh, and the purpose
for which the war should DO prosecuted, us
indicated in his inaugural, and reasscrted in
his subsequent messages.
offer these resolutions, Mr.. President,
hoping that they may be sustained unani.
mously, for the first one, understand to be
the adopted platform ofthc Republican party
in our last Congress, and in the last Republic
can State Convention. and they cannot there
fore be well opposed now and the latter Is
but d full endorsement OF the Presidents
construction Of the Constitution, and his war
policy.
One other reason, of minor Importance,
for Offering them, is, that may not be mis-
understood, misquotcd, or misrcpresented,
by any man. or set Of men, or journal.
whether maliciously or otherwise.
Mr.. Vinton then addressed the Senate at
length.
After the conclusion Of Mr.. VS. remarks,
q desultory conversation occurred between
Messrs. Peters, Vinton. Harlow and Smart,
when
On motion Of Mr.. Pcase, the Senate ad.
journed.
HousE. Mr.. Hayden called up the bill
relative to rate Of interest (abolishing the
usury laws) and after considerable discussion,
was indefinitely postponed on motion of Mr..
Sewall of 0ldtown.
Mr.. Cary, from the COMMITTEE on providing
Arms for the State, reported q resolve pro-
yiding for 10, 900 stand OF arms, howitzers,
&C., which was once read and assigned for
| tomorrow.
| FED. 6,
HousE. Resolves relative to Timby's Iron
Revolving Fertilization, came back from the
Senate amended. The House concurred.
Mr.. Cary opposed the bill. He thought
II entirely irrelevant for this Legislature to
undertake to instruct the Engineer Depart
ment of the Government as to what are the
best means Of defence. lie was not ready to
endorse every wind-gun. pop-gun, or squirt
gun which certain individuals may bring in
here for our certificate.
Mr.. Hayden replied that every one who
had examined the model was satisfied OF its
great utility. Mr.. II. had Voluntarily in
PRODUCED the resolves under consideration.
Mr.. Gilman was very sorry to differ from
his colleague, (Mr. Hayden.) Ho had seen
this piece Of mechanism. and though he was
COMPOUNDED, he was not convinced. Mr.. @.
related instances where machinery which had
commended itself to the best mechanical
minds, had proved an entire failure. II Mr.
Timby had valuable piece Of mechanism,
let him 90 to Congress-to the proper de-
partments-and its value will be fully tested
and appreciated. .I
Mr.. Fry moved to indefinitely postpone,
which motion prevailed.
Mr.. Hamblen Of Orouo, by leave, laid on
tho table bill to extend the time for complct.
ing the Penobscot Railroad. Referred.
II FxB. 7.
SxsArE-The con6scation resolutions Of
e.-.d nv Mr.. Pease as n substitute for thool