Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-06-13
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MONDAY June -,
SENATE. In the Senate, today, Mr. Trum-
bull introduced his promised bill tor restor-
ing order and peace in Kansas, by bringing
1t under the Territorial government Of Ne
braska.
Mr. Trumbull explained that the only OBJ
iect Of the bill was to extend the Territorial
government of Nebraska over Kansas, and
abolish the present government Of the latter
Territory, and the laws mde by its Legisa-
ture. lie thought his proposition worthy OF
some consideration, as state Of things now
exists in Kansas which all good men must
dcpore He did not care about having the
bill referred, as that would Withdraw 1t from
the consideration Of the Senate.
Mr. Douglas hoped the bh would be re-
fcrred to the Committee on Territories who
would report it an early day. 1t involved
some grave questions, but he was glad 10 see
the opponents of the Nebraska bill were be-
ginning TO acknowledge the principles OF
that measure 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 Is to abolish the laws
made by the people Of Kansas for their own
government and place them under the laws
Of Nebraska, which they had no voice iu
making.
After some further debate between Trum-
boil and Douglas, concerning the merits OF
toe Nebraska bill, Mr.. TrumbuPs bill was
referred 20 the Committee on Territories.
Mr. Foot addressed the Senate on the bill
amendatofy Of the act to promote the eff
clency of The Navy. Il was, be said, indls.
putabie that errors had been committed, and
injustice inflicted on the officers, and he
should support such measures as would most
etlectuaIly accomplish correction. lie ar
eued that the President has no power to dis
miss any commissioned officer IN the army
or navy, except IN his Executive capacity
carrying into effect the laws Of Congress and
sentences of Courts Martial.
HOUSE reference to the iournal OF
Saturday showed TINT Mr.. Edwards of New
York, had given notice of motion to re-
move toe seat Of government from Wash
iugion 10 a point near Cincinnati.
Mr. Jones, OF Tenn, moved 10 strike II
out, as, no quorum being present that day
the motion was not IN order
Only ~ members voled--no quorum.
TUESDAY, June TO.
SENATE.-Mr. Criuenden submitted a res
outlou requesting the President 10 view OF
the difficulties existing in Kansas, and the
employment Of military force for the restor
alton Of Jaw, peace, and harmony there, tc
send Gen. Scott to take command OF those
forces. Mr., Crluenden SAID IT seemed to
him that the Senate but very seldom had un-
der their consideration a subject of more
Importance. II was enough to make then
feel ashamed fer the spectacle now present
ed 100 Kansas They had been 10 session
sX months, and not one step had been taken
5y hen to remedy this dIsgraceiul evil
growing day by day, spreading wider and
wider, and udamng more and more passions
already too much excited, and the peace and
quiet of the country was seriously threaten
cd OF debate there had been enough, but
not OF the kind 10 contr butte to impartial
Judgment, but lead TO elimination and recr-
mnation He wanted TO see broad, gen
eral and fraternal place, and that must be the
ambition OF all. 10 he course OF his re.
marks he said that Gen, Scott carried IN hrs
Left hand the sword, and IN his right hand
peace, gentle peace, and by his voice, truni-
pet-toned, will do more than thousand
bayonets. HIS (Criuenden's) object was 20
put an end to war and anarchy IN knasas.
Mr. Mason was not now prepared 10 vote
either for or agalns. the resolution, and ask
ed that II might he over till tomorrow. He
had doubts as to the propriely of making
such n request of the President who, as
Comnander-n Chief of the Army, has sole
power over the matter. While entertaining
the highest respect for the patriotism and
Judgment OF the Senator from Kentucky, he
did not think the condition of things IN Kan
sas called for the course proposed
Mr.. Cutenden replied that as Gen. Scott
was am old man, the President might feel
some reluctance in ordering him on that dis.
tant service; but in his opinion, the Senate
/ ought 20 endeayor to contribute to the pro-
motion Of peace in Kansas.
Mr. Seward was in favor Of sending Gen.
Scott there, bat thought 1t would be as vel
to do 1t by joint reso luton. lie also sug-
| gesled that the preamble to Mr. Crlttenden's
/ proposition be omitted, as the facts therein
| set forth are well known to the President and
| the country.
Further consideration Of the subject was
postponed all Tomorrow. Adj.
HousE.-Mr. Burhngamo presented the
/ resolutions OF the Massachusetts Legislature
concerning the assault on Senator Sumner
/ Laid on the table andordered to be printed
One hundred and tweniy-one members
/ were present, but as many had paired of
with absenlees, the House adjourned,