The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-02-19
Pennsylvania Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THURSDAY, Feb. 1a, 1852.

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THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 1862
The SPEAKER called the House to order
at ten o'clock, NJ
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Johnston.
The Journal of yesterday was partly read.
JOINT CONVENTION IN comMEMoRAnoN OF
ANDREW JACKSON
Mr.. TATE, (having obtained leave TO Of
fer resolution) said In time like this.
when our country is involved in so great a
peril, resulting from the disloyalty of
portion of her citizens, il is fitting that we
should fecur TO the example of our patriotic
ancestors, and recall such uiierances of
theirs as may be appropriate 10 the crisis in
which we are involved. IN this view trust
that the House will concur in the propriety
of the resolution which | offer.
The resolution was twice read as follows
Resctvsd, That both Houses will meet in
joint session in this hall, on the 18th day
of March al twelve O'Clock NJ, the anniver-
sary of the birth of Andrew Jackson, and
III al the proclamation of that sterling palri-
OF 10 the people of South Carolina be read
by the Clerk, and tha: the Governor and
heads of departments be invited to attend.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Cfane, MIR Tate
modified his resolution so as 10 read, 'sThat
the House will meet in this hall {" etc, ''and
that the Senate, Governor" etc, ''5e invi
ted to attend"
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution:
MIR. WILLIAMS. merely desire to in
quire cua bono-what is the use Why should
we meet here for the purpose indicated in
joint convention know that these things
are somelim es considered little useful at
home to make political capital. ] am not
dissatisfied al any reasonable demonstration
OF patriotism, particularly in times like
these but if gentlemen wish to indulge
their patriotism, they can very well read
this proclamation al home. Is there any
occasion for solemn exhibition OF this sort
here Can it do any good 2 believe that
TO meet on the 22sd of February TO hear
read the Farewell Address of the Father of
the Country. Well, suppose that even that
might be dispensed with. and the man who
objected TO il no; legilmately complained
OF Why is it that we should be called upon
10 hear this particular proclamation and 10
held a special meeting Tor the purpose II
gentlemen desire 10 have that document
brought before their minds they can gel il
and read ii for themselves. suppose that
every man here has read il perhaps more
than once should like 10 know what is
the object OF the proceeding now proposed
MIR DENNIS. The object of the resolu-
lion, as | conceive, is one which addresses
itself very Iorcibiy al time like this 10 the
intelligence and patriotism Of every man
Now, sir, it is very true that we can rea d
at our homes the address OF Gen. Jackso
TO the people of South Carolina ard very
true thai most OF us have read it aud found
il ia these seasons OF drouih peculiarly re-
freshing But we with that il shall be read
here, and we wish TO have il read for the
same purpose that we wish to hear the
farewell address of Washinetou-Wash
ion being the first and Andrew Jackson the
second saviour OF his country FOR Jackson
BY his stirring palriotism.by his unflinching
of desolaiion that has been recently sweep
ing over our fair land was never po-
litical admirer of Andrew Jackson until by
bis course he compelled my admiration,
and then bowed, as will ever bow, 10 the
name and shrine of a great and good man.
Andrew Jackson's name deserves 10 stand
second of Washington, as the second saw
ior of his country, and had a gracious prov
idence preserved him till this time IN his
place, we had now been happy and uni
ted people. That is reason enough why
this house should take thai respectful notice
of his address which is suggested by the
resolution.
The resolution OF MIR. TATE was then ad.
opted.