Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-08-29

c6iditioff OF things in reference to Kansas The
House adhered to, its own amendment, propos-
ing to restrict the operations OF the Army, and
providing that no portion of the money to be
Fexpended in Kansas shall be to enforce the laws
of the body calling itself the Territorial Legis-
lntnFe. The Senate thus far have declined
yielding anything on that point connected with
the army bill He was satisfied the two Houses
would not be able to agree on any proposition
relative to the army bill which Will tend to re-
icve the people of the territory from the diff :
entities now surrounding them. dc had risen
to say for himself that he entered upon the con-
ference with the hope that something might be
done to bring both bodies into agreement so as
to pass the bill, and return home. He submits
ted to the conference the naked proposition
that no portion of the money be used for the
enforcement of the enactments OF the body
claiming to be the Territorial Legislature, leov-
ing out the subsequent part of the proviso, and
calling on the present exercise OF the Jurlsdlc-
ton over the highways. Hewas willing to yield
that much to the Scruples of Senators as to Con-
Stitutionll power in the premises, but the quo
rum Of the Senate refused to yield even to that.
Mr.. Campbell further said, it of course be-
came necessary they should proceed to consider
the merits of the Sepate's proposition, which in
volYed Independent legislation f4the conference
bill, because the Senate committee declined to
yield to the simple proposition that the army
shall not be employed to enforce the laws foun-
ded in fraud. The difficulty presented by the
Senate was the incorporation Of such proviso
in the Army Bill would be Independent legisia-
ton. 1t struck him as somewhat strange that
such objection as that should come from the
Senate, when it would be recollected that the
House passed the Post Office Appropriation bill
on the Recommendation of the Postmaster-Gen-
eral, yet it was returned from the Senate with
an amendment appropriating half a million of
dollars for new contract of carrying the mails
to San Francisco; and presumption rights, an
amendment not necessary to carry into effect
existing laws. He was willing to go with him
who would go farthest, but he should be false
to himself, his constituents and his God If he
Endorsed the enactment of the Kansas Legisla-
ture Members are anxious to return to their
homes, hut nevertheless. as long as there is
hope of bringing the two Houses together he
would remain. He moved the House further
adhere to its disagreement
Mr.. Stephens in replying said that is a matter
that belongs to the Courts; Congress had no
more jurisdiction to pass laws of Kansas
than on those of Nebraska or any other terrific
ry or State. Tho proviso to the Army bill look
ed to Congress passing the bill on the validity
Of Kansas laws; herepeated that Congress had
no right to act on the premises. The remedy
is to chrry up the subject to the Supreme Court
of the United States, where the validity of all
laws are determined. The Senate, unlike the
House, never made point on the House where
it was insisted on striking out amendments out
side of the legitimate objects of an approPria-
ton bill, and never attempted to stop the wheels
of government, if the legislation for Kansas de-
sired it. Why not introduce separate and in
dependent bill !; he moved the House recede
from the amendment Negatived 81; against
100
Campbcll's motion to adhere, adopted by 1o1
against 81.
The motion to reconsider the vote was tabled,
by majority.
Mr.. Campbell moved the House take up the
Senate bill for the relief of the heirs Of Gen. St
Clair, officer Of the Revolution.
Mr. Lctcher-The army bill is more import
ant than all others, and object.
Mr. Nichols, from the committee on Printing,
to whom was referred the resolution inquiriug
into the delay of folding and envcloping docu.
ments, reported that tho wrapping paper run
out for one day, but that evil is now remedied.
The House passed the Seuote bill to supply.
omissions in the cnrolement Of the civil bill of
last session. 1t appropriatcs $4,000 for ma
rine hospital at Cincinnati, and over SIS, 600 for
roadway &c. aronnd the San Franuisco custom
house. Recess from 10 to 1.
The House met and prolonged their recess till
half past two, then adjourned without any bust
ness.