The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-26

Rev Mr. Beecher was we'll known by reputation to the
whole country He might have his eeeenricites and his
ailings, but he and his congregation TO be
found in the foremost rank In all the efforts TO amelioate
the condition Of mankind and TO alleviate misery and
want wherever they might exist If he had stone cast
at him except by those who had done than he has for
the good Of his race he would be much likely
tain the age Of Aehuselah than to suffer the maryrdom Of
Stephen.
lie then went on to discuss the question Of slavery as
exists in the States and the Territories of the United
States The general government had power sla-
very in the States and where there power there
no responsibility, and should be intermeddling
But the existence Of slavery in the Territories
rely different matter He examined the doctrine OF pop
u.ar sovereignty and attempted to discover what the
great principle Of the Kansas ebraska bill Being
successful in his search he then went on to lay down what
he conceived to be the true doctrine which was, that
Congress had exclusive power the matter lie thought
IL the duty of Congress to put end to slnvery in the
Territories where ii exists ii it does exist in any
forbid its existence in Territories where 1t does not exist
II there be any such places lie also argued that If slavery
right the African slave trade could not be wrong for
it would be easier bring the negroes here to Chrsanze
them southern plantations than to send missona-
ries there to convert them. When he had concluded,
Y Mr. BENJAMIN complimented him the tone and
temper Of his speech expressing his qualification at hear
ing something different from what usually fell from
those entertaining such opinions the subject OF slavery
He had discussed the subject in highly honora
BILE to himself and eminently becoming senator repre-
senting fthe sovereign States Of the confedeacy
On motion by Mr.. WELLER, the bill and all the pro-
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the Committee on Territories.
Mr. gave notice that he should tomorrow ask the Sem
ate to take up the bill for the construction Of awagon road
After the consideration of executive business the Senate
adjourned. ase @ sA f%
4 #Y.
y HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House met at Il o'clock
BILLS PASSED. - @
Mr. WASHBURNE, of Illinois, from the Committee on
Commerce reported Senate bill authorizing the issuing OF
register to the barque "Tropc Bird !" which was read
three times and passed. Eatt.
Military Affairs reported joint resolution in relation TO
furnishing the Territories Of New Mexico and Utah with
arms; which was read three times and passed
INDIAN nosrILrrrEs IN OREGON.
On motion Of Mr. QUlTMAN,
eaovsd That the President of the United States be
quesed communicate this House any correspondence
information which may have been received by him
the subject Of Indian hosie in Oregon and Washington
Territories since the date OF his discrimination to this
House that subject.
REPORTS COMMITTEES.
Mr. COBB, of Alabama from the Committee on Public
Lands reported bill divide the Territory Of Washing
ton into four land disrcts which was read twice and
Mr. BARCLAY, of Pennsylvania, from the Committee
the Post Office and Post Roads reported bill TO author
ize the Postmaster General to execute contracts With
Messrs Gorman Wigle and Benford for carrying the mail
from Cumberland Maryland, to Greensburg, Pennsylva-
mia which read twice and committed.
TRAFTON, OF MASSACHUSETTS, from the COMMITTEE
for the District of Columbia submitted report the
mortal of James W. Nye which was laid on the table and
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. oUITMAN, OF Mississippi from the Committee on
Military Affairs submitted adverse report the memo
rial Of the legislature Of New Mexico asking appropria
ton for the payment of militia called into service in
which laid the table and ordered to be printed.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION.
The SPEAKER laid before the House message from the
President Of the United States transmitting report from
the Secretary of the Navy in compliance with resolution
of the House OF Representatives of February 18TH request
ing the President 10 communicate the House the
Of Captain E. B. Bowtell and accompanying documents
relating the operations of the United States soopowar
John Adams under his command at the Ftee islands in
1855 which was laid upon the table and ordered 10 be
printed.
Rrponrs on sumsxR INVESTIGATING coNarrrrE.
Mr. CoMINS of Massachusetts offered resolution pro-
ydng for the printing of extra copies of the reports of the
special committee appointed to investigate the ae's con-
nected with the assault upon Senator SUMNER which was
referred to the Committee on Printing. # a-4
LAND DISTRICTS IN KANSAS TrnniroRy.
The House then resumed the consideration of the bill to
establish two additional land districts In the Territory Of
Kansas: the question being the motion of Mr.. BEN
srrr Of New York, to lay the bill on the table.
The question taken and the motion was agreed to-
Mr.. BENNETT moved to reconsider the vote by which
the motion lay the bin the table was agreed TO- and
also to lay that motion on the table; which motion was
agreed so--yeas l6s, nays Ia
ADMISSION or KANSAS AS STATE
The House then proceeded consider the bill for the adj
mission Of the State Of Kansas into the Union heretofore
reported from the Committee Territories and postponed
until to-day THE bin provides for the admission OF Kan
State into the Union with the constitution adopt
ed Topeka and allows two senators and one represent
ative for the Siate)
Mr.. GROW, of Pennsylvania, moved to rccommit the
bill to the Committee Territories in order to prevent its
going to the Speakers table in Of adjournment
lie proceeded to address the House relating TO the crcum
under which the people OF Kansas presented them
selves with State government and asked admission into
the Union and urged that Congress should admit them
although they had precedent for OF this kind
Mr.. STEPHENS, Of Georgia, inquired OF the gentleman
from Pennsyvania whether he intended 10 alowa full dis
cussion the bill
Mr.. GROW replied that he desired to give members a
full opportunity discuss the bill and would not attempt
TO stop debate for several days.
Mr. STEPHENS desired address the House before the
debate the bill closed and also TO offer amendment
the bill In the nature of substitute which would pro-
vide for the admission Of Kansas State and guard
against all the evils which had hitherto affected that Ter
ritory frR
Mr. SMITH Of Tennessee, replied to the gentleman from
defending the Of the President In
aon to the Territory OF Kansas and advocating peace
able settlement Of the difficulties which had srsen there
FIVE shall publish his speech in full in few days
Mr. RICHARDSON Of Illinois gave notice OF his inten.
ton TO address the House the subject under consdera
tion tomorrow. Flet.H as4
Mr. DUNN OF Indiana inquired Of the gentleman from
Pennsyvania MIR Gnow whether Il his intention TO
keep the bill in the House without allowing IL to be
sidered in Committee OF the Whole the state OF the
Union
Mr. GROW replied afirmatvely.
Mr. DUNN hoped that bill containing many import
provisions would be allowed take the usual course
and that 1t would be referred 10 tbe Committee Of the
Whole where IL could be thoroughly debated amended