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t. Lnen wanted Legislation for Kansas, he wa, will
ing to deliberate, though te considered every such
attempt as luxurious. He characterized tue pro-
ce' digs TIE House as sc.ious and revolutionary
demanding the resistance of the Senate ST every
hazard.
Mr. Weller answered with spirit and effect He
Only proposed to reanact, in independent form,
what the Senste had already declared. He re-
gardtd some Of the laws Of Ksnsss as the most
atIociCus that ever disgraced any Legislature, 10
eny age; as infamous in the extreme, contrayening
the Constitution, aud organic act organizing the
Territory of KaIsss, and degrsdipg humanity.
They prohibited discussion Of the very domestic
institutions which the people were called upon to
determine for themselves. Therefore it was the
duty of Congress = blot them out.
Mr. Mason conft ssed that he had never read these
laws, but thought the Legislature of KaBsas knew
best what tie people required, and if they were
Offensive, they could be repealed.
Mr. Butler never went the doctrine of popular
sovereignty. When he sanctioned the act organic
Da the Territorial Government, he meant to con-
fer all power possessed by Congress. Therefore,
though condemniUg these outrageous laws, he aid
not think that redress belonged here, becalse the
power had been surrendered. Still be was willing
to vote for Mr. Weller's bill as a rebuke to the
Kansas Legislature, il it would be thought to be
paDacea.
Mr.. Brown dsapproved the laws but denied the
pow er of Congress to in.erpose now. The right
belonged 70 the Judiciary, and was so maintained
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nterpoee at all, which he disputed, the principle
asserted by the Republicans was correct that all
these laws had been passed by usurped authority,
ard therefore all ought to be abrogated. Congress
had no discretion to discriminate between partic-
ular acts of the Legislature Objectionable to one or
more Senators.
Mr. Csss rose several times to defend his bantng,
Squstter Sovereignty which got raped in various
quarters, but always closed with befogging his
position more.
Mr.. Weller stated in the course Of his remarks,
that his proposition had been offered without con.
tutatiop among political friends.
The Democracy in the Senate became restive
under the threatened internal divisions from DIS
cusson aid silent amusement of the Republican
Mr. Hunter abruptly moved ansdjournment, and
refused to Iectde, though urged by Mr. Crit!enden
al others.
In the House the report in Mr.. Changers case
was read and Mr. Letcher proposed printing fifty
thousand copies Mr. Morgan of NV York. point
edly irquired if ths principal win'ss. Chae, was
not the person whom Mr.. Le'cher had moved the
lat Congress to expel from the privileges Of the
hall. The interrogatOry was not answered.
The rest of The sitting was consumed in motions
TO call the roll and adjourn, which effected
sOon after the Senate closed.
Mr.. Carlisle appeared 10 his seat but was paired
with Burlington also present. so the aggregate vote
is il creased sithout disturbing the relative condi-
ton Of the parties. Taking the test of Saturday
lsst inclGdpg the two votes then out of the Hall,
aid adding accessons on both sides and the result
rhould be one hundred aud two Republicans,
seainst one hundred opposition.
Another attempt was made in Committee of
Ways and Means this morning 10 report the Army
bill. Mr. Campbell of Penn, offered simple ab.
rogstion of 'he Kansas laws Mr. Campbell Of
Ohio, renewed his substitute in several secticns
all were voted down, five to four. Mr.. Sage Of n
existing issue An intimstion was thrown out then
that clean bill might be reported but it is doubt
ful, if such responsibility Will be assumed The
Chairman, Campbell, has the casting vote on this
point. No bill can be reported to the House this
week if any objection be made unless the Com
mitee of Ways and Means be reached in regular
order under the call of Committees. That check
capnot be displaced.
The Commissioners proposed by Mr. Campbell
to organize Territorial Government, under his
substitute, are: Messrs Geary, Rves of Virginia,
Schenck of Ohio Winthrop OF Massachusetts,, and
Garret Davis.
Mr. Broom of Pennsy lvania was quite i'll to-day
with Cholera Morbus.
TIE Administration is greatly embarrassed about
absen.ees.
Mr. Ke.t, after reflection, appeared, drew new
mileage, ard staid two days.
The Joint Library Committee, under ths recent
appropriation, have given order - DR.. Stone, an
artl-t Of much merit for fullsized statue Of Han
cock, to embesh the Capitol.
The Administration will make formal demand
fvr rtparation Of damages sustained by American
ctizeIs in the riot at Panama, and enforce tue
claim if necessary. 1t is supposed that the esti-
mate of tn, loss made by Consul Corwne exceeds
the reality. Some testimony hss been taken here
uIder afidayits and other steps have been author
lied to assure correctness.
To The .issoeiatsd Prem
While tie Republicans insist upon their provi-o or
rs equivalent a condition to the passage of the
Army bin, tbOse opposed 10 them favor delay of
buiIess n bOLee Of the return of certain absetees
favorable to theu side of the question.