Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-25
Ister, Jan. 24Ih, 1854.
CONGREGATIONAL.

WARRINGTON, Monday, Ian. Is.
SENArR.-Mr. Douglas asked leave to make
report from the Committee on Territories. He
said the attention of the Committee had been
called to the fact that the Southern boundary Of
Nebraska, as laid down in the bill heretofore re-
ported which was 36 deg. 80 min, would divide
the Cherokee country. To avoid this the Com
mittee had determined to recommend 81 deg. as
the Southern boundary.
The people of that country had two delegates,
acting as their agents. in this city, who had urg
ed that the country be divided into terri tories,
one Nebraska, and the other Kanzas territory
The delegate from Iowa, and so far as he had been
able to consult with the Missouri delegation had
satisfied the Committee that it would be better 10
have two territories.
There we're some other amendments made by the
Committee, in relation TO delicate subject, and
which were made with view that there could be
nj difference Of opinion as TO the meaning Of the
bill.
These amendments had been prepared by the
Committee, in the shape OF a new bill, which pro.
yiles territorial governments for both Nebraska and
Kauzas.
Ia Mr.. Douslas' Nebraska and Kanzas bill the
following are the sections having reference to sla-
very.
1t is hereby declared 10 be the true intent and
meaning u this act, far the question OF slavery
Is concerned TO carry into practical operation the
following propositions and principles established by
the comprnnise measure Of 1850, to wit: First
That all questions pertaining TO slavery in the terri.
tories, and in the new States to be formed there.
from, To be left to he decision Of the people re-
siding therein, through appropriate representatives.
Second-Ihat all Cases involving The ulle Of slaves
and questions Ut personal freedom, are To b. refer
red 10 tho adjudication Of the local tribunals, with
the right 0l appeal to the Supreme Court of the
United States. Third-That the provisions Of the
Constitution and laws oil the United STATES, in re-
spect To fugllves from service, to be carried in
izad farri
the sanle ia the States. err .r. l. r.r
Mr.. Hunter reported the Military Academy BILL
Passed.
MIR. Cass offered resolution, calling on the Pres
iden TO communicate TO the Senate copy OF any
correspondence which may have taken place with
the government of the Papal States, touching mis-
sion Ia he United States
Mr.. Cass defended NJ. Bedini from the attacks
made upon hun, refuling The charges Of cruelty
bruugh against him, and condemning the proceed.
ings ot the mnbs in the various cities.
MessrO' Mason, Butter, Dawson, Badger, Doug.
ass Everett and Petit also spoke strongly against
I'M awless acts Of The mob.
Mr. Weller defended the action OF the foreigners,
who, he argued, had right TO assemble 10 express
their opinions and grievances and il Mons. Bedi-
nj was guilty OF only half what his cOunirymem &c.
Clse him Of, then the people right in hat they
dii. Applause in the galleries ] He knew nothing
OF The guilt or innocence Of Mons Bedini, and de.
sired III no way 10 encourage spirit OF violence but
considered it useless TO attempt put down public
assembIages, peaceably convened express their in
dignation for oppression and tyranny The resolu-
ton WAS adopted.
Alter an executive session, the Senate adjourned
HoUsE.-The House went into Committee Of tn e
Whole on the state Of the Union The Presidents
Message
Mr.. Wade entered into the subject of the Rail.
road troubles at Erie, and severely denounced the
conduct Of Penns, lvana.
Me-srs Ritshie and Drum defended the State
The debate continued by MessIs. Campbell Of
Ohin, and Washburn Of Illinois, in Remuneration Of
the proceedings, when the Committee rose and the
House adj iurned