Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-07-10
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/ WASHINGTON, July /.
! SENATE.-Mr. Cass said that very grave
transactions had occurred on the Pacific coast
according TO accounts Just received, into which
an examination ought to DE made. Governor
Stephens, of Washington Territory, has pro
claimed martial law there, and arrested the
Judge of that Court and sent him away some
distance and closed the Court He did not de.
sire to prejudice the case, but this certainly
seemed great assumption of power. lie sub
mitted resolution calling on the President lor
facts in relation to the matter. The resolution
was adopted.
Mr.. Collamer submitted a minority report
from the Committee on Territories, on the Kan
sas question, which was read and ordered to be
printed.
The Kansas bill was taken up. Mr.. Thomp
son, of kentucky, was TO some extent favorable
TO the measure reported yesterday by the Com
mittee on the Territories, but would prefer to
have the Government take strict measures with
the Territories and treat them "A father did
his bad boys, who used to give them fiogging
every morning because he knew they woulddo
something wrong before night to deserve 1T -
Laughter He thought it ridiculous that a
young Territory only two years old should set
itself up against the lawful authorities of its
prOgenitor. He wanted the laws enforced
strictly, and TO send military force enough to
do it. He descanted on Mr.. Fremont's qualif-
cations for the Presidency, alluded to the State
of political parties generally, and dssected the
various platforms He was not satisfied with
either the Republican or Democratic platforms;
but the Philadelphia platform was able, sensi-
bic and patriotic; still above all other platforms
he preferred tie Wing platform of 80, and un-
der the old Wing banner would live and die
He hoped all the old Wings would follow his
example, and not stray away after false gods.
Mr. R1frlar u1t .a1 ba hill tod
terday by the Committee on Territories, as be-
ing the best remedy for the existing troubles
of Kansas.
Mr.. Hale liked the bill very well thought it
was much fairer proposition than could Lave
been expected, considering the source VIII" ice
it emanated but the difficulty was likely to
be that this Administration in carrying it out
would not do so in n fair and impartial man
ner. He pointed out other objections TO the
bill
Mr.. Adams moved to amend the bill by strk.
ing out that part which gives the right Of suf-
frage TO all persons who shall have filed their
declaration Of intention to become citizens in
compliance wIGa the naturalization laws.
Mr.. Crittenden hoped the amendment would
be adopted. He thought those foreigners who
had declared their intention to become citizens
had no more right to vote than those who made
no such declaration.
Adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Barclay moved a reconsidera
ton of the vote whereby the Kansas Bill was
yesterday rejected and, in assigning his rea-
sons for so doing, said he was informed that
warrants are in this city directing the arrest of
Governor Reeder for treason This he reg garded
as iarcical. He was disposed to rebuke it by
now voting for the bill, in order to protect the
people of Kansas.
Mr.. Houston expressed his regret that the
gentleman had changed his mind rather in con-
sequence Of persuasions than by other means
Mr.. Barclay replied that he had acted from a
conscientious sense of duty, and would not be
intimidated by the last.
Mr.. Houston disayOwed any intention TO i'm.
peach the integrity Of the gentleman, nor did
he mean to censure him for the course taken.
He then moved 10 lay the motion TO reconsider
on the table,
Mr.. Houston moved that Mr.. Barclays mo-
tion to reconsider be laid on the table. Before
further action was taken
Mr.. Howard rose TO question of privilege,
wishing to make report from the Kansas in
vestigating Committee,
A debate ensued, involving point of report.
1t should be received as complete. 1t would
preclude Oliver, of Missouri, from submitting a
minority report.
The Speaker said report in part could be
made with the consent of the House.
Mr. Howard, in reply to an inquiry, said the
report contained everything which the Com
mittee wished to present, but expressed the
hope that Mr.. Oliver would be allowed rea-
sonable time to make his report.
Mr.. Oliver said he was not with his colleagues
when they prepared their report, nor had he a
right to anticipate its character. 1t was i'm
possible Tor him to prepare a minority report
Mr. Sherman explained that he and Mr. How
ard arrived here on Saturday morning, and Mr.
Oliver that evening, when the latter was told
the report had been prepared and was at his
service.
Mr.. Oliver replied that he was then fatigued
with travel, and next day was the Sabbath,
when it could not be expected that he should
enter into n laborious investigation.
Other explanations followed, during which
Mr.. Florence remarked that he understood from
what had been said, the report had not been
formally submitted to the Committee, therefore
it could not be received as a report of that Com
mlttee. Much confusion prevailed throughout
the proceedings. A contest ensued. the House
being divided rs to whether the report could
be read or not. Various points of order were
raised.
Mr.. Iverson hoped his party friends would
withdraw their objections
Finally Mr. Hickman successfully moved that
the report be read The members, in order the
better to hear, drew up their seats in the area
fronting the Clerks desk.
The Clerk read some of the report Ad.
iourned.