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The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1860., [Electronic resource], Congressional debate, Wednesday
Action of the Committee of Thirty three. Washington, Dec. 13.
--The House Committee of Thirty-Three to-day took the following action on that portion of the Message referring to the pending difficulties relative to the South.
Mr. Ruck, of Arkansas, offered the following.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this Committee, the existing discontent among the Southern and growing hostility among them to the general Government, is generally to be regretted, and whether this discontent and hostility are all not just cause or not, any reasonable, proper, and constitutional remedies and effectual guarantee of their peculiar interests, as recognized by the Constitution, necessary and proper to the peace of the country and prosperity of the Union, should be promptly and cheerfully granted.
Mr. Morrill, of Vt., offered the following as an amendment:
Resolved, That in the opinion of this Committee, the existing discontent among the Southern people growing out of hostilit
Congressional. Washington Dec. 13.
--Senate.--Mr. Johnson of Tenn, introduced a series of resolutions looking to the settlement of the pending disunion.
They provide that a select committee of thirteen be instructed to inquire into the expediency of amending the Constitution--first by authorizing a dividing line in the Territories between slavery and freedom, placing them on an equal basis.
Second, by compelling, the free States to return fugitives or pay double their value.
Third, by authorizing slave labor in the Government workshops, or other Government establishments in the slave States.
Fourth, by restraining Congress from interfering with slavery in the District of Columbia until it is abolished in Maryland, and not then without the consent of the people of the District, and compensation.
Fifth, by restraining Congress from disturbing the present ratio of slave representation.
Sixth, by providing that these provisions be unamended and unalterable.
The resolut
The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1860., [Electronic resource], Manufactures in Manchester, N. H. (search)
Union meeting in Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Dec. 13.
--The grand Union meeting called by the Mayor, assembled to-day in Independence Square.
Bishop Potter, of Pa., opened the proceedings with prayer.
Mayor Henry presided, assisted by a large number of Vice Presidents and Secretaries, including some of the most wealthy and influential citizens.
Resolutions were read and adopted proclaiming attachment to, and reverence for, the Constitution, and an earnest and enduring love for the Union--a love not sectional, but national; deeply deploring the fact that some of the States have placed upon their statute books enactments leading to the defeat of the provisions of the Constitution, and pronouncing such acts a violation of the solemn compact; appealing for the repeal of the same, and pledging that the statute books of Pennsylvania shall be carefully searched, and every statute, if there are any such, evading the constitutional rights of sister States, be at once re
The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1860., [Electronic resource], National Humiliation. (search)
The secession movement. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 13.
--Thomas R. Cobb is out with a recommendation to the seceding States to fix the time of their ordinances of s
The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1860., [Electronic resource], Fatal Accident from burning fluid . (search)
Later from Europe.arrival of the North Briton.Flight of the King of Naples.
Portland, dec. 13.--the North Briton, from Liverpool Nov. 29th, has arrived here.
the King of Naples had fled from Gasta.
the other news is unimportant.
From Washington. "Washington, Dec. 13.
--Private letters from prominent citizens of Georgia and Alabama, indicate more favorable sentiments in relation to the maintenance of the Union.
Although no decided action has taken place, there isDec. 13.
--Private letters from prominent citizens of Georgia and Alabama, indicate more favorable sentiments in relation to the maintenance of the Union.
Although no decided action has taken place, there is an evident disposition in many influential quarters to postpone final action on secession and await diplomatic movements arising from the public opinion of the border and central States.
To-day a circular is being carried around by Southern extremists for signatures of Congressmen, to the effect that no resort is left the cotton States but secession, and urging their constituents to prepare for the worst.
The paper was generally signed by the members from the cotton States, but by few mem
The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1860., [Electronic resource], Secession movement at the South . (search)
Later from California. New York, Dec. 13.
--Dates from Fort Kearney, Cal., to the 1st inst., are received here.
Secession was the all-absorbing question which agitated the public mind there.
Several Breckinridge papers were publishing carefully written articles favoring the Pacific Republic, although they commanded little attention.
The Republican journals were urging the appointment of a Californian to a seat in Lincoln's Cabinet; also, a change in the Judiciary system so that the U. S. Supreme Judge might preside at the Circuit Courts on the Pacific Coast.
The Census. Washington, Dec. 13.
--As near as can be ascertained from returns, the population of the United States and Territories is about 31,000,000; therefore, the ratio of representation will be about 133,000.
The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1860., [Electronic resource], Reformatories and Diminution of crime. (search)
Auction Sale of the slavers. Norfolk, Dec. 13.
--The condemned slavers, Storm King" and "Triton, were sold at auction to-day.
The first vessel sold for $3,500; the "Triton" brought $2,025.
The Daily Dispatch: December 14, 1860., [Electronic resource], A bold attempt at Robbery. (search)
Northern Markets. New York. Dec. 13.
--Cotton firm — Upland middling 10 Flour firm.
Wheat firm.
Corn buoyant — mixed 61@63; small sales were made at 65.
Mess Pork.
$16.12 @17.25; prime 10.50@$11.87--all new. Lard firm at 9½@10 ½.
Whiskey steady at 18@18½.
Groceries unchanged.
Turpentine firm at 31 @32.
Bogin dull.
Rice heavy at 4@4¾.
Stocks higher and more doing — N. Y. Centrals $74; Mo. 6's $66@$6¼.
Baltimore. Dec. 13.--Flour firmer — Howard and Ohio held at $4.25; CityMess Pork.
$16.12 @17.25; prime 10.50@$11.87--all new. Lard firm at 9½@10 ½.
Whiskey steady at 18@18½.
Groceries unchanged.
Turpentine firm at 31 @32.
Bogin dull.
Rice heavy at 4@4¾.
Stocks higher and more doing — N. Y. Centrals $74; Mo. 6's $66@$6¼.
Baltimore. Dec. 13.--Flour firmer — Howard and Ohio held at $4.25; City Mills $4.50. Wheat active and firmer — Red $1.10@1.20; White $1.25@1.45.
Corn dull — new White 43@48 Provisions dull and nominal.
Coffee