Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-06-18
Congress-.

rs MONDAY, y 1pe 4.-ioenute.--0n motion OF MT
Adams the billto amend the naturalization law
was made the special order ofthe day for Satur
day next. II 81 * -s
j Mr.. Trunbult intreduced, a bill to restore or
lder and peace IN Kansas, proposing tobringi
under the territorial government of Nebraska
lie explained that the only object of the bill ya
to extend the Territorial Government of Nebras
ka over Kansas and abolish the present Govern
ment of the latter Territory and the laws made
by their Legislature.
Mr.. Douglas hoped the bill would be referred
A to the Committee on Territories. lie was glac
to see, however, that the opponents of the Ne
braska bill were beginning to acknowledge the
principle of that bill. The laws Of Nebraska
were made by the people of Nebraska, and
the laws of Kansas, by the people of Kansas
but the proposition now was to abolish the law:
made by the people of Kansas for their own
Government, and to place them under the laws
of Nebraska, which they had no voice in ma
king. But, il instead of compelling the rioters
! and rebels to submit to the law, they were to
be under the laws of another territory, the eff
i feet would be to extend strife and turmoil to
/ Nebraska also.
Mr.. Trumbull replied that so far from &C
Eknowledging the principle of the Nebraska bill,
and the thing was covered up by the Cincinnati
1 Convention very much as it was in the Nebras-
ka bill. The language was ambiguous, and
each section understood it to suit its own views
Mr.. Douglas further replied, and the bill was
referred 20 the committee on Territories.
Mr.. Foote spoke on the subject of the Naval
Board. .l, Lc.,
1 HOuSo.-By the reading of the journal of Sat
urday, it appeared that Mr.. Edwards had given
notice his intention to introduce bill for the
removal Of the seat of government from Wash
ington to some point in Ohio, within five miles
4 of Cincinnati Mr.. Jones, ofTennessee, moved
to strike out the notice, contending that it
should not appear there as there was no quorum
present on that day. Ninety-two members on
|ly voted, and for want of o quorum the House
adjourned. 5.If sf.ls ~ 81.
TUESDAY -Senate-Mr. Crittenden submitted
resolution requesting the President, in view OF
the difficulties existing in Kansas, and the
employment of military force for the restora-
ton of law and peace and harmony there, to
send General Scott to take command of those
forces. ~, f..,,s,,s .1sr. .a,4
| Mr.. Mason was not prepared now, either to
vote for or against the resolution, and asked
that it might lie over until tomorrow. He had
doubts as to the propriety of making such re-
. quest of the President, who is commander-in-
chief of the army, and has sole power over the
matter. .-,..,.r, ss..is ,a. 8;rs H 81
The resolution was postponed till to-mor-
row. i- tt5,.lfy e. 81. ...sf
= House.-No quorum. Mr.. Burlingame pre-
sented the resolutions of the Legislature OF Mas
sachusetts, in condemnation OF the assault on
Mr. Sumner which were laid on the table and
ordered to be printed. m ~. y.
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the Senate the resolution of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts in reference to the assault on
Mr. Summer. They were read. .ei -. -.
Mr.. Butler objected to the resolution, and on
his motion they were laid on the table and or
dered to be printed, ~ ~
/ Mr.. Crittendea moved to take mp the resoolu-
ton offered by him yesterday, requesting the
| President to send Gen. Scott to Kansas.
The resolution led to protracted debate
1t was advocated by Messrs. Crittcnden,
Clayton and Bell, and opposed by Messrs.
Brown, Toucey and Others, on the ground that
it was a reflection upon the President. With
out concluding the subject the Senate adj ourn-
ed. ~. s
House-No quorum and no business.
THURSDAY -Senate-Mr Hamlin, of Maine,
asked TO be excused from serving as chairman OF
the committee on Commerce, it being due to
the democratic party in the Senate to appoint the
Chairman. He withdrew from the democratic
party, on account of the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise and the mischief that followed it,
and the new doctrines introduced in the demo-
crotic platform and he stated that he should be
compelled to do battle against the party and
their candidates. @ sL ~
Mr.. Butler, in conformity to notice hereto
fore given spoke at length to-day in crowded
| md in mi Nnl ar
reply to the remarks lately made by Mr.. Sum-
ner; also commenting upon the Massachusetts,
resolutions. e
Among other topics, Mr.. Butler treated with
much force the misrepresentation OF Mr.. Sum-
ner's speech relative to the part taken by South
Carolina in the revolutionary war, and cited the
authority of Mr. Webster, whom he eulogized as
a statesman and orator, to disprove the allega-
tons of one, who, as he said, did not act under
j the influence of truth, justice and honor.
OF Mr.. Summers speech generally, he said,
that it was the most mischievous speech that
had ever been made here and would perhaps
involve thousands of innocent people; for if this
contest went on in conformity with the spirit OF
that speech blood must follow. 3g
Mr. Butler had said nothing to justify the
} gross personal abuse and calumny with which
he had been assailed; he had been very guarded
in his remarks during the whole of this exciting
debate He said if he had been il the Senate
at the time, he would have resented Summers
speech. Without concluding he gave way to q
motion to adjourn.
! House,-Still no quorum.
FR1DAY-.Senate- Butler resumed and
concluded his speech. He claimed that he had
convicted Mr.. Sumner of a procliyity to error,
calulnny and misrepresentation.
! Mr. Wilson replied, defending Mr.. Sumner,
and retorting upon Mr.. Butler The Senate
adjourned to Monday. 81.
House.-No quorum.
SATURDAY House.-No business of interest.
i Adjourned to Wednesday.