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THE FREE PRESS, BURLINGTON. FRIDAY MORNING. AUGUST q, 1886.

I Mr., Campbell said if the resolution did no
good it could do no harm.
MIR. Mattcson and others objected.
Mr.. Campbell then gave notice that he
would move to suspend the rules ON Monday
for its introduction.
Mr.. Mattcson offered a preamble aud re.
solution, setting forth that the Joint rcsDlu.
ton on tho annexation Of Texas is |irrcpcal
bic by either OF the contracting parties with
out the consent Of the other, and is not
repealed by the Kansas-N Nebraska act, and
therefore, slavery, except for crime, in all
that part OF the former province OF Louisiana
North Of So so remains prohibited
further asserting that the resolution on tho
annexation OF Texas, besides being II com
pact with Texas, is "A compromise between
the free and slave states, and that any at
tempt for the admission ola greater number Of
slave states South Of that latitude than is
allowed in said compromise, or to cx-
send slavery north Of that latitude is a
violation OF the said compromise and a direct
attack upon the harmony and stability vi
the Union.
Mr.. Dunn moved that the preamble and
resolutions be laid on the table.
Motion agreed to by iOl againat 80.
Mr.. sage offered Il resolution dlrec ing tho
committee on the judiciary to consider the
propricty Of recognizing or abolishing the
Criminal Court in the District Ut Columbia
The House, ON motion Of Mr.. Cobb, Of
Georgia, concurrcd in the resolution Of the
Senate, suspcnding the DIST rule, in order
that the former army bill might be taken
from the table.
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio. made an unsucccss-
full suggestion that the House insist on its
disagreement, and ask a committee of con-
ference.
Mr.. Cobb moved the House reccdo from
the Kansas proyiso.
Motion ncsativcd by 81 against 100.
Mr.. Nashburn, OF Maine, moved that the
House adhere.
Motion agreed to by gN against %.
Adjourned.
House, Aug. 2j.-Mr. Morrill, Of w.. an
nouncod the death of his colleague Mr.. Mca-
cham, and passed an eloquent culogy on his
public and private character, and offered the
usual resolutions of respect.
Mr.. Howard said, for moro than a quarter
of u century he had the acquaintance Of Mr..
Mcacham. He paid an eloquent tribute to
the memory Of his departed friend.
Mr.. Etheridge said his heart had yielded
a ready response to the remarks of the gen
tlcman who preceded him. Though solemn
the hour, it was pleasing to know that under
the many conflicting influences which control
the conduct and opinions OF members, there
was not ono here to Withhold the tears VI sym
pathy.
Messrs. Dixon and GidIings s%eyeraliy bore
testimony Of the high character of Mr.. Mca-
cham as a statesman, and for honesty. The
usual resolutions Of respect were then adopt
ed, and the House adjourned.
SESATE.-Mr. Weller gave notice Of his
intention to introduce a bill to abrogate Ger
tain laws enacted 10y the Legislature of Kan
sas. II is the same as the 18th Section Of
he S7nate Kansas bill, abolishlng test oaths,
providing for freedom Of speech and the
press, and for the security Of the people in
person and property in accordance with the
Constitution.
\ message was received from the House,
announcing the death of Hon. Jas. Meacham,
of Vermont.
Mr.. Foot dwclt with much oloqucnce on
the learning and public and private useful
ness Of the deceased, who was removed hence
at the age Of 4G years. lie traced him from
the time he was a poor orphsN boy in a
cabinet makers shop, up to the high posi-
ton that he occupied up to the time Of hi,
decease.
Mr.. Douglas said he was born in the same
County with Mr.. Meacham, and was acquaint-
ed with him in early life. lie bore testimo-
ny to his honesty Of purpose and elevated
character.
The usual resolutions Of respect were then
adopted and the Senate adjourned.