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am as much m opposed to a part of the resolu-

am as much opposed to part of the resolu-
lions as to part of the substitute. Y Y6ID0l7
The vote being taken upon the adoption of
Mr.. Wiswell's substitute resolutions, they were
lost, as follows: JOY oio3J 1911 fG"I
=. YsasEMessTs; Aeklsy, Buffers, Coffin, Gut
Rigby, WIswell-1O iH TD.s 2 n -
Nays--Messrs. Armstrong, Barlow, Butler,
Bulls, Coleman Commit, Crane Dixon. Fer
rim, Fitz, Foster. Gates, Gibbs, Grannis, Ora
ham, Henry, Hill, Hunt Kidder, Kiefer, Lat
inner, Letford, Mckay, Moulton, Nourse,
Smith, Soule. Whittemore, Woodruff, You
mans, Mr.. Speaker-31. III .....
The question being on the adoption of the
Senate resolutions, Mr.. HUEY moved that
they be taken up separately. Agreed. .t
FIRST RESOLUTION
The SPEAKER (Mr. Smith) pro tenn read
the first resolution: , .t
Be:elgsd, That we have great confidence in
the sterling patriotism, the incorruptible inte-
gritty and able craftsmanship of Abraham Lin
coin. That from the day he announced his
purpose to restore the flag of our country to
every post and fortress from which it had been
torn BY traitor hands, we have recognized in
him the true representative of the Union senti-
ment of the nation. .
Mr.. YOUMANS objected to the language as
rejecting doubt that Mr.. Lincoln before the
rebellion was not recognized as representative
of Union sentiment
Mr.. BENSON could not see any fault in the
language. It dates back to the active COM
mencement of the war. when Mr.. Lincoln
stood in position to be recognized as the rep
resentative Union man. He was in favor of
the resolution just as it read. t- .t.
MIR. COFFIN-I hold no party allegiance at
this time. am in favor emphatically of the
Presidents position when he was not with
those who make the adjustment of slavery q
condition of restoring the Union. am GER
oivN1x
for the Presidential Office. hold that Mr..
Lincoln is Union man, but believe there are
parties or persons sustaining the Administra-
ton who would make the destruction OF slav-
cry condition to the restoration of the Union,
who would rather see the government destroy
ed than slavery remain. hope my position
is understood. 1 sustain the government at all
times, holding its agents responsible for their
acts. We must unite on some general basis
for putting down the rebellion and making
peace, but am opposed to saying of any man
that he is the only one we can rely upon now
There are other Union men just as able and as
deserving of the Presidential chair as Mr. Lin
coin. a. .-.t.Il3 d.
Mr.. MCKAY, at considerable length, review
ed the Senate resolutions and sustained them,
expressing his confidence in Mr. Lincoln and
his approval of the acts characterizing the ad.
minstration, especially it's adoption of such
measures as were called for and justified by the
The resolution was adopted.
.rL SECOND RESOLUTION -
Hes1lced That his administration, generally,
deserves. as it has, the hearty approval of this
Legislature. and the people of Minnesota. #
Mi. HUEY construed the word generally to
imply only the most of acts of the administra-
tion and was disposed to support the resolu-
ton.
MIR. BENSON SO understood the resolution
and hoped the gentleman could vote for it,
The resolution was adopted.
THIRD RESOLUTION.
Resolred, That as slavery is the great obsta-
Gle to the restoration of peace and the re-estab-
llshment OF our once glorious Union we sus-
tain his emancipation policy as the sure and
safe course by which, if persevered in, the
country will be speedily rid of this great ma
tional curse, and, having declared his deter
minatiOn to adhere rigidly to its provisions.
we believe it of great importance to the wei,
fare OF the country, and to its future peace and
prosperity, that there should be no change of
administration in the general Government unit
this policy is fully carried out, and until over
every foot of territory where her proud banner
shall wave and claim dominion it shall guaran-
tee to every individual, however humble, the
inestimable boon of personal liberty.
Dr. DIXON moved to strike ont the word
"prOud before banner.
Mr.. FITZ moved to amend to strike out
her proud and insert Its" Accepted.
The amendment was adopted.
ton of the resolution.
Mr.. YOUMANS said if he was to be brought
up to the ring, he had word to say. There
is clause of the resolution l must oppose.
that which asserts that the Administration
must be continued, &C.. which conveys dis
trust OF all statesmen except Mr.. Lincoln,
In which do not share
A lenpth debate fOllOuod In which lFo,,,,
Benson, Youmans, Guiteau Gates, Fitz and
Armstrong took part, but for which we cannot
find room to-day
Mr.. YOUMANS moved to amend by strik.
ing out Administration and inserting "pol-
Icy"
Mr.. BENSON suggested to amend BY strik-
ing out also until this policy is fully carried
out, and lin the next line.
Mr.. YOUMANS accepted the amendment.
The amendment was adopted, 16 to IA.
The yeas and nays were ordered on the adop-
ton OF the third resolution, and it was adopted,
as follows:
Yeas-Messrs Armstrong, Barrow. Butler
Bulls, Coleman, Commit, Crane, Dixon, Eos.
ter, Gates, Gibbs, Grannis, Henry, Hill. Hunt.
kidder, Kiefer, Latimer, LetfOrd. Mckay.
MoultOn Nourse, Smith, Soule, Whittemore.
Woodruff Youmans, Mr.. Speaker-2S
Nays-Messrs Buffers Ferrin, Fitz, Graham,
Guiteau. Huey, johnson, Meagher, Richardson
W
FOURTH RESOLUTION.
RESOLVED, That we cordially endorse the am
nesty proclamation, believing it the best plan
proposed for re establishing loyal government
in the rebellious States, and that by its require
ments the people of those States may speedily
restore them to their proper position in the
Union. That for these reasons we recommend
Abraham Lincoln to the people of Minnesota
and the country for reelection to the Office
which he at present fills with such distinguished
ability
Mr.. BUTLER moved to strike out the last
sentence.
The yeas and nays were called The amend
ment was lost by the following vote 30:
Yeas-Messrs. Ackley, Butler, Bulls, But |
tiers Foster, Guiteau, Huey, johnson, Meagh- |
er, MOulton, Richardson, Rigby, Wiswen and |
Youmans-14.
Nays-Messrs. Armstrong, Barlow. Coffin,
Coleman. Commit, Crane, Dixon, Ferrin, Fitz,
Gates, Gibbs Grannis, Graham, Henry, Hill, |
Hunt, Kidder, Kiefer, Latimer, Letford, Nc
Kay, Nourse Rufee, Smith, Soule White
more, Woodruff and Mr.. Speaker-27.
Mr.. YOUMANS moved to strike out the |
same sentence and insert a clause read, com
;y,;c ne