Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-04

Constitution, and the enforcement Of the laws, an
well as an act Of Injustice to the State Of Mary.
land.
Be &c fsvike, ,ssescsd, That the committee of
the two board. before Congress be, and they are
hereby Instructed, TO use all possible influence to
State Of Maryland tOm Which The District was vas
originally taken, shall pass general law eman-
cipstipg slaves within her own borders.
Mr. Canan said that he hoped the resolutions
would pass
Mr. Morgan hoped the gentleman would with
draw the resolutions, and argued that 1t was a
very Improper time and place to introduce this
subject; and for the purpose OF preventing the
agitation Of the subject he moved to lay IL on the
table.
Mr. Wilson was opposed to the abolition of
slavery, and in view Of the effort making Ia Con-
gress, he desired an expression Of the sentiments
Of the boards on the subject. He thought II q
Mr. Morgan agreed to the points made by the
author Of the resolutions, but did not want them
introduced In the boards, as an expression upon
the subject would have no weight with Congress
Mr.. Callan favored a direct vote, and thought
II might be taken at once by yeas and nays.
Mr. Morgan withdrew his motion to lay on the
table.
The third reading was ordered by yeas II,
Yeas-Messrs Byingten, Callan, Edmondston,
Given, Hiiz. Mohun, Morgan, Mulloy, Raub,
Turton and Wilson.
Nays-Messrs. Grinder, Lewis, Murtagh and
Richards
Mr.. Callan said that upon the final passage OF
the resolutions he would call for the yeas and
nays, as he desired 10 see gentlemen "toe the
mark
Mr.. Richards wished to define his position.
He was not afraid to 'toe the mark " He did not
want this subject introduced In the Board, and
did not help to bring Ii here. He was opposed to
legislation upon the subject here; IL 10 no time
for IT, He aid not know the wish Of his con.
stituents. The will of the people had not been
asked, nor had the people asked the Board to act.
He would be glad to see slavery abolished, and,
az the author Of the resolution says, 'see the
negroes and slaves banished from the city" He
was In favor of the abolition Of slavery as soon as
1t could be done with propriety. IL there was a
man here in favor Of slavery let him speak. Yet
he would varn gentlemen that In year hence
the issue would certainly be upon them. He
would vote against the resolution as frebrand
at this time.
Mr.. Mulloy said he was willing to have the
brand upon bis forehead. Would 1t be said here
that Congress could not be pettioned. He, for
one, was In favor Of slavery in every State Of the
Union. He felt that he was expressing the will
Of his constituents when he opposed the abolition
Of slavery.
Mr. Richards-It is hardly probable that an v
man can speak for his constituents, for they have
not spoken. On no occasion has a test Of senti-
ment On this subject been had. He did not be-
lieye the sentiment OF the people was against the
Mr.. Muiloy replied, that there had been fair
test when Major French ran for the mayoralty,
ana received seventeen votes.
Mr.. Richards rejoined, that the minds Of the
people had undergone q radical change since
then, and he did not now pretend to speak for his
constituents.
whatever to do with the subject He quoted the
subjects for legislation mentioned In the charter
Upon the ground he had stated he would vote
against the resolution.
tire blame attaching to the Introduction Of the
subject. II may be thought by some to be out OF
place.
MI Richards, by consent, remarked that the
people had right to appeal TO Congress on this
matter; and he would ask, In reference to the In.
Justice to Maryland what Is the meaning Of those
words, Congress shall have exclusive Jurisdic-
ton >" which are found In the Constitution
Mr.. Callan =" would like the gentleman to
point out such sentence. The word Is legisa.
tion,' not jurisdiction"
Mr.. Wilson granted the power Of Congress to
le2islate, but It does not deprive US Of the right
Of saying to Congress what their legislation In
reference to US should be. The boards have the
right to instruct their committee before Congress
as they do upon many subjects.
The joint resolutions passed by the following
Yeas-Messrs. Byington, Callan, Edmondston
Given, Hitz, Mohun, Mulloy, Raub, Turton and
Wilson-10
Nays-Me.su; Grinder, Lewis, Murtagh, Nor
The Aldermen's amendment TO the bill for re-
pair Of the West Market was agreed to.
The bill for the repair Of the Asylum was re-
ferred.
Mr.. Wilson, from the ways and means commit
tee, reported bill for establishing fish VIII ri
and dock; which was ordered to be published
and made the special order for next Monday.
Mr.. Grinder, from the police committee, asked
that the bill relating N tina Center Market be
taken from them and referred TO the improve
ments committee; agreed to
The committee YVES also discharged from
| resolution granting Mr.. Campbell certain privi.
leges.
Bills for relief Of John r. Dennis; Of r. Joyce
and others, were passed
Mr.. Morgan, from the claims committee, re
ported adversely on the petition Of b. T. Watson
FOR remission Of a fine.
Aldermen Bills referred "A bill relating "a
disbursement Of appropriations for markets; pro.
viding penalty for selling coal In any other way
than by the ton Of $40 pounds; for relief Of Jas
White, 8. Held, and Hugh Murray; authorizing
the laying Of water mains In Thirteenth street
from 2 TO g; for relief Of r. Camden.
Passed A bill to pay for the last annual assess
ment Of personal property; joint resolution rela
tive TO the interests Of the Corporation In tn,
Alexandria and Washington Railroad; and
joint resolution relative to the streets, avenues
and payements In the city OF Washington.
Adjourned