The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-26

whole correspondence but If Mr. Buchanan had ever ex-
pressed himself satisfied with the OF British gov
enmeni u Was done under msappehension OF the facts
Mr. CRTTENDEN thought that il might appear that he
was not the ony who had made q leap prematurey;
the senator from Virginia did pretend deny but
that Mr., Buchanan had done the thing lie hoped
we SHOULD have ne sent in 50 as TO show
the real state of the facts Ea 49, sH
After few remarks from Mr.. RUSK, depreeating the
further discussion of the subject bere the correspondence
was ald before the Senate the resolution agreed to-
DISTURBANCES IN KANSAS. N
The Senate resumed the consideration of the special
derbeing the motion 10 print ten thousand copies
OF the message of the President and accompanying docu
ments in answer 10 call for information in relation TO the
disturbances in Kansas. -
Mr.. JONES of tennessee addressed the Senate some
length IN reply the speech Of Mr. Wnsos delivered last
week in relation to affairs ia the Territory Of Kansas He
commenced by stating that he had lsteUed with pleasure
the discussion OF relations with England and
the remarks Of senators in respect 10 possible rupture
with that government but he would say at he would
rather enter into conflict with England any three Of
the great powers OF Europe than have conflict among
ourselves; and such conflict might possibly in
consequence Of the disturbances n Kansas lie had wait
ed nearly week in order the speech of the senator
from Massachusetts in print and IL had only just appeared
this morning Many vi the Objectionable portions OF the
uttered remarks Of the senator had been modified in print
and the most objectionable remark OF all had been entirely
omitted He glad to this for IL gave him
to hope that that senator not entirely beyond the pale
of redemption. "a
All The troubles in Kansas lad grown ont Of the NOR
bid and unparotic opposition TO what gentlemen were
pleased TO call the extension Of slavery Attempts had
been made TO prove that these disturbances were all the
result Of the repeal of the Missouri Compromise but he
denied the truth OF that statement II that compromise
had been touched still this agitation the subject
of slavery would have been continued Much as lie was
opposed he would be willing TO restore the Missouri
Compromise line if gentlemen would cease TO agitae the
sla sery question But, mol it of discrimination,
and restoraton Of that line would satisfy them. lie
thnpp adpl IN hoyv tlp IN
established for two objects: first to make Kansas
free State and secondly, to make moneyed speculation
out Of this benevolent enterprise When he had con-
GUIDED,
Mr. HALE obtained the ioor and, after few remarks,
the further consideration Of the subject postponed I'M
Ill Thursday next 7st I@s q
Afar the consideration Of executive business the Sem
ate ad journed. ~ ..ss. as..s #a
The reporter would apologize for any inaccuracies in
the foregoing, all the seats in the reporters gallery
were occupied by ladies' and it consequently impos
sible for the reporters 10 discharge their duties.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House met at IL m.
PRAYER by Tue Rev. Geo G. Cnmmins
The journal of Thursday was read and approved.
rEnsosaL EXPLANATIONS.
Mr. CRAIGE Of North Carolina asked and obtained leave
to make personal explanation Fur the last few days he
had noticed that several papers IN his State and several
papers OF it in trying fix the responsibility for the
election OF the present Speaker upon the democratic party
used, other the uct that the
final vote his did not appear. As he did not see
proper permit this TO go to the country without correc
ton be desired TO sale-what was already well known In
the Housetha, the 18th day of January his colleague
mr. RuYps announced on the floor Of the House that he
Mr. G. had paired of from that time 10 the 9th day of
February with Mr. HuGHsrox of New York The Speaker
had been elected the Sd day Of February, and neither
Mr. reusos bimself being present that day they
had not voted Had they both voted the result would
have been precisely the lla need not say 10 The
gentleman occupying the char or 10 the members OF the
election Of thai gen eman than himself and he need not
add that bad he been present he would have voted for his
friend Gov ARES OF South Carolina, for whom he had
always entertained the kindest personal regard and with
whom he had bad the pleasure TO act for the last few years
Mr.. RICHARDSON, of Illinois, desired to make
panauon similar that of his friend from North Caro-
lima In certain portions OF the country the newspapers
had commented upon the fact that bis name did not ap
pear upon the final vote for Speaker OF the House IL w
known the House that be bad paired on with gentle
man from Ohio Mr. EsRp who had steadily voted for the
gentleman from Massachusetts, thE BAsEsI IRON the be-
ginning Of The contest up to the time he was elected he
lMr. r. had made the announcement TO the House, aud
thought Ii to that had he been entitled to
vote he should have voted with great pleasure for bis
friend from South Carolina, Gov AIKEN, or that he was
oppose the election OF the present Speaker lie was
opposed him upon personal grounds, but upon po-
licn grounds because he believed that the election OF
Mr. BAHs would not contribute 80 much to strengthen the
bond u onion between the States would his fti-sd
from South Carolina. From the hrst moment until ybe
struggle fnally ended he opposed 10 the election
OF MI RASys az Spcaker and be felt assured that H the
chair the secon Of country from which be came the BIZ
States lying west OF the Allegheny mountains would
have had some representatives upon the Committee Ma
val Affairs that the danger impending some
voice might be heard from those fifteen States saying let
our guns brstle IN every More than one voice
would be heard In the COMMITTEES Foreign Affairs from
those States urging Congress by every means and At all
times settle all the difficulties with foreign nations
peaceably II bonoraby, bot II They not TO eseed
honoiaby there those fifteen States one million
men ready 20 pour their hearts blood In defence OF the
g that has become honorable and 70 which they are
so much attrched
Mr.. HUGHSTUN, Of New York, also made personal
explanation sustaining Mr. CRAGE Of North Carolina and
stating that he had paired of with the gentleman from
Norh Carolina from the 25h OF January 10 The 9th OF Feb
ruary bciug called home by sickness iu his family
KANSAS AFFAIRS.
Mr GROW OF Pennsylvania, asked leave to Introduce,
In pursuance OF notice bill 10 spnul certain acts OF the
legislative assembly Of the Territory Of Kansas and TO
care 10 the citizens Of said Territory their rights and
privileges for the purpose Of having referred TO the a
propriate COMMITTEES. .....
Objection was made
sLrrkRY ACADEMY ~ THr wKsr
Mr. THoRIGGTON Of Iowa, asked leave TO introduce
the following resolution
Rs.ored That ths Committee Military Affairs be, snd
they hereby instructed into the axpediency ana
propriey OF establishing United States military academy
and practice valley Of the Upper Mississippi
In which there shall be professors OF mining agcunr ana
mechanical engineering, and report by bill or oherwfe
that the committee report 10 this House whether Rock isan
the Nississippi, between Davenport lows, and hocs
Island, Illinois h not peculiarly lifted for the site Of said 10
sution, and whether onght not TO be Get apart m that
purpose, and such legislation had az will accomplish ths o.
/ ject OF this resolution.
Mr. SAVAGE Of Tennessee said That n the gentleman