Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-17

The matter following representa- IN
very faithful manner rich scene Which
occurred few days since 10 the Iowa
LEGISLATURE. 1t needs no comment-it
explains itself thoroughly:
The Speaker announced resolutions TO
be in order.
Mr.. stanton (Republican) offered the
following resolution :,
Resolyed, by the General Assembly
Of the State OF Iowa, That. while We
nav differ with the President OF the
United States in the policy which he has
announced on the question Of slavery, as
connected with the present rebe'llon,yet
our Congressional delegation are hereby
instructed to use every Constitutional
means in their power to sustain the
President in tie carrying ont OF that poi
ICY, or any other policy which the eA''
eencies OF tho times and the Preserva'
ton Of the Union may require al Ms
hands.
Mr.. Hardie (Democrat) moved 10
s,rike out the words I'VE may d'He'
| with the President" etc., and INSERT
I'VE approve Of the policy Of the Presi-
dent OF the United States. :.
Mr.. Curtis said he did not think his
Republican friend had consulted with
the members of his party in introducing
this resolution. and he did not think
they were ready to vote now upon the
resolution. The tendency Of these meas
urcs were to break up the Republican
party.
Mr.. Rothrock was willing to vote on
this measure now, and he would vote
for the amendment of Mr.. Hardie.
MIR. Fairail said: The gentleman
from Blsckhawk (Mr. Curts) seemed TO
labor under great difficulty as to voting
on the amendment Of the gentleH an
from Dubuque. He says he has not de-
tcrmiued whether to support the course
Of the President at this time, or not
And whys Because, as he declares. Al
mav disband or destroy the Republican
Darty. What. does the gentleman love
party more than country? Does he
hesitate as to his duty when the preser'
va;ion of the Constitution endanger'
party? Are party ties so strong as te
prevent him from standing by thai
Glorious Union for which our father
fought and died, and for which ou'
brothers are now pouring out their HES
blood? II so, out with such miserable
patriotism. i,
Another objection to sust aiming the
President is that this proposition comes
from the Democratic side of the House
Sir. it had to come from that side
Since the opening of this session not
single resolution has been offered by {
Republican endorsing the policy Of the
President during this dark hour in oul
country's history. Resolution after res
ou,ion has been offered by gentlemen
from the other side Of the House, in
strncting our Congressman to vote fol
the passage of law enancipating al
slaves. but not one word has emanated
from them endorsing the course OF the
very President whom they themselve
elected. When from time to time these
emancipation resolutions were intruduc
ed, We offered amendments similar Il
, the one now under consideration, ant
these amendments have in every instance
either been voted down or killed off b,
reference to committees. And why j
this The party has not yet determin
ed it's line OF policy to pursue, and ar
waiting for something to turn up. VIII,
not come right ont and endorse tn
course of Mr.. Lincoln
Here Mr.. Lakin asked what was III
: policy Of the President.)
Mr.. F. rcsuming, said: The policy o
the President has been and is, to carr,
on the war for the enforcement of tn,
laws and the preservation of the Z MON
and not for an Abolition crusade. 1t ha
not been the cry Of forward to Rich
mond :" has not been the lcngthenins
process of the pare Cameron, whereby
ne might prolong the war and tbereb,
provide for himself ard thieving asso
ciatcs; not been the uncobstitutlona
emancipation policy proposed by tn
Gentleman from Linn, and other Nom
bers of this House. for one am deter
mined that the people Of this Stat
know where their KepreseL tatives stand
No member OF the Democratic party ha
as yet asked this House to consume i,
time to discuss this class Of resolutions
but whenever Abolitionism has attempt
ed to force US from our legitimate busl
ness we have endeavored to set them
good example by voting to sustain the,
President. | am opposed to this kim
Of resolution Legislation on national af
fairs. 1t our Representatives in Con
gress do not know how to vote, W,
should select persons competent to repre-
sent us. | desire now to have ever
gentleman here place himself on the re
cord and show whether they are with u
or against patriotic Constitutions
prosecution Of the war.
RI Mr.. Lake said he would not deny say
J ing in substance what Mr.. Fa;rall ststee
: but he was afraid that if an endorsement
e OF the President came from the Demoe
n racy, 1t would be a stigma upon him
: He thought their condemnation bette
G than their praise. He had watched ID
e democratic party ever since the Pol
!, election, and he mistrusted everv ac
n they favored.
y MIR. Meyer was glad to see the Dem,
cratic party ready to sustain the Pre-.
dent. He was ready to put himself Q
:. the record in favor of endorsing III
President in ali Constitutional measure