The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-02-01
Congressional.
WASHINGToN, ia

lni,tee on Territories, reported bill di-
viding Nebraska into two territories; one |
to be called Nebraska and the other Kan
zas Territory, and providing Governments
for both. 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 reported.
was 40 degrees 80 minutes, which would
drive the Cherokees out OF their country;
and to avoid this, the committee had de-
termined to recommend 81 degrees. as the
southern boundary. The people Of that
country had Two delegates here. who urg-
ed that the country be divided into two
territories, &c. So far as he had been
able to consult with them. the Missouri
delegation satisfied the committee that it
would be better to have two territories; ac-
cordingly new bill was presented OF this
kind.
Mr.. Cass offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the President Of the
United States be requested to communi-
cate to the Senate, as far as he may deem
it compatible with the public interest,
copy of any correspondence which may
have taken place with the Government OF
the Papal States, touching mission to the
United States.
Mr.. Cass alluded to the manifestations
Of disrespect and outrages perpetrated
against this distinguished visitor. Bedini.)
and expressed his entire condemnation OF
all such proceedings. lie avowed his
belief that Bedini was entirely innocent OF
the gross charges made against him. Mr..
| Mason also took the same ground.
Mr.. Butler expressed his surprise and
regret at the outrages. Others took the
same ground.
Mr.. Weller, Of California, thought il
could scarcely be necessary for the res
olution TO elicit from Senators disappro-
val of violence; it could scarcely be ne
ccssary TO inform the people Of their OBJ
legations to observe the law, for the great
BODY OF the American people knew full
we'll that there was no safety for property
or right but the sanc:ily of the law. !" hal
could then be the object Ct the resolution
Was it TO tell the people that :hey might
not peaceably assemble to express ihell
opinion and grievances? II SO, it wou..d
not have its effect. for such was righ'
too well known to them: and if those people
!
than assemble peaceably for such pur.
pose. and if This person be guilty OF only
one. half OF what his own ccun,rymen ac'
cuse him, then the people were right ii,
what they did. Applause in the gal
leries.
Mr.. Mason. call 10 order.
The Chair directed that order be pre-
served.
| Mr.. Weller said he knew nothing q
the guilt or innocence OF this person, ant
| before he could accuse these people O
having done wrong, he would have tt
examine whether he was guilty OF not o
what his coun,rymen charged him. HI
we'll knew that no act could justify VIC
lence, but ii was useless 10 attempt 10 pu
down the people in their assemblage
peaceably 10 express their horror and in
Gignation for crime, oppression and ty
ranny.
The resolution was then adopted.
Adjourned.
IIoUsE-On motion Of Mr.. Benson, tn
Committee on Agriculture was instructed
to inquire into the expediency of es'ab
fishing an agricultural bureau, to be con
nected with the Department ofthe Interior
: The House then went into Committee G
: Presidents message. when MIR. Wade
J. who had the floor, proceeded to speak {
: the present railroad contention al Erie
$ He said Pennsylvania had broken he
e faith with Ohio, by sustaining the peopl
5 Of Erie in putting forward their women
r do what they dare no, do themselve
: They ought TO be the advocates ofwomen
e rights. Pennsylvania, he said, had bee
5 the pet of the Federal Government, unit
:. her moral constitution had been unde
e mined, and now she wished further prt
J. lection to enable her TO hedge up ii
C highways Of communication with the Yves
d and open other channels as she shou
/. deem tor her best interests. She was ii
n ffuenced by sheer avarice.
Mr.. Richie, OF Pennsylvania. said
would not reply in the style Of the ge1
iemen from Ohio, but would show in
r. true light the condition Of Pennsylvani
le lie briefly recapilulatcd the history Of Il
,e case, concluding with the remark that Il
re road was put there in defiance OF the la'
10 Of Pennsylvania, and was fraudulent i
,e vasion oi the territory OF that State TO ru
Is the harbor OF Erie. Pennsylvania W
c. bound TO protect her honor and her pub
v? works Kindness, courtesy and hon
n. have marked the history of the State fro
its foundation TO the present time
ok
I'll WASHINGTON. Jan. "a.
SENATE.-Numerous private petitio
ed were presented and referred.
The bill granting pension TO the wid'
to Of Gen. Jacob Brown; was taken up a
se passed.
u. Mr.. Douglass moved to take up
Nebraska Territory bA,' on which mott
Ter debate followed.
The consideration OF the Nebraska
to was postponed until Monday next.
The On motion Of Mr. Hamlin, The Frer
his Spoiaiion bill was made the special orr
me for Monday week.
ole After number of private bills pass
the Senate adjourned.
the IlousE.-The bill granting alternate
the tons of land TO Alabama to aid in
md construction Of railroad. was REFER