Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-05-14
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
we give the following debate as the sample
and substance of Congressional doings for the
last three months:
Washington, April 2lst, 1862.

Washington, April 2lst, 1862
PRESIDENTIAL AsPEcTs.-A SCENE.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the State of the Union, and took NJ
the Homestead Bill
Mr.. Howard, of Texas, commenced politi.
cal speech, IN the course of which he alluded to
the Compromise as finaty. and would look to
tne National Democrats 10 maintain il. There
was no confidence to be placed in the Wings, and
he was brought TO this conclusion from their ac-
ton during the last II months All know that
President Fillmore is to be sacrificed by them,
because, they take it for granted that it is to be
enforced by him, as it is. Judging from what |
see in the newspapers this morning, there was a
Wing caucus last night, at which, TO propitiate
Northern feeling, they measureably receded from
their former action on the Compromise at least,
they who were for standing up to it, were confin-
ed to the Southern section, and not unanimous
at that. see gentlemen before me who can in
form US as to the fact. | understand that the
Compromise there was not only unpopular, but
it was ruled out of order to talk upon the subject
connected with which, the peace of our coun-
try depends. / take it for granted that General
Scott is their man, and that they will not allow
him to say anything but by the consent of Mr..
Seward, and in vague phraseology, which serv-
ed their turn in the last Presidential contest.
pause to give any gentleman an opportunity to
reply. Perhaps the gentleman from North Car
Olina can answer
MIR. Clngman, of N. C.--You should not
have called upon me. was rather spectator
than actor. hope you will call on some other
gentleman.
Mr.. Howard--It must be toeraby apparent
that the caucus, of which we have heard so much,
is not very communicative on the principles on
which it intends to act. With regard to the
Presidential election, laughter | repeat I'M
derstand the Compromise was ruled out of order
only eighteen gentlemen being willing to
stand up TO it, as tnality for the maintenance
of the public peace.
Mr.. Sranly, of N. CIVIL you allow me
to ask you a question? Laughter.
Mr.. lIoward--'les sir y
A No;ce--Provlded you (Howard) can ask
another!
Mr.. ioward--I know the gentleman will not
be so dscOurteOus rs not to answer.
Dir. Stany--That's an entirely different af-
fair. Laughter. If the gentleman will an
swer this question, it will enable me to get the
satisfaction which have heretofore failed to OBJ
tain from gentlemen of either party, namely -
Why did not General Cass vote for the Fugitive
Slave Bill on the day it was passed in the SEN
ate
Mr.. Howard--You had better ask General
Cuss himself.
Mr.. Stanly-That might be impairment, and
might offend the old gentleman. Laughter
Mr.. Howard--l never cOuversed with him
upon the subject. There was here pause
Mr.. Howard having turned aside to listen to d
private suggestion.
Mr.. Stanly called over the hall, and said, the
gentleman cant answer, there is SO Inuch noise
and confusion.
Mr.. Howard was thus called upon to reply,
and said that Mr.. Cass might have had private
reasons for NOT voting.
MIR Stauly --EXactly
BY this time the members were in & tOlcra-
bly, excited state. Many clustered around Mr.,
Howard to hear what he had to say Everybody
inside and without the bar had their curiosity a.
reused to the highest point.
Mr. Howard, elcvatng his voice, said that
Gen Cass in all his speeches before and after
the passage of that bill, expressed himself in IA
vur of the fugitive slave bill.
Mr.. Stanly--Ies, expressed in his speech
cs, but acted the other way. Why didn't he
vote
Mr. Uoward--I want to know of the gentle
man. for infer that General Scott is his Mag
nus Apollo, whether be can state that Scott APP
proves OF the Fugitive Slave Bill, as il now eX
,stS and whether, II elected President, he will
employ tie power OF the Government to execute
it?
Mr. S,anly--IIc would be perured man if
he did not. Laughter.
Mr.. Howard-Oh!
Mr. Stany-lt is as full an answer as | can
give.
Mr. Howarl-The first is question of NOR
ais, and the second question of law. But
want to ask whether the gentleman knows, as
matter of fact, if General Scott is in favor OF
that measure, and if lie will resist its modification
or repeal
Mr. StanIy--IIe is as good Compromise
man rs my friend from Texas. Laughter =
For further information, refer you in full, TO
my letter, published a few days ago. Renew
ed laughter-cries, Good, good, for Stanly. y
Mr. Howard--l did not hear distinctly what
ne said Did he say that he referred to SCOTS
letter? Laughter, and cries OF mo, no his
own letter.
Mr.. S:any-I refer the gentleman to Gene
raj Scott and when you get Mr.. Cass'> answer,
won't vote fer Scott if he don't give you his
is that not fair
Mr. Howard should most likely be cheat
ed if | accepted such bargain as that 1t is
suggested that the gentleman from Massachu-
scIts could give a more lucid answer, and show
in what light he understood the action of the
Caucus.
Mr. Fowler. of Mass There are other men
here 10 tell the truth besides myself. Excess
slye laughter.
Mr.. Howard-The gentleman gave lucid tcs-
umouy on former dav, and was in hopes that
he would enhghtcn us on this occasion He
says that there are other gentlemen here besides
himself who can tell the truth That might be,
II he happened to know it; but the misfortune
il, his Wing friends don't know whether Gen
era Scott viii stand up to the Compromise or
not.
Mr. Stanly-I can answer the gentleman. l
know 1t. lie is As true a Compromise man as
you, and better Compromise man, and this |
could show if had a chance.
Mr.. Howard-The Fugitive Slave Law in
cluded
Mr. Stanly-Al the Compromise measures.
Mr. lloward-lf the gentleman can state this,
of his own knowledge, or by the authority Of
General Scott, shall be proud TO know it. |
believe, however, that the gentleman from Mas
sachusetts Mr.. Fowler is also 10 be coGn!ed
% The gentleman from North Carolina could
relieve us from all difficulty if he would say that
Gen Scott has authorised him to make the dec
taxation.
Mr. Stanly-I will answer. have not con-
versed with Gen. Scott for three months. |
have got other matters to attend to, and pre-