The daily union., 1854-02-11
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Mr. DOUGLAS. stated last evening before we ad-
ouned, that would confer with senator's friendly to
this BILL and prepare amendment to obyAte the difi-
culties in the way Of carrying out the idea which the
trainers OF the bill intended to establish BY this law.
have drawn up that amendment, which believe meets
with the general appreciation Of The friends Of this
ure therefore il an amendment 10 the four
ssn.h section OF the substitute last reported By the Com
miise on Territories L e 10 strike out. commencing
al the beginning OF the 23l line the words:
(Which was superseded by The ptncplss Of the legisla
and 10 hcrcby declared imperative !"
And insert the following in lieu thereof;
Which being ncoasistent with the principle Of
intervention by Congress with slavery the States and
Territories as recognised by the legislation Of 1850.
Imperative and void bns the and meaning
of this egsla slavery any Territory or
thereof perfectly aud regulate their domestic
Institutions IN their own subject only the
ZION Of the United States.
| move this amendment with the general concurrence
OF the friends of this bill.
Mr. BADGER. Tha, applies TO both Territories.
Mr DOUGLAS. Yes. sir; ,ha, is intended 10 apply 10
both the Territories oi Nsbska and Kansas and will be
introduced where Il needed 10 accomplish that purpose
The question was stated 10 be upon the amendment 10
the substitute OF the committee
Mr. EVERETT. am desrous before this vote is ia
ken, at any rate before positive taken upon
any part OF this bill 70 have Opportunity to submit TO
the Senate the grounds upon which have found myself
unable both nher of the Committee Terrific.
res and member OF this body, give my support to
Dill mas been reported, and believe VIII
stand il this amendment low offered prevails | have
been unable from hearing the amendment read and from
the cursory examination Of il, for which am indebted
to the courtesy OF the chairman of the Committee
Territories, to appehend thoroughly its extent and
what eject j, will have upon the portion OF the
bill which Il is proposed TO amend. ! therefore do
not zeal prepared to enter, upon the spur of the
meni, into discussion OF that amendment, that
part OF the bill which affects II is my intention
a any time, or IN any stage OF this discussion as
pears now likely 10 be conducted. into an elab-
2 nrnt te dtacu II
great territorial question, either in itself or il has
been brought thus far Those points very important
questions that woud require great deal oil time fJr
their thorough and proper inveslig alton; much
time than have been able TO give 10 them under the
pressure OF other business Under which all labor,
and n the short time that has elapsed since the measure
WAS brought before this body. But ! am desisous-I
consider II my duiy, my position as an humble mem.
Der OF the Committee on Territories makes it such-to
asssign briefly can The reasons which prevent
iron giving my support 10 the bill now under
stand il. undefslana a will be after this amend
fnent shall have been sdoped and presume, as the
chairman o the Committee Territories has stated This
amendment to be the result oil his conference with the
friends OF this measure vail, IN all human probability,
be adopted should Ike, therefore, little time afforded
me 10 look into this smendmeni, in order that may
understand precisely how lar II goeswhat it's bearing
10 upon the section 10 which II ~ 10 he applied. For
that reason, would receive il kindness from the
Senate II they will postpone the further consideration
OF this matter until tomorrow feel that | would not
do justice, either 10 The subject to myself, If
20 now, after 30 little opportunity as have had, AMI
may SAY, as any oher member ha. had except those
who have been privately consulted with upon the sub
jse. TO ascertain precisely what this amendment and
what IL lis bearing upoa this measure. am, however
al The disposal OF the Senate. III they do not feel
raned in granting me the indulgence ask, will en-.
deavor 60 al the present time.
Mr.. DOUGLAS. have no disposition TO hurry this
bill through in such TO deprive any
OF opportunity OF expressing his opinions who may de-
se Statements have been made IN the papers,
and have gone forth TO the corny, TO the effect that
expected 10 get vote upon this bill Saturday last
Why sir, stated then that u the object OF the com
miuee and OF the friends OF this measure. TO give an
opportunity for free aud full discussion while nj the
same time they would endeavor 10 keep II along the
order OF the day. from day day. until We got through
with it, II the senate from Mssachuses Mr. EyERrTrl
a not ready 10 does not follow necessarily
that the bill ought TO be postponed There are GER
tainiy other senators here who have had abundance
OF line 10 prrpate themselves upon ihis question,
whose avoca,ion ii be prepared upon all questions
of this chafacier And do not understand why ihis
bill should now be postponed, a. last week, be-
cause particular senator ready 10 speak upon IL.
We shall all lsien TO the senator from Massachusetts
with great deal of pleasure as the Senate always do
whenever he speaks am willing, however 10 say now
that the Senais will come 10 understanding that
upon Saturday the shall be taken upon this bill.
then will say nothing more, and gentlemen may speak
not between and that ime Just ss they please
they 90 with the bill or postpone H. just as they
hink ht But ~ stated IN the newspapers opposed 10
this bill that the policy OF iis opponents - TO procure
pospooement from day 10 Day and thus keep il of the
whole session. And when notice such proelama-
ton that made to the country through the papers OPP
posed TO this do not think Its friends feel
themselves called upon to postpone is consideration ~
The suggestion of senator, and Then OF another
senatof. and thss aid in carrying out the object Of
those unfrendly TO The bill. And certainly there
ssnaors here VINO prepared to 90 with The Discus
aon now, and The senator from Massachusetts can still
have full time 10 prepare himself as he dsstTes.
Mr. HOUSTON. propose, should opportunity be
Afforded me- 10 speak upon ihis bill myself However, |
am well prepared TO vote upon " now as shall be
after shall have addressed the Senate But wish TO
assign the reasons Tor my vote and when have done
10, The Senate Judge whether they sufficient or
mani IN ina "A I.ial ADJ
have not conferred with any gentleman in this body in
relation 10 postponemeni Of this have no
desire 10 postpone Fomeni longer than think is
Necessary 10 lair aud full dscRssea OF ts meTits
sha enter combination for The purpose Of re-
tsd NJ its passage or delaying is progress But the
me, importance IA attached 10 this not
alone in the newspapers for do not rely upon them Tor
informaton, "a do ~hatney may say, for
.hali not heed il wilt moi influence in respect The
course shall deem proper for myself 10 take shall
govern my BY my views Of the importance Of the sab
lect se, permitting any exransous consideration to
control my action ur my course. But cannot perceive
the Necessity of urgency IN this matter As newspapers
have been referred TO. will say HAT understand from
them that decided majority oi hJs body in favor OF
this bill and therefore need expect no great change
10 lake place The and views OF this body should
this question be postponed Tor short tune Indeed,
think but fair ssd joel that the minority should be
heard with degfee OF patience and lndulgence should
they ask Tor IT, Entertaining these we've IN relation 10
tn. matter iesl ha, 10 depve any member opposed TO
noi fair opportunity OF presenting his views 10 The
Sens'e and the county would be 10 deprive BIN OF
rght that pertains 10 every member of this body, and
lha should not be done unless u should he sscsIained
That his opposioa 10 II from acous feeling and
sdesire and disposition TO embafass legislation. Such