New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr. RICHARDSON, from the Committee Terri.
funes reported bill Ter organizing the Territories OF
FtbrGska and Kanzas. c--.... -,
Be- was opposed to the bill In its present shape 1t does
bot meet the approval of al the members Of the Commit
BE- Some gentlemen opposed TO the bill because tnsy
aeeiye conflicts with The Missouri Compromise bat ne
y spoke himself Ho did not intend Cd this occa-
hon TO enter into argument but merely 10 indicate
sne few objections which he had to The b la the first
fhce, he objected TO its boundaries The country pro
sed be organized to- and west of Missouri and Iowa
attending thence westward to Utah Oregon and New
Mexico The trainers Of the bh were not content with
Extending the boundaries from Missouri to the Rocky
Mountains perhaps distance of 500 miles but undertake
10 extend them Utah, including one third of that
Territory He had therefore. voted in Committee against
The bill
Mr.. RICHARDSON interposed sayiag he yielded the
Door to the gentleman only for an explanation no; for
In ENGLISH resumed. That was all he had to say
itoui the boundary. The proposition to incorporate ter
ror! beyond west Of the Rocky Mountains is injurious
Ahto "a he lad particular love for the Mormons. he
was moi willing unnecessarily TO take from them so much
Of their territory most delicate question is involved in
thE bill lie native Of free State, and regarded
lie institution Of Slavery as an injury to the State in
which exists. Notwithstanding he regarded Slavery in
ths light be was willing that States, all hav-
Ing equal rights in the Conederacy should have Slavery
or not as they may deem best Or their hap iness and
prosperity and he desired TO extend the privilege 10
ne Territories. lie was not only wiling 20 give them
ne right to decide on this question, but lie would give
The right to decide through the territorial Legislaure
Be willing to repeal all laws which conflict with this
doctrine He intended to propose anlendment TO
he defects in the bill which ii amended, would seeure
ans support and he might be constrained 10 vote for the
OIL In its present shape.
Mr. RICHARDSON said he had proposed simply to
pd the bill to the Committee of the Whole the Slate of
NE Union to afford every gentlemen opportunity
investigate the subject there, without first having de
bate in the House. One why the boundaries should
be extended part of Utah that many residing in
NAT Territory had hher asking this Government to
take them the power ofhe Monons man who went
tn adl m md
sho had built MP home in the Wilderness for himself and
.miy, was driven away from that Territory by the
Sermons and was here now. Another reason the gen.
lman had stated there is in Illinois and Missouri
Prejudice against the Mormons He had doubt of the
ruth Of this assertion There prejudice against
heir practices if not there ought to be- They with law
less bands. make everything their own which ought not
70 be permitted by this Government Besides they have
ndiseIlmlnale ,-- he would not say what This was
ssnhcen reply TO all that had been said about an unna
ursl boundary One OF the great objects OF creating
hese territorial governments il to cover the line of travel
the Pacific coast thus sfording protection TO emigTant
Mr. DAVIS lndl snpposing there was now to be an ex
Ytlusive debate, called for the reading of the bin
Nj RICHARDSON wished to know whether the gen.
snstp wanted it read as a part ofhis speech
h NhILLIPS said he knew it was the intention Of
~ harrison not 10 bring up the question now for dis
ssf and he asked the gentleman 10 pursue the rule
sheYhe had laid down, and permit the bill to 60 the
V9nnittee Of the Whole the State Of the Union.
NJ DEAN asked Mr. Rchardsonto yield the floor, tia.
hEght offer an amendment.
| Mr.. RICHARDSON refused, aud moved that the bill
rsieued 20 the Committee of the Whole on tho state Of
&c Union and printed. in ordr 10 avoid diihcues, and
be drawn into debate now.
lsoices-"Thats right, hold on TO the motion"
L ar EDGERION-I appeal TO the gentleman 20 with
~ bis motion in order that may offer substitute.
L AZ. RlCHARDS0N-If | yield to the gentleman
L ast yield to others
AZ, JONES trenn) | want to make suggestion,
sSAJnstloe and fairness requires il.
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NJ pREsToN-The previous question has been
Gse and think II is tie general sense of tho House
W. oli should go 70 the Committee Of the Whole.
II ~ sfEAkER-DiscGssion Ia not in order
kne remarks took place on the appeal of Mr.. English
-. richardson TO withdrew bis notion that the former
ei,er an amendment to the bill.
ENGLteH gave notice that he should, at a proper
vner an amendment TO the bill.
e phAN gave notice Of an amendment hs intends 10
s1 follows Add 10 the fourteenth section.
Thai nothing 10 sba bill ssntaiaed shall Be eoastiusd a