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The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1860., [Electronic resource], Secession movement at the South . (search)
Congressional. Washington Dec. 10,
--Senate.--The Senate agreed to continue the Standing Committees of last session.
Mr. Sumner presented a memorial from Thaddeus Hyatt, asking aid for the people in Kansas.
With relation to the select committee of thirteen on the President's Message, Mr. Powell, of Ky., urged its appointment.
Mr. King, of New York, wished to amend Mr. Powell's resolution so as to read--" for the protection of persons as well as property in the United Sta tiative, and repeal all unjust laws, as well as give the proper protection to Southern rights.
If they will not respect the Constitution of our forefathers, it cannot be expected that they can amend it, guided by such men as Seward, Giddings and Sumner, so as to secure the objects sought for.
No vote was taken on Hawkin's request to be excused.
Mr. Sherman, by consent, reported a bill authorizing the issue of $10,000,000 Treasury notes, to meet the necessities, which was passed.
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