The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-18

fruit chagrined mortified and perpexed he determined
erous heart but studied effort and deep design 10 serei
which feared full exposure In the clear hEh, " uAy b
would not by any vote of bis aid him In such design
Mr. Robson OF Pennsylvania, could not cast on lne-
psnt vote IN the election case nne persons
papers sent for and full Investigation Of Kan
sss affairs entered into.
Mr. RICHARDSON showed that the organic law had
been comped with in the election of the Kansas egisa
ture thar the laws passed by that Legislature were valid
and that WITHHELD was clearly entitled 70 ms seat having
been elected at tho time and place liked By thai Legislature
for holding the election Reeder being no contestant not
being a candidate at that election.
Mr. MlLLsON Of Virginia, thought the was not o.
sufficient importance 10 send for persons and papers OF
commission out TO take testimony.
Mr. SIMMONS Of New York did not regard Mr.. Reeder
contestant but merely as the agent OF the people OF
Kansas demonstrating against WHITFIELD taking his seat TO
represent that Territory.
lie contended that the House had the right TO behind
the record and inquire into the legality of the laws OF the
Territory and whether there had been departure from the
organic law in their passage
Mr.. DUNN of Indiana submitted substitute for the
substitute offered by Mr. ORR TO the original resolution
MR. BENNETT withdrawing his motion to recomm 10 en-
able him TO do SOY proposition to appoint committee
of three members OF the House to proceed to inquire into
aud collect evidence in regard to the troubles in Kansas
Mr.. SMITH OF Virginia, obtained the hosr.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills, in pursuance of previous notice
introduced, read twice. and appropriately referred
BY Mr.. MCCARTHY: bill making appropriation for
a steam dredge on Lake Ontario.
improvement of the harbor OF Port Ontario, New York
BY MIR. PAINE of North Carolina: bill to continue
the reopenng Of the communication between Abemarle
Sound, North Carolina, and the Atlantic ocean.
MESSAGE PRESIDENT.
message received from the President of the United
States communicating, in compliance with resolution OF
the House of the 2sth ulmo report from the Secretary
of the INTERIOR containing such information as IS IN the
possession Of his department touching the cause OF the
difficulties existing between the Creek and Seminole In
dams since their emigration west OF the Mississippi river
which referred to the Committee Indian Affairs
| and ordered to he printed.
Also message communicating the copy of correspond
which has recently taken place between her Britain
mic Majestys minister accredited to this government and
the Secretary of State in order that the expediency OF
sanctioning the acceptance by the officers of the United
States who ia the American expedition in search OF
Sir John Franklin of such token of thankfness as may
be offered TO them the part of her Majesys government
for their services the occasion referred to be taken
into consideration which referred to the Committee
on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed
Also message transmitting report of the Secretary OF
War; with copies prepared in compliance with resolution
of the House. of the 28h ulmo requesting copies of all
compensation and emoluments of Breve Lieutenant Gen
ea Scott under the joint resolution of Congress- approved
February Is, 1867 which referred to the Committee
on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed.
| RESOLUTIONS
On motion of Mr.. PRINGLE, of New York.
ored That the President be requested to communicate
to this House copy Of the Of Superintendent Cum
ming regard to bis late expedition among the tribes Of In
dans on the Upper Missouri.
Mr. BROOKS, of South Carolina, asked the unanimous
of the House to introduce the following resou
| ton:
Resved That the Committee Printing be instructed
be printed for the and distribution Of the
members of this House thousand copies the and
accompanying maps made by Capt r. b. Marcy the Uni
ted States army of exploration of the Big Wichita river
the country about the headw of the Brazos
made in connection with the selection and location of land
for the occupation of the Indians living within the limits OF
Texas in the year 1854.
| Mr. CRAIGE, of North Carolina, objected
Mr. BROOKS moved suspension of the rules; pending
which, quarter past O'Clock, the House adjourned.