The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-05-17
Congressional.

SENATE.-Alr. Douglas presented re-
nonstrance from clergy Of the North wes-
tern States against the Nebraska Bill, in
which the words, ''ln the name Of Almighty
God,' as used in the New England re-
monstrance, were omitted. Mr.. Doug las
explained that the clergy originally adopt
en- them out; and he complained that they
charged him with having slandered them
in his letter. because he attributed these
words in their memorial. II they had
seen their error and ndIepented. they should
have acknowledged it, and not have
charged him with interpolating their me-
mortal. lie was very severe on the reso-
lu,ons passed by the ministers. in which
they said they claimed the ministry TO be
divineiy appointed institution for the de
claration and enforcement OF Gods will.
with reference to the Nebraska bill. Ilr
also reviewed the sermon of Rev. H. Rich
| ardson. delivered at Chicago. on Sunday.
March 9th, in reference to the Nebraska
bill.
The Senate postponed the further con.
s;dera,ion Of the veto message until We'd.
nesday.
The Homestead Bill was on motion OF
Mr.. Hunter. postponed until Tuesday OF
next week-yeas 81, nays l5-after o
strong effort on the part of its friends to
have it considered before taking up the
| Presidents veto of the Insane Land Bill.
The Senate then adjourned.
| IloUsE.-Mr. Richardson moved that
the House 90 into Committee of the
Whole-avowing his object TO be, should
his motion prevail, TO move to lay aside
all preceding business on the calendar,
4 with view to take up the Nebraska.
Kansas Bill.
A call of the House was had, and 100
members answered 10 their names.
I! The question was then taken on going
into committee. and decided in the al.
ifirma,ive-yeas lo9, nays 8s, Mr.. Olds
was called to the chair. The House bill
MIR. Richardson's. without the Clayton
lamendment) was then taken up.
After the Nebraska bill had been reach.
ed, there was great rejoicing among friends
OF the measure.
Mr.. Lyon made an eloquent appeal io
members 10 beware how they tamperet
. with the feelings oil the North. He said
the passage Oh tue oiii Wouio iuPtuIe lux
, fraternal bond between the North aac
South.
The House then adjourned.
WASHINGTON. May 8.
The Chair presented report Of th'
/ Auditor of the Treasury. enclosing state
ment Of the receipts aud expenditures o
the Post Office Department, for the yea
1858.
, Various memorials against the Nebras
/. ka bill were presented.
8 The Indian appropriation bill was takel
o up. The amendment 10 pay $500, 600 +
e the Creek Indians for land taken frou
: them in the war Of 1919, was debated III
n the Senate adjourned.
y lIousE.-On motion of Mr.. Richard
son, the House went into committee o
J. the Nebraska bill.
n Mr.. Ingersoll took the floor, and afte
stating that his views were we'll known o
] the slavery question-that he held thi
/. the Federal Government, has nothing
,e do with the subject. either in the States c
N rerritories-proceeded to speak on ii
IN subject Of the European war. war whic
b he said, may involve the whole OF Earop
9. and he thought he saw danger to the il
n. terests Of commerce and Of our citizens,
he no, to the peace Of the nation itself.
The war just begun may end in revol
k. ton throughout Europe; and view Il
G. struggle as we may, il is not certain tn
b the United States may not be called on