Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-07-11
CONGRESS-.
WEDNESDAY,. July 2.


State, transmitting the original journal pro-
cecdlnps of the Board Of American Commits
siouers at Paris to liquldnte and audit the
clnims Of American citizens against the
French government for debts due them, and
for satisfaction for which provision was made
by Convention between the United States
and France, April 30, 1903.
Mr. Clayton said that his sympathics were
strongly 10 favor Of these claimants. and he
hoped that some measure would be adop
ted by which justice should be done them.
The House bill granting the right OF way
TO the 81. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad,
through the Arsenal and Magazine on the
Jefferson Barracks tracts was passed.
Y be blll for the admission OF Kansas, re-
ported by the Committee on Territories, was
taken up
Mr. Wade said he stood mp to advocate no
new doctrine, but the great principles Of
equal rights to all men, black and white
That was the doctrine of the fathers of this
Republic. lie then alluded to the passage
of the compromise measures of 1850 which
were called fiualuy measures" and said
the Democratic party had Pot the present adj.
mnlslrauon into powerupon platform pIedg
'ng them Co resist slavery agitation. He did
not know how they intend TO resist, whether
with budgeons or otherwise; however, they
had no right 10 resist the agitation Of any
subject pertaining to this government lie
stood here 10 resist oil attempts To infringe
the right of free speech, whatever might be
the consequence. lie opposed the bill I'M
der consideration. I'm conclusion, he criu-
csed The political course of his colleague.
Mr.. Pugh replied and said Mr.. Wade had
used language not becoming gentleman,
nor q Senator, nor Black Republican, but
language becoming q blackguard, lSensa-
ton.
The Chair called Mn Pugh TO order.
Mr. Pueh proceeding with his remarks,
said Mr. Wade had mo- nuht tn charge hun
with loving slavery and hating liberty lie
continued OF some length sharply retorung
upon Mr. Wade
Mr. Briggs said It could not be disguised
thot there was an evident ioreshadowng in
Mr.. Wade's remarks Of determination a.
mong the party to which the latter belonged,
IT. the latter cannot succeed at tho ballot-box,
20 pull down the fair fabric OF liberty con-
secraied by The blood of our foreftthers. lie
mr.. Briggs, advocated the bill under consid-
Grafton
Mr. Clayton at O'Clock, said he desired
TO speak, but did not care about addressing
only dozen Senators, aud, under these CIR
cumstances, he moved an adjournment. The
motion WIS nsgluved.
The question was then taken on Mr.. Ad-
nm' MOTION To- strike out the clause giving
llr tleut ol sulfage To am VINO shRlI nave
filed their declaration OF intention to become
citizens of The United States. in compliance
with the naturalization laws.
no quorum voting on motion oil VIZ.
DuuGl1s iha oergeaut-al-al was directed
90 c0murI The Attendance of absent members
AEer muse of fifteen minutes. dprinO
which nh-antaes occasionally entered. Mr..
Bell of Tenn asked whether the decree for
a pi,bt session ,,os irreyocable and mailer.
able.
MIR. Douolas asked whether the decree ia
bre,L mo- -, o,or,,, was ,rro,oc,hI.
Mr. B.lLD,es the Ser,tor alIude TO me-
M Doorlas--Does the Senator al.uJe No.
mes
Mr.. lido.
M. D,pgl.s.-IVe heard and overheard
that v,, Tine desire 10 bre,k no a ou9rurp
Never has so much t,,no boep piyen f,r de-
bata as on the Knnsas opestion We ,y,nt
toend the discussion when the hin was
mn on Monday. mo-, ono senator who ia n,,,
tr,ip,, IN depr,ye the Senate of a quorum,
smoke. wei tbey conplain tbat there ~ noi
tine enouob nnovad for debate
Mr. BeU do NOT stand here 10 defend mr.
explain the conduct of Senators. asked n
civil opastior. and a uarliofnentarv one
Tbe chair sail the bill was ami nj order
Mr. BsI-I have po,bing Unfair IN dis-
mise [ am anxious this bll sbonld mass
ytb some mo8,fe,tion
Mir. Donplas. a quorum nav heinz IN at
tendance. ngain called for vote on Mr A.
.------' '''.----'-..-' ''h'Dh wa -1vp,o,., ,he
vote being az ioIlow'
-, leds- Nessrs Adams, Bayard, Bell Of
Ienn' Briggs, Brodhead. Brown Clay, Clay
t'n' .o'saneF r"tlenden' Fessenden, Fuz-
P'lHo.s, root Foster Geyer Hunter, lyer-
SON. Mallory, Mason REID, Thompson of
hy. "ise =.
'NHyS- Messrs: Alien Bigler Butler,
pn4hi Cats' Doage, Douglas, Evans, Jones
o.. iowa Iugh seward Sldeil Ioombs,
NeIef, w lson' Wugh!-ln.
Nr' w iIsoh moved To strike out all after
the enacting clause 10 the bu., and insert
AN acts passed oy the Legislature Of Kan
s''' OF any assembly acting us such, be aud
Nl' same are herroy aoroSated aud declared
''iu ana ol mo- eHecl
DR. 'i''endeh saId u seemed 10 MN mat
some explanation was required Was the
remedy Tor ihe disturbances 10 Kansas com
P'ete Hna ehUre
mr. wilson repied mat IN ms judgment
lnN oII' was U" make Nahsas save STATE -
ne report just lnade TO the house shows
lhit mere were 49uO Mlrsonrlans forced on
lhs people OF mat territory ana mat II was
ulelr Legislature wh'ch passed lnhuman and
unen'Su1h e99e'nen's mat occasioned all
ihe trouble. MS proposition was devised as
a preliminary to other Legislation, to protect
the people IN their rights, and punish any
violation OF the laws OF the country
MI Weller ne proposition Is to repeal
all laws and settle the dispute by physical
force.
Mr. Toombs-Ihats good way; nobo-
dy objects TO that
Mr. Seward SAID he would, with the great
est pleasure, vote for Mr. Wilson's amend