The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-06
Passage Of the Bounty Lan4. Bill
in the Senate.
Speech Of Gen. Cass, Repudiating Instructions.
TIE COLT PATENT EXTENSION.
A Reporter Expelled from tho House,
&C., &C., &o.
T1IRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.


iSsrucnoSs
Mr.. STUART (dem Of Mich, presented joint resolu
don from the Legislature of Michigan nstrucng their
Senators and use their best exertions
TO procure the passage OF the act prohibiting the intro
ducon or existence Of slavery any Of the Territories
especially In Kansas and Nebrasks, and to introduce
without delay bill for tte latter purpose; aud also 10
procure the immediate repeal Of the act OF 1850.
Mr.. CAss ID en- Of Mich, spoke substantially fol
lows:-wben eome years ago. the Legislature of Mchi
gan Instructed her delegation Congress vote for the
Wlmot proviso, said should resign when called upon
to act The legislature repealed those instr actions
Consequently did not resign. The democratic party
has lost the ac.ndenoy in Michigan, and these resoiu
tons are the action OF new party AN las rleted
to vote to deprive American czen', in the Territories,
OF the power 70 regulate the relations between
and servant, and for the repeal Of the fugitive act
which was passed to give effect solemn guarantee of
the constitution shall neither obey these iusruetons
nor resign my seat. II political party whenever, aud
by whatever combination, attain power, compel
Its opponents hoidng Legislative trusts to violate thr
would radically affect the organization Of the Senate
and be incompatible with its Office the represen.
.s,vs branch n, o. @ the soysrosny o. as states The
nsnce, as power was transferred from one party to
another. This would operate against tho democratic
party for their oppon nts do not recognize the right
TO Instruct The intolerant prescription, which is
advocated by the new party, would exclude from po
hticsl confidence the first General who fe at head
OF organized American army at QUEBEC because born
the Atlantic and the last Surviving sgner Of the
Declaration Of Independence, because Catholic The
adopt Of either recommended by the Legis
lature OF Michigan woud be the signal for the breakng
up Of this government and the dissolution Of this
federacy. There are many honest men who scout all
idea OF danger and prepared to tacrce the structure
OF freedom to an overpoweripg impulse. shall remain
In the position now occupy until the end Of my term
unless the democracy OF Michigan shall require me q
act against my convictions Of duty What fear above
all things Ia that toe people may be struck with judi
cia blindness with which nations are FOR na
nd o NAL Al Of
people who have not wisdom enough TO appreciate the
the value OF free nstutions virtue aud Grmness
enough 10 antaiD them Mr.. Case then said he should
neither follow these instructions resign, aud
proceeded TO state his r.asons.
MIR. STUART (cem OF Mich, said Sufficient unto
the day is the evil thereof" when the proper time
shall be prep sred 10 act. Until then think Il
unnecessary to trouble the Senate with any remarks
After sundry memorials and resolutions had been pre-.
ssnted Mr.. Baodhead's sa
Was taken mp. Quite shssD sAssaszea Cor pvasis-
or ,ovesss, Ssvsious 20 the Dcnnty taad bill being
consdered-M Own urging the Pacific Railroad blli
Mr. sds the bin for the Improvement Of the southwss
pass OF the Mississippi Mr. Clayton the French Spoia
ton bin and Mr.. Broihsad the Bounty Iand ball.
upon the table.
The Bounty Land bin was then discussed by Messrs
Bell, Cass Badger Butler, Dixon, Shields, Surnoer,
Dodge Of Iowa and other. and anay pas,ed after being
subjected TO various arneod meDts.
MEMORIALS Erc., ON ALL FORTS OF SUBJECTS.
Mr.. SuhshR (free soil Of Mass, presented nemoria
Ire tie anti sav.ry society of Friends ia I,dians for
the repeal OF the fugitive slave act and the prohibition
OF slavery Ia all the terrtoriet, and in the District Of
Colombia and Tor the suppression OF the coasw-c slave
trade alto two memorials from the citizens of Stock.
bridge bassachusett- in favor of establishing aritra.
tion In our treaties the mode OF settling in
disputes.
Mr. Foor, (wbig) Of Vt, presented a memorial from
the citizens II Bur ngton, Vermont, praying for the
erection Of marine hospital at that place. Referred 70
the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. sIMuAs, (dsni.) of Ark, introduced bii' to
change the boundaries OF the Cnampagnoe Land district,
Arh ansa'. Read three times and passed.
raj Assembly Of the State Of Arsans for grants Of lands
and for construction Of railroad along tho we.tern
bor.er TO Texas Also for the construction
Of railroad from the Missouri Iiue 70 Helena, tho
NissssTp river Alss resolutions in favor of the cont
OF the naval depo. At Memphis All appropriately
referred
Rr0rsTRAuoS sEtMEs.
Mr. TorCgY (dem.l OF Conn, submitted resolution In
sructBg the &c mmiitee the Judiciary 70 inquire into
the expediency Of repeating the act passed June 20
1s4s amending tie act Tor the registration 0t
board public and private armed vessels Of the United
Etaes ano passed March 1919 Resolution agreed to-
fRgScH sPoLIAuOs mLL,
Mr. HAsIIs, (dem Of Me called up the French Spo.
na'on bill and tried 10 press II 10 . vote
Mr WELLS, dem. Of N. H., asked for opportunity
TO speak upon H. anil made the SPECIAL order for
10 morrow al l O'Clock.
Mr GWIS, dem o. Cal, introduced bil FOR the es.
tabishnent of semi monthly line Of steamers from
ss7 Francisco 10 Pugets sound.
Mr. TorcTr reported bill from the committee the
judiciary, establishing United States Circuit Court
within and for the State Of California. Adjourned