Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-06-28


in favor of the proposition, which was finally
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. CRlTTENDES, resolution
was adopted, dire citing the Committee on the Ju-
dietary 10 examine the laws regulating the sue
| cession TO the Presidency OF The death Of
the kesdent and Vice President; and in case
they deem any further legislation the subject
necessary, TO report by bill or otherwise.
An amendment 10 the rules was adopted,
making II the duty Of the Chair 10 call Senators
10 order whenever they may violate parliamentary
i decorum.
bill was PASSED for the construction of
military roal from some pon, in the Stale Of Mis-
souri,, via Salt Lake City, 10 Carson Valley settle
ment, on the frontier Of California and for the
eslablis hmeni OF military posts and The sinking Of
wells thereupon; and the Senax adjourned,
In THE HOUSE OF RErREsl NATIVES, the bill 10
admit Kansas into the Union as State, with the
Topeka Constitution was taken up
Mr. DUNN suggested that the bill, instead Of
being committed TO the Committee Of Tho Whoe
on the state of the Union, he psoposed
Wednesday, should remnin before the House, and
| ample opportunity afforded for debate and amend.
ment. He said explicitly that he could not vote
for the bill in its present shape. He wanted the
measure secured, but certainly not in The revolu
tionary form contemplated.
Mr. STEPHENS argued in favor of sending the
bill TO the Con mttee of the Whole on the state
of the Union, saying the majority could bring il
before the House at any time. But this
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Ohio opposed, remarking
that such reference would be equivalent 10 the
defeat of the bill.
Mr.. HAVEN said that, under all the circum
stances, he was against the BILL unless it shall be
essentially modified. He thought action thereon
even now TO be premature. The House shauld
first have the report Of the select committee on
Kansas affairs, in order 10 determine the sources
of the present disorders in that territory He
would favor no extreme measure. hui wanted 10
meet the question the broad basis of fact
governing his conduct without reference TO either
North or South
Mr.. Grow gave notice that he will on Satur-
day, move the previous question the bill.
Mr.. MORRILL,, from the Committee on the Teri
tories reported bill TO punish and prevent he
practice of polygamy in The territories Of the
United States, providing a penalty of $500 and
Imprisonment OF not less than two or more than
five years.
Mr.. MORRILL, said that there was but one dis
sent;ent voice in the COMMITTEES; and that the
only difficulty was as 10 the power 10 legislale
upon this subject. The bill was referred to the
Committee of the Whole on the state oil The Union
After the consideration Of business relating TO
the Terrtorcs-such as the construction OF roads
and the erection Of public buildings. land offices,
etc.-lhe House adjourned
In THE SENATE, June 81 several bills were
passed, including those from the House anihoriz-
ing the President Of the United States to cause
the Southern boundary of Kansas TO be surveyed
and marked and TO establish Two addi ona land
districts in Minnesota territory.
A message was received from the Hous,. nm.
nouncng the death ofthe Hon Thomas II. Bayy;
whereupon, Mr.. Mason delivered a enogy on the
public and private character Of the deceased He
offered resolutions of condo ence and respect
He was followed by Messrs CAss and SEWARD
in similar terms; when the resolutions were
unanimously adopted, and the Senate adjourned
till Monday.
liz THE HoUse REPRESENTATIVES, the death
of The Hon. THOMAS HENRY BAYLY, a member
from the State Of Virginia, was announced by Mr..
MILLsoN, who was followed by Messrs. GooDE, of
Virginia, CoRD of Georgia, and CAMPBELL, of
Ohio. The resolutions Of respect usual on such
occasions, were passed unanimously and the
House adjourned.